Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

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Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

5 Days Starting and ending in Reykjavik

Visiting: Reykjavík, The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland, Hella, Seljalandsfoss

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 40

Age range:

This tour is ideal for children (aged 12 years and above) as travel time on buses is limited. Children between 5 - 12 years are accepted if they are experienced travellers. If requesting a child for this tour, they must share a triple room with their pare

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

Small Group

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Tour Overview

The Land of the Northern Lights: a whirlwind adventure of Southern Iceland. From cool city streets to rugged mountains. From the inviting Blue Lagoon to erupting geysers. From thundering falls to the elusive Northern Lights. See the best Iceland has to offer in five days.

Highlights

  • Hella: spend two nights in Iceland's stunning countryside - the ideal spot for hunting the Northern Lights

  • Reykjavik: explore Iceland's colourful capital, where every street bursts with cool Nordic style

  • Blue Lagoon: unwind and rejuvenate in the mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon

  • Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss: Iceland's iconic waterfalls

  • Eyjafjallajokull: where a roaring volcano hides beneath the glacial surface

  • The Golden Circle: a once-in-a-lifetime route, complete with geysers, Gullfoss falls, and Thingvellir National Park

  • Reykjanes Peninsula: the remote edge of Iceland, home to hot springs, rugged hills and mountains, and rural villages

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Reykjavik
Location: Reykjavík
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Cabin
Meals Included: No Meals

Welcome to Iceland! Your adventure begins. Once you're transferred from the airport to your hotel via Flybus transfer, the rest of the day is yours to explore!

Day 2 : The Blue Lagoon
Location: The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Arhus Cottages
Meals Included: Breakfast

Reykjavik - Reykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon - Hella. Your morning starts with a tour of Reykjavik, Iceland's charming capital. From there, we'll head out of the city to the breathtaking Reykjanes Peninsula. Think quaint fishing villages, hot springs, and striking mountains. Now, we're headed for Hella, but not without a rejuvenating stop at the Blue Lagoon.



Don't worry, we'll reach our accommodation before darkness falls. And once it does, we'll head out to the garden and wait for the Northern Lights to appear.

Day 3 : Hella
Location: Hella
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Arhus Cottages
Meals Included: Breakfast

Hella - Eyjafjallajokull - Skogafoss - Black Lava Beach - Hella. Today is about the sheer force of nature's power - what makes Iceland, Iceland. The rumbling volcano of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. The plunging Seljalandsfoss and thundering Skógafoss waterfalls. The stark black sand of the Reynisfjara lava beach. You'll see it all. Later, there's an optional hike on the shimmering Solheimajokull glacier, where you can take in the enchanting icy scenery.



We'll be back in Hella before it gets dark. It's your second chance to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights - keep your eyes peeled!

Day 4 : Seljalandsfoss
Location: Seljalandsfoss
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Arhus Cottages
Meals Included: Breakfast

Hella - Golden Circle - Reykjavik. This morning, we'll start the journey back to Reykjavik via the breath-taking Golden Circle. Along the way, you'll see bubbling hot springs and geysers at the Geysir geothermal greenhouse. Its famous Strokkur geyser erupts every 10 minutes - don't miss it!



Further inland, we'll pass the mighty Gullfoss waterfall and through the rugged Thingvellir National Park.



This once-in-a-lifetime drive ends in Reykjavik. Once you're checked in, your final evening is free for you to explore or join an optional evening cruise to spot the Northern Lights one final time.

Day 5 : Reykjavik
Location: Reykjavík
Meals Included: Breakfast

And just like that, our tour comes to an end. Enjoy your final morning in Iceland however you wish, before your Flybus transfer to the airport. We're sure you'll be back soon.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Simple hotels and Cottages

  • 4 breakfasts

  • Standard: 4 nights in simple hotels and traditional cottages (As an upgrade: 4 nights in 3* hotels)

  • Airport transfer on arrival and departure (Flybus transfer)

  • An English-speaking Icelandic guide

  • Transportation in heated coaches, with free Wi-Fi

  • Entrance to the Blue Lagoon, with a towel provided

  • Entrance into the Skogar Folk Museum and Turf Houses

  • Entrance into the Icelandic Horse Stables and Geothermal Greenhouse

  • Entrance to a Northern Lights programme: two evenings of lectures, presentations, films, and guided searches for the Northern Lights. Midnight refreshments are also included here

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What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Visas

  • Tips for your guide - this is an entirely personal gesture

Age Policy

This tour is ideal for children (aged 12 years and above) as travel time on buses is limited. Children between 5 - 12 years are accepted if they are experienced travellers. If requesting a child for this tour, they must share a triple room with their parents to get a child discount, otherwise the adult price needs to be paid. The triple room configuration is one double bed and a roll away bed. The child price is 75% of the adult price.

Accommodation

Cabin Hotel



Just a short walk from the waterfront, Hotel Cabin offers comfortable accommodation, rooms are modern and cosy with en suite facilities. The hotel also boasts a buffet restaurant and lobby bar as well as complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests. The city centre is an interesting 15 - 20 minute walk away and the local geothermal Laugardalslaug swimming pool is a 5 minute walk away.





Hotel Stracta



In the sleepy village of Hella, Stracta Hotel offers fantastic modern accommodation in a great location. Guest rooms are designed in a Nordic style with bright interiors and comfortable beds. Guests can enjoy meals at the Restaurant Gardur on the second floor - affording stunning views of the beautiful countryside around. Why not grab a tasty beverage and sit out in the hot tubs in the evening - waiting for the Northern Lights to appear?



Perfectly located in the centre of Hella near the Ranga River.

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    2 Star

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    40

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews from Travellers on this Tour

Charlie Mason  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

05-Mar-2018

Very interesting tour guide, lots of little titbits of information, felt very safe with the coach driver. Everything was well timed, excellent places to eat out, enjoyed the Blue Lagoon. We didn't see the Northern Lights unfortunately but we understand that these do not always appear. We had a lovely time. The log cabins at Hella were beautiful, we felt like we were in a fairtytale!

Thomas Leptich  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

26-Feb-2019

The tour was excellent and a good pace. Antoine was awesome. Very knowledgeable and great sense of humour. We had a great time and saw a lot in a short time. I can't imagine a better, funnier guide.

John Battersby  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

06-Nov-2019

Superb! The entire package was excellent in all respects. Our guide Martina was wonderfull, her knowledge of the history, geology, geography and mythology of iceland was more than extensive. This, combined with her 'leadership' and warm personable disposition made our experience unforgettable. Please send her a virtual hug from John and Debbie! Iceland is on another planet. The driver was an ace as well..

Mary Elizabeth Allen  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

30-Nov-2019

Tour was great. This is the first one I have done so don't have anything to compare it to. But, we saw a lot. Eric was very knowledgeable and able to answer all questions. Some of the stops it would have been nice to have more time to enjoy them - Folk Museum, Blue Lagoon

Leah Fraser  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

09-Dec-2019

Fantastic tour! Thoroughly enjoyed everything we did and saw. Both Katrina the tour guide and Gumy the bus driver were friendly and enthusiastic at all times. No question was too silly, and nothing too much trouble. I took my father with me, and we both agree that the tour was great value and a great insight into Icelandic scenery, culture and highlights.

Peter Cracknell  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

25-Feb-2018

The tour was full on right from the start, no time to relax,Brilliant. It is obvious right from the start that both our safety and enjoyment were the main priorities. Simone was exceptional in her knowledge and this was shared with us throughout, as were any decisions as to why we were changing itinerary. I must also mention Gunner our driver, these are the unsung heroes on any tour, The conditions on some of the roads where a white out but at no time did we feel unsafe. He also well went that extra mile to ensure we saw all the sights safely.

Tessa Makins  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

09-Jan-2018

Peter was an excellent guide - he was very knowledgeable, helpful and he enhanced our trip.

David Griffiths  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

07-Mar-2020

I would rate this Iceland tour highly. The guide, Eyrun was brilliant and the accommodation and breakfasts were wonderful. The itinerary was great and the guide always did her best for us, even if roads were closed and there were necessary itinerary changes. She always kept us informed of what was going on and gave excellent information. We were so lucky to see the Northern lights and loved the chalet accommodation in the South of Iceland. My only gripe would be the Flybus coach from the airport to the hotel - we had to wait 2 hours and nobody was sure what was happening

Benjamin Williams  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

15-Mar-2018

On the whole we had a fantastic time and a really great experience. This tour is such a great way to explore the highlights of Iceland an would thoroughly recommend to anyone.

Melanie Desbruslais  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

10-Jan-2019

I enjoyed Iceland I would have preferred a little more time on the city tour of Reykjavik. The rest of the tour was great. Our guide very knowledgeable and passionate about the country and highlighted a lot of information. The shout of ‘aurora’ from our guide just was the icing on the cake! I didn’t think I would love Iceland this much but I want to explore more and become an aurora hunter now.

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