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: Reykjavík, The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland, 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

From: $1505 $1075 Operator discount: -$376 Travel Club discount: -$54 -29%

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

The Land of the Northern Lights: a whirlwind adventure of Southern Iceland. 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

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

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

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

  • Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss: Iceland's iconic waterfalls

  • Eyjafjallajokull: where a roaring volcano hides beneath the glacial surface

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

  • Reykjanes Peninsula: 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: Reykjavík

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 Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Arhus Cottages

Meals Included: Breakfast

Reykjavik - Reykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon - Hella. Your morning starts with a tour of Reykjavik, Iceland's charming capital. From there, we'll head out of the city to the breathtaking 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 - Black Lava Beach - 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. The stark black sand of the Reynisfjara lava beach. You'll see it all. Later, there's an optional hike on the shimmering Solheimajokull glacier, where you can take in the enchanting icy scenery.





We'll be back in Hella before it gets dark. It's your 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: Reykjavík

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 and traditional cottages (As an upgrade: 4 nights in 3* hotels)

  • Airport transfer on arrival and departure (Flybus transfer)

  • 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

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

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What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Visas

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

Age Policy

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 parents to get a child discount, otherwise the adult price needs to be paid. The triple room configuration is one double bed and a roll away bed. The child price is 75% of the adult price.

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

Thomas Leptich  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

26-Feb-2019

The tour was excellent and a good pace. Antoine was awesome. Very knowledgeable and great sense of humour. We had a great time and saw a lot in a short time. I can't imagine a better, funnier guide.

Puja Doal  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

12-Nov-2019

The tour was brilliant, it covered everything we wanted to see and the guide Katrina was lovely. She was so knowledgeable and made the trip worthwhile as we learnt so much more about the country.

Kim Lucas  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

14-Jan-2020

My Northern Lights Tour was wonderful. The adverse weather conditions just made it more exciting and although it was disappointing not to see the Northern Lights I totally get that storms prevented this.Our tour guide made Iceland come alive for me. She was amazing. I loved the stories (sagas) and expert knowledge of photography was a real bonus.

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

Claudia Leal  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

10-Jan-2024

AMAZING!!!! We were able to go in every single attraction planned, the city center of Reykjavík, incredible waterfalls, a beautiful beach, a stunning valley ( national park), museums, an amazing show, a cozy hot spring, a lovely and warm green house and horse stable, an amazingly beautiful glacier and a indescribable time experiencing the northern lights. The only downside was the short time limit on each site. And because of the volcano eruption we couldn’t go to the Blue Lagoon. Overall it was an amazing, amazing trip. The guide was very professional and nice, very attentive to details and time. That made the trip very comfortable. The weather was very, very cold but still manageable. I would recommend OntheGo to use the first and last day more wisely. They could make available a shuttle from the hotel to take us to the city center/downtown at a certain time and pick us up like couple of hours later, so we could experience the downtown by ourselves. Like, we got at the hotel early in the morning and spent our time just seating at the hotel lobby. If we had a shuttle to take us to some place and having someone to pick us up, we wouldn’t feel lost or afraid to explore and we could start feeling and understanding the city/ country in the first day. I would strongly recommend it to everyone!

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

Sheena Patel  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

13-May-2024

Tour and guide were great! Martina the tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the effort to ensure we had a great experience. And the added bonus was that we didn't have the lagoon experience cancelled as arrangements were made for us to go to the Sky Lagoon.

Melanie Desbruslais  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

10-Jan-2019

I enjoyed Iceland I would have preferred a little more time on the city tour of Reykjavik. The rest of the tour was great. Our guide very knowledgeable and passionate about the country and highlighted a lot of information. The shout of ‘aurora’ from our guide just was the icing on the cake! I didn’t think I would love Iceland this much but I want to explore more and become an aurora hunter now.

Diane Rattray  

Land of the Northern Lights - 5 days

26-Feb-2019

Amazing value for money, Guesthouse Borgartuni spotlessly clean and lovely family run. Tour ran like clockwork, no complaints whatsoever and i was expecting a few niggles since travelling alone with three children but we all fitted in very well and found it very interesting. Plenty of travel stops/toilet breaks and itinery allowed for short journeys so no travel sickness incidents! Moe time at Thingvoir National Park perhaps lunch there? I feel like a walking iceland fact book as the tour guide was so informative, she filled every suitable moment with interesting facts and she was very receptive to the groups needs. She was very engaging and enthusiastic about the country and always phoned the venues ahead of our arrival so there were no hold ups. I would recommmend the tour to my friends and have done so already. I have also recommended On the Go Tours too. We had self catering cabins at Hella so my only suggestion would be that this be mentioned on the itinery as there is a supermarket nearby so i would have preferred to cook for one night and relax in cabin as it is a very busy itinery with little relaxation when using the restaurant where service was slow and impatient hungry children, its less of a sociable thing and more of a necessity to eat quick :)

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.

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