Travel Itinerary

• Day 1WELCOME TO REYKJAVÍK & NORTHERN LIGHTS

  On arrival to Keflavik International Airport, you will be greeted by a professional driver who will take you to your accommodation in Reykjavík. After settling in, the rest of the day is free for you to explore Reykjavik. You can stroll the charming capital city, visit museums, and explore landmarks. Downtown Reykjavík offers numerous excellent restaurants and cafés, as well as bars, for those who want to experience the renowned Reykjavík nightlife.
  In the evening, get ready to search for the otherworldly northern lights. You will join a guided small group bus tour with a knowledgeable driver that will find a great spot to view the white, green and sometimes red lights dancing and flickering in the sky.
  Spend the next five nights in Reykjavik.
  *Please note that the northern lights are a natural phenomenon, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. We book the Northern Lights Tour on your first day to optimise your chances of a sighting during your trip. Should the excursion be cancelled due to adverse weather, we can rebook you later on during your stay.

• Day 2EXPLORING THE GOLDEN CIRCLE

  Today you visit some of Iceland’s most famous attractions with a small guided group tour of the classic “Golden Circle” route in South Iceland. You will start the day heading to Hveragerði where the bus will make a short stop before continuing on your journey.
  One of the many highlights you’ll see today is the impressive Kerið Crater. Other attractions include the magical two-tiered Gullfoss waterfall and the spouting hot springs of Geysir. While Geysir lies dormant, its neighbour Strokkur erupts every few minutes, gushing steam and water high into the air.
  The last stop of the day is Þingvellir National Park, a place of great historical and geological significance. It is also one of Iceland’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Þingvellir is the site of the country’s first parliament and is located along the edge of the great rift between the Eurasian and American tectonic plates.
  Spend the night in Reykjavík.

• Day 3 THE SOUTH COAST – GLACIERS AND BLACK SAND BEACHES

  Enjoy a guided group tour along the striking south coast of Iceland on another day of adventures. Start your journey with a stop at the picture-perfect, 60-metre-high (197-foot-high) Skógafoss waterfall. Next you’ll stop at Reynisfjara, a hauntingly beautiful black sand beach. You will then continue towards the town of Vík where you’ll make a photo stop at the local church, which offers expansive views of the landscape.
  Then it is time to head back along the south coast. You will stop at Sólheimajökull glacier where you will learn everything about glaciers and the area. The last highlight of the day is the picturesque Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which is 40 metres (131 feet) high. Its main attraction, besides the scenery, is the pathway leading behind the waterfall, giving you a chance to admire the falls from all angles. Later, you’ll return to Reykjavík.
  Spend the night in Reykjavík.

• Day 4CHRISTMAS WALK & DINNER CELEBRATION

  Start the day with a cultural, culinary walking tour led by a local guide dressed in Iceland´s intricate national costume. This leisurely stroll through downtown Reykjavík, which will be lit up with Christmas lights and decorations, gives you insight into unique Icelandic Christmas traditions as well as the city’s history, architecture and culture. You will get to enjoy a taste of Iceland’s culinary secrets at various stops inluding the uniquely-prepared fermented shark, as well as dried fish and malt ale.
  You will also visit the Settler´s exhibition that houses the oldest ruins of a Viking farm in Iceland and Reykjavik oldest cemetery to read some runes. Before the tour ends you will receive a lovely souvenir to remember your time in Iceland.
  At 18:00, the church bells ring throughout Reykjavik as Icelanders begin their Christmas celebrations with their families at home. This evening you will head to a charming restaurant in downtown Reykjavík where you will enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner.
  Please note: the itinerary for this day is set on the 24th of December.

• Day 5RELAX AT THE BLUE LAGOON & ENJOY LEISURE TIME IN REYKJAVIK

  Today, you will be picked up for a visit to the famous Blue Lagoon. You will have a chance to bathe in the heated geothermal pool, which is rich with silica and soothing for your skin, and enjoy the unique surroundings. You can also visit a sauna or steambath and chooose from an array of spa services (which must be booked in advance).
  After your time at the Blue Lagoon, you will board a transfer back to Reykjavík, where you can spend the late afternoon, and evening, at your leisure.

• Day 6DEPARTURE FROM ICELAND

  Your winter getaway to Iceland has come to an end, and you will have a semi-private transfer from your accommodation to Keflavik International Airport. If you are departing in the afternoon and are interested in adding an optional activity, please arrange with your travel consultant in advance, as there are a limited number of activities available due to the holiday.
  Please note: the itinerary is set based on arrival on the 21st of December. If you are arriving on the 20th, 22nd or 23rd your travel consultant will rearrange the itinerary accordingly with the Christmas celebration set on the 24th of December.

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