Scenic Iceland & The Northern Lights – 7 days land only

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- Return airport/hotel transfers
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- Breakfast daily, a welcome dinner & 3 three-course meals 
- Signature Experiences & priority admission in all towns and cities as per itinerary
- Touring by luxury coach
- Services of a Tour Director 
- Highlights: Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Husafell, Fluoir & Vik

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The Smoky Bay of Reykjavík

Welcome to Iceland. At Reykjavík's Keflavík Airport, transfers depart for the tour hotel at 08:00 & 16:30. Later, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception and an opportunity to get to know each other over a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. Afterwards, search for the most spectacular show on earth, the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). See the breathtaking night sky exploding into an array of different colours. Please note: The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings, therefore, cannot be guaranteed.
Welcome Reception and Dinner

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South Shore Adventure to Vík

(Relaxed Start) Take a journey through the stunning landscape of Iceland‘s south coast to visit its newest geothermal heat and electric power station at Hellisheiðavirkjun. Continue on to witness the majesty of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Stand awestruck by the beauty and powerful force of these thundering waterfalls before venturing on for views of more natural phenomena. After seeing the magnificent Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull volcanoes arrive in the welcoming communtiy of Vík. Later, perhaps enjoy another chance to go in search of the mystical Northern Lights.
Buffet Breakfast, Dinner

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The Golden Circle to Flúdir

(Relaxed Start) Embark on a day of discovery around Iceland's Golden Circle, taking in some of the famous landmarks this magical country has to offer. Experience the exploding hot-springs at Geysir and the mighty Gullfoss Waterfalls, the Icelandic equivalent of Niagara. Next stop is Bláskógabyggð, to gain an insight into the processes of Icelandic greenhouse horticulture. Visit a family-run vegetable farm that specialises in tomatoes. Tour their greenhouses and sample the sweet, unique flavour of their lovingly grown crop. Continue to your hotel in Flúðir, where after dinner, there is again a chance to look to the night sky to watch nature's theatre unfold.
Buffet Breakfast, Dinner

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Thingvellir Park, Borgarnes and Stórarjódur

(Relaxed Start) Travel southwards, stopping in Fontana to visit a fascinating Geothermal bakery. Sample the delicious rye bread, dug hot from the ground and served with butter. Continue on to Thingvellir,where the first meeting of the Icelandic parliament was held in 930AD. This remarkable natural site lies on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge line where the American and European tectonic plates meet. Continue on the trail of Viking warrior and poet Egill Skallagrimsson to Borgarnes. En route stop at the pretty village of Reykholt, home of poet and medieval scholar Snorri Sturluson. On arrival in Borgarnes, understand Iceland's history with a visit to the fascinating Icelandic Settlement Centre. Journey on through glorious landscapes taking in views of the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, and Deildartunguhver, Europe‘s most powerful hot spring before arriving at your hotel in Stórarjóður for the night.
Buffet Breakfast, Dinner

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Reykjavík sightseeing

(Relaxed Start) Journey back to the capital - Reykjavík, where sightseeing shows you the old town centre, the 19th century parliament building, Höfði House (location of the 1986 Reykjavík Summit meeting of presidents Ronald Reagan of the United States and Mikhail Gorbachev of the U.S.S.R.), the colourful harbour and the modern, landmark church, the Hallgrímskirkja. The afternoon is at leisure.
Buffet Breakfast

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The Blue Lagoon

(Relaxed Start) Relax and enjoy your final day with a visit to Reykjavik's Blue Lagoon. Surrounded by lava fields and snow-capped mountains, the Lagoon is a wonder of nature and offers a unique experience for both body and soul. Choose to bathe in the pleasantly warm mineral-rich geothermal waters or perhaps enjoy a water massage or spa treatment. Facilities also include an indoor geothermal pool, a winter garden and restaurants. With your new found friends, toast the culmination of your fascinating journey of discovery with a celebratory glass of 'bubbly'. The rest of the day is free, perhaps spend time relaxing in a sidewalk café, or tracing Iceland’s Viking history with a trip to the museum.
Buffet Breakfast

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Depart Reykjavík

Your Icelandic adventure comes to an end today, transfer to the airport for your journey home.
Buffet Breakfast

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