NORTHERN LIGHTS ICELAND & LONDON TOUR
11 Day Tour (Feb 27 – Mar 9, 2025)
Vacation Overview: Witness the magical Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, one of nature’s most spectacular displays of light in the sky.
This experience is a bucket-list item for many travelers.
Features:
Aurora Reykjavik: Tour the Northern Lights Center and gain insight into the Northern Lights.
Northern Lights Search: Search the skies for the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), among the most spectacular phenomena on earth.
South Coast Scenery: View stunning scenery including volcanoes and spectacular waterfalls.
Gullfoss Waterfall & Geysir Geothermal Area: Visit Gullfoss Waterfall and the Geysir Geothermal Area, home of the Strokkur Geysir.
Þingvellir: Visit the remarkable historic area of Þingvellir, the site of the world’s oldest parliament.
Blue Lagoon: Enjoy the warm soothing waters of the world-famous geothermal Blue Lagoon.
Experience the beauty and mystery of the Northern Lights and explore the stunning landscapes of Iceland and London on this unforgettable tour!
Package Includes
Round-trip Airfare from Trinidad on British Airways
9 Nights of Hotel accommodation with breakfast daily in the cities as per the itinerary
2 Lunches & 3 Dinners included.
Professional English-speaking Tour guide in Iceland from Day 4 – 7.
Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Meals & Entrance fees as per the itinerary
All known taxes and service charges
Excluded
Gratuities
Any item of a personal nature.
Any optional tours/excursions
Any meals/beverages that are not mentioned under ‘included services.
Visa charges.
Tips and porterage.
Itinerary
Day 1 DEPART TRINIDAD TO LONDON, ENGLAND ON BRITISH AIRWAYS
Check in for your flight to London.
Day 2 LONDON TO REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
Upon arrival in Gatwick, after clearing customs and immigration, you will be transfer to Heathrow Airport for your British Airways flight to Iceland. Upon arrival in Iceland you will be transferred to your hotel for 2 nights. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Reykjavik
Day 3 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
Day at leisure. Choose an optional tour $$.
Overnight: Reykjavik |Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Reykjavik City Tour, Village of Hella, Search for the Northern Lights
Check out hotel and meet your tour Manager at 8:15am at Bryggjan Brugghus, which is 5 mins walk from your hotel. Enjoy a refreshing breakfast at Bryggjan Brugghus. Afterward, visit the Aurora Reykjavik: The Northern Lights Center. Gain insight into the Northern Lights during a guided tour through the interactive exhibits and learn how to capture them on camera. Then, take a panoramic drive past the Old Town Center, Parliament, the Cathedral, the bustling harbor area, Hofdi House, and Hallgrímskirkja Church, with its striking steeple. Stop at the Pearl vantage point for great views of the capital area and beyond. Continue to the peaceful village of Hella and check into your hotel, which is situated far from city lights, making it an ideal place to view the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) when the skies are clear. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, followed by dinner. Later, if conditions are right, meet your Tour Manager and walk outside the hotel to search the skies for the Northern Lights**
Overnight: Hella | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5 South Shore Adventure
Today, visit the Lava Center in Hvolsvollur with its interactive exhibits and astonishing imagery. Next, travel along the South Shore, admiring the gorgeous mountain views including snow shrouded Hekla, the country's most active volcano, as well as the famous Eyjafjallajökull Volcano. Continue through the region where one of the best known of the Icelandic classical sagas, Njál's Saga, is set. Stop at the spectacular Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, tumbling over high rock escarpments. Savor lunch at a local restaurant before passing through Vik, Iceland's most southerly village. Make a stop at Dyrhólaey, a magnificent rocky headland with dramatic sheer cliffs with views of south Iceland's black sand coastline, before returning to Hella. Dinner tonight is at your hotel
Overnight: Hella | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 Gullfoss, Geysir, Þingvellir, Search for the Northern Lights
Explore today some of Iceland's most renowned natural wonders. Begin at Gullfoss (The Golden Waterfall), one of the most impressive waterfalls in Europe with thousands of tons of icy water tumbling majestically into a deep gorge. Then, on to the Geysir area with its numerous hot springs, fumaroles and geysers, including the world-famous Strokkur Geysir. Watch it erupt every few minutes spewing hot water high into the air. Head for lunch at the family-run Friðheimar Greenhouse, a unique cultivation center. You'll be astounded by the magic behind growing delicious, pesticide-free tomatoes and cucumbers with the aid of geothermal heat. A short and informative talk is followed by a tomato tasting At the remarkable geological and historical area of Þingvellir, visit the site of the world's oldest democratic parliament founded in 930 AD, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the stunning canyon that runs through the park, stand on the dividing fault line between two of the earth's tectonic plates. Return to Reykjavik with time to relax before this evening's private drive to continue your quest for the Northern Lights**
Overnight: Reykjavik | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7 The Blue Lagoon
A truly unique experience awaits you today at the spectacular Blue Lagoon, a unique natural pool of mineral rich geothermal water located in the middle of a lava field. The high levels of silica and minerals give the lagoon its vibrant rich blue color. Enjoy a bath or swim in the pleasantly warm water reputed for its healing properties. The facilities include modern changing rooms and showers, an indoor geothermal pool, an on-site restaurant featuring local favorites and boutiques with seawater products to take back home. Return to Reykjavik in the afternoon. Tonight at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Reykjavik | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
Day at leisure. Choose an optional tour $$.
Overnight: Reykjavik | Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9 Iceland to london
Transfer to the airport for your flight to London.
Upon arrival in London you will be transferred to your hotel for 2 nights. Rest of the night at leisure.
Overnight: London | Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 LONDON
Day at leisure. Choose an optional tour $$.
Optional: London Night City Tour $40USD PP
As the dark settles over the city, much of the traffic clears and all of London’s bright lights come on. With this 90-minute Open Top Bus Tour, you’ll discover London from a mesmerizingly unique perspective.
Drive past the illuminated clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, better known as Big Ben. Watch life along the River Thames as night starts to fall and see the vibrant Central London hub Piccadilly Circus with its famous wall of adverts illuminating the area. The Tower of London is a sight to behold at night, as its lights show-off the brilliance of its hundreds of years old architecture.
Your knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide will tell you about the history of London and explain many of those must know facts about the famous landmarks of England’s capital city. As this is a London by night tour, you’ll hear some of the darker secrets of London too, including the tale of the infamous Sweeny Todd. This tour will give you all the information you need to get to know this fantastic city as it comes alive after dark. The tour is suitable for all ages, and we recommend that if you’re taking the tour in the cooler months, you wear a coat onboard to keep warm. The tour will start and finish at the London Eye, making transport to and from the departure point easy. Approx. 1.5hr
Overnight: London | Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 LONDON
Your vacation ends lots of memories. Check out and transfer to Gatwick Airport for British Airways Flights. Meals: Breakfast
Disclaimer:
**Northern Lights tours are subject to correct weather conditions and solar activity. Sightings cannot be guaranteed. If the tour is canceled locally, we will attempt to offer another Northern Lights tour on an alternate evening, conditions permitting. The Reykjavik Northern Lights tour departs at approximately 8:30 PM from Oct 1 - Mar 14, and 9:30 PM from Sep 1 - Sep 30 & Mar 15 - Apr 15. The tour may not return until after midnight.