Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

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Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

5 Days Starting and ending in Reykjavik

Visiting: Reykjavik, The Blue Lagoon, Hella, Seljalandsfoss

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 40

Age range:

This tour is ideal for children (aged 12 years and above) as travel time on buses is limited. Children between 5 - 12 years are accepted if they are experienced travellers. If requesting a child for this tour, they must share a triple room with their pare

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Interests:

Cultural

From: $1495 $1121 Operator discount: -$374 -25%

NB: Prices correct on 22-Oct-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

WINTER TOUR: Our best-selling Iceland tour! This 5-day whirlwind adventure of Southern Iceland takes you from cool city streets to rugged mountains. From the inviting Blue Lagoon to erupting geysers. From thundering falls to the elusive Northern Lights. See the best Iceland has to offer in five days.

Highlights

  • Reykjavik - Explore Iceland's colourful capital, where every street bursts with cool Nordic style

  • Hella - Spend two nights in Iceland's stunning countryside - the ideal spot for hunting the Northern Lights

  • Blue Lagoon - Unwind and rejuvenate in the mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon

  • Eyjafjallajokull - Visit where a roaring volcano hides beneath the glacial surface

  • Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss - Marvel at Iceland's iconic waterfalls

  • The Golden Circle - Experience a once-in-a-lifetime route, complete with geysers, Gullfoss falls, and Thingvellir National Park

  • Reykjanes Peninsula - Travel to the remote edge of Iceland, home to hot springs, rugged hills and mountains, and rural villages

Itinerary

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Day 1: Reykjavik

Location: Reykjavik

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Cabin

Welcome to Iceland! Your adventure begins. Once you're transferred from the airport to your hotel via Flybus transfer, the rest of the day is yours to explore!

Day 2: The Blue Lagoon

Location: The Blue Lagoon

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Arhus Cottages

Meals Included: Breakfast

Reykjavik - Reykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon - Hella. Our morning starts with a tour of Reykjavik, Iceland's charming capital. From there, we'll head out of the city to the breath-taking Reykjanes Peninsula. Think quaint fishing villages, hot springs, and striking mountains. Now, we're headed for Hella, but not without a rejuvenating stop at the Blue Lagoon.





Don't worry, we'll reach our accommodation before darkness falls. And once it does, we'll head out to the garden and wait for the Northern Lights to appear.

Day 3: Hella

Location: Hella

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Arhus Cottages

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hella - Eyjafjallajokull - Skogafoss - Hella. Today is about the sheer force of nature's power - what makes Iceland, Iceland. The rumbling volcano of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. The plunging Seljalandsfoss and thundering Skógafoss waterfalls. Later, there's an optional hike on the shimmering Solheimajokull glacier where you can take in the enchanting icy scenery. Please note: this optional hike must be booked in advance. Contact us to book.



If you didn’t book the glacier hike, the tour continues further south where we can stroll on the black lava beach and see the amazing bird cliffs at Reynisfjara near Vík.





We'll be back in Hella before it gets dark. It's our second chance to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights - keep your eyes peeled!



Day 4: Seljalandsfoss

Location: Seljalandsfoss

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Arhus Cottages

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hella - Golden Circle - Reykjavik. This morning, we'll start the journey back to Reykjavik via the breath-taking Golden Circle. Along the way, you'll see bubbling hot springs and geysers at the Geysir geothermal greenhouse. Its famous Strokkur geyser erupts every 10 minutes - don't miss it!





Further inland, we'll pass the mighty Gullfoss waterfall and through the rugged Thingvellir National Park.





This once-in-a-lifetime drive ends in Reykjavik. Once you're checked in, your final evening is free for you to explore or join an optional evening cruise to spot the Northern Lights one final time.

Day 5: Reykjavik

Location: Reykjavik

Meals Included: Breakfast

And just like that, our tour comes to an end. Enjoy your final morning in Iceland however you wish, before your Flybus transfer to the airport. We're sure you'll be back soon.



What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Simple hotels and Cottages

  • 4 breakfasts

  • Standard: 4 nights in simple hotels (comfort upgrade available to 4 nights in 3 star hotels)

  • Keflavik Airport arrival and departure transfer (FlyBus shuttle)

  • An English-speaking Icelandic guide

  • Transportation in heated coaches, with free Wi-Fi

  • Entrance to the Blue Lagoon, with a towel provided

  • Entrance into the Skogar Folk Museum and Turf Houses

  • Entrance into the Icelandic Horse Stables and Geothermal Greenhouse

  • Northern Lights programme: two evenings of lectures, presentations, films, and guided searches for the Northern Lights. Midnight refreshments are also included here

  • Use of winter and Northern lights explorer equipment: non-slip snow and ice gripper spikes for shoes and a flash light. This equipment is extremely helpful when walking in the dark and taking photographs at night

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What's Not Included

  • International flights and Visas

  • Tips for your guide - this is an entirely personal gesture

Age Policy

Child: 8 - 11.99yrs. Adult: 12 yrs+

Accommodation

Cabin Hotel



Just a short walk from the waterfront, Hotel Cabin offers comfortable accommodation, rooms are modern and cosy with en suite facilities. The hotel also boasts a buffet restaurant and lobby bar as well as complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests. The city centre is an interesting 15 - 20 minute walk away and the local geothermal Laugardalslaug swimming pool is a 5 minute walk away.





Hotel Stracta



In the sleepy village of Hella, Stracta Hotel offers fantastic modern accommodation in a great location. Guest rooms are designed in a Nordic style with bright interiors and comfortable beds. Guests can enjoy meals at the Restaurant Gardur on the second floor - affording stunning views of the beautiful countryside around. Why not grab a tasty beverage and sit out in the hot tubs in the evening - waiting for the Northern Lights to appear?



Perfectly located in the centre of Hella near the Ranga River.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    40

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    2 Star

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews from travellers on this tour

William Cressey  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

27-Sep-2024

Tour was awesome and we had the best guide ever we wouldn’t have seen the Iceland back country the way we did with out the guide and best ever driver for the money The hotels was clean and yet small provided all our needs.

Leah Fraser  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

09-Dec-2019

Fantastic tour! Thoroughly enjoyed everything we did and saw. Both Katrina the tour guide and Gumy the bus driver were friendly and enthusiastic at all times. No question was too silly, and nothing too much trouble. I took my father with me, and we both agree that the tour was great value and a great insight into Icelandic scenery, culture and highlights.

Jeffrey Cornielle  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

24-Sep-2024

The guide and tour were amazing. The hotel cabin is a bit small and the staff is somewhat underwhelming with customer service.

Brigette Carman  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

08-May-2024

We had a great time in Iceland. Our guide Martina was very knowledgeable and entertaining. All of our transfers were very smooth

Nicola Herbert  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

19-Sep-2024

Great guide. Accommodation in Cabin Hotel too basic and small Accommodation at Stracta hotel brilliant Tour excellent but could include further optional extras

David Griffiths  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

07-Mar-2020

I would rate this Iceland tour highly. The guide, Eyrun was brilliant and the accommodation and breakfasts were wonderful. The itinerary was great and the guide always did her best for us, even if roads were closed and there were necessary itinerary changes. She always kept us informed of what was going on and gave excellent information. We were so lucky to see the Northern lights and loved the chalet accommodation in the South of Iceland. My only gripe would be the Flybus coach from the airport to the hotel - we had to wait 2 hours and nobody was sure what was happening

Kathleen Ziprik  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

10-May-2024

The guide seemed not sure of herself in several realms; like she had not done the specific tour in awhile and didn't know where we should eat (so let's go to the grocery store and get some sandwiches to eat on the bus) and other things. She knew the area but didn't seem flexible at all. Would not use this tour again. There's too much of a disconnect between you folks booking the tour and what's happening when we got there. We had no idea what the agenda was for the day and timing of things; no idea how long we would be spending in one place. The pre-information sent by On the Go Tours was not helpful; it was too general in terms of where we would be, how long we would be there. For example, had we known the large church would be part of the tour, then we would not have hiked up to see it on our own in Reklavek. And, the weather conditions were so bad for Blue Lagoon that another lagoon should have been scheduled. Not a fan anymore.

Lesley Johns  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

18-Sep-2024

This was advertised as a 5 day tour but in reality it was only 3 days. The tour information is misleading. Also, there should have been a meet and greet the night prior to departure so that the Tour Director could pass any important information on to the group members. Also, the set up of a WhatsApp group would have been helpful so that attendees could make contact with one another.

Michelle Naidoo  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

10-Oct-2024

The tour guide is also the driver which Made it difficult to understand or learn what he was providing information on as his focus is on driving and keeping us safe. Secondly the initial bus the speaker wasn't working so we had waste time waiting for a new bus to arrive. The tour mentioned chasing northern light but we were left unaccompanied to go look for them in Hella and ddnt even know what to look for in the sky as to the naked eye the ligjts are not visible I was given info from a fellow tourist on the trip. A separate tour guide is needed to take you out to sites and explain not sit on the bus and expect tourists to go out not understanding what was pointed out as it was only mentioned in the bus.

Sarah McGarrigle  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

10-Sep-2024

We have contacted customer care to explain our disappointment with the advertisement of the tour. The tour was titled a 5 day tour, when only 3 days had an actual tour guide, the start and finish days are “self-guided”. This is extremely misleading and a blatant rip off.

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