Iceland : Iceland and the Northern Lights
This short break in Iceland blends the exploration of natural wonders with a tour of the lively city of Reykjavik. Iceland is filled with a vast array of flora and fauna with much wildlife inhabiting the island and the sea around such as whales, many species of bird and seals. The itinerary of this holiday is shaped to give guests a good opportunity to spot the Northern Lights while still seeing some of the most famous sights in Iceland in a short space of time. The best time to look for Mother Nature’s famous Aurora Borealis is from October to March. We take you far away from the artificial light that occupies Reykjavik to give you the best chance to be enthralled by this exciting natural wonder.
Day 1 -
London to Reykjavik
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We depart from London Heathrow to fly to Reykjavik were guests can be transferred (not included) by the flybus service to the Reykjavik Centre Hotel.
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Day 2 -
City Tour and the Blue Lagoon
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A three hour tour of Reykjavik begins in the morning starting off from the reception of the Reykjavik Centre Hotel. Many of Iceland’s most famous sights will be seen on this tour such as the tallest building in the country, the Hallgrimskirkja church, the oldest parliament in the world and the beautiful lake situated in the centre of Reykjavik that is filled with an array of wildlife. The city contrasts modern architecture with older more traditional buildings such as the small but colourful houses. After the three hour tour guests are free to explore the city independently to indulge in more sightseeing, some shopping or just enjoy some time to relax in some beautiful surroundings. At 18:00hrs an excursion is planned to take guests to visit the Blue Lagoon where they will be able to bathe in the geothermal waters, please remember your swimsuits and keep a keen eye on the sky for a chance to see the Northern Lights.
 
Meals included:
Breakfast
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Day 3 -
The Search for the Northern Lights
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Today we embark on a sightseeing tour and are driven south to Gullfoss to see the incredible waterfalls. Also today the hot springs of the Geysir area are visited whose erupting nature always enchants many guests. The Pingvellir National Park is explored today as well, which was established in 1930 to help conserve the remains of the world’s oldest parliament and the natural wonders in the same area. In the evening we travel away from as much light pollution as possible as we go in search for the Northern Lights. We are driven under the night sky in a super jeep in anticipation of the blue, green, yellow and pinkish hues dancing across the night sky. While no guarantee that you will see the Aurora Borealis can be made, we give you the best conditions to see it should it appear. After our search for this spectacular natural phenomenon we have a seafood supper at a cosy, intimate restaurant on the south coast.
 
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 -
Depart for Home or Extend your Stay
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We fly home today from the Reykjavik airport for your return (scheduled) flight home after an unforgettable and enthralling visit to Iceland.
You can stay in Iceland longer by extending your stay for as little as £45 per person. By staying in Iceland a little longer you can increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights (if you haven’t seen them already) and get to know more about this stunning country.
To talk about this tour or any tour on our website please call our travel experts on 0845 072 0090.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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**The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and depend on weather conditions and solar activity, although we try our best to find clear skies, we cannot gaurantee to see the Northern Lights***