Northern Lights, Golden Circle and South Shore
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Stay in central Reykjavík and travel by coach to The Golden Circle and South Shore, see the the world-famous Geysir geothermal area, a geothermal field where hot springs are in abundance, geysers erupt and pools of mud bubble. Hunt for the Northern Lights in the night. An ideal short break including 3 of the most popular winter excursions.
Highlights
- The Golden Circle, South Shore, geysers and waterfalls
- Stay in the Capital of Iceland, Reykjavik
- Ideal short break for first time visitors to Iceland
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Itinerary Suggestion
Day 1 - Arrival and Northern Lights Tour
Depart from your selected airport in the UK and arrive at Keflavík, Iceland’s International Airport. You will be transported by the fast, reliable and convenient Reykjavík Excursions FlybusPlus service to Reykjavík. Enjoy exploring the City before going on a Northern Lights Hunt later tonight.
Northern Lights Hunt Tour
At 20.30/21.30 you will be picked up from Reykjavík by an expert local guide and begin your hunt for the magical Northern Lights. This natural phenomenon happens during the winter months and is caused by the interaction of particles from the sun with the upper atmosphere by the North Pole.
The locations visited vary depending on weather conditions and sightings are not guaranteed as the lights are a natural phenomenon. However, don’t worry- we will maximise your chance to see them. We always schedule your Northern Lights tour on your first available evening because you can then re-schedule free of charge another night. This means if you are in Iceland for 3 nights, you have 3 chances to see the lights!
There are many different Northern Lights tours, you can upgrade this experience. How about a Northern Lights Superjeep Tour, Northern Lights by Boat or combine your Northern Lights experience with a dip into a geothermal spa like Fontana Spa. Ask your Iceland Travel Specialist for different upgrade options!
Day 2 - Golden Circle and Friðheimar Tour
Today you will be picked up at 08.30 from Reykjavík for an exciting round tour of the Golden Circle. Visit 3 of Iceland’s most famous sights in one day tour; Gullfoss, Geysir and Þingvellir in this 8 hour tour.
On tour, your expert guide will take you to see Strokkur, an active geyser that shoots up a column of water up to 30 meters (98ft) followed by a visit to Gullfoss, a three-step waterfall that is a part of a glacier river. Finally, visit Þingvellir National Park that is also a UNESCO site that is geologically and historically significant. It is the location of the oldest parliament in the world and where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates pull the country apart. On this tour you will also visit Friðheimar greenhouse, one of the biggest in Iceland and you’ll learn about the magic of growing tomatoes using geothermal heat.
There are many different Golden Circle tours and you can upgrade this experience. How about upgrading to a Golden Circle Superjeep Tour with option to add on snowmobiling? Perhaps you’d like to combine the trip with relaxation at Fontana Spa or a horse-riding tour? Ask your Iceland Travel Specialist for different upgrade options!
Day 3 - Explore Reykjavík
Reykjavík is an exciting modern city with lots to see and do. If you want to relax, visit one of the many spas and swimming pools. We will send you plenty of suggestions of the "must sees" in the City.
Day 4 - South Shore Adventure
Today is a day for all nature lovers. You will be picked up at 08.30 from Reykjavík and with your expert guide and tour group, you will visit many attractions along the incredibly scenic South Coast of Iceland. On this 10 hour tour you will see Sólheimajökull glacier, Vík village, Reynisfjara and Reynisdrangar Black Sand Beaches as well as stunning two stunning waterfalls, Skógarfoss and Seljalandsfoss.
Seljalandsfoss is a part of Seljandsá that has its origins in Eyjafjallajökull glacier and you can also take a walk behind it. Make sure you take your waterproofs! Skógarfoss is also famous and has been used in the films Thor and the Secret Life of Walter Mitty. End the day with a trip to one of the best beaches in the world, the unique Black Sand Beach Reynisfjara, and walk up to a small glacier lake by Sólheimajökull glacier.
Day 5 - Departure
Today you will depart for home, unless you extend your stay!
You will be picked up from Reykjavík about 3 hours before your flight by the Reykjavík Excursions FlybusPlus service. Depart for home from Keflavík International Airport.
Depending on your flight time, you may want to explore Reykjavík in the morning or take an optional tour to the world-famous Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa on your way to the airport. The Lagoon is ideally located between the airport and Reykjavík so is an excellent way to end your Iceland Adventure!
Optional Excursion: Visit to the Blue Lagoon including Comfort Entry
Select a time to be picked up from Reykjavík and transported to the Lagoon. Enjoy the Blue Lagoon for as long as you like, and flight time allows. You can book a treatment, have lunch or just relax in this wonderful spa before carrying on to Keflavík Airport in time for your flight.
Included in the trip is pick up from Reykjavík, transfer to the Lagoon and onward to Keflavík Airport as well as use of towel, silica mud mask and drink of your choice from the in-water bar. For the ultimate luxury, upgrade to Premium Entry at the Lagoon, ask your Iceland Travel Specialist for details.
If you have a morning flight home, you can visit the Blue Lagoon on your arrival day or as a day trip from Reykjavík.
Prices
Travel Dates: Daily departures, September - April
Travel Period Price based on 2 or 3 sharing Solo traveller supplement September £1,089* per person £235* November - March £969* per person £155* October & April £989* per person £185* Package details
The price is from £969* per person depending on the month of travel, based on 2 people sharing a double/twin room
*Price is subject to availabilityThis holiday includes:
- Return flights from the UK including hand luggage, taxes and fees
- 4 nights accommodation in central Reykjavik, 3 star standard hotel including breakfast
- Bus transfer to and from Keflavik airport
- A Northern Lights hunt coach tour, duration 3 hours
- Golden Circle Tour by coach, duration 8 hours
- South Shore Tour by coach, duration 10.5 hours
- Financial Protection (ATOL)
Not included:
- Optional excursions
- Travel insurance
- Anything else not specifically listed under "this includes"
Why book with All Iceland?
All Iceland is a UK based travel company that specialises in Iceland, Faroe Islands and Greenland
Book with the Icelandic experts!Our office is staffed and run by Icelanders, we promise intimate local knowledge from where to stay to places to eat and the hidden gems that you will not find in tourist guides. We will help you get the holiday you want and we can adapt this package. Book through us and your holiday will also be fully ATOL and ABTA protected. Travel with confidence!
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- to book this package with or without flights --
All Iceland cooperates with airlines that offer direct, scheduled flights to Iceland, Faroe Islands and Greenland. When making a holiday enquiry, please state which airport you wish to fly from. We can offer a package with or without flights. When you book a holiday package including UK flights, your holiday will be fully ATOL Protected.
Flights to Iceland
Icelandair, full service airline: London Heathrow and London Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
PLAY, low cost airline: London Stansted, Liverpool and Dublin to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
British Airways, full service airline: London Heathrow to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
easyJet, low cost airline: London Gatwick and London Luton, Bristol, Manchester and Edinburgh to Keflavík Airport (KEF).Flights to Iceland, Akureyri
easyJet: London Gatwick and Manchester to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
Domestic Flights in Iceland
Icelandair: Domestic flights between Reykjavík Domestic Airport (REY) to Akureyri, Egilsstaðir, Ísafjörður, Vopnafjörður, Grímsey and Þórshöfn.
Fugfelagið Ernir: Domestic flights between Reykjavík Domestic Airport (REY) to Vestmannaeyjar, Höfn, Húsavík, Bíldudalur and Gjögur.Flights to Faroe Islands and Greenland
Atlantic Airways: Edinburgh, London Gatwick and Copenhagen to Vagar Airport Faroe Islands.
Air Greenland: Copenhagen to Greenland.
Icelandair: Reykjavík Domestic Airport to Faroe Islands and Greenland.
Bespoke Holidays
At All Iceland we tailor make holidays for our customers.
With this in mind you cannot book this holiday directly on the website but please send us an enquiry or give us a call and we will help you to create your once in a lifetime holiday. Contact our team of Icelandic Experts today and start planning with us!