Aurora Adventure

Northern Lights Package from $1,429* pp dbl

The Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights, are undoubtedly one of nature's most spectacular phenomena. What could be greater than viewing them in the realm of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier? Stay in Hofn in Southeast Iceland, a region where tall glaciers stretch towards the sea.  It's a spectacular place to enjoy glacier hiking, ice climbing, the Glacial Lagoon and ATV black sand safaris.

Duration: 4 Nights
Available: Oct 1 - Dec 15, 2009 and Jan 6 - Mar 31, 2010

Activities available in Hofn (booked and paid in Iceland, available based on weather and road conditions)

ATV Black Sand Safari: Drive an ATV on a unique, volcanic black sand beach.  Enjoy the speed of the ATV and the thundering power
of the Atlantic ocean.

Glacial Lagoon: One of Southeast Iceland's most spectacular areas, it is a photographer's dream!  Here huge icebergs float in the deep water in a surreal
setting.  This area has recently been a popular backdrop for action film blockbusters.

Skaftafell National Park: Located about an hour's drive from Hofn, this glacier ringed park offers some magnificent hiking opportunities. You also can join an ice climbing tour; strap on crampons and try your hand at walking and climbing on Europe's largest glacier.  No prior experience is necessary... only the nerve!

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Price

Prices are per person and include breakfast

Aurora Adventure
	Travel Dates:	Double	Single
Boston New York - JFK	October '09	$1,609*	$1,719*
	Nov '09 - Mar '10	$1,429*	$1,495*
Seattle	October '09	$1,684*	$1,794*
	Nov '09 - Mar '10	$1,504*	$1,600*

Orlando departures available at higher rates. Additional nights may be required based on travel schedule.

Accommodations:  
Icelandair Hotel Loftleidir (****)
is popular for leisure and business travel.  Its 220 guest rooms feature private bath/shower with hair dryer, telephone, radio, and satellite TV. This hotel offers the popular Lon restaurant, a stylish cocktail lounge, Chinese reflexology spa, gift shop, beauty salon, tour desk and indoor swimming pool. Free shuttle service is provided to Old Town Reykjavik. The hotel is a close walk to the Pearl Nautholsvik nature trails. Standard room size: 21 sq meters

Hotel Hofn (***)
 is located conveniently in the center of Hofn, a bustling fishing town in Southeast Iceland. Hótel Höfn was founded in the year 1966 and is one of the better established hotels in the country. The hotel has a breathtaking view over  magnificent glaciers, mountains and Hornafjordur Fjord.  It is within driving distance of glacier related destinations such as Skaftafell National Park and Jokulsarlonid, the Glacial Lagoon. The hotel has 68 comfortable rooms with private bathroom, radio, direct diial telephone, computer access and a private bath. Also on premesis:  Osinn restaurant, famous for its lobster feast dinners (Hofn is known as the Lobster Fishing capital of Iceland). The hotel has a bar and great facilities for conferences and all kinds of gatherings.

Itinerary

Day 1:  Evening departure on Icelandair to Iceland.   Complimentary soft drinks and in flight entertainment.  Meals, headsets, blankets and pillows available for sale or bring your own.

Day 2:  Early morning arrival in Iceland. Fly Bus transfer bus to Icelandair Hotel Loftleidir in Reykjavik.  Rest of your day open to enjoy Reykjavik. We suggest a visit to the popular outdoor geothermal swimming pool, a great way to refresh yourself after a long flight! (No meals today)

Day 3:  Early breakfast at your hotel. ON OWN transfer to Eagle Air Terminal at Reykjavik airport (located behind Hotel Loftleidir) Check in no later than 45 minutes before your flight.  Flight to Hornafjordur airport is about 50 minutes.  Transfer from airport to  Hotel Hofn.  When you have unpacked your things, there will be an introduction of the trip program as well as of optional activities available during your stay. On your own you might want to take a walk through the scenic village or down to harbor where you could watch the fishermen land their catch of the day.  In the evening, the search is on for the magical northern lights with a guided walking tour.  Overnight at Hotel Hofn.

Day 4:  Breakfast at the Hotel.  Today you'll visit the Glacier Exhibition to glean the secrets of Vatnajokull Glacier, which has impacted much of the landscape development in Southeast Iceland. Rest of the day open for your own activities.  You might consider taking a tour to visit the wonderful Glacial Lagoon.  If the conditions are just right you might even glimpse seals drifting amid the floating lake glaciers.  Tonight is another search for Northern Lights, and maybe you'll glimpse them dancing in the sky (best viewed on cold, clear nights).

Day 5:  Breakfast at hotel. Spend your morning at leisure enjoying some activities or sightseeing. Transfer  to Hornafjordur Airport for your return flight to Reykjavik. On your own - transfer to Reykjavik hotel and enjoy a final evening in the charming northernmost capital of the world!

Day 6: Morning free for your own activities.  Afternoon Fly Bus transfer to Keflavik airport for your return flight to North America.

Includes

• Round-trip air transportation from Boston (BOS), New York (JFK) and Seattle (SEA)
• Round-trip Keflavik International Airport/hotel transfers in Reykjavik on first and last day
• Accommodations with two nights in a double room at Icelandair Hotel Loftleidir or similar
• Round trip domestic air between Reykjavik Domestic Airport and Hornafjordur Airport (Hofn)
• Accommodations with two nights in a double room at Hotel Hofn
• Scandinavian buffet breakfast daily except arrival day
• Domestic airport tax for Air Iceland flights
• Transfers to/from Hornafjordur Airport and Hotel Hofn
• Admission to Glacier Exhibit
• 2 Guided Northern LIghts walks in Hofn town

Excludes

• Personal travel insurance available through Access America
• Transfers between Reykjavik Hotel and Reykjavik City Airport
• Activities in Hofn (bookable at the hotel)

Conditions

• Northern Lights sightings not guaranteed.
• Orlando departures available at higher rates.  Additional nights may be required based on travel schedule.
• While sightings are not guaranteed, the area is well positioned for excellent opportunities to view Northern Lights on cold, clear nights.
• * Prices quoted are exclusive of applicable taxes and official charges by destination of approximately $100 per person, including the Sep. 11th Security Fee.
  

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