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NORTHERN LIGHTS & REYKJAVIK
6 days / 5 nights, Reykjavik - Akureyri - Lake Mývatn -
Godafoss Waterfall - Blue Lagoon - Reykjavik
Departures Daily: 01 October 2005 – 30 April 2006
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The Aurora Borealis are mesmerizing, dynamic displays of light that appear in the nighttime Arctic skies. Aurora borealis - the northern aurora, forms in an oval centered on the north magnetic pole in the Artic. Few sights can equal the magic and mystery of these luminous sheets of color playing in the frigid air of an Arctic night. Our exciting Northern Lights program takes you on a search of the magic and colorful auroral display of lights and colors. No words can describe the splendor or the magnificence of the natural phenomenon that occur around Earth’s north and south geomagnetic poles, known in the north regions as the Northern Lights. The colorful displays, caused by magnetic disturbances from the sun, produce light when colliding with atoms in the upper atmosphere. To see the “Aurora Borealis” it needs to be cold, still and a clear sky. The best time to see them in Iceland is during mid November through March. For viewing the Northern Lights and discovering the wonders of Icelandic winter, there are few areas better than Lake Mývatn. On our semi- escorted tour, packed with guided excursions, we combine the adventure of staying in the Icelandic country side, far away from city lights, with a stay in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland.
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Day 1 REYKJAVIK
Morning arrival at the Keflavik Airport, transfer by Flybus to your hotel in Reykjavík. You will have the day at leisure. Time to relax and pamper yourself in one of Iceland's best spa and fitness facilities and enjoy the gourmet restaurant and bar. Overnight at the newly remodeled Nordica Hotel ****, ideally located in the city center of Reykjavik.
Day 2 REYKJAVIK - AKUREYRI -LAKE MÝVATN (B, D)
At noon a flight to Akureyri, departure from the Reykjavík Domestic Airport. Upon arrival in Akureyri, you will be met by a representative from Sel Hotel. The tour continues to Lake Mývatn, with visit to Goðafoss, waterfall of the Gods. Upon arrival at the hotel in Mývatn, we will have an information meeting and introduction of optional tours for the next day. Dinner and overnight at the Sel Hotel Mývatn.
Day 3 LAKE MYVATN (B, D)
Breakfast at your hotel. The day is at leisure at Lake Myvatn. Optional tours are available. Please note that all tours are dependent upon the season, weather and road conditions, and can therefore only be booked locally at Lake Myvatn. Dinner and overnight at the Sel Hotel Mývatn.
Day 4 LAKE MÝVATN – AKUREYRI – REYKJAVIK (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. The morning will be spent at Lake Mývatn. Afternoon transfer to Akureyri where you will go on a short sightseeing tour of Akureyri enjoying the beautiful sights. Afternoon flight back to Reykjavik. Overnight at the Nordica Hotel ****, Reykjavik.
Day 5 REYKJAVIK (B)
You will have the day free for exploring the city. This evening take an excursion to the Blue Lagoon, famous for its unique bathing and healing powers. Enjoy a relaxing swim in the warm geothermal waters of pure, mineral-rich sea-water in midst of black lava fields, snow-covered in the winter. Take a steam sauna build into the lava rocks and Guests can also stand beneath the Blue Lagoon waterfall for an energizing massage. Overnight at the Nordica Hotel.
Day 6 REYKJAVIK - DEPARTURE (B)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure for last minute sightseeing or shopping. Today you will have a departure transfer by Flybus from the hotel to the Keflavik Airport.
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| Departure Dates |
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Daily departures:
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| Oct 01, 2005 - April 30, 2006 |
| except Dec 23, 2005 - Jan 02, 2006 |
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Prices in US Dollars
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| Northern Lights Adventure, 6 days |
| Oct 01 - 31, 2005 /April 01 - 30, 2006 |
| Per person in double room |
1,175 |
| Single Supplement |
340 |
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| Nov 01, 2005 - Mar 31, 2006 |
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| Per person in double room |
1,065 |
| Single Supplement |
285 |
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Included
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Transfers from/to Airport - Hotel
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3 nights Icelandair Nordica Hotel****, based on double
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2 nights hotel accommodations, Lake Mývatn
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Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily
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2 x Dinner on days 2 & 3
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Round trip flight Reykjavik - Akureyri
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Round trip guided transfer Akureyri - Lake Mývatn
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Sightseeing tour in Akureyri
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Blue Lagoon evening excursion, including entrance fee
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Not Included
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Please note
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This is a Semi-escorted tour.
Also available as 3-day tour Northern Lights Adventure
There is no minimum of participants for this tour.
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| Add-ons: Tour Options |
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Activities available at Lake Mývatn:
Snowmobile
Take an exciting adventure on our snowmobiles out on the frozen Lake Mývatn or travel deep into the Highlands with one of our guides. 30 min and 1 hour tour available.
Super-Jeep
Sightseeing at Mývatn and a super jeep adventure. 3 tours available; around the area of Lake Mývatn; a tour to Dettifoss the most powerful waterfall in Europe and unforgettable at winter time; a tour further into the Mývatn area.
Sightseeing tours
Sightseeing tours to some spectacular places, Icelandic farms, power station, museums and a search for the northern lights. These tours are recommended for all nature lovers.
Cross-Country skiing
The Lake Mývatn area and surrounding Highlands are great for cross-country skiing. There is a good mixture of areas from easy to more demanding and the length of each tour also depends on ones ability.
Horse riding
A wonderful area that offers a great variation of trekking routs. On offer are tours from one hour to a day tour with different destinations, something to match your desire.
Go-carts on ice
Experience the adventure of driving on the ice of the lake. The snow is taken away and you drive with “nailed” tires. Also available is go-carts in the snow.
Winter garden
Different kinds of amusements on the frozen lake; bowling, cricket, skating, mini golf etc
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| List of Hotels |
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Night 2, 4 & 5
Icelandair Nordica Hotel****
Reykjavik / Iceland
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Night 3 & 4
Sel Hotel Mývatn
Lake Mývatn
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