Itinerary

A day-by-day plan to guide your journey.

• Day 1: ARRIVAL & HUNT FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

  On arrival to Keflavik International Airport, your driver will greet you and chauffeur you to your accommodation in Reykjavík. The rest of the day is at your leisure. The colourful city centre is always full of life, offering a great variety of museums, shops and cosy cafes to suit all tastes. You can explore downtown easily on foot, and a walk along the old harbour and seafront is highly recommended.

  Later in the evening, if weather conditions allow, you will be taken for a super jeep tour in search of the magnificent Northern lights, also known as aurora borealis.* By choosing a super jeep tour, you are able to go to off the beaten track to search for the lights, reaching places that are inaccessible by bus.

  Spend the next four nights in Reykjavík.

  * Please note that the northern lights are a natural phenomenon, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

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• Day 2: Golden Circle Super Jeep & Snowmobile Safari

  Today’s adventure is a guided super jeep tour of the sights of the Golden Circle, a popular route in south Iceland that contains some of the country’s most well known attractions. The first stop is at Þingvellir National Park, an area full of unique geology and the site of Iceland’s ancient assembly grounds.

  Next is Haukadalur valley, the home of Geysir—the original geyser. While Geysir is currently dormant, its neighbour, Strokkur, spouts boiling water up to 30 metres in the air every few minutes. It‘s a fantastic glimpse in the raw geothermal energy of this volcanic island. Then you will visit the beautiful Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls, even more stunning in its white winter coat.

  The highpoint of today’s tour is a visit to Langjökull Glacier, where you will enjoy a 1-hour guided snowmobile adventure.

  You will return to Reykjavik, where you can enjoy the evening at your leisure. It is recommended to dine at one of the city‘s many highly rated restaurants.

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• Day 3: Relax at the Blue Lagoon & Enjoy Leisure time in Reykjavik

  Today, you will be picked for a visit to the famous Blue Lagoon. You will have a chance to bathe in the heated geothermal pool, which is rich with silica and soothing for your skin, and enjoy the unique surroundings. You can also visit a sauna or steambath and chooose from an array of spa services (which must be booked in advance).

  After your time at the Blue Lagoon, you will board a transfer back to Reykjavík, where you can spend the late afternoon, and evening, at your leisure. If you are up for some adventure, you can book a northern lights excursion. For instance, you could take a northern lights boat tour, where you could see the majestic lights flicker and dance in the sky, far from the bright city lights of Reykjavik.

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• Day 4: New Year's Celebration in Reykjavík

  Enjoy an easy morning after yesterday’s adventure. If you decide to venture out, please note that most businesses are generally open until 13:00 today. After lunch, your Icelandic New Year‘s Eve experience begins with a local guide showing you some of the main highlights of downtown Reykjavik, allowing you to take part in local traditions. You will have a chance to taste some local food, admire the city‘s Christmas decorations and have a chance to enjoy fireworks that the guide will set off. 

  Tonight, you will attend a festive New Year’s Eve party at the sophisticated Grand Hotel in Reykjavík. Mix and mingle with other guests over an apéritif and then enjoy a gourmet 5-course dinner, paired with selected wines, and live entertainment during your meal. Afterwards, you and fellow dinner guests will be taken to a large neighbourhood bonfire to celebrate with Icelanders. You will then return to Grand Hotel for dessert, sparkling wine and the exciting countdown to the New Year. Once the event finishes, you can head to the city centre and continue the party, like the locals, with music and dancing late into the night.

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• Day 5: Departure from Iceland

  Your winter getaway to Iceland has come to an end, and you will have a semi-private transfer from your accommodation to Keflavik International Airport. If you are departing in the afternoon and are interested in adding an optional activity, please arrange with your travel consultant in advance, as there are a limited number of activities available due to the holiday.

  Please note:

  For arrivals on the 29th of December, we will move day 3 of the itinerary, the visit to the Blue Lagoon, to January 1st, where you will have plenty of time to relax after the New Year‘s Eve party in the beautiful surroundings and warm healing water of the lagoon. 

  For arrivals on December 31st, we will move the super jeep adventure from day two, to January 2nd, where you will enjoy the Golden Circle adventure and snowmobiling on Langjökull glacier excursion.