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OFFER ID 1532930
Iceland Adventure: Northern Lights & Snæfellsnes Peninsula
There’s no doubt Iceland has an alluring atmosphere that’s impossible to ignore. On this perfectly paced seven-day adventure you'll journey through Iceland’s varied landscapes and see some of the best sites in this island country. Kick off your adventure by joining your CEO for a city tour of Reykjavik. Next up, you'll hike through Þingvellir National Park, meeting the famous Icelandic horse, exploring lava caves, and chasing waterfalls, followed by a well-earned soak in geothermal hot springs at the Sky Lagoon. Oh, and make sure to be on the lookout for those spectacular Northern Lights, they're worth the trip all on their own.
Highlights
Keep your eyes peeled for dazzling displays of the Northern Lights, Explore the Golden Circle and meet the famous Icelandic horse, Spend time soaking in the Sky Lagoon outside of Reykjavik, Enjoy an immersive day tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Accommodation
Hotels (4 nts), Icelandic guesthouse (2 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, Avg 12.
Meals Included
6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Lava caving (Leiðarendi Cave). Golden Circle sightseeing. Þingvellir National Park visit. Geysir Hot Spring visit. Gullfoss waterfall visit. Northern Lights viewing opportunities (2 nts). Southern coast drive including Skógarfoss waterfall and Seljalndsfoss waterfall. Day tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Sky Lagoon entrance. Reykjavik CEO-led City Tour.Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations.
6 nights from $2,251 per person
G Adventures: Iceland Adventure: Northern Lights & Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Day 1: Reykjavik
Arrive at any time.
Make your way to Reykjavík today to start your tour.
Day 2: Reykjavik/Álftröð
Travel from Reykjavík to explore a lava cave in the Bláfjöll Mountains. In the afternoon, get up close and personal with the famous Icelandic horse before returning to Álftröð. In the evening, you will have your first chance to see the Northern Lights out in the countryside.
Day 3: Álftröð
Head to Þingvellir National Park. Visit sights like the Geysir Hot Spring and Gullfoss waterfall. In the evening, embrace your inner chef and prepare dinner together at the guesthouse. Afterwards, you will have another opportunity to try seeing the Northern Lights.
Day 4: Álftröð/Reykjavik
Travel to Sólheimajökull glacier and take some time to explore the area, visit the Skogar Museum or opt for a stunning hike. Drive the scenic southern coast and visit the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls on the way back to Reykjavík.
Day 5: Reykjavik
This morning join an optional snorkeling to the Thingvellir Silfra (where the tectonic plates meet). Spend free time in Reykjavík before an evening a guided tour through the city with your CEO and some time at the beautiful Sky Lagoon for a warm soak.
Day 6: Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Today explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Made famous by Jules Verne's Journey to the center of the Earth, the region is known to features many of Iceland's unique landscapes on one peninsula. Stop in small fishing towns and discover beautiful vistas along the way. Today you get Iceland in a nutshell.
Winter or summer, the Snæfellsnes peninsula is one of the most scenic destinations in Iceland. This place is magical and spellbinding with moss-covered lava fields, picturesque mountains, gorgeous black sand beaches, roaring ocean waves, charming little villages, and great vistas from sea cliffs. It's a long day, but well worth it.
Day 7: Reykjavik
Depart at any time.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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