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TRAVEL & TOURS
2023 Northern Lights Quest of Iceland
Day 4 – Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon | Diamond Beach | Skaftafell Wilderness Area
Visit the Skaftafell Wilderness Area and view some of its wonders: glaciers, waterfalls, a snow-capped volcano and lava fields. Savor lunch with a view of the surrounding countryside at the Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon. Visit the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where bright blue and white icebergs dot the waters. Head to nearby Diamond Beach and marvel at glistening natural ice sculptures on the black sands. Return to your accommodation and dine independently this evening. (B, L)
2023 NORTHERN LIGHTS QUEST OF ICELAND
6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS / 10 MEALS
Select Dates:
January, February, October, November 2023
Day 5 – Seljalandsfoss | Reykjavik | The Blue Lagoon
Journey to the beautiful Seljalandsfoss Waterfall where, weather permitting, the surefooted can walk the trail that takes you behind the 60-meter falls. Travel back to Reykjavik, possibly visiting any itinerary sights you might have missed due to weather. Spend the rest of the afternoon independently exploring the city. In the evening, visit the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa in a man-made lake surrounded by lava fields; share in a farewell dinner and lagoon entry with your group. (B, D)
Day 6 – Reykjavic/New York
Unfortunately, all good things come to an end and our tour ends with many pleasant and wonderful memories of a land little known to most of the world. We depart with a better understanding of the proud lives and country of our Viking neighbors to the north east.(B)
*The itinerary and all visits are weather dependent, and the Northern Lights are elusive and unpredictable.
B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner
Day 3: LAVA Center | Skogar Folk Museum | Skogafoss Waterfall | Black Sand Beach
Visit the LAVA Center to learn about Iceland’s volcanoes, and how their eruptions and lava flows have shaped the country over time. Visit the Skogar Folk Museum to explore Iceland’s cultural heritage and learn about the lives of Iceland’s early settlers through an array of tools, books, and handicrafts. See the Skogafoss Waterfall nearby and then Reynisfjara’s black sand beach and rock formations. Dine tonight at your hotel, which is perfectly situated for Northern Lights viewing; it offers wake-up service if the lights are visible after bed time. (B, D)
Day 1: Reykjavik Panoramic Tour| Perlan Observation Deck | Northern Lights Quest
Your tour starts in your hotel at 2:00 PM. Discover capital city Reykjavik on a panoramic tour, experiencing its charming architecture and beautiful, brightly colored rooftops. Visit the Perlan Observation Deck to see magnificent 360º views of the city and its surroundings. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink and canapés with your group, followed by free time for dinner on your own. Then head out from the city on a drive for your Northern Lights quest, watching for the aurora borealis.
January 8-13 (SG) $2,965
January 29-February 3 $2,315
February 12-17 (SG) $2,615
February 26-March 3 (SG) $2,395
October 1-6 (SG) $3,045
October 8-13 $2,595
October 29-November 3 $2,595
Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Land only.
Single supplement add $760
SG - Small group maximum of 26 total guests
Day 2: Golden Circle | Secret Lagoon | Fridheimar Tomato Farm
Head out on the famed Golden Circle, starting with the spectacular Thingvellir National Park, a meeting place of old Icelandic clans. It is also where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet above ground. Journey to the Secret Lagoon: small and intimate, it’s where savvy travelers go to enjoy the Icelandic spa experience. Don’t forget your swimsuit! Enjoy a lunch in the greenhouse of Fridheimar Tomato Farm. Then it’s on to the Strokkur Geyser, which erupts every 10 minutes. Stop at Gullfoss Waterfall, one of the most photographed spots in all of Iceland. Move on to your hotel below the Hekla volcano and enjoy dinner with your group. After dark, you might soak in the hotel’s outdoor hot tub while watching for the Northern Lights. (B, L, D)