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Blue Lagoon by visit ReykjavikGeysir

New Year in South Iceland


- Glaciers, Waterfalls & Lava Beaches

from £ 2,085 pp - 5 days / 4 nights

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Photo by Gudmundur Jonasson

Overview:

This is an escorted tour program taking you to the Icelandic countryside to celebrate New Year's in a casual and Icelandic way, on your trip to Iceland.

We recommend booking early, as this program is only available for a maximum of 40 persons. You explore Reykjavík, Iceland's exciting capital, the moon landscapes of the Reykjanes peninsula, and the Golden Circle route with Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfalls and Geysir hot springs. You travel to South Iceland, a region with glaciers, waterfalls and black lava beaches.

Of course, a warm and relaxing soak in the famous Blue Lagoon during the cold winter days is also included.

Holiday price is from £ 2,085 per person based on availability and 2 persons sharing a standard room at Cabin Hotel 3* and  Stracta Hotel 4*. Upgraded hotel / room option from £ 260 pp.

Departure date:

Departure  Return       
29 Dec 2024 02 Jan 2025

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Welcome to the Land of Fire & Ice (50 km/31 mls)

The Flybus shuttle brings travelers from Keflavík International Airport to hotel in Reykjavík, where you spend one night. We provide you with ideas how to explore Iceland's capital on your own.

Overnight location: Reykjavik
Budget version: Hotel Cabin, standard room is 10m²
Comfort version: Hótel Klettur or similar in Reykjavík.
Breakfast included.

Day 2: Reykjavik City Tour & the Blue Lagoon (220 km/137 mls)

At 09:00 meet your tour guide who shows the group the highlights of Iceland’s exciting capital. Then we head out to the Reykjanes Peninsula with its hot springs, mountains, moon-like landscape, bird cliffs, lighthouses and fishing villages. In the afternoon we bath in the Blue Lagoon.

Drive along the south coast to arrive in the village of Hella where we stay for two nights in simple cottages.

In the evening, we hear about the Northern Lights from our tour guide. Naturally, once darkness falls, you are out in the garden waiting for the Northern Lights.

Overnight location: Hella
Budget version: Stracta Hotel, standard room is 18m²
Comfort version: Stracta Hotel, studio room 24m²
Breakfast included.

Day 3: South Iceland & New Years Celebrations (200 km/124 mls)

Today we travel along the south coast. We reach the area beneath the Eyjafjallajökull volcano and glacier. We stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall and visit Skógar folk museum of early Modern Iceland with its turf houses. At lunch, we visit the Skógarfoss waterfall.

In the afternoon we offer an optional glacier hike. The hike is on the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue which extends from the great Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Booking for the hike is made directly with the operator. When booking make sure it is on the 3rd day of the tour and the 14:30 (02:30 pm) time slot.

If you don’t book the glacier hike, then the tour continues further south where you walk on the famous Black Lava Beach at Reynisfjara, observe the Cap of Dyrhólaey and the Reynisdrangar Sea Cliffs before visiting the charming village of Vík.

In the evening we celebrate New Year the Icelandic way. Before dinner, join a guided bus tour to visit the bonfires in the villages of Hvolsvöllur and Hella. The traditional Brenna bonfires of New Year’s Eve had their origins in the Middle Ages when people built bonfires to burn the old things they no longer needed. In Iceland, there are bonfires all around the country where inhabitants gather, shoot off fireworks, sing and dance as they wait for the New Year to come in.

Your festive 4-course dinner starts around 20:30 and is served at Árhús Restaurant on the riverbanks in Hella, which is a small village in South Iceland. Afterwards, we walk through the village and celebrate New Year’s with a bang when at midnight the sky opens with thousands of fireworks set off in the village by the local inhabitants. This is an experience of a lifetime; you will never forget. Drink a toast of sparkling wine as you enjoy a real special Icelandic New Year’s celebration.

If the night is clear, you might be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights swirling in a wild and carefree dance across the heavens in dramatic shapes, colours, patterns and sizes.

Overnight location: Hella
Budget version: Stracta Hotel, standard room is 18m²
Comfort version: Stracta Hotel, studio room 24m²
Breakfast included.

Day 4: Golden Circle & Culinary Experience (210 km/130 mls)

In the morning we learn about the Icelandic horse, its unique qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Then we travel the Golden Circle route, see steam rising from the Geysir geothermal fields and admire the double waterfall of Gullfoss.

 We end the afternoon at Þingvellir National Park, the location of the ancient Viking Parliament and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 The program includes a culinary treat at a restaurant located in the heart of downtown Reykjavík. Return transfer included.

Overnight location: Reykjavik
Budget version: Hotel Cabin, standard room is 10m²
Comfort version: Hótel Klettur or similar in Reykjavík.
Breakfast included.

Day 5: Farewell Iceland (50 km/31 mls)

Individual transfer by Flybus airport shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavík to Keflavík Airport.

CHANGE OF PROGRAM: Itineraries may be subject to change at short notice during severe weather conditions and certain outdoor activities/day trips may be cancelled during the winter season in Iceland. In these rare cases, where situations of force majeure apply, excursions/activities cannot be refunded but the local guides will try their best to find reasonable alternatives where and whenever possible.

Package Includes:

  • Direct return flights from London, Manchester, Bristol or Edinburgh (other UK airports upon request)
  • 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveller (up to 23 kg)
  • Airport transfers by FlyBus shuttle 
  • 4 nights accommodation, rooms with private shower/wc
  • 3 days escorted coach tour with an English-speaking guide/driver-guide
  • Bonfire & New Year’s celebration tourDaily breakfast
  • Festive dinner on the 31st of December
  • Fine dining at a restaurant in downtown Reykjavík on January 1st including transfers
  • Blue Lagoon with entrance and use of towel
  • Skógar Folk Museum & Turf houses
  • Visit Icelandic horse stables & a geothermal greenhouse
  • Northern Lights program during two evenings
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • ATOL protection
  • All taxes

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Árhús Cottages

South Iceland
Árhús Cottages are located along the Ranga River, just off Iceland’s Ring Road. It offers an on-site restaurant with a bar and terrace, as well as basic cottage accommodation with a kitchenette.

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Hotel Cabin

Hotel Cabin

Reykjavik, Iceland - 3 stars

Hotel cabin is a 3 star hotel situated in the heart of Borgartun, Reykjavik’s business district, and it provides affordable accommodation for both business and leisure. 

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Stracta Hotel Hella

Stracta Hotel Hella

Hella, Iceland - 3 stars

Stracta Hotel Hella is strategically located in the South of Iceland, near the town of Hella. The hotel is just about an hour and a half drive from Reykjavík city and in close proximity to some of Iceland´s most famous and most frequently visited natural phenomena. 

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Klettur Hotel

Klettur Hotel

Reykjavik, Iceland - 3 stars
Klettur Hotel is a beautiful first class hotel, located very conveniently for good restaurants, Reykjavik's outstanding bars and the shops that often offer something stylish but also sometimes different. Some rooms offer a view to the sea.

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Will I see the Northern Lights?

Please scroll down to see the specifics for the country you wish to visit:

Iceland:
The Northern Lights are in the Northern sky from September through April but are only visible when the sky is clear and free of clouds. Like many of natures wonders, it’s ephemeral – they may be visible, they may appear for a bit and then be gone. But it’s worth it to be patient. Because they’re a winter event, you need to be prepared to wait outside, while looking for them. It’s best to dress very warmly, in layers, with good footwear, gloves, hats and whatever else will make you comfortable while you await this truly amazing event. The Northern Lights can be pretty spectacular, and for the best photos we recommend using a tripod. Much of Iceland offers a very a good chance to see the Northern Lights when conditions are right. Remember – the Northern Lights are natural phenomena, not guaranteed, but appreciated all the more for their elusive qualities.

Norway:
Northern Norway is one of the world's best places to experience the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). In Northern Norway, Northern Lights occur in up to 90% of every clear night in the period from late September to late March. Most Northern Lights occur in the time span from 6pm to slightly after midnight, with an absolute peak at around 10-11pm. 

In Norway, the area north of the Arctic Circle is prime aurora territory. The various destinations in the High North have a distinct personality, and are well worth exploring. Major places in Northern Norway are Tromsø, Kirkenes, Alta, Bodø, Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands and Svalbard.

Finland:
The best place to see the Northern Lights in Finland is in the Northern Lapland region, which is almost entirely located within the realm of the Arctic Circle. During the dark winter months here, when the sun rarely peaks its head over the horizon, you can expect to see the Finland Northern Lights with regularity, and other peak seasons include February through March and September through October. The most common colours of the Northern Lights are greenish-yellow and red.

The Finnish term for the Northern Lights, Revontulet, meaning fox fire, comes from an old tale where the fox was believed to swish its bushy tail on the snowy fell landscapes, throwing sparks into the air.

As mentioned, Lapland is the best place to see the Finland Aurora Borealis, with the Kilpisjarvi area offering the most abundant opportunities. The best time of the day to see the Finland Northern Lights is between 9 pm and 11:30 pm, though they are certainly not restricted to this time frame.

Sweden:
In Northern Sweden, the Northern Lights usually occur during the winter months through late March or early April, but they can be spotted as early as September in the Northernmost parts. Your best chance of catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights is on cold winter nights when the sky is clear and cloudless. You need to be away from city lights, which dilute the effects of these natural phenomena, so head out into the countryside. On clear nights, the Northern Lights can be visible from most locations in Swedish Lapland, occurring between 6 pm to and 2 am, with the strongest shows happening between 10 pm and 11 pm. For those willing to brave the cold on winter nights, here are some of the best locations in Swedish Lapland for viewing these phenomena:

Abisko National Park
Abisko National Park, a couple of kilometers north of Kiruna, is a prime location for viewing the Northen Lights. The scientifically proven “blue hole” — a patch of sky over the Torneträsk lake that usually remains clear despite overcast weather in surrounding areas — gives Abisko its own micro-climate, which is suitable for catching the lights.

Jukkasjärvi and the Torne Valley
Not only does the village of Jukkasjärvi (population roughly 541) boast the world’s first ice hotel (rebuilt ever year from Torne River ice), it’s also one of the best regions to view the Northern Lights. ICEHOTEL organizes guided tours for guests which takes the to the Esrange Space Center located 30 minutes from Kiruna. You can dine at a wilderness camp and get the chance to scan the Arctic winter sky for aurora borealis.

Other regions in Swedish Lapland
As mentioned earlier, if weather conditions are just right (clear, dark, cold, and cloudless), you might catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights from any location within subarctic and arctic Sweden — even close to larger towns such as Luleå, Jokkmokk, Arvidsjaur, and Gällivare.

Greenland:
The northern lights - or Aurora Borealis as it is officially known - actually occur all year round, but cannot be seen during the summer months in Greenland due to the midnight sun. The phenomenon is often seen around midnight and is best experienced on a dark, clear night in the period from September to the beginning of April. If you are travelling during this period, you can see the Northern Lights from anywhere in the country, whilst in South Greenland the northern lights can be seen from as early as the end of August.

 

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