Aurora Exploration

Estimated Tour Pricing Inclusions: 8 nights’ accommodation; 7 breakfasts; 1 lunch; 6 dinners; admissions, entrance, and guide fees as stated in the itinerary, including taxes, and gratuity; except gratuity for guide is not included on adult tours unless otherwise requested.

• Icelandic cities including: Reykjavík City Tour (the capital), the village of Grundarfjörður, and the village of Vík
• Skógafoss waterfall and many others
• Black lava beaches
• The famous Blue Lagoon
• Opportunities to see the Northern Lights
• Borgarfjörður Saga Valley
• Snæfellsnes Peninsula
• Fjord Cruise
• and more!

• Depart on your international flight for Iceland. (Meals: None)

• Private airport transfer by coach & GUIDE from Keflavík International airport to Reykjavík where you spend the night. (Meals: L)

• Meet your tour GUIDE who shows the group the highlights of Iceland's exciting capital.
• The tour continues west. Borgarfjörður is known as the Saga valley because of its many important historical events. You have the opportunity to climb the Grábrók volcano crater and warm up at Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring which produces 180 liters per second of water that is nearly boiling - 97° Celsius.
• Hraunfossar is a series of waterfalls pouring from beneath a wide lava field. Barnafoss – the Children’s falls, is nearby with its own tragic tale.
• The afternoon includes a lecture about Northern Lights.
• After dinner, step into the hotel garden in search of the Northern Lights followed by a hot cup of chocolate or tea. (Meals: B, D)

• The Snæfellsnes Peninsula “the peninsula of the snowy mountain,“ juts out from Iceland’s west coast like a long arm with a clenched fist at its tip, and is in many ways a microcosm of the whole island. A rugged mountain chain runs its length.
• Travel to the charming fishing town of Stykkishólmur for a cruise in the Breiðafjörður fjord. (Pending availability)
• After a light lunch a uniquely Icelandic “treat“ awaits us at Bjarnarhöfn, where they make Hákarl - the fermented shark.  Depending on road and weather conditions, visit the fishing village of Grundarfjörður, a place with an impressive coastline and mountains, lakes and waterfalls behind the village. Jutting out into the bay rises one of the most photographed mountain in Iceland, Mt. Kirkjufell.
• On the way back to Borgarnes the GUIDE gives you some practical tips of how to photograph the Auroras as part of the Northern Lights Academy program.
• This evening, once darkness falls, chase the Northern Lights. (Meals: B, L, D)

• Check out of the hotel.  Travel along the Hvalfjörður fjord. The first stop is at an Icelandic wool outlet store, just to see what they do with all those sheep!
• Continue inland to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Travel the Golden Circle route and see steam rising from the Geysir geothermal fields as your group arrives. There is a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The original geyser is now dormant but has been replaced by Strokkur "the Churn" which erupts at 5-10 minute intervals.
• The chef of the Restaurant Geysir invites you to taste freshly baked hot spring bread served with Icelandic butter, geothermally boiled eggs and herring. It is best served with a small glass of Geysir Schnapps, very cold – nearly freezing. Travel to Gullfoss, a double waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into the Hvítá River and attracts tourists and travelers in summer and winter.
• In the afternoon, visit Friðheimar horse farm and geothermal greenhouses, before reaching the accommodation in South Iceland.
• Tonight, step into the darkness and search for the elusive Northern Lights, while best enjoyed from the peace and stillness of rural Iceland. (Meals: B, D)

• Check out of hotel.  Travel along the South coast. Visit one of Iceland's finest folk museums. This museum contains an outstanding collection of farm and domestic artifacts from Iceland's past and several turf-built houses.
• Nearby is Skógafoss waterfall which is 60 meters high and one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country.
• This afternoon, take a stroll on the black lava beach and along bird cliffs at Reynisfjara in South Iceland.
• Spend 2 nights near Kirkjubæjarklaustur the Vatnajökull National Park region, located in complete darkness and ideal for Northern Lights search. (Meals: B, D)

• Today’s program is all about glaciers, ice, and icebergs. Travel to Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, explore the extraordinary site and might see seals swimming in arctic waters. You can walk on the black sandy beach where large icebergs get stranded.
• This afternoon, visit the tiny turf church at Hof and spend time at Europe’s largest national park, which has Iceland’s highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe's largest glacier.
• In the evening enjoy a film presentation about the Northern Lights as part of the Northern Lights Academy program. Be careful not to go to bed too soon in this remote and quiet location or you may just miss the opportunity of seeing the Northern Lights shimmering and dancing across the night sky. (Meals: B, D)

• Check out of hotel. From Kirkjubæjarklaustur, travel across the Eldhraun lava field to the village of Vík, enjoy a photo stop. The black lava beach with high bird cliffs and pounding waves is very impressive.
• Head further west reaching the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall which plunges from the mountain. There is a trail that goes behind the falling water and offers interesting views, if you are prepared to get wet!
• In the afternoon, return to Reykjavik and have about 2 hours leisure time to explore Iceland's capital on our own, visit museums, do some shopping or simply rest & relax.
• This evening, soak in the famous Blue Lagoon, followed by an Icelandic dinner at a local restaurant and one last nocturnal tour to seek more Northern Lights.
• Overnight in Reykjavík one last time. (Meals: B, D)

• Enjoy breakfast prior to checking out of the hotel. Private transfer by bus from your accommodation in Reykjavík to Keflavík airport.
• Depart for home.

Based on availability at the time of booking.  Base rate does not include motor coach transportation, airfare, airport transfers, driver gratuity, guide gratuity (student groups exempt), or any upgrades or add-ons unlisted from itinerary as stated. Pricing may vary based on day of arrival or other conditions. Personalized itineraries with custom pricing and/or additional transportation can be created and added based on client needs and upon client’s request. MARS will customize quotes or personalize itineraries.