We're sorry, this deal is expired.
Festive Iceland adventure with a Northern Lights tour & more
- City trip
- 3, 4, 5 or 7 nights
- Iceland
- total price from £ 698.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Discover the scenic wonders of Iceland during the festive season, with a Northern Lights tour, flights, transfers and optional bucket-list excursions
Make your festive season merry and bright with an amazing trip to the magical landscapes of Iceland. The city of Reykjavík is decked out for the holidays, whilst beyond the captivating capital you’ll find frosty glaciers, volcanic landscapes, erupting geysers and cascading waterfalls. Choose from a fabulous selection of hotels to find your perfect holiday base, and complete your trip with any number of once-in-a-lifetime optional excursions.
Snow-dusted pines and centuries of festive tradition bring the city to life during the holiday period. Immerse yourself in local legends - like the mischievous thirteen Yule Lads who play pranks and give sweeties to good children in the run-up to Christmas - and experience all the city has to offer at Christmas time. Downtown Reykjavík plays host to an ice rink lined with twinkling lights, and locals flock to the Christmas Village in the suburb of Hafnarfjordur, where alpen-style huts sell hot drinks, handmade crafts and tasty festive snacks as live music fills the air.
As part of your trip, you’ll also embark on a Northern Lights bus tour which will take you to (hopefully!) track down the mesmerising natural phenomenon and marvel at the starry night skies of Iceland. Enhance your trip with even more amazing experiences - upgrade your Northern Lights tour to a cruise, travel the iconic Golden Circle, head out on a spectacular whale-watching expedition or enjoy a dip in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon. You could even take a Christmas walk through Reykjavík to get in the holiday mood, or stay over New Year’s Eve to experience the local celebrations, with fireworks displays and bonfires throughout the capital city.
Included
-
Three, four, five or seven nights in Reykjavík
-
Northern Lights and stargazing tour with optional cruise upgrade
-
Optional festive excursions
-
Optional add-on excursions
-
Shared or private return airport transfers
-
Return flight from Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, London Stansted to Keflavík
Magical Iceland
Make your Iceland stay an experience to remember with excursions designed to show you the best of the country, including its incredible natural sights, beautiful landscapes, and unforgettable landmarks.
• Northern Lights & Stargazing Tour •
This tour will take you on a search for the beautiful Northern Lights, as well as the sparkling stars and constellations across the dark winter skies of Iceland. You’ll be accompanied by an experienced guide who can help you identify what you see, and get a closer look with an astronomical telescope. You’ll even be given tips on how to capture the Northern Lights on camera. Make sure that you dress appropriately with warm layers and winter boots.
Optional upgrade: You can choose to upgrade to a Northern Lights cruise in the booking process. You’ll travel beyond the city lights to see the darkest skies from the water on this unforgettable cruise, to hunt the captivating aurora above the waves. Alternatively, you can also upgrade to a smaller group tour for a more intimate, curated experience.
• New Year’s Eve Bonfire Tour •
Ring in the new year like a local with an incredible bonfire tour. In Reykjavík, New Year’s Eve is celebrated with fireworks displays and bonfires scattered throughout the city, around which locals gather to celebrate and sing. Your tour brings you to one of the biggest bonfires in the capital to celebrate the New Year in true Icelandic style. After the bonfire you’ll take a short drive around the city and learn all about Icelandic New Year’s Eve traditions.
• Reykjavík Christmas Walk & Golden Circle Tour •
This tour will give you a unique insight into Iceland’s festive December traditions, with a walk in Reykjavík followed by the scenic Golden Circle route.
First, you'll get in the festive spirit with a Christmas walk through the city, admiring the decorations twinkling in the darkness of the morning. Discover hidden gems in downtown Reykjavík and sample little tastes of tradition along the way, learning culinary secrets and local festive customs. After the tour, you’ll receive your Christmas present, the perfect souvenir to commemorate your Iceland trip.
Next you'll embark on your Golden Circle tour. In just one afternoon, you’ll visit the historical and geological wonder of Thingvellir National Park, the world-famous Great Geysir and its surrounding geothermal area with spouting springs, and the nearby Gullfoss Waterfall, one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls.
• Golden Circle & Glacier Snowmobiling •
See some of Iceland’s most iconic sights, with a trip to the stunning Golden Circle and a thrilling snowmobile ride across the ice fields and one of the biggest glaciers in the world.
• Whale Watching Cruise •
Take an enthralling journey into Faxaflói Bay for a glimpse of Iceland’s oceanic inhabitants - the majestic humpback whale, minke whales, dolphins, porpoises and other species. The surrounding land and air is also packed with a variety of native birds, including puffins, guillemots and others, making this special tour a must for any animal lovers. Alongside the tour, you can also visit a floating wildlife exhibition, to learn more about the creatures you’ll get to see.
• South Coast Tour •
Explore the beautiful southern coastline of Iceland, where you'll get to see the magnificent waterfalls, stunning black beaches, glaciers and volcanic landscape with a guided tour. You'll get to see the dramatic sands and some of the most powerful waterfalls in the area, including the Skógafoss Waterfall and the 60-metre high Seljalandsfoss Waterfall.
• Hvammsvik Hot Spring from Reykjavík •
Rated the world's best experience in 2023 by Time Out Magazine, Hvammsvík Hot Spring is not to be missed. Join this express half-day tour for a quick and immersive escape to one of Iceland's natural highlights. Enjoy a comfortable transfer from Reykjavík, soak in secluded natural hot springs at Hvammsvík, and relish the therapeutic powers of the steaming geothermal waters.
• Blue Lagoon Premium admission •
The utterly unique Blue Lagoon is a must-see destination for those visiting Iceland. Rest and recharge in the soothing geothermal waters, surrounded by a truly breathtaking volcanic landscape. The waters here stay between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius all year round, the optimum temperature to relax your body.
Hotel
We work with our trusted partners in the region to offer you the best possible stay.
When you plan your trip, after you've selected a date, we will show you all the information about the hotel you will be staying at.
Things to know:
• Northern Lights season is between early September and end of April.
• All excursions (except cruises and the Christmas Walk) include pick-up and drop-off either from your hotel or a designated bus stop nearby.
• For Northern Lights and whale watching cruises and the Reykjavík Christmas Walk, please be aware that guests must make their own way to Reykjavík's Old Harbour.
• The Northern Lights are of course a naturally-occurring phenomenon, so whilst you will have a good chance of seeing them (and we'll cross our fingers for you), we cannot guarantee they will oblige!
• Please note that the whale watching cruise is a wildlife tour, and despite the crew's expertise, sightings of any kind can never be predicted or guaranteed.
• Your Blue Lagoon trip will depart at 5pm for a 6pm arrival. Upon arrival, you'll receive a drink and a towel, as well as a silica mud mask as you enjoy the thermal waters.
• Please note that the Northern Lights cruise does not operate on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve, and will be booked on another date for you.
• Please note that the Christmas Walk takes place on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in December only. The tour will not run on Christmas Day.
Buy now, pay the rest later
Did you know, you can book now and pay the rest later with our convenient deposit payment option? If you book this deal 35 days prior to your departure, you can choose to pay in instalments. The deposit will be 50% of the deal’s price, plus any extras you may decide to add (i.e. travel insurance). You can review the instalment amounts and due dates in the last step before placing your booking.
Additional Information
| Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking. |
|---|---|
| Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
| Price changes | Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process. |
| Occupancy | Occupancy may vary according to different hotels. |
| Single supplement | The single supplement is based on travel dates and duration of travel. You will see the final price in the booking process. |
| Children's discount | On the basis of two full-paying adults, a discount for children may be offered dependent on the chosen travel dates and length of stay. You will see the applicable discount in the final booking process. |
| Third-person discount | The third-person discount is based on the departure date and duration of the trip. You will see the final price in the booking process. |
| Accessibility | Unfortunately, this trip is not wheelchair accessible. |
| Infant bed | Unfortunately, cots are not available throughout this trip. |
| Pets | Pets are not permitted on this trip. |
| Travel documents | You will receive your travel documents 5 days before departure. Vouchers, documents and further travel information will be given to you upon arrival. |
| Currency | In Iceland, the national currency is the Icelandic Krona. |
| Northern Lights | Please note that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that are difficult to predict and depend on natural conditions, hence sightings cannot be guaranteed. |
| Whale watching cruise | Please note that the whale and dolphin watching cruise is a wildlife tour, and despite the crew's expertise, sightings of any kind can never be predicted or guaranteed. |
| Airport and excursion transfers | Please note that transfers from Keflavík Airport to the Reykjavík Terminal take approximately 45 minutes. From Reykjavik airport, guests can expect to board a larger bus to BSÍ Bus Terminal, which is very close to town. Guests will be handed coloured tickets (or given other instructions) upon boarding. These will be used when switching to a smaller bus that will take guests to their designated bus stop or directly to the accommodation. The pick-up and drop-off points for transfers and excursions will be either directly at the hotel, or at a nearby designated bus stop. |