Northern Lights & Glacier Lagoons - 6 Days

Board your flight to Reykjavik, Iceland

Touch down in Reykjavik, the capital and largest city in Iceland. Self-transfer* to the hotel** and get settled in before enjoying the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure.If time allows, get out and explore the cosmopolitan atmosphere and unique Icelandic cuisine of the capital or visit Reykjavik's fantastic museums on Viking heritage. Overnight stay in Reykjavik.*Optional private or shuttle bus transfers can be added as a supplement in the next step of the booking process.**Important note: Most flights to Iceland from North America arrive very early in the morning. As a result, early check-in is not widely available and may be subject to availability. If this is important to you, please contact us in advance to see what can be arranged.    

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, take part in an excursion to the Golden Circle. Your first stop will be to Thingvellir, where the forces of the Great Atlantic Rift are clearly visible. This is where the North American and European tectonic plates drift apart 2-6 cm every year. Thingvellir is also the place where the ancient Icelandic parliament was established in 930.From here, you will acquaint yourself with Strokkur, Iceland’s most visited Geysir, known for erupting every 10 minutes. Next, make your way to Gullfoss waterfall, one of the country’s most beautiful natural wonders. After this, you will visit a local horse stable and a greenhouse before driving through the landscapes of the south of Iceland to visit the new lava center in Hvolsvöllur.If weather permits, you will end your day going on a hunt for the Northern Lights*. Make your way to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay in Vik. However, despite our long experience in leading groups, please note that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that is very hard to predict, hence sightings cannot be guaranteed.*Please note: Of the two nights you will be spending in Vik, your guide will choose which of the two is best to see the Northern Lights.  

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, head east along the southern shore, to get to see the majestic Jökulsarlon Glacier lagoon. Its still blue waters are dotted with icebergs from the surrounding Breidamerkurjökull Glacier, part of the larger Vatnajökull Glacier. This glacial lagoon flows through a short waterway into the Atlantic Ocean, leaving chunks of ice on a black sand beach.The lagoon is filled with fishes that drift in from the sea along with the tides. Seals gather in large numbers at the mouth of the lagoon to catch the fish during the winter. Once you are done with your tour of the glacier, we will return to the hotel and overnight stay in Vik.  

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, make your way southward where you will encounter the Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, the Myrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull ice caps as well as the Katla volcano, some of Iceland’s most impressives sights.Your final stop of the day before making your way back to the capital is the famous Blue Lagoon. Here you will have the option to participate in the additional activity where you can bathe in the mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon (additional fees)* or stroll along the walking path taking in the spectacular views of this majestic location. Overnight stay in Reykjavík.*Optional Swim in the Blue Lagoon: With waters that are milky-blue and mineral rich, enjoy a visit to the Blue Lagoon, known for its healing properties, relaxing atmosphere and slather on a silica mud mask as you enjoy a complimentary drink at the swim-up bar.The Blue Lagoon comes equipped with an in-water bar offering soft and alcoholic drinks (first one free with your entrance ticket) and an in-water Mask Bar to slather on a silica mud mask. There are also saunas and steam rooms.Please note: The availability of this activity is limited due to its high demand. To guarantee your spot at Blue Lagoon, you MUST book your ticket at least 30 days in advance.  

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart at the indicated time to the Airport for your flight back to US.