7 days tour

7 Days Northern Lights Secrets - Westfjords

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7 Days Northern Lights Secrets - Westfjords

This tour includes:

Guide

Experienced English-speaking driver and guide throughout tour apart from arrival and departure days

Others

Accommodation

6 nights accommodation in comfort tourist-class hotels including breakfast

Meals

6x breakfast 5x Lunches

Transport

Arrival transfer with Flybus (no guide) Luxury bus throughout tour with free wi-fi Departure transfer with Flybus (no guide)

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip 7 Days Northern Lights Secrets - Westfjords

  • Day 1 Welcome To Iceland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Welcome To Iceland

      Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavik airport to your accommodation in Reykjavik. You may explore Icelandโ€™s capital city on your own if time allows.


      Overnight location:

      Fosshรณtel Barรณn or similar in Reykjavรญk

  • Day 2 Lava, Fjords & Heritage
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lava, Fjords & Heritage

      Meet our tour guide early morning and travel West. The first stop of the day will be at Grรกbrรณk, a 3.400-year old volcanic crater, where a 360-degree view of the entire valley can be enjoyed. We then stop for lunch at the charming coastal town of Bรบรฐardalur before traveling along the fjords of รsafjarรฐardjรบp, where incredible views can be enjoyed โ€“ if you are lucky, you might even spot a whale! After a scenic drive we visit Litlibรฆr, one of the very few turf houses still standing in Iceland, which has been turned into a charming cafรฉ and museum. In the afternoon arrive to the largest town in the Westfjords, รsafjรถrรฐur, which will be our resting spot for the next three nights. Once darkness falls, get ready to hunt for the Northern Light across the night sky! We will immerse ourselves in this magical phenomenon while listening to interesting facts from our guide and learning how to photograph them.

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      Overnight location:

      Hรณtel รsafjรถrรฐur or similar. Breakfast & lunch included

  • Day 3 Beautiful Westfjords & Dancing Lights
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Beautiful Westfjords & Dancing Lights

      Begin the day at Dynjandi waterfall, widely regarded as one of Icelandโ€™s most impressive and beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. Dynjandi features a tiered structure which creates an ethereal stream of small cascades that is truly breathtaking to behold. We will continue to travel by the coastline and fjords to the captivating pier of ร–nundarfjรถrรฐur. Jutting out from a stunning golden beach well into the water, the pier is a perfect place for panoramic views of the imposing mountains. After an energizing stroll in nature, we head to Tjรถruhรบsiรฐ, a quaint family-owned restaurant. Afterward, we take a stroll around the beautiful town of รญsafjรถrรฐur, filled with colorful houses and cobblestone streets, this town is not only full of history, but it is also a cultural hub with many festivals and celebrations taking place throughout the year. As the day comes to an end, we dress up and head outside for another chance at seeing the mesmerizing northern lights. 

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      Overnight location:

      Hรณtel รsafjรถrรฐur or similar. Breakfast & lunch included

  • Day 4 Maritime Marvels & Flateyri Village
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Maritime Marvels & Flateyri Village

      Start the day at the restored fishing hut at ร“svรถr Maritime Museum, to learn about the old days of rowboat fishing and the challenging life in isolated fishing villages in the 19th century. Next, we visit the village of Flateyri where we will stop at a hidden gem, Gamla bรณkabรบรฐin or โ€œThe Old Bookstoreโ€. In operation since 1914, this charming little store is a great place to browse for unique souvenirs and appreciate traditional Icelandic design at its finest. We will learn more about the history of Flateyri and the devastating avalanche in 1995, venturing out to the avalanche protection fences built to protect the locals from future tragedies. In the evening, we go for a stroll in search of the celestial wonders of the Arctic sky, the Aurora Borealis.

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      Overnight location:

      Hรณtel รsafjรถrรฐur or similar. Breakfast & lunch included

  • Day 5 Sorcery & Gourmet Delights
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sorcery & Gourmet Delights

      Today takes us to the picturesque village of Hรณlmavรญk and its Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft. Learn about the history and folklore surrounding witchcraft and sorcery in Iceland, in a vast collection of artifacts such as ancient grimoires, ritual objects, and the remarkable Icelandic magical staves which were believed to possess protective and magical powers. After an exciting day of discoveries, we travel to the remote Vogur Country Lodge in West Iceland. This overnight location is a truly peaceful and pristine place perfect for Northern light hunting, so be sure not to go to bed too early!

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      Overnight location:

      Vogur Country Lodge or similar. Breakfast & lunch included

  • Day 6 Settlement Center & The Northernmost Capital
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Settlement Center & The Northernmost Capital

      As a week of adventures in the stunning West slowly comes to an end, we head toward the town of Borgarnes, where we stop at the Settlement Center. Featuring an exhibition encompassing a warehouse, a merchant house, and reception hall, youโ€™ll learn about the fascinating and challenging days of early human settlement in Iceland. We continue south to the capital city of Reykjavรญk, learning about its history and stopping by its many landmarks such as the popular church of Hallgrรญmskirkja, The University campus and Reykjavรญkโ€™s charming harbour to observe the colourful fishing vessels, the beautiful mountain backdrop, and the spectacular concert hall and conference centre of Harpan. We end the day with tasting the famous fermented shark and toast to an unforgettable journey with a drink of Brennivรญn.

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      Overnight location:

      Fosshรณtel Barรณn or similar. Breakfast & lunch included

  • Day 7 Departure Home
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure Home

      Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Keflavik airport.


       


      Breakfast included.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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