This magical Iceland trip brings you to the beautiful Golden Circle region, with sites including the majestic waterfall Gullfoss, the Geyser geothermal area, and Iceland’s historical national park, Thingvellir. You’ll also spend an evening with fellow travellers in a search of the Northern Lights. The auroras might appear just outside of Reykjavik or perhaps from the middle of a lava field an hour's drive into the Icelandic countryside. Booking this package also provides free time in Iceland to explore Reykjavik and its surroundings, from enjoying the cosy cafes and lively nightlife, to the cool Nordic culture of Iceland’s capital city. Check out the full itinerary below for further details.
Included
- Return flights on Icelandair Economy Class from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin
- Checked in baggage 23kg and hand luggage 10kg
- 3 nights accommodation in a standard room at chosen hotel (extra nights available in the booking engine)
- Breakfast included at selected hotels. Breakfast at Icelandair Hotels and Hilton Reykjavik Nordica available to purchase locally.
- Northern Lights Hunt with Reykjavik Excursions on the evening of day 2 (coaches equipped with free WiFi). The tour is about 3 hours with following departure times depending on season. Please be ready in time for your pick up in front of your hotel or at a designated pick up point!
01st Sep - 15th Oct at 22:00 (pick up from hotels at 21:30)
16th Oct -14th March Departure at 21:00 (pick up from hotels at 20:30)
15th March - 15th April Departure at 22:00 (pick up from hotels at 21:30)
- Golden Circle full day excursion (booked automatically two days after arrival (day 3). Pick up from your hotel or designated pick-up point at 08:30)
- One complimentary entry to the Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Centre during stay
Conditions
- Online offer only
- Golden Circle and Northern Lights departures on sale August 2018 - April 2019, subject to availability
- Advertised lead price per person is based on lowest available airfare and two persons sharing a standard guest room at Hotel Cabin for three night’s duration. Lead price travel period Sep 2018 - Mar 2019 with limited availability on selected dates. Price and departure day can vary depending on your Icelandair gateway.
- Minimum stay in Iceland is three nights, with a maximum stay of seven nights
- Not included with this holiday package: meals and services not mentioned in itinerary. FlyBus airport transfers between Keflavik International Airport and Reykjavik.
- The Northern Lights are a natural phenomena and their appearance cannot be guaranteed.
- All general inquiries, including change or cancellation requests, can be submitted online.
- The booking engine can only process one room type per booking.
- Click here for full Icelandair Holidays terms and conditions.
Insurance
- Personal insurance is not included and is highly recommended.
Financial Protection
- Icelandair Holidays packages are ATOL protected. When you buy an ATOL protected air holiday package from Icelandair Holidays you will receive a package confirmation and flight e-tickets from us confirming your arrangements and your protection under our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number 4560. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further information visit the ATOL website.
itinerary
Welcome to Iceland! Check in at your hotel in Reykjavik and get comfortable for your stay in Iceland. Take a stroll and explore the charm and allure of Old Town Reykjavik and enjoy the Nordic vibe of the town. There's plenty of lovely restaurants to choose from for a bite to eat. Check out one of the many tours available for booking, including whale watching and horse riding.
During the day, use your complimentary entry to the Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Centre to discover the auroras through science, stories, and legends from around the world. Then prepare to search for them yourself with the Northern Lights Hunt which takes you to that evening’s best viewing location, as decided by Mother Nature. The Auroras might appear just outside of Reykjavik or perhaps from the middle of a lava field an hour's drive into the countryside. Every tour is unique, which is part of the adventure and your guide will use the most up-to-date weather and solar activity reports to plan your route. Coaches are equipped with free Wi-Fi. Departures range from 9 to 10pm, depending on the time of year, with hotel pick-ups beginning at 30 minutes prior. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomena and their appearance cannot be guaranteed.
Today you venture out on the Golden Circle tour, including a visit to the world-famous Geysir geothermal area, a field where hot springs are in abundance, geysers explode and pools of mud bubble. It also takes you to see the Gullfoss, the queen of Iceland's waterfalls. Finally, but no less spectacular is a visit to the Thingvellir National Park, the original site of the oldest existing parliament in the world. The Great Atlantic rift is clearly visible in the park, a rift that is slowly pulling Iceland apart along tectonic plates. Hotel pick up at 08:30 hours.
Bid farewell to Iceland (for now!) before heading to Keflavik for your return flight home on Icelandair!