DAY 1

• REYKJAVIK

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• The Adventure Begins
• Meet your private driver-guide and vehicle for an airport transfer. Along the way, your guide will make a stop at the world-famous Blue Lagoon, where you can enjoy the renowned healing properties as you soothe your soul in its mineral waters. A towel rental is included along with your admission. Afterward, for your added comfort, your English-speaking guide will help you with your hotel check-in, and take you through your travel documents.
• A welcome package with a city map, train tickets (if relevant), and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful, will be provided to you on your first day in destination.
• This evening, in a small group of no more than 19 participants, you’ll set out on a hunt for the magical display of color, light, and texture, known as the Aurora Borealis, or informally, the Northern Lights. You'll begin with a brief introduction to the Northern Lights including some helpful photography tips, going through the basics on how to adjust your camera settings to capture any of the auroral activity you may see. You'll head into the countryside or up to the mountains, away from the sounds and electric glow of the city, and into the dark, frozen, wintery night in hopes of spotting the aurora. The staggering spectacle of light has been likened to a symphony in the sky, shimmering and swelling in color and intensity, often bouncing along in a fluid motion that appears orchestrated. As a natural phenomenon, your ability to view the lights is always going to be dependent on sky conditions, though your guide will make every attempt to find the most favorable situation to see this unique show, only visible in the Northern Hemisphere.

DAY 2

• REYKJAVIK

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• A Bit of Time on Your Own
• Take some time to explore Reykjavik at your leisure. Surrounded by sea, its waterfront paths are perfect for a leisurely stroll or some jogging. Catch beautiful views of Reykjavik's landmark mountain, Mt. Esja, most visible from the northern waterfront. Admire the stark and modern City Hall, standing proudly on the shore of Reykjavik's small central lake, Lake Tjornin. Built in the mid 20th century, the iconic Hallgrimskirkja Church - the largest in all of Iceland - is Reykjavik's main landmark structure, its peak visible from almost everywhere in the city. Out front you can spot an impressively intimidating sculpture of Leif Erikson, donated by the United States in recognition of the discovery of the New World by Norse explorers from Iceland. The stark white Hofdi House, built in 1909, might be one of the most beautiful buildings in all of Reykjavik. It is best known as the location for the historic 1986 summit meeting of presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, an event that effectively marked the end of the Cold War.

DAY 3

• REYKJAVIK TO AKUREYRI

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• The Journey Continues…
• Meet your private driver and vehicle for an airport transfer.
• Board your direct flight from Reykjavik to Akureyki. Approximate travel time is 45 minutes.
• Meet your private taxi for an airport transfer.
• This evening, set out on a guided small group excursion, driving out to the countryside or up to the mountains, away from the sounds and electric glow of the city, and into the dark, frozen, wintery night. You’re on a hunt for the magical display of color, light, and texture, known as the Aurora Borealis, or informally, the Northern Lights. The staggering spectacle of light has been likened to a symphony in the sky, shimmering and swelling in color and intensity, often bouncing along in a fluid motion that appears orchestrated. As a natural phenomenon, your ability to view the lights is always going to be weather dependent, though your guide will make every attempt to find the most favorable situation to see this unique show, only visible in the Northern Hemisphere.

DAY 4

• AKUREYRI

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• Venture into the Outdoors
• Departing alongside no more than 18 other guests, embark on a stunning guided excursion through the Lake Mývatn region. This dynamic land is one of extreme contrasts, diverse bird life, flora, geothermal activity, geology and saga. Join your knowledgeable guide to find the most photogenic sights, pending weather conditions. Savor a visit to the renowned Godafoss waterfall, one of the most stunning in all of Iceland. Continue on to Dimmuborgir Lava Fields, full of lava-pillars and formations, rich in mythical sagas and ghoulish trails. Next up is the warm underground river in Grjótagjá Rift, where the rift meets between the Eurasian & American continents. Your final stop is Námafjall and the geothermal Hverir Mud Pools, boasting steaming fumaroles, boiling mud pools and sulphur pits. After enjoying the sights, drive towards Dettifoss Waterfall, going off the main road to marvel at its might. Known as the most powerful waterfall in Europe, Dettifoss dazzles at 100m wide, with a fall of 44m.

DAY 5

• AKUREYRI TO REYKJAVIK TO HUSAFELL

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• A Dazzling Drive
• Meet your private taxi for an airport transfer.
• Board your direct flight from Akureyri to Reykjavik. Approximate travel time is 45 minutes.
• Meet your guide today for a private transfer to Husafell, while exploring the Silver Circle of Iceland. The Silver Circle area contains volcanic lava, waterfalls, glacial rivers, and hot springs and is also rich in Viking history and legends. You can visit Hraunfossar where water seems to burst through lava formations and nearby are the brilliantly-blue Barnafoss falls, Deildartunguhver is Europe’s most powerful hot spring, and many more. This day tour includes Borgarfjordur Fjord (an up and coming place to visit in Iceland), Deildartunguhver Hot Spring, Krauma Hot Baths, Hraunfossar Waterfalls, and Barnafoss Waterfall. Your tour ends upon arrival at your hotel in Husafell.
• Set in the rural countryside of Iceland, Hotel Husafell offers guests the optimal Northern Lights viewing experience, right from their room. Upon check-in at the Hotel Husafell, sign up for a Northern Lights Wakeup Call, and the hotel staff will alert you when the lights are visible.

DAY 6

• HUSAFELL

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• Explore with an Expert
• Depart Husafell's city center for a once-in-a-lifetime group excursion that will bring you to the untouched beauty and raw natural landscape of Langjokull, Iceland's second largest glacier. Admire the glacial environment as you ascend the slopes of Langjokull in a specially-modified glacier vehicle, riding to the top of the 368 square-mile gargantuan which you'll get to experience from both the outside, and the inside! Breaking into smaller groups, you'll get to enter the man-made ice tunnels that were bored into Langjokull, giving you a unique opportunity to see the beautiful blue ice at the heart of an ice cap glacier. This takes glacier exploration to a whole new level with unique guide insights, and incredible photo opportunities. Afterward, you'll return back to Husafell.
• Set in the rural countryside of Iceland, Hotel Husafell offers guests the optimal Northern Lights viewing experience, right from their room. Upon check-in at the Hotel Husafell, sign up for a Northern Lights Wakeup Call, and the hotel staff will alert you when the lights are visible.

DAY 7

• HUSAFELL TO KEFLAVIK
• Pack Your Bags
• Meet your private driver for an airport transfer. Approximate travel time is 2.5 hours.

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