Breathtaking Iceland - Seeking the Northern Lights
Breathtaking Iceland - Seeking the Northern Lights
Breathtaking Iceland - Seeking the Northern Lights
5 Days Starting and ending in UK
Visiting: Hella, Reykjavík, Skógar, Vik, Gullfoss Falls, Thingvellir, Blue Lagoon
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TTICF
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Titan with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
How many otherworldly sights can you see in five days? On this introduction to the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’ we keep a nightly watch for the magical Northern Lights, while seeing snow-capped volcanoes, crashing waterfalls and magnificent glaciers by day. We marvel at the Strokkur fountain geyser, sometimes 30m high. We relax in the silky waters of the Blue Lagoon. And in the capital, ReykjavÃk, we witness the enormous HallgrÃmskirkja (Church of HallgrÃmur), a unique landmark in a country brimming with surprises. Our Iceland short breaks are fantastic for first-time visitors to this beautiful island.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Hella, Reykjavík
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stracta Hotel, Hella (3-star)
Meals Included: Dinner
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to ReykjavÃk. On arrival our search for the Northern Lights begins as we head out into the countryside, leaving the city lights behind us for the best chance of witnessing this spectacular natural phenomenon.
We make a stop at Eldhestar horse park for a native Icelandic horse show.
Day 2
Location: Hella, Skógar, Vik
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stracta Hotel, Hella (3-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we travel through the farmlands and mountains of southern Iceland, the region where one of the best-known of the 13th-century heroic prose, Njál’s Saga, is set. Pass the snow-capped volcanoes of Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull on our way. The Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss waterfalls, tumbling over high rock escarpments and the little village of VÃk, with its black sand beach are among the highlights.
Just off the coast you’ll see the dramatic Reynisdrangar sea-stacks, which legend says are petrified trolls. We'll stop at Skógar to visit the Skógar Folk Museum, with its collection of restored turf-roofed houses, and pass the Sólheimajökull glacier. Before returning to Hella, we'll stop at the fascinating LAVA Centre to learn all about the earthquakes and volcanoes that have made Iceland what it is.
Day 3
Location: Gullfoss Falls, Hella, Thingvellir, Reykjavík
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Fosshotel Reykjavik (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We enjoy a tour of Iceland’s ‘Golden Circle’ today, taking in some of the country’s most impressive natural wonders and historic sites. We see the magnificent two-tiered Golden Falls at Gullfoss and the thermal area of Great Geysir with its numerous hot springs, fumaroles and geysers. Strokkur geyser erupts every 10 minutes or so, reaching up to 30 metres in height.
We also visit Thingvellir, site of the world’s first democratic parliament, the Althing, which first met here in 930. Thingvellir National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the dramatic canyon running through the park is the dividing fault line between two of Earth’s tectonic plates. Later, we continue to ReykjavÃk.
Day 4
Location: Reykjavík, Blue Lagoon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Fosshotel Reykjavik (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we take a trip to the Reykjanes Peninsula and the famous Blue Lagoon, where you can immerse yourself in the pleasantly warm mineral-rich geothermal water in the middle of a black lava field. There are changing rooms and showers, an indoor geothermal pool and sauna, or you could enjoy a relaxing massage.
Returning to the capital this afternoon, we embark on a sightseeing tour. The old town centre, Parliament House and National Museum are on the itinerary as well as landmarks such as the striking modern cathedral, the HallgrÃmskirkja and the Höfði House, where the ReykjavÃk Summit between US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev was held in 1986. We also visit the Aurora ReykjavÃk, a museum where we learn a little more about the Northern Lights.
Day 5
Location: Reykjavík
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
What's Included
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4 nights in hotels
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International flights. Prices are based on return flights with Icelandair from London Heathrow or Gatwick (or selected Manchester groups).
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Local Titan tour manager
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7 meals: 4 breakfasts 2 lunches 1 dinnerundefined excursions and visits
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Tour in search of Northern Lights and Eldhestar horse park
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Full-day tours of the South Shore (with Skogar Folk Museum and LAVA Centre) and the Golden Circle
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Blue Lagoon excursion
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Reykjavik city tour, including Aurora Reykjavik museumPlus
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Portable audio headset system on excursions
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3-4 Star
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?
In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.
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