Take the opportunity to explore Iceland stunning natural wonders outside the city by extending your stay in a countryside hotel such as Hotel Husafell or Hotel Ranga. Combine fine dining, hot tub relaxation with ideal locations for watching the aurora. Spend time exploring the waterfalls, glaciers and volcanic features.
Enjoy the fun and fireworks of Iceland’s capital city at New Year on this guided short break. With guided excursions included as well as free time to explore, take in city sights as well as visiting the iconic Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon.
With four nights in Reykjavik, spend a full day in Iceland’s exciting capital city. You’ll also travel the Golden Circle route, visiting Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the two-tiered waterfall, Gullfoss, that tumbles 32 meters into the Hvítá River and the hot springs at Geysir. Here the highlight is the geyser, Strokkur, which erupts regularly in a spectacular display of geothermal power.
Enjoy a New Year’s Gala Dinner at the exclusive Perlan Restaurant, offering panoramic 360 degree views of Reykjavik, then kick off January with an exploration of the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula and a soak in the warm, mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon.
Itinerary
After checking in to your hotel explore Reykjavik independently and enjoy dinner at one of the many fabulous restaurants that the capital has to offer.
Head out to explore the Golden Circle, first stop being Thingvellir National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will stroll around the country’s most sacred site, home of the oldest existing national parliament in the world. With fascinating natural beauty, a spectacular geological vista, set on a vast plain flanked by large fissures, right by Iceland’s largest lake, Thingvallavatn. The Mid-Atlantic rift, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates slowly pull apart, is clearly visible.
Next, you will be taken to the mighty waterfall of Gullfoss – the Golden falls, before exploring the active geothermal area of Haukadalur which contains the geyser Strokkur erupting hot water and steam to an elevation of 25 metres (82 ft) every 5-7 minutes.
Ending this adventurous day by stepping back in time with an early dinner experience at the charming Ingólfsskáli Viking Restaurant, situated beneath the majestic Ingólfsfjall mountain.
Before returning to the hotel hunt for the Northern Lights out at Faxaflói Bay.
Enjoy a guided Reykjavik City Tour and explore the highlights of Iceland’s exciting capital. Take in the charming city centre, Parliament, the harbour and Hallgrimskirkja with it’s iconic steeple. You will pass the Harpa concert hall and visit Perlan, a remarkable building and viewpoint.
Step into the enchanting holiday spirit of Reykjavík with a captivating walking tour. As you stroll through the festively adorned streets, you will discover Icelandic Christmas traditions along with unique customs and rituals that mark the arrival of the New Year. You will hear tales of the fearsome Christmas Cat and the 13 intriguing Yule Lads, along with their mother, Grýla. The city tour ends at 16:00, providing guests time to recharge and prepare for New Year’s evening.
Early evening you will be transferred from your hotel to Perlan where you will be greeted with a welcome drink and the option to a Northern Lights Planetarium show. Afterwards enjoy a festive 4-course dinner with wine pairing. Later during the evening, there will be music and a DJ to keep the party going throughout the evening. You will also have access to the observation deck that has 360° view over Reykjavik’s capital area to watch the fireworks
This morning you will travel to Reykjanes Peninsula with its dramatic seashores, fascinating geology, moonscapes, lava fields and fishing villages. You will make a short stop at Bessastadir, the residence of the President of Iceland before continuing onto the bridge over the continents and the lighthouse at the edge of the peninsula. After lunch at the Northern Light Inn transfer to the Blue Lagoon , an oasis among the lava that owes its existence to a nearby geothermal power plant. Enjoy a refreshing bathe in the pleasantly warm mineral-rich water, reputed for its healing properties.
Return to Reykjavik for a final meal at the well-known modern Iceland steakhouse, Hereford.
Transfer to Keflavik Airport in time for your flight home.
Prices
What's Included
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Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
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Daily breakfast
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2 evening meals
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Airport transfers
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Guided Reykjavik City Tour including lunch
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Guided Golden Circle tour including lunch
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Guided Reykjanes Peninsula tour including lunch
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Entrance with towel at Blue Lagoon
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New Year’s Eve dinner at Perlan
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Northern Lights search by boat (weather permitting)
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24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
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No surcharge guarantee
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Full financial protection
From £2876 Excluding Flights
4 Nights
Dec
Prices are per person based upon 2 sharing, subject to availability. Your Travel Specialist will confirm the exact price based upon your tailored requirements, inclusions, and travel dates.
Our holiday prices exclude flights. Why? Because we want to offer you the best value, tailored to your needs. Flight prices and offers change daily, so when you’re ready to book, we’ll provide a bespoke quote based on the best options from your local airport. This way, you’ll always get the best prices and the flexibility to choose what works best for you.
Make this trip yours
Every trip you see here can be adapted to suit you using inside-out knowledge to create one-off experiences created just for you.
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Departure & price guide
From prices per person, based on rooms with private facilities.
We create holidays that are as individual as you are. And we’ve been doing it for 40 years, crafting each and every holiday using our in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for our destinations. Whatever your brief, we’ll create an amazing trip for you to get excited about. That might mean adapting one of our existing itineraries or we’ll build you one from scratch.
Experts with real experience
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Kieran
Travel Specialist
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Rosie
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Jenna
Travel Specialist
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Gary
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Ben
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Eric
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Darren
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Calum
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Freya
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