Land of the Northern Lights Group Tour

Fly to Iceland. Transfer by Flybus airport shuttle from Keflavík International Airport to Hotel Cabin in Reykjavík and check in for an overnight stay.

Optional upgraded accommodation: Hotel Klettur

This morning, explore some of the highlights of Iceland's capital before travelling to Reykjanes peninsula. Discover hot springs, mountains, bird cliffs, light houses and fishing villages, and at the end of the day, enjoy a relaxing soak in the warm geothermal blue waters of the famous Blue Lagoon. Check in for a two-night stay at Stracta hotel in Hella. During the evening, learn about the northern lights and once darkness falls head outside in search of this nature's light show. (B)

Travel along the south coast, stopping en route at the infamous active volcano that lies beneath the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. Unearth Seljalandsfoss waterfall, visit one of Iceland's finest folk museums to discover an outstanding collection of farm and domestic artefacts typical of Iceland’s past and uncover the nearby Skógafoss waterfall. In the afternoon, embark on an optional easy glacier hike on the Sólheimajökull glacier* or take a stroll on the black lava beach at Reynisfjara, where dramatic cliffs have been carved by the formidable Atlantic. In the evening, enjoy a presentation about the northern lights and if the sky is clear, keep a look out overhead as they may be visible swirling across the night sky. Overnight at Stracta hotel. (B)

*Optional 3-hour glacier hike on the Sólheimajökull glacier (90 minutes on the ice and about 30-40 min walk (one-way)

In the morning, learn about the Icelandic horse, its history and special qualities before visiting a geothermal greenhouse. Discover hot springs and bubbling pools at the Geysir geothermal fields and witness Strokkur erupting. Continue to Gullfoss waterfall, a double waterfall that tumbles into the Hvita river before travelling inland to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Reykjavík for an overnight stay. If weather conditions are ideal an optional northern lights evening tour can be booked. Overnight at Hotel Cabin in Reykjavík. (B)

Optional upgraded accommodation: Hotel Klettur