Land of Northern Lights
- Tour Operator:
- GJ Travel
- Max group size:
- 40
- Age range:
- 8 to 99
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 98112
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Reykjavik and unwind in the Blue Lagoon
- Opt to take glacier walk through an icy kingdom
- Marvel at the crashing Skógafoss waterfall
- Learn about the hardy Icelandic horses
- Keep watch for the Aurora Borealis
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1, WELCOME TO ICELAND (50 km/31 mls)
- Day 2, REYKJAVIK CITY TOUR, THE BLUE LAGOON & REYKJANES PENINSULA (220 km/137 mls)
- Day 3, SOUTH ICELAND WITH OPTIONAL GLACIER HIKE (200 km/124 mls)
- Day 4, HORSES & GOLDEN CIRCLE (210 km/130 mls)
- Day 5, DEPARTURE HOME (50 km/31 mls)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Additional Services
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Customer Photos
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
MilenaDecember 08, 2019I had memorable and incredible trip at Iceland. GJ Travel Agency arraigned everything more than perfect - transfers, transport, hotel accommodation, entire trips. Great and very professional Guide Pétur. We received on time full and very interesting... Show more
Trip date: December 2019- T(TuyetNovember 27, 2019Accomodation at Ảhus Cabins in HellaTrip date: November 2019
- LOLouannNovember 12, 2019Wonderful trip and the knowledge and information shared by the guide Holmfridut made the trip extra special.Trip date: November 2019
- SGSamNovember 10, 2019Absolutely amazing tour and very well organised.Trip date: November 2019
- MHMarkNovember 07, 2019Our first time in Iceland, really enjoyed the time we had, we added days either end of the tour and wish we could have stayed longer. Our enjoyment was certainly down to having such an excellent guide/driver. She never stopped talking (in a nice way!)... Show moreTrip date: October 2019
- IIISMAH MURNIOctober 20, 2019On the whole, both my father and I enjoyed this trip tremendously.. We had an excellent guide, who is knowledgable as well as friendly and kind. The itinerary was dull at first but then it changed after we started to drive southward. Beautiful country... Show moreTrip date: October 2019
- WLWING YEESeptember 25, 2019Our Guide gave us a lot of information and history about Iceland during the tour. I appreciate it very much. I like the accommodation at Stracta Hotel. Room was big enough and comfortable bed. The itinerary was well arranged. Although we were... Show moreTrip date: September 2019
- PSPreetiSeptember 24, 2019We did not see the northern lightsTrip date: September 2019
- JenniferApril 09, 2019I had a really great time on this tour and we even saw the Northern lights! Pros: Small group size. Nice transportation with free wi-fi on board. Knowledgeable guide that gave a TON of information. We did even more than what is given in the itinerary... Show moreTrip date: April 2019
- NavApril 06, 2019We loved the country so much we are planning on coming back. Peaceful, beautiful and proud people.Trip date: March 2019
Availability
- TuesdayJan 21, 2020SaturdayJan 25, 2020Sharing a multi-bed room$820
- TuesdayJan 28, 2020SaturdayFeb 1, 2020Sharing a multi-bed room$820
- TuesdayFeb 4, 2020SaturdayFeb 8, 2020Sharing a multi-bed room$820
- TuesdayFeb 11, 2020SaturdayFeb 15, 2020Sharing a multi-bed room$820
- TuesdayFeb 18, 2020SaturdayFeb 22, 2020Sharing a multi-bed room$820
- TuesdayFeb 25, 2020SaturdayFeb 29, 2020See Similar Tours To This Date$820
- TuesdayMar 3, 2020SaturdayMar 7, 2020Sharing a multi-bed room$820
- TuesdayMar 10, 2020SaturdayMar 14, 2020Sharing a multi-bed room$820
- TuesdayMar 17, 2020SaturdayMar 21, 2020Sharing a multi-bed room$820
- TuesdayMar 24, 2020SaturdayMar 28, 2020Sharing a multi-bed room$820
FAQs
- When is the best time of the year to take this tour?
This tour only runs at optimal times during the year to ensure that the skies are dark enough to see the lights to their full effect. The sighting is heavily dependent on the cloud cover and the activity of the Aurora. This is often down to chance, and any time of the year that this tour runs offers an equal chance of a sighting.
September and October are the months we would recommend to anybody who prefers to avoid the extreme cold of an Arctic winter. November and December are very much a time of change in the Arctic and heralds the arrival of the first major snows of the winter. The snow does bring quite a bit of cloud cover but the shorter days also bring darker skies which increases the amount of time during which the Aurora might be visible. January to March are probably the three most popular months for Aurora hunting because they bring long dark nights and plenty of snow to play in during the daylight hours while you wait for darkness to fall! - Am I guaranteed to see the Northern Lights?
Northern Lights (called the Aurora Borealis) is a naturally occurring phenomenon. The appearance of the Northern Lights is notoriously difficult to predict any further in advance than about two hours, therefore it is important to understand that the tour operator won’t be able to guarantee perfect weather conditions while on tour.
GJ travel will do everything they can to increase your chance of spotting the fabled lights, however, a sighting cannot be guaranteed. That being said, this tour is packed with plenty of other amazing and unforgettable experiences, from bathing in the Blue Lagoon spa to travelling the famous Golden Circle and taking on an optional glacier hike. - What are the inclusions?
The inclusions of this tour are as follows:
Arrival & departure airport transfer by FLYBUS Plus shuttle (no guide)
Fully escorted 3-day bus tour with an English-speaking guide
4-nights budget accommodation, in rooms with private shower/wc (see information below) or hotel upgrade option
Daily breakfast
Entrance with towel at Blue Lagoon
Entrance fee to Skógar folk museum and turf houses
Visit to Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse
Northern Lights program during 2 evenings with a combination of lectures, presentations, film and guided searches for the Northern Lights and midnight refreshments
Good to Know
- About the country
Currencies
- kr
- KronaIceland
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Visa
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- For any tour departing before 23 March 2020 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 23 March 2020, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with GJ Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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