Itinerary Details
CIE Tours: Northern Lights Quest of Iceland
Day 1: Reykjavik Arrival, City Tour & Northern Lights Quest
Hotel: Fosshotel Reykjavik
Day 2: Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Friðheimar Tomato Farm
Begin your journey on the famed Golden Circle, starting with the spectacular Þingvellir 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 lunch in the greenhouse of Friðheimar 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 Iceland. Later, dine with your group at your hotel located on the foot of Hekla volcano. After dark, you might soak in the hotel and it’s outdoor hot tub while watching for the Northern Lights.
Hotel: Stracta Hotel
Meals: (B, L, D)
Day 3: LAVA Center, Skógar Folk Museum, Skógafoss 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.
Hotel: Fosshotel Nupar
Meals: (B, D)
Day 4: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & Skaftafell Wilderness Area
Visit the Skaftafell Wilderness Area and see glaciers, waterfalls, a snow-capped volcano and lava fields. Take in the expansive view during lunch at the Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon. Visit the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, where bright blue and white icebergs dot the waters. At nearby Diamond Beach, marvel at glistening natural ice sculptures on the black sands. Dine on your own at your hotel this evening.
Hotel: Fosshotel Nupar
Meals: (B, L)
Day 5: Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Reykjavik & The Blue Lagoon
Journey to the beautiful Seljalandsfoss Waterfall where, weather permitting, the sure-footed can walk the trail that takes you behind the 60-meter falls. Travel back to Reykjavik and spend 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; relax in the heated waters before a farewell dinner of locally sourced Icelandic specialties with your group.
Hotel: Fosshotel Reykjavik
Meals: (B, D)
Day 6: Tour Ends in Reykjavik
Your tour ends after breakfast.
Meals: (B)
Meal Abbreviations: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner