2022 Northern Lights Quest of Iceland - 6 Days/5 Nights

Duration: 6 Days

Price: Starts from $0 USD

Itineraries

Day 1: Reykjavik Panoramic Tour| Perlan Observation Deck | Northern Lights Quest
Your tour starts in your hotel at 2:00 PM. Discover capital city Reykjavik on a panoramic tour, experiencing its charming architecture and beautiful, brightly-colored rooftops. Visit the Perlan Observation Deck to see magnificent 360º views of the city and its surroundings. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink and canapés with your group, followed by free time for dinner on your own. Then head out from the city on a drive for your Northern Lights quest, watching for the aurora borealis.

Day 2: Golden Circle | Secret Lagoon | Fridheimar Tomato Farm
Head out on the famed Golden Circle, starting with the spectacular Thingvellir National Park, a meeting place of old Icelandic clans. It is also where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet above ground. Journey to the Secret Lagoon: small and intimate, it’s where savvy travelers go to enjoy the Icelandic spa experience. Don’t forget your swimsuit! Enjoy a lunch in the greenhouse of Fridheimar Tomato Farm. Then it’s on to the Strokkur Geyser, which erupts every 10 minutes. Stop at Gullfoss Waterfall, one of the most photographed spots in all of Iceland. Move on to your hotel below the Hekla volcano and enjoy dinner with your group. After dark, you might soak in the hotel’s outdoor hot tub while watching for the Northern Lights.
(B, L, D)


Day 3: LAVA Center | Skogar Folk Museum | Skogafoss Waterfall | Black Sand Beach
Visit the LAVA Center to learn about Iceland’s volcanoes, and how their eruptions and lava flows have shaped the country over time. Visit the Skogar Folk Museum to explore Iceland’s cultural heritage and learn about the lives of Iceland’s early settlers through an array of tools, books, and handicrafts. See the Skogafoss Waterfall nearby and then Reynisfjara’s black sand beach and rock formations. Dine tonight at your hotel, which is perfectly situated for Northern Lights viewing; it offers wake-up service if the lights are visible after bed time.
(B, D)


Day 4: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon | Diamond Beach | Skaftafell Wilderness Area
Visit the Skaftafell Wilderness Area and view some of its wonders: glaciers, waterfalls, a snow-capped volcano and lava fields. Savor lunch with a view of the surrounding countryside at the Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon. Visit the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where bright blue and white icebergs dot the waters. Head to nearby Diamond Beach and marvel at glistening natural ice sculptures on the black sands. Return to your accommodation and dine independently this evening.
(B, L)


Day 5: Seljalandsfoss | Reykjavik | The Blue Lagoon
Journey to the beautiful Seljalandsfoss Waterfall where, weather permitting, the sure-footed can walk the trail that takes you behind the 60-meter falls. Travel back to Reykjavik, possibly visiting any itinerary sights you might have missed due to weather. Spend the rest of the afternoon independently exploring the city. In the evening, visit the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa in a man-made lake surrounded by lava fields; share in a farewell dinner and lagoon entry with your group.
(B, D)


Day 6: Tour Ends in Reykjavik
Your tour ends after breakfast.
(B)


B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

All visits are weather dependent.

Highlights

Authentic Local Experiences:

  • The more you escape the lights of the city, the better your chance to see the Northern Lights. Sail away on a comfortable quest not far from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor on the first of our nightly opportunities to hunt the aurora borealis.
  • See the striking, unique beauty of the iceberg-filled Glacier Lagoon and the glistening ice that covers the sand of nearby Diamond Beach.
  • Trip Highlights:

    • Diamond Beach
    • Blue Lagoon Dinner
    • Fridheimar Tomato Farm Lunch
    • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
    • LAVA Center
    • Northern Lights Quest by Boat
    • Secret Lagoon
    • Skogafoss Waterfall
    • Strokkur Geyser
    • Thingvellir National Park

    Dining Experiences:

    • 5 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch (L) and 3 Dinners (D)

    Hotels:

    • Fosshotel Reykjavik | Reykjavik (1)
    • Fosshotel Hekla | Brjansstadir (1)
    • Fosshotel Nupar | Kalfafell (2)
    • Fosshotel Reykjavik | Reykjavik (1)

Northern Lights Quest of Iceland - 6 Days/5 Nights

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Hotels

Northern Lights Quest of Iceland - 6 Day/5 Night land tour
SupplierNameSupplierRating DescriptionImage
SupplierName Fosshotel Reykjavik - DO NOT USESupplierRating **** Fosshotel Reykjavík, Iceland's largest hotel stands prominently in Reykjavík's business district, only a short walk from the main shopping area. Here, from the heart of the city, you can easily explore Reykjavík's magnificent architecture, captivating history, vibrant markets and rich culture - ideal starting point for experiencing the best of everything the city has to offer. With 16 floors, many of the rooms offer magnificent views of the city and the bay area. The top floor features seven suites, two that can be used as meeting rooms and on the second floor you will find first class conference facilities. CIE Tours' guests can unwind at the Beer garden with local Icelandic draught beer and enjoy select dining at Fosshotel Reykjavík's restaurant, Haust.
SupplierName Fosshotel HeklaSupplierRating ***
SupplierName Fosshotel Nupar - DO NOT USESupplierRating *** Fosshotel Nupar offers panoramic views of Vatnajokull’s lava fields, mountains and glaciers. Each heated guest room has a work desk and private bathroom with shower. CIE Tours' guests can enjoy Icelandic dishes at the in-house restaurant, and the bar is an ideal place for a relaxing drink in the evening.
SupplierName Fosshotel Nupar - DO NOT USESupplierRating *** Fosshotel Nupar offers panoramic views of Vatnajokull’s lava fields, mountains and glaciers. Each heated guest room has a work desk and private bathroom with shower. CIE Tours' guests can enjoy Icelandic dishes at the in-house restaurant, and the bar is an ideal place for a relaxing drink in the evening.
SupplierName Fosshotel Reykjavik - DO NOT USESupplierRating **** Fosshotel Reykjavík, Iceland's largest hotel stands prominently in Reykjavík's business district, only a short walk from the main shopping area. Here, from the heart of the city, you can easily explore Reykjavík's magnificent architecture, captivating history, vibrant markets and rich culture - ideal starting point for experiencing the best of everything the city has to offer. With 16 floors, many of the rooms offer magnificent views of the city and the bay area. The top floor features seven suites, two that can be used as meeting rooms and on the second floor you will find first class conference facilities. CIE Tours' guests can unwind at the Beer garden with local Icelandic draught beer and enjoy select dining at Fosshotel Reykjavík's restaurant, Haust.