Iceland Northern Lights & Golden Circle with G Adventures

Arrive at any time. Make your way to Reykjavík today to start your tour. There are pre-bookable activities available for this tour. Ask us about "Available Extras" for more information on these activities, and cost-saving bundles. Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Travel from Reykjavík to explore a lava cave in the Bláfjöll Mountains. In the afternoon stop at an Icelandic horse farm before returning to Álftröð. In the evening, head out near the guesthouse in search for Northern Lights. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings will be dependent on weather conditions. G Adventures cannot guarantee that travellers booked on this tour will experience the Northern Lights. Private VehicleReykjavík – Þingvellir45m40km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Private VehicleSelfoss – Hveragerði30m38km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Private VehicleHveragerði – Álftröð42m46km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Lava Caving by the Blue MountainsÞingvellir Go beneath the earth's surface to discover how Iceland was created. Walk and crawl through the Raufarholshellir cave that was carved out by flowing volcanic lava, and marvel at the multi-coloured rock formations left in its path. Meet Icelandic Horses at a FarmBrautarholt The Icelandic horse is a very unique breed. Although small and at times pony-sized, Icelandic horses are long-lived and hardy. At our guesthouse, stop by the farm and learn all you need to know about the Icelandic horse, with a focus on its gait and unique character.

Head to Þingvellir National Park. Visit sights like the Geysir Hot Spring and Gullfoss waterfall. Opt to visit a natural hot spring. In the evening, embrace your inner chef and prepare dinner together at the guesthouse. Afterwards, head out for another Northern Lights hunt around the guesthouse. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, and sightings will be dependent on weather conditions. G Adventures cannot guarantee that travellers booked on this tour will experience the Northern Lights. Private VehicleÁlftröð – Þingvellir1h68km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Thingvellir National Park VisitÞingvellir Stop at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, to see the tectonic faults created by North American and Eurasian tectonic plates shifting apart. The Oxara river cuts through the largest rift in the valley, Almannagja, and leads to the Oxarafoss waterfall. Iceland’s parliament was also established in the area in 930. The park was later created to protect the remains of the open-air assembly grounds. One of the most-visited sights in Iceland, the park is an excellent spot for camping, hiking and snorkelling between the tectonic plates. Private VehicleÞingvellir – Gullfoss1h70km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Gullfoss Waterfall VisitGullfoss Discover one of the most impressive waterfalls in Iceland, Gullfoss and complete the circuit known as the Golden Circle. This massive waterfall cascades over three “steps” before spilling into a large crevice. Fed by a glacier lake, the water passing through the falls can be a dark grey depending on how much sediment gets pushed through the river. Geysir VisitGeysir See a variety of geothermal pools and the erupting hot spring Strokkur. Geysir is one of the oldest geysers recorded in the world, but is most often dormant. Strokkur erupts a spray of boiling hot water straight into the air about every ten minutes. Private VehicleGeysir – Álftröð45m40km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Travel to Sólheimajökull glacier and take some time to explore the area, or opt for a stunning hike. Drive the scenic southern coast and visit the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls on the way back to Reykjavík. Private VehicleÁlftröð – Sólheimajökull1h30m113km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Free TimeSólheimajökull Discover what the Sólheimajökull can tell you about the effects of climate change in Iceland. Opt to take a hike around this beautiful area. Skogar Visit Skogar Museum and take a tour of one of Iceland's most iconic sights, a traditional turf house. Named after the turf used to create the walls and the roof, these cheap but effective houses helped the early Icelandic people to survive the region's harsh seasons. Learn about the construction of these homes, the families who lived there and how a unique culture evolved out of these humble communities. Private VehicleSólheimajökull – Seljalandsfoss45m38km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Seljalandsfoss Waterfall VisitSeljalandsfoss1h-1h30m Seljalandsfoss is a 60m (196 ft) tall waterfall located along the popular ring road. Behind the flow of water is a path, allowing visitors to peek behind the curtain of water cascading over the rocks above. Private VehicleSeljalandsfoss – Skógafoss30m30km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Skógafoss Waterfall VisitSkógafoss1h Visit Skógafoss, one of the largest and most recognizable waterfalls in Iceland. The 60m (200 ft) high falls forms a constant mist that floats in the air, if viewed in the sunlight the mist can create rainbows. The sound and view of the thundering water cutting through the green hills make the falls a must-see on any trip to Iceland. Private VehicleSkógafoss – Reykjavík2h148km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

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