Aurora Nights & Iceland's Natural Wonders

Search For The Northern Lights

Search For The Northern Lights

Striking Displays Of The Aurora Borealis

Skogafoss

Skogafoss

Skógafoss produces so much spray it’s often arched with a rainbow

Strokkur

Strokkur

Strokkur spouts impressively every 5 to 10 minutes

Jokulsarlon Lagoon

Jokulsarlon Lagoon

Jokulsarlon Lagoon's luminous blue icebergs

Gullfoss

Gullfoss

Gullfoss the Golden waterfall

Aurora Nights & Iceland's Natural Wonders

Sit back on this exciting guided tour and spend days discovering Iceland’s legendary natural wonders and nights under a canopy of stars in search of the Aurora Borealis. Take in the geyser that gave the world the name; Gullfoss, the golden waterfall; Jökulsárlón, the iceberg lagoon and Eyjafjallajökull, which erupted with such spectacular consequences in 2010.
DAY 1 UK – Reykjavik
Fly direct to Keflavik from a choice of regional airports. Transfer on arrival and check-in to the Hotel Klettur. Acquaint yourself with the historic city centre and enjoy dinner in any number of local restaurants. Don’t forget to sign up for the Northern Lights wake-up alert before retiring.
 
DAY 2 Golden Circle
After breakfast you will meet your qualified, local guide and like-minded travellers, before heading to see the trio of sites known as the Golden Circle. Thingvellir National Park was the location for Iceland’s first parliament and where you can see the dramatic rift valley caused the movement of the American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Stop at the Geysir area where, amongst the bubbling fumaroles and hot springs, Strokkur spouts impressively every 5-10 minutes. Onwards to Gullfoss, the waterfall that plummets 32m before twisting and tumbling on down a steep canyon, beofre arriving at your country accommodation, the Hotel Vik, your base for the next 2 nights.
Evening hunt for the northern lights on one of the nights while staying in Vik (subject to suitable weather conditions).
 
DAY 3 Glacier Lagoon
Today is a full day tour to the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, passing many iconic sights along the way. After breakfast you will drive further along the southeast coast across bridges fording dramatic outwash plains, interspersed with black sand beaches and lava fields, before arriving at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. The luminous blue icebergs float in the lagoon for several years, gradually sculpting themselves into varying shapes before finally working their way out to sea.
Return to Vik via Skaftafell National Park on the southern edge of the mighty Vatnajökull Glacier.
 
 
DAY 4 Volcanoes and Waterfalls
Visit the area around the infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano with its waterfalls, along with a visit to the Lava Centre, where you larn about earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. 
The last call of the day is the Blue Lagoon and a bathe in the soothing milky blue waters before bidding farewell to your travel companions. Overnight at the Hotel Klettur.
 
DAY 5 UK
Time to browse Reykjavik and do some last minute shopping before taking the airport shuttle transfer in time for your flight home.
Hotel Katla
Hotel Katla

The Hotel Katla is situated around 2½ hrs drive from Reykjavik and located just outside Vik, on South Iceland’s picturesque coast. This warm and cosy motel style property offers 72 simply decorated yet spacious rooms with private WC/shower, free Wi-Fi and TV. The restaurant serves buffet breakfast and a choice of traditional local specialities for dinner. Enjoy both the bar and complimentary access to an outdoor geothermal hot tub.

▪ Located away from any light pollution, ideal for spotting the Northern Lights ▪ Great views 

Hotel Klettur
Hotel Klettur

This modern hotel is in a great location just minutes walk from unique attractions such as Iceland Music Information Centre and Hlemmur Food Hall offering tastes from all around the world!  Representing excellent value, the rooms are decorated with simple contemporary furnisings and all have private WC/shower.