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Best of Iceland featuring the Northern Lights

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Our Price From 3,919 Per Person
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 Trip Length
7 Days
 Trip Starts
Reykjavik
 Trip Finishes
Reykjavik
7 Day Best of Iceland featuring the Northern Lights Itinerary (Collette)
Countries Explored: Iceland
Our Price From 3,919 Per Person
Exclusive Savings 86 Per Person
 Trip Length
7 Days
 Trip Starts
Reykjavik
 Trip Finishes
Reykjavik
7 Day Best of Iceland featuring the Northern Lights Itinerary (Collette)
Countries Explored: Iceland
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Exploration
Departures
Accommodation
4 Star
Max. Group Size
24
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
COL604A
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Exploration
Departures
Accommodation
4 Star
Max. Group Size
24
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
COL604A

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Collette's 7 Day Best of Iceland featuring the Northern Lights. In the heart of aurora season, encounter a world of untamed beauty in Iceland’s adventurous landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Travel the stunning Golden Circle and visit Thingvellir National Park, Geysir thermal field, and the awe-inspiring Gullfoss waterfall. Explore western Iceland’s coast and towns, visit local farms, and spend evenings at leisure searching the skies for the northern lights. Ascend the Langjökull glacier, journey to Snæfellsnes Peninsula, and in Reykjavík, choose between...read more a dip in the Sky Lagoon or a thrilling virtual experience ride. From ethereal lava fields to thundering waterfalls and coastal villages, discover the island’s dramatic contrasts.
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Collette's 7 Day Best of Iceland featuring the Northern Lights. In the heart of aurora season, encounter a world of untamed beauty in Iceland’s adventurous landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Travel the stunning Golden Circle and visit Thingvellir National Park, Geysir thermal field, and the awe-inspiring Gullfoss waterfall. Explore western Iceland’s coast and towns, visit local farms, and spend evenings at leisure searching the skies for the northern lights. Ascend the Langjökull glacier, journey to Snæfellsnes Peninsula, and in Reykjavík, choose between...read more a dip in the Sky Lagoon or a thrilling virtual experience ride. From ethereal lava fields to thundering waterfalls and coastal villages, discover the island’s dramatic contrasts.

Itinerary

Discover culture and history in Reykjavík, Iceland's capital. Explore the old section on a walking tour featuring the Parliament, harbor, city hall, and the city's oldest building. Gaze up at the famous glass facade of the Harpa Concert Hall, a true marvel of modern architecture.

Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers and experience the freshness of Icelandic food at a local restaurant. (D) Stay: Centerhotel Midgardur (2 Nights)

Travel the Golden Circle to see Iceland's most iconic natural wonders, including the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in Thingvellir National Park where you can walk between two continents. Learn how locals use Iceland's geothermal energy to cook food and taste “lava bread,” which is submerged into the earth and cooked for 24 hours. Continue along the Golden Circle and take in the beauty of the Gullfoss (Golden Falls) double-cascade waterfall before visiting the explosive Strokkur fountain geyser. Return to Reykjavík for an evening on your own. (B)

The journey continues to western Iceland's coast. In Akranes, an old fishing town at the base of Akrafjall Mountain, visit the picturesque lighthouse, climb the stairs to take in views over the bay if you wish, listen to mysterious stories about the area, and take time for a leisurely walk along the historical harbor if you choose. Continue to Deildartunguhver, the highest-flowing hot spring in Europe, and stroll along wooden walkways to explore the hot springs safely.

Later, get to know the world-famous Icelandic horse breed as you visit friendly horses at the stables of a family-run farm. Get a look at how the natural hot spring in the family's backyard is used for making home-baked ryebread.

This evening, arrive in Borgarnes, your home for the next three nights and an ideal setting for seeking the northern lights. (B/D) Stay: Hotel Hamar (3 Nights)

This morning, experience an Impact Moment with a visit to an Icelandic goat farm. Learn how local farmer, Jóhanna, helped to bring this unique breed, dating back to the time of Iceland's settlement, back from the brink of extinction. After visiting with the friendly goats, enjoy a simple meal of homemade specialties from the farm.

Then, bundle up and ascend Langjökull glacier via mountain truck and go “Into the Glacier” to experience the purest blue ice color in this man-made tunnel, the world's largest. Top off your day's explorations seeing the Hraunfossar waterfalls (Lava Falls), where clear, cold springs seep through the lava field and form many small waterfalls into the Hvítá River.

Tonight, after dinner, gaze at the sky in search of the northern lights. (B/L/D)

Today, journey to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, with its camera-ready black sand beaches, mountain peaks, volcanic craters, rocky coastlines, and tiny fishing villages. Enjoy lunch on your own in Arnarstapi, a beautiful small fishing village located at the foot of Mt. Stapafell, and where extraordinary columnar basalt and cliff formations form a safe harbor.

This afternoon, take in the views on Mount Kirkjufell with its iconic shape and freestanding form; this is one of the most photographed landscapes in Iceland. After dinner, continue searching for the northern lights dancing across the night sky. (B/D)

This morning, travel back to Reykjavík, and spend some time exploring the capital city and have lunch on your own. Then, it's your choice! Experience the Icelandic tradition of geothermal bathing with a dip in the warm, mineral-rich waters of Sky Lagoon -OR- go on a thrilling virtual experience ride, giving you the feeling of flying over Iceland's glaciers, fjords, and most iconic landscapes. Come together this evening for a farewell dinner at a restaurant featuring Icelandic cuisine. (B/D) Stay: Centerhotel Midgardur

Your tour ends today. (B)

Discover culture and history in Reykjavík, Iceland's capital. Explore the old section on a walking tour featuring the Parliament, harbor, city hall, and the city's oldest building. Gaze up at the famous glass facade of the Harpa Concert Hall, a true marvel of modern architecture.

Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers and experience the freshness of Icelandic food at a local restaurant. (D) Stay: Centerhotel Midgardur (2 Nights)

Travel the Golden Circle to see Iceland's most iconic natural wonders, including the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in Thingvellir National Park where you can walk between two continents. Learn how locals use Iceland's geothermal energy to cook food and taste “lava bread,” which is submerged into the earth and cooked for 24 hours. Continue along the Golden Circle and take in the beauty of the Gullfoss (Golden Falls) double-cascade waterfall before visiting the explosive Strokkur fountain geyser. Return to Reykjavík for an evening on your own. (B)

The journey continues to western Iceland's coast. In Akranes, an old fishing town at the base of Akrafjall Mountain, visit the picturesque lighthouse, climb the stairs to take in views over the bay if you wish, listen to mysterious stories about the area, and take time for a leisurely walk along the historical harbor if you choose. Continue to Deildartunguhver, the highest-flowing hot spring in Europe, and stroll along wooden walkways to explore the hot springs safely.

Later, get to know the world-famous Icelandic horse breed as you visit friendly horses at the stables of a family-run farm. Get a look at how the natural hot spring in the family's backyard is used for making home-baked ryebread.

This evening, arrive in Borgarnes, your home for the next three nights and an ideal setting for seeking the northern lights. (B/D) Stay: Hotel Hamar (3 Nights)

This morning, experience an Impact Moment with a visit to an Icelandic goat farm. Learn how local farmer, Jóhanna, helped to bring this unique breed, dating back to the time of Iceland's settlement, back from the brink of extinction. After visiting with the friendly goats, enjoy a simple meal of homemade specialties from the farm.

Then, bundle up and ascend Langjökull glacier via mountain truck and go “Into the Glacier” to experience the purest blue ice color in this man-made tunnel, the world's largest. Top off your day's explorations seeing the Hraunfossar waterfalls (Lava Falls), where clear, cold springs seep through the lava field and form many small waterfalls into the Hvítá River.

Tonight, after dinner, gaze at the sky in search of the northern lights. (B/L/D)

Today, journey to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, with its camera-ready black sand beaches, mountain peaks, volcanic craters, rocky coastlines, and tiny fishing villages. Enjoy lunch on your own in Arnarstapi, a beautiful small fishing village located at the foot of Mt. Stapafell, and where extraordinary columnar basalt and cliff formations form a safe harbor.

This afternoon, take in the views on Mount Kirkjufell with its iconic shape and freestanding form; this is one of the most photographed landscapes in Iceland. After dinner, continue searching for the northern lights dancing across the night sky. (B/D)

This morning, travel back to Reykjavík, and spend some time exploring the capital city and have lunch on your own. Then, it's your choice! Experience the Icelandic tradition of geothermal bathing with a dip in the warm, mineral-rich waters of Sky Lagoon -OR- go on a thrilling virtual experience ride, giving you the feeling of flying over Iceland's glaciers, fjords, and most iconic landscapes. Come together this evening for a farewell dinner at a restaurant featuring Icelandic cuisine. (B/D) Stay: Centerhotel Midgardur

Your tour ends today. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Ascend the massive Langjökull glacier via mountain truck.
  • Learn about Icelandic goats and how local farmers brought this rare breed back from the brink of extinction.
  • Get acquainted with the famous Icelandic horse breed on a family-owned farm.
  • Tour the old section of Reykjavík on foot.
  • Stand in awe before the misty Hraunfossar waterfalls and watch the water cascade over lava rocks.
  • Travel the Golden Circle and straddle the continents in Thingvellir National Park.
  • Journey to Snæfellsnes Peninsula with its picture-perfect vistas.
  • Indulge in Icelandic cuisine at a local restaurant.
  • Taste homemade specialties during a goat farm visit.
  • Try a piece of lava bread and learn how locals use geothermal energy to cook food.

  • Expertly crafted itineraries
  • 4-star+ accommodation
  • Skilled and engaging tour managers
  • Expert local guides with insider knowledge
  • Attraction entrance fees
  • Many meals full of local flavour
  • Unparalleled sightseeing
  • Enriching cultural experiences
  • Comfortable on-tour transportation
  • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
  • Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour

  • This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.

  • Ascend the massive Langjökull glacier via mountain truck.
  • Learn about Icelandic goats and how local farmers brought this rare breed back from the brink of extinction.
  • Get acquainted with the famous Icelandic horse breed on a family-owned farm.
  • Travel the Golden Circle and straddle the continents in Thingvellir National Park.
  • Tour the old section of Reykjavík on foot.
  • Journey to Snæfellsnes Peninsula with its picture-perfect vistas.
  • Stand in awe before the misty Hraunfossar waterfalls and watch the water cascade over lava rocks.
  • Taste homemade specialties during a goat farm visit.
  • Indulge in Icelandic cuisine at a local restaurant.
  • Try a piece of lava bread and learn how locals use geothermal energy to cook food.

  • Expertly crafted itineraries
  • 4-star+ accommodation
  • Skilled and engaging tour managers
  • Expert local guides with insider knowledge
  • Attraction entrance fees
  • Many meals full of local flavour
  • Unparalleled sightseeing
  • Enriching cultural experiences
  • Comfortable on-tour transportation
  • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
  • Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour

  • This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Small Group Explorations
Small Group Explorations

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Travel Protection Plan

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Private Airport Transfers
Private Airport Transfers

Private, chauffeur service is included for all air-inclusive Collette bookings. Read more

Small Group Explorations
Small Group Explorations

With a maximum of 24, dive deeper into your destination & access places and experiences that larger groups can’t. Read more

Travel Protection Plan
Travel Protection Plan

Purchase Collette's Travel Protection Plan, & you can cancel for any reason and get your money back! Read more

Private Airport Transfers
Private Airport Transfers

Private, chauffeur service is included for all air-inclusive Collette bookings. Read more

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Explorations tours are all about getting closer to culture. Designed just for small groups, these tours help travellers dive deeper and access places that larger groups can’t reach. Connect with locals, build camaraderie with like-minded travel companions, and forge connections with local experts.

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Explorations tours are all about getting closer to culture. Designed just for small groups, these tours help travellers dive deeper and access places that larger groups can’t reach. Connect with locals, build camaraderie with like-minded travel companions, and forge connections with local experts.

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