5 days Nine Worlds – Northern Lights Tour (Tour 5)

Start Point

Reykjavik

End Point

Reykjavik

Days

5 days & 4 nights

Price Per Person

USD 0.00 Twin/USD 0.00 Single


Tour Description

Iceland is an island located in the North Atlantic Ocean, occupying a total area of 102,775 square kilometers (39,682 square miles). The terrain is characterized by sand and lava fields surrounded by mountains and glaciers. The country is made warm by the Gulf Stream and has a generally temperate climate. Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe with approximately 332,329 people. The current administration center and also home to more than two-thirds of the people is called Reykjavik.

 

Greenland is the world’s largest island. Though geographically located near North America, Greenland is administratively and politically associated with Europe. Occupying 2,166,086 square kilometers (836,330 square meters), the island is home to only 56,480 people, making it the least populated country in the world. The low population is due to the fact that three-quarters of the island is unoccupied since it is full of a dense ice sheet. The capital city is called Nuuk where more than one-third of the people lives. The residents are the Inuit people who are the offsprings of immigrants from Canada in the13th century.

A story is told of a quarrel among the Norwegian Vikings which led to war. One group ran away by setting sail via boat. They ended up on the actual green island. Fearing being pursued by the rival group they sent word back home that the island was actually ice covered and inhabitable. They further added that there was another island further which was green and fit for human settlement. That is how the icy island was named Greenland and the green island called Iceland. This story, however, is untrue.

Day 1 Arrival -Reykjanes Geo Park – Northern Lights Safari

Place visiting
Arrival in iceland
Today's Highlights

Upon your arrival in iceland, your private driver-guide will meet you at the arrival hall at Keflavik Int’l airport, holding a sign with your name, and escorts you to your private vehicle.  Head toward dramatic volcano peninsular of Reykjanes where you will stop at the geothermal area of Krýsuvík with its hot springs and solfataras, see Gunnuhver geysir as well as the bridge between two continents.   
En route you will stop at Hotel Rangá where you will meet Sævar Helgi Bragason an astronomy teacher and educator, working for the University of Iceland. He is a frequent guest in the media explaining all things celestial to kids and grown-ups alike. He has written two books about space science, astronomy and stargazing and is also a board member of the Icelandic Astronomical Society (professional) and the chairman of the Amateur Astronomical Society.  Dinner table reservation at Hotel Rangá restaurant  
After dinner you will be picked up by your private driver guide to go hunting for the Northern Lights, also called Aurora Borealis. Named after the Roman Goddess of the dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for the north wind, Boreas, it is one of the most spectacular shows on this earth and can frequently be seen in Iceland from September through March on cold, clear and crisp nights. This tour is highly dependent upon weather conditions and therefore your guide will decide which night is best suited. Unfortunately, we haven't mastered the fine art of controlling the weather - nor the auroras, so sightings can never be guaranteed. Late evening arrival to Skálakot Country Hotel, for overnight next 3 nights 

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Day 2 Snowmobile Fun on Eyjafjallajökull - Thorsmork, valley of Gods

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Exhilarating private snowmobile away from the crowds
Today's Highlights

Start your day with an exhilarating private snowmobile away from the crowds. There is nothing quite like driving a snowmobile across a glacier surrounded by stretches of snow and ice and spectacular views on each side. Stunning views all around will surely take your breath away and on a clear day you can see all of the South Shore, the Westman Islands and the Highlands.   Meet your guide close to Seljalandsfoss waterfall, will take you into the wild winter wonderland of the rugged and stunningly beautiful Icelandic landscape of Þórsmörk Valley, a nature paradise named after the Norse God Thor. It is situated between the glaciers Tindfjallajökull and Eyjafjallajökull and only accessible on 4WD vehicles as you need to cross glacial rivers to access it. Heading into Thórsmörk, stop by Gígjökull glacier where the eruption in 2010 dramatically altered the landscape and weather permitting you might visit the massive canyon Stakkholtsgjá.   

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Day 3 South coast - Ice Cave

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Beautiful South Shore and the region close to the towering strato-volcano Eyjafjallajokull
Today's Highlights

Morning pick up by your private driver guide. Head out and explore the beautiful South Shore and the region close to the towering strato-volcano Eyjafjallajokull, which is possibly the most famous volcano in the world today.  Visit the majestic waterfall Skogafoss before heading onwards to Reynisfjara with its basalt columns and crashing waves on the black beach and rock formation in the ocean and onwards to Dyrhólaey, where you enjoy spectacular views of glaciers and black beaches.  In Vík you will meet with a local guide that will take you in a super jeep up to Kötlujökull ice cap, located on the southeast corner of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Kötlujökull is centered around Katla Volcano, a subglacial volcano. Our destination are the secret ice cave in Kötljujökull, surrounded by magical blue and black ice walls. This is an amazing off the beaten path track that you will never forget!  

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Day 4 Golden Circle - Reykjavik

Place visiting
Explore the Golden Circle which consists of Geysir
Today's Highlights

 Start your day with exploring the Golden Circle which consists of Geysir, Gullfoss Waterfalls and Thingvellir National Park. Thingvellir National Park (UNESCO) is Iceland’s greatest historical site and a jewel of nature. It is the visible site of the mid-Atlantic Ridge where the N. American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. A short ride across the fertile farmlands in the south reveals the breathtaking Gullfoss ‘Golden’ Waterfall where traversing a narrow path provides close-up views of the thundering two-tiered cascade below. The Geysir geothermal area is where hot springs are in abundance, geysers explode and boiling pools of mud bubble. Although the great Geysir is not as active these days, its neighbour Strokkur is very active, spouting water 30 meters (100 feet) up into the air every few minutes in a thrilling display of nature’s forces. 

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Day 5 Blue Lagoon SPA - Departure transfer

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Enjoy The Retreat SPA, a spa of the volcanic earth
Today's Highlights

After breakfast, transfer to Retreat SPA. Enjoy The Retreat SPA, a spa of the volcanic earth. Built into an 800-year-old lava flow on the south shore of the Blue Lagoon, the spa at the Retreat embodies the harmonic convergence of nature, design, and the radiant powers of geothermal seawater. Conceived and created to transport your mind and body to new dimensions of peace and rejuvenation, the spa journey moves through volcanic realms of luxurious heat, enchanting geology, and inspiring conceptual design. You proceed ever deeper through an extraordinary concourse of lava that encompasses endless possibilities: dry heat, steam heat, massage, drip ceiling, fire, nesting, relaxation, lounging, a panoramic viewing deck, a cold air well, and the mineral-rich warmth of the Retreat lagoon.   

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Map of Arctic region and Iceland

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Find your way
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