Iceland Adventure: Northern Lights & Snæfellsnes Peninsula
About Iceland - From $2,849.00 USD
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.
Travel Style
Classic
Service Level
Standard
Physical Grading
3 - Average
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Wellness Moment: Sky Lagoon Geothermal Hot Springs, Reykjavik. 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.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
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.
How large will the group be?
Max 16, Avg 12.
What meals are included in this trip?
6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
What are the modes of transportation on my trip?
Walking, Private vehicle.
Is there an extra cost for travelling solo?
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Where will we stay during the trip?
Hotels (4 nts), Icelandic guesthouse (2 nts).
Itinerary
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Reykjavik
Arrive at any time. Make your way to Reykjavík today to start your tour.
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Reykjavik/Álftröð
Travel from Reykjavík to explore a lava cave and see the natural power of volcanoes first-hand. 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.
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Álftröð
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 the guest house, before enjoying a homemade dinner. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings will be dependent on weather conditions. G Adventures cannot guarantee that travellers booked on this tour will experience the Northern Lights.
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Álftröð/Reykjavik
Head to Þingvellir National Park. Visit sights like the Geysir Hot Spring and Gullfoss waterfall before transferring back to Reykjavik for one final evening with your new friends.
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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.
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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.
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Reykjavik
Depart at any time.
Is travel insurance required for my trip?
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
