Northern Lights in Majestic Iceland

Arrival transfer by airport bus to Reykjavík city center. In Reykjavík you have the day free to explore on your own. As the capital of Iceland, Reykjavík has some great amenities and experiences. Perhaps walk along the bay to see the Sun Voyager sculpture, or enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many world-class restaurants Reykjavík boasts. Overnight in Reykjavík

This morning you will meet your guide and the rest of the group, then begin your journey! After touring the highlights of Iceland’s exciting capital, we head out to the Reykjanes Peninsula with its hot springs, mountains, moon-like landscape, bird cliffs, lighthouses and fishing villages. In the afternoon we bathe in the Blue Lagoon, a geo-thermal spa set in a lava field with naturally heated mineral waters. Drive along the south coast to arrive in the village of Hella. In the evening, we hear about the Northern Lights from our tour guide. Once darkness falls, can head out to the garden waiting for the Aurora to appear. Overnight in South Iceland

Today we travel along the south coast. We reach the area beneath the Eyjafjallajökull volcano and glacier. We stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall and visit Skógar folk museum of early Modern Iceland with its turf houses. At lunch, we visit the Skógarfoss waterfall. In the afternoon, you take do an optional glacier walk on Sólheimajökull glacier tongue. (Booked and paid on site through your guide.) The rest of the group continues further south where you walk on the famous black sand beach at Reynisfjara, observe the Cape of Dyrhólaey and the Reynisdrangar Sea Cliffs before visiting the charming village of Vík. In the evening there is another presentation about the Northern Lights. If the night is clear, you might see the Northern Lights swirling in a wild and carefree dance across the heavens in dramatic shapes, colors, patterns and sizes. Overnight in South Iceland

In the morning we learn about the Icelandic horse, its unique qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Then we travel the Golden Circle route, see steam rising from the Geysir geothermal fields and admire the double waterfall of Gullfoss. We end the afternoon at Þingvellir National Park, the location of the ancient Viking Parliament and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to Reykjavík and enjoy your evening at leisure, or join an additional, optional Northern Lights excursion. Overnight in Reykjavík

Spend one more day in the capital city. Perhaps join an optional excursion, or just take advantage of the many wonderful things Reykjavík offers. Overnight in Reykjavík

Morning at leisure. Departure transfer to the airport with the airport bus. Depart on your afternoon flight to the US – or extend your stay in Scandinavia!