Northern Lights Delight

Day 1: Arrival and the West

The West, Waterfalls and Northern Lights

Arrive at the airport and pick up your car from the airport location.
Drive to your hotel in the West. It is about 3 hours drive from the airport.
On your way you will drive through a tunnel (free of charge) under one of Iceland´s deepest fjord „the Whale fjord“.
Check in at the hotel and rest if you chose or you can explore the surroundings.  The are many hiking trails in the area.
In the evening enjoy the Hotel´s hot tub and watch out for the Northern Lights.

If you like you can opt for a wake up call in the event of the Northern Lights appearing in the late night.

Overnight stay in Hótel Húsafell.

 

 

 

Driving distance: ca. 170 km (105 miles).

Day 2: Langjökull Icecap and the Húsafell area

Glaciers and Hot Springs

Enjoy the amazing tour into the Glacier. (Optional at extra cost). The shuttle to the base camp of the Glacier cave leaves from your hotel. There is a guided tour through the Glacier cave. In clear weather the view from the top of the Glacier is phenomenal.
You can also explore the surroundings of the Húsafell area, including a visit to the newly opened Krauma Spa and the Deildartunguhver hot spring; one of the most powerful geothermal hot springs in Europe.

Overnight stay in Hótel Húsafell.

 

Driving distance: ca. 50 km (31 miles)

Day 3: The Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Fishing towns, Mountain views, Lava Landscapes, Caves

If the weather is nice and the road conditions are good, now is a good time to explore the Snæfellsnes area. The famous mountain Kirkjufell and the picturesque town of Stykkishólmur are some of Iceland´s most interesting places to visit, as well as the Snæfellsjökull National Park with its unique coastal lava formations, caves and historical sites.

Overnight stay in Hótel Húsafell.

 

 

Driving distance: 300 to 400 km round trip

Day 4: Golden Circle and Reykjavik

Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area and Gullfoss Waterfalls

Check out of your hotel and head to Reykjavik. You can take a sightseeing tour of the Golden Circle Area on your way to Reykjavik.
We will provide you with all the details of the exciting area.
Check into your hotel in Reykjavik and we will send you suggestions for Reykjavik and dinner options.

Overnight stay in a 4 star hotel in Reykjavík.

 

 

Driving distance: ca. 250 km (155 miles)

Day 5: Departure

Check out and drive to Keflavík International Airport. If you like you can visit the Blue lagoon on your way to the airport, if your flight leaves in the afternoon.

Driving distance: ca. 50 km (31 miles)