ICELAND Tour – Northern Lights Special Group tour Package

10 Days 9 Nights

ICELAND Tour – Northern Lights Special

Overview

Duration: 9N/10D
Months: May, Oct

Package Including

Borgarnes : 2N

Lagoon : 2N

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Traveling through Europe is a dream for many, and with Placid Tripncare Travels, you can turn that dream into reality. Our meticulously crafted group tours offer a unique blend of cultural experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and rich history. Whether you’re wandering the streets of Paris, cruising along the canals of Venice, or soaking in the beauty of the Swiss Alps, our tours promise unforgettable memories.

Exciting Itinerary Highlights

Day 01: Arrive Keflavik & Reykjavik City Tour
Upon arriving at Keflavik Airport, you’ll proceed through Customs and Immigration before embarking on a 40-45 minute drive to Reykjavik. In the morning, enjoy a city tour covering key sightseeing points such as the Sun Voyager, Harpa Concert Hall, City Hall, and Parliament House. Later, visit the Aurora Museum and make a photo stop at the iconic Hallgrimskirkja Church. You will check into your hotel after 15:00 hours, and your first night will be spent in Reykjavik.

Day 02: Golden Circle Tour
Today, you will explore the Golden Circle, starting with a visit to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the largest lake in Iceland, Silfra. Next, continue to Geysir, home to the famous Strokkur Geyser, which erupts approximately every eight minutes. Your journey will then take you to Gullfoss Waterfall, one of Europe’s most impressive waterfalls. Finally, visit a Tomato Farm where you can experience geothermal greenhouse farming and enjoy a unique delicacy, Tomato Ice Cream. You will return to the same hotel for an overnight stay in Reykjavik.

Day 03: Reykjavik – Akureyri
On this day, prepare for a long, scenic drive to Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. The route will take you through various picturesque landscapes. In the evening, enjoy a leisurely stroll with a walking orientation tour of Akureyri, covering the Church, the Fjord waterfront, and the old town pedestrian street. You will spend the night in Akureyri.

Day 04: Diamond Circle Tour
Today is dedicated to the Diamond Circle tour, starting with a stop at Godafoss Waterfall, known as the “Waterfall of the Pagan Gods.” Then, you will explore the Lake Myvatn area, famous for its geothermal activity, including the boiling mud pools of Namaskard and the site of volcanic eruptions at Krafia. A walk through the volcanic formations of Dimmuborgir and a look at the Skutustadur pseudocraters will conclude your exploration. You will return to your hotel in Akureyri for an overnight stay.

Day 05: Akureyri – Whale Watching (Optional) – Borgarnes
In the morning, you have the option to participate in a whale-watching tour, where you might see species such as Minke whales, dolphins, and seals, depending on weather conditions. Afterward, continue your drive toward Reykholt, making a photo stop at Deildartunguhver Hot Springs, known as Europe’s hottest spring. You will arrive and check in at your hotel in Borgarnes for the night.

Day 06: Borgarnes – Into the Glacier
This morning, head toward Langjökull, Iceland’s second-largest glacier. Enjoy charming views along the way, with your first stop at the picturesque waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss, where you can take a brief walking trail. Following this, embark on the “Into the Glacier” tour, which includes a drive in a Super Jeep on the glacier and a guided tour inside a man-made cave, offering a unique glimpse into the world beneath the ice. You will spend another night in Borgarnes.

Day 07: Borgarnes – Seljalandsfoss – Skogafoss – Vik
Today, depart for South Iceland, starting with a visit to Seljalandsfoss, a stunning waterfall with a walking trail behind it. You’ll continue your journey to Skogafoss, where, on a sunny day, you may see multiple rainbows. Afterward, visit the Solheimasandur Plane Wreck, a notable location featured in the film “Gerua,” accessible by a shuttle bus. In the afternoon, visit Reynisfjara, the famous black sand beach, known for its rock formations and basalt columns. You will check into your hotel in Vik for the night.

Day 08: Skaftafell National Park & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
On this day, visit two of Iceland’s most stunning locations: Skaftafell National Park and Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. At Skaftafell, explore the beautiful birch forest surrounded by the Vatnajökull glacier. Next, head to Jokulsarlon, where enormous icebergs break off the glacier and float in the lagoon, creating a spectacular sight. Enjoy a photo stop and, depending on the season, a boat ride through the lagoon. Don’t forget to visit the Diamond Beach, where icebergs wash ashore. You will spend another night in Vik.

Day 09: Vik – Blue Lagoon – Reykjavik/Keflavik
After breakfast, check out from Vik and head towards the famous Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa where you can relax in warm waters surrounded by black lava fields. Your Comfort Package includes entrance fee, a welcome drink, a face mask, and towel rental. You will spend the night in Reykjavik or Keflavik.

Day 10: Departure
On the final day, you will be dropped off at the airport at a fixed time, concluding your unforgettable tour of Iceland with sweet and everlasting memories.

Tour Dates

Tour Inclusion

• 9 Nights / 10 Days itinerary as mentioned above
• 4 Star Plus Rated hotels at all location – as per tentative names mentioned in the itinerary
• Daily Continental breakfast
• 8 Indian / Local Lunches
• 9 Indian Dinners (Indian Chef / Maharaj)
• All Sightseeing as mentioned in the Itinerary with entrance fees of: Into the Glacier with Monster Truck – guided tour, Blue Lagoon Comfort Package (1 Face mask + 1 drink + 1 Towel), Perlan Museum, Amphibian Boat ride
• Airport transfers at fixed timings once a day with the group
• All intercity / intracity Transfers in Luxury AC Coach
• Services of Tour Manager (10 days)

PLEASE NOTE: Hotels / Itinerary / Route are subject to change without prior notice.

Package Exclusions

• International Flights – INR 70,000 approx (180 days prior booking)
• Schengen Visa and travel insurance (till 59 yrs) – INR 13,600
• TCS 5% & 5% GST
• Tips: Euro 6 per head per day
• Optional Charges: Whale Watching, Plane Wreck Shuttle bus
• Porterage, laundry, foreign exchange, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water, bar & snacks in the room, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu
• Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency
• Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary
• The Visa fee doesn’t include: SMS, Courier, Premium Lounge services.
• Travel Insurance (for age upto 59 yrs) included with visa. If age above 59 yrs – extra Premium applicable.
• Euro Price Calculated: Xe +3 rupees at the time of payment
• Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column

Please Note:

• The Northern Lights are visible in Iceland from September to April. The hotels we book have panoramic view and the guests will be able to enjoy the northern lights from the comfort of their hotel rooms. However, the phenomena of Northern Lights occur rarely as per the temperature and weather conditions of that specific day. We DO NOT guarantee the sighting of Northern Lights on our fixed departure dates.
• Early check-in and late checkout are on request basis only and subject to room availability [Standard International Check – in time is 1500 hrs and check out time is 1000 hrs. ]
• If the passengers are less than 30 – the group will not operate. In case cancellation from our end, full amount is refundable except visa charges (INR 8000).
• Route & Itinerary can be shuffled anytime as per availability of the hotels / airline and sightseeing. This also depends on local weather conditions in each area of the Island.
• Accommodation might be in the city centre or outside the city centre based on availability of the hotels.
• Please carry food items in clear plastic wraps for checking at international airports.
• You need to carry your own swimming costume for Blue Lagoon.
• You need to carry enough cash / credit card / forex card for your personal expense and tips.

Cancellation Policy – 

• Booking amount is non-refundable in any case
• In case of visa refusal, INR 8,000 non-refundable balance refundable
• Flight booking amount will be refunded as per flight cancellation policy
• No refund 45 days prior to trip departure
• In case of cancellation 45 days prior to trip departure, full amount refundable except booking amount