Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights

January 22 – 28, 2023

(Alternate dates available – call for details)

7 DAYS – 10 MEALS

Experience the “land of fire and ice” and chase the aurora borealis across an ethereal wonderland. In the dark of the night, search for the northern lights as you drift along on an evening starlit cruise. Travel the “Golden Circle,” home to renowned natural wonders, and spend time at Thingvellir National Park, gaze at Gullfoss waterfall, and see the explosive geothermal fields at Geysir. Explore Skógar Museum and see traditional turf-built homes. Walk on a black volcanic sand beach. See Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. Relax in the warm, mineral-rich water of the Blue Lagoon. Spend your days surrounded by natural wonders and your nights in search of the elusive dancing lights.

Highlights

  • Reykjavík
  • Northern Lights Cruise
  • Search for the Northern Lights
  • Golden Circle
  • Thingvellir National Park
  • Gullfoss
  • Lava Exhibition Center
  • Vik
  • Seljalandsfoss
  • Skógar Museum
  • Skógafoss
  • Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon
  • Skaftafell National Park & Vatnajökull Glacier
  • Blue Lagoon
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Pricing

Double: $4,499 $4,299pp

Single: $5,099 $4,899

Triple: $4,469 $4,269pp

***Roundtrip Airfare from Springfield included***

IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change based on air inclusive package from SGF. Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make the full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. This is a professionally guided tour that may or may not have a Sunnyland tour guide present.

Deposit: $600 pp (due at time of booking)

Travel Protection: $399 pp (due at time of booking)

Final payment due December 9, 2022


Day 1 – Overnight Flight

You’re on your way to Iceland, a land and culture forged by fire and ice. Where steaming lava fields and massive glaciers sculpt mountains and valleys, leaving thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords. In this land of many natural wonders, enjoy the rare opportunity to search for the aurora borealis — one of nature’s most dazzling light displays, also known as the northern lights.*

Day 2 – Reykjavík, Iceland – Tour Begins

Your tour opens in Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital city. Get acquainted with old town Reykjavík on a walking tour featuring the harbor, city hall, the Parliament building, and the nearby cathedral, dating back to 1796. Gather with your fellow travelers at a popular restaurant for dinner featuring Icelandic cuisine. This evening, take an exhilarating northern lights cruise** and sail into the darkness of Faxaflói Bay in search of the aurora borealis.* (D)

Day 3 – Reykjavík – Golden Circle – Lava Exhibition Center – Vík

Travel the Golden Circle to experience renowned natural wonders, including the explosive Geysir thermal area, the double-cascade Gullfoss waterfall, and the famous Thingvellir National Park, where you’ll stand upon the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Stop at the Lava Exhibition Center and delve into Iceland’s past and present volcanic eruptions. Continue to Vík. Drive out into the stillness of rural Iceland in search of the northern lights or venture out on foot. Enjoy three nights of searching to increase your likelihood of spotting the lights.* (B, D)

Day 4 – Vik – Seljalandsfoss – Skógar Museum – Vík

Journey to Seljalandsfoss, one of Iceland’s most famous and unique waterfalls. Visit Skógar Museum and discover its turf-built homes and artifacts. Stand in awe before the impressive Skógafoss waterfall, one of Iceland’s tallest. Your journey continues to Reynisfjara, a volcanic sand beach surrounded by basalt formations and rich bird life. Look out over the natural rock formations at Dyrhólaey, a volcanic peninsula towering over the ocean. Get a sense of the local culture as you challenge your taste buds and sample traditional delicacies – hákarl (cured shark) and brennivín (schnapps). After dinner, gaze at the sky in search of the northern lights.* (B, D)

Day 5 – Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon – Skaftafell National Park – Vík

Travel to Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, filled with floating icebergs. Explore this extraordinary landscape and search for seals swimming in cold waters. Travel to Skaftafell National Park, gateway to Vatnajökull Glacier. Vatnajökull is known for having Iceland’s highest mountains and Europe’s largest ice cap. After dinner, continue searching for the northern lights dancing across the night sky.* (B, D)

Day 6 – Vík – Blue Lagoon – Reykjavík

Drive along the south shore towards the Reykjanes Peninsula. Known for its rugged landscape, lava fields, and numerous hot springs, the peninsula is home to the Blue Lagoon. Take a dip in the warm, mineral-rich waters of the geothermal pool, located in the heart of a dramatic lava field. Return to Reykjavík for your farewell dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)

Day 7 – Reykjavík – Tour Ends

Depart for home with many incredible memories. (B)