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£2875
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Touring the west and south coasts of Iceland, with a detour inland, on the Golden Circle route, to Geysir geyser and the Gullfoss iced cascade; this is a Nature spectacular, where sparkling white, jade green, and bright blue icebergs echo the dancing colours of the Northern Lights. While, of course, this natural phenomenon cannot be guaranteed, the chances of seeing these astonishing skies are greater the further north you go, and the more remote from atmospheric pollution. Iceland ticks those boxes, and this tour maximises them, leaving the city lights of Reykjavik for isolated settlements and unlit Atlantic Ocean shores. Bookended by time spent in the world’s most northerly capital, the journey heads south for Hnappavellir, with Iceland’s highest mountain looming large behind it, Europe’s largest glacier on its doorstep, and geological and geothermic eye-openers creating a scenic masterpiece in its surrounds. Skaftafell is sculpted by ice and fire, age-old glaciers, and volcanic eruptions, its eerie ice formations edging deep crevasses; Selfoss is the launch pad for the Geothermal Valley hot springs, and Thingvellir National Park; and the Blue Lagoon is a tranquil seawater spa, and a triumph of Man and Nature.
Enjoy a tasting of rúgbrauð, Icelandic rye bread, traditionally baked in a pot by burying it in the geothermal ground for 24 hours. The bread is crustless, dark and very dense, usually rather sweet, and keeps for a long time. It will be served with boiled eggs, pickled herring and a glass of Geysir schnapps.
Success in viewing of the Northern Lights is not guaranteed.
Some walking on snow-covered terrain is involved and visits are subject to local conditions and weather.
On occasion the evening drive on Day 2 may operate on an alternative day.
Optional tours are not always exclusive for JV groups.
Extra nights are on request, please call to discuss your requirements
Fosshotel
(per night) £112 (Feb/Mar £125)
Double for sole use £192 (Feb/Mar £95)
Feb – Mar 2025
(per night) £135
Double for sole use £230
Travel by coach from Reykjavik and discover the waters of the Blue Lagoon. Experience a wonder of the world. Harmonize with nature.
Air travel and taxes, Fly Bus transfers, 6 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 4 dinners, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
Guide to Iceland
1 Mar 2020
"Iceland is an increasingly popular holiday destination, with huge numbers of tourists flocking to its mountainous beauty and rugged landscapes each year."
'Ice' Land of the Northern Lights
Icelandic winters are a wonderland of hot springs and frozen waterfalls, glaciers and growling volcanoes, and the ethereal Aurora Borealis dancing in dark skies. This five-night tour takes you through the unique topography of ‘the land of ice & fire'
