Day 2: Early morning arrival in Iceland. On own transfer to hotel in Reykjavik. Guaranteed check in by 10am. (only guaranteed for passengers on Icelandair Fly and Hotel packages; normal check-in is 2pm) Rest of the day open for your own activities. Maybe you'll visit the hotel's relaxing Soley Spa to soak off the jet lag in the mineral water geothermal pool, hot tubs and steam rooms.
Day 3: Morning on your own. 11:30am departure on from Reykjavik on tour. This is a tour that combines the famous Golden Circle with a visit to a geothermal spa with hot spring bathing, dinner and a chance to enjoy the natural magic of the Northern lights! The first part of this tour is devoted to the viewing of landscape and nature on the Golden Circle route. First , enjoy the nature and history of the old Viking parliament at Thingvellir National Park. Next , the tour heads to the Haukadalur area, the home of the great Geysir and the reliable Strokkur that erupts with 3 to 7 minutes intervals, spouting hot water up as high as 49 - 99 feet (15 - 30m). The magnificent Gullfoss is not far away and you will surely enjoy the sight of it cascading down the white colored HvítaRiver.
After enjoying these jewels of Icelandic nature it is time to experience Iceland’s geothermal power in another way with a visit to Laugarvatn Fontana spa with its natural steam baths and open air hot pools. Relaxing at this fountain of wellness will surely stir up an appetite. Nourish your body with a dinner at the local restaurant Lindin, known for its award-winning, delicious chocolate mousse. The chef is a member of the Icelandic National Culinary Team. After a delicious dinner made from ingredients from Icelandic nature, it's time to start a search for the spectacular Aurora Borealis (sightings not guaranteed). The tour will wind its way back to Reykjavik, always on the lookout for those mysterious lights of the winter sky!
Tour is about 11- 12 hours. Return to Reykjavik around midnight.
Day 4: Day open for your own activities. Perhaps you'll visit the spa and have a soothing soak in the geothermal waters. (Admission pass for spa given at check in). Maybe you'll explore local galleries and museums in the city. Or take an invigorating horseback ride in beautiful lava field surroundings. In the evening enjoy dinner at one of the city's many excellent restaurants (on your own).
Day 5: Morning open for own activities. On own transfer to airport for late afternoon departure to North America.
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura ****: (formerly Icelandair Hotel Loftleidir) The Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura guarantees early check in to travelers arriving on overnight flights from North America. Check in guaranteed by 10am! (only guaranteed for passengers on Icelandair Fly and Hotel packages ( normal check-in is 2pm)
Four-star Reykjavik accommodation show casing the best of Icelandic nature. Newly renovated Reykjavik Natura is close to the city center, in the quiet Oskjuhlid wooded area near the sea. The name of our hotel is inspired by the outstanding natural beauty that is on our doorstep. We are ISO 14001 certified as a green hotel.
The Natura is located next to Reykjavik landmark "the Pearl" and its surrounding woods and pleasant walking/cycling paths, and just a short walk from Nautholsvik thermal beach, where you can take a dip in a warmed lagoon of the North Atlantic, try some sea kayaking, or simply soak in a relaxing thermal hot tub (activities operate May - Aug). Our hotel also overlooks the nearby mountains and sea, as well as the city’s small domestic airport; spotting propeller planes as they come in to land is very popular with our younger guests! The hotel is close (yet just far enough, many say!) to the excitement of Reykjavik’s historical city center. It takes less than 30 minutes by foot to reach this area; hotel offers a free shuttle bus several times a day. You can also take a free bus to the Kringlan Shopping Center to stock up on souvenirs.
Well-known for its welcoming and attentive staff, the newly renovated, elegant "green" hotel offers a comfortable restaurant, cocktail lounge, beauty salon, the elegant Soley Nature Spa, and a tour desk. Its 220 guest rooms feature private bath/shower with hair dryer, telephone, radio, and satellite TV. This hotel offers new Satt restaurant, a stylish cocktail lounge, gift shop, free storytelling nights (Thursdays), complimentary Icelandic themed movies in the hotel cinema, and a tour desk.
Golden Circle & Northern Lights Oct 1 - Dec 15, 2012 Boston, New York, Washington DC, Denver, & Seattle
Double
Single
Extra Night Double
Extra Night Single
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura
$877*pp
$953*pp
$45pp
$75pp
Includes
Round-trip airfare on Icelandair from Boston, New York (JFK), Washington DC (IAD), Denver (DEN) and Seattle (SEA).
Three nights at Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura (****)
Guaranteed check in from 10am
Special Guided tour of the Golden Circle region (Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir Spouting Hot Springs; 1-2 hours walking involved in the tour)
Admission and use of towel at Laugarvatn Fontana Steambaths
Dinner at the charming Lindin Restaurant near Fontana (famous for using locally grown, organic Icelandic ingredients and for its chocolate mousse dessert)- it's a best kept local secret
Evening tour to view Northern Lights (sightings not guaranteed)
FREE daily access to the hotel's Soley Spa (includes admission to seawater swimming pool, steamrooms, sauna, hot tubs)
Excludes
Airport/hotel transfers (can be purchased online or in Iceland (Round trip transfers are $45 per person)
Breakfast at hotel (available for purchase in Iceland, about $20 - $25 per person)
Personal Travel insurance- as these packages are non refundable, travel insurance is strongly recommended
Conditions
Minimum stay 3 nights, maximum stay 7 nights
Packages require that each night of your trip must be in hotels booked through Icelandair Holidays prior to departure
Additional hotel nights available only for the Hotel Reykjavik Natura
Subject to availability and price change
Packages are non refundable
A $400 change fee per person applies to changes made up to 30 days before departure. Bookings cannot be changed 29 days or less prior to departure
Northern Lights are a natural phenomena and sightings cannot be guaranteed
Not suitable for children 11 and under
Price is inclusive of all fuel surcharges and taxes
