Guided Tours Northern Lights Exploration

Arrival in Keflavik airport. The Flybus shuttle brings you from Keflavík International Airport to your hotel in Reykjavik where you spend the first night in Iceland. We provide you with ideas how to explore Iceland‘s capital on your own.
 

At 9 am, we will meet our guide who will accompany us on this adventure. We will start with a city tour of Reykjavik before heading west to Borgarnes, where we will learn more about Iceland's history at the Settlement Centre. Then, we will drive to Borgarfjordur, also known as the Saga Valley, where many historical events have taken place.

We will have the chance to climb the crater of the Grabok volcano and visit Deildartubguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring. We will make another stop at the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, whose bright blue water flows over the black volcanic rocks.

In the afternoon, we will be given a lecture on the Northern Lights, which we will look for in the hotel garden after dinner. We will warm up with a cup of hot chocolate or tea.

Today, we're exploring the Snaefellsnes peninsula in the west of Iceland. We start in the fishing village of Grundarfjördur, where we get a stunning view of the famous Kirkjufell mountain. Then, we'll visit the villages of Arnarstapi and Hellnar before heading 115 ft. underground into the Vatnshellir cave. This cave and lava tunnel are located beneath the Snaefellsjokull glacier, providing a unique perspective of the island's interior.

On our way back to Borgarnes, our guide will share important tips on capturing the beauty of the Northern Lights in photographs. Later, we'll keep an eye out for the bright colors of the Aurora Borealis and enjoy a relaxing soak in the hotel's outdoor hot tub.

Today, we will be visiting the highlights of the Golden Circle. We'll start by driving along the Hvalfjordur fjord to Thingvellir National Park, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. The national park is home to the Althingi, the oldest parliament in the world. In this special place, we will have the opportunity to walk between two tectonic plates, as the North American and European plates are drifting apart here.

Next, we will head to the geyser area, where we can experience the geyser erupting every few minutes, shooting a fountain of hot water into the air. At the Geysir restaurant, we can try fresh bread baked at the bottom of the hot springs, along with classic Icelandic dishes such as bread with butter, scrambled eggs, and herring. Our final stop on the Golden Circle will be the Gullfoss waterfall.

In the afternoon, we will learn about the Icelandic horse breed and visit a geothermal greenhouse. In the evening, we can also keep an eye out for the Northern Lights in this rural area.

Today, we will be exploring the beautiful south coast. Our first stop is the Lava & Volcano Exhibition Centre, where we can discover fascinating facts about geology and volcanoes. Next, we will visit the local folk museum to learn about the history of Iceland and admire some old turf houses.

Then, we'll head to the impressive Skogafoss waterfall, which plunges 200 ft. into the depths. In the afternoon, we'll explore the black sand beach and bird cliffs at Reynisfjara. We will be spending two nights near Kirkjubaejarklaustur in the Vatnajokull National Park region.

After having breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to the enchanting Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon. The lagoon is filled with icebergs of various sizes and, if we're lucky, we might catch a glimpse of seals lounging on the ice floes. Adjacent to the glacier lagoon is the black beach Breidamerkursandur, also known as Diamond Beach.

In the afternoon, we will visit the small peat church in Hof and the Vatnajokull National Park. Later in the evening, we will enjoy a film presentation about the Northern Lights and, if the weather allows, embark on a Northern Lights hunt.

We start in Kirkjubaejarklaustur and travel through the Eldhraun lava field to the village of Vik, where we stop to take photos. We continue westwards to the Seljalandsfoss waterfall. If you want, you can go behind the waterfall for a spectacular photo, but be careful: you will get wet.

Afterwards, relaxation is on the programme as we drive to the Blue Lagoon. We bathe in the blue water and have a good time. Relaxed, we drive back to Reykjavik, where we will spend the last night. 

With many unique experiences in mind, it's time to say goodbye to the land of fire and ice. A shuttle will take you from the hotel to Keflavik Airport, from where you will start your journey home. Depending on flight times you can explore Reykjavik a little more.