Northern Lights North Break - Direct to Akureyri

Enjoy a break with a difference and head North to Iceland's second largest town, Akureyri. The Town is beautifully situated on the shores of Eyjafjörður. This small and charming town has a good selection of restaurants and bars, and an attractive historic centre. It is the perfect gateway to the natural attractions that Iceland is renowned for, for example: Lake Myvatn, Goðafoss Waterfall and Dettifoss Waterfall.

Highlights

• Direct flights to the North twice per week (3 nights break or option to stay 4 nights)
• Enjoy Akureyri, the Capital of the North
• Hunt for the Magnifical Northern Lights - Mystery, Magic and Frozen Night
• Take a option day tour: Whale Watching or explore the diamond Circle of the North, Nature baths and many more options

Itinerary Suggestion

Day 1 - Arrival

Departure from London Gatwick or Manchester with easyJet - arrival at Akureyri Airport.

Bus transfer to your hotel.

Northern Lights Hunt

The Northern Lights Exploration tour is a small group Northern Lights hunt experience. To go into the dark, frozen winter night and observe an unbelievable display of colour, light and texture, is like waking up in a fairy-tale, full of mystery and magic. You will drive out to the countryside or up to the mountains, away from electric glow and city sounds. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful night sky in the best possible situation, of course depending on the weather. Duration is about 2.5 - 3 hours.

Overnight stay in Akureyri for 3 nights at a 3 star hotel, including breakfast.

Day 2 - Explore Akureyri

Akureyri is Iceland's second largest town and is the capital of the North. Enjoy the charming town centre which has good selections of restaurants and bars. We will send you plenty of suggestions of what to do with your free day including the “must sees” in Akureyri.

Day 3 - Take an Optional day Tour

Optional day tour: Whale Watching in Akureyri

Experience and get close to the incredible humpback whales of the magnificent Eyjafjorð, a place of serene beauty, filled with marine life and framed in by massive glacier carved and beautiful mountains.

Optional day tour: Diamond Circle of the North

The Diamond Circle can be described as a magnificent circuit of about 260km in the Northeast of Iceland, which includes some of the most stunning sights and of the most scenic landscapes in the whole country.

Highlights: Lake Mývatn, Mývatn Nature Baths (sometimes called "the Blue Lagoon of the North"). Goðafoss Waterfall and Dettifoss Waterfall

Day 4 - Departure

Today you will depart for home, unless you extend your stay - highly recommended to stay 4 nights!

Pick up from the hotel and transport to the Akureyri Airport. Depart home from Akureyri International Airport to London Gatwick or Manchester with easyJet.

Prices

Travel Dates: Departures twice per week, Tuesdays and Saturdays from London Gatwick or Manchester

Package details

The price is from £855* per person based on 2 people sharing a double/twin room
*Price is subject to availability

This holiday includes:

• Return flights easyJet, London Gatwick or Manchester - including hand luggage, taxes and fees
• Bus transfer to and from Akureyri airport
• 3 nights accommodation in 3 star standard hotel at Akureyri, including breakfast - upgrade option to 4 star hotel (Option for extra night / 4 nights)
• Northern Lights hunt evening tour - duration 2.5- 3 hours
• Financial Protection (ATOL)

Not Included:

• Optional excursions
• Travel insurance
• Anything else not specifically listed under "this includes"