Aurora Adventure 2010
5 days / 4 nights, Reykjavik - Hofn - Reykjavik | Our Aurora adventure takes you to the village of Höfn with a population of 1300, located on the South East shore of Iceland. The Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights are undoubtedly one of the most spectacular and beautiful of nature's phenomena. In classic mythology, aurora was the Roman goddess of the dawn; while "boreal" is a Latin word, meaning "north". What might be greater than viewing these impressive Northern Lights in the realm of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glaciers?
| Departure | Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, except Dec 18 - Jan 02 |
| Price | October 2009 $750 per person in double room $860 single room November 2009 - March 2010 $705 per person in double room $790 single room |
| Included | 2 nights at Hotel Loftleiðir in Reykjavík Round trip flight, Reykjavik - Hofn - Reykjavik (excluding airport tax) 2 nights Hofn Hotel Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily Transfers to/from airport in Hofn Entrance to Glacier Exhibition 2 guided Northern Lights walks around Hofn Village (1-2 hours) |
| Not Included | International airfare / airport taxes Airport tax for domestic flight Transfer to/from airport in Reykjavík Transfer to/from International airport in Keflavík Meals other than those mentioned above Beverages Additional optional Excursions Personal insurance / personal items $25 Service fee |
| Please Note | This is a non-escorted tour. Excursions and transfers are with guide. Please inquire about our special air fares on Icelandair, now offering direct flight from Seattle! |
| Tour Options | Activities available at Höfn, booked locally at extra cost - depending on weather and road conditions. Boat tour and ATV safari on the black sands. Sail in the fjord or drive an ATV on the black sandy beach. Either way, you will witness the thundering power of the Atlantic Ocean. Glacial Lagoon A spectacular place to visit, where huge icebergs float in the deep water and it is common to see seals play by the shore. Skaftafell National Park About an hour drive from Höfn, get ready to hike in the magnificent National Park were the territory is formed by glaciers and rivers. Ice climbing in Skaftafell National Park Walk and climb on Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull. Crampons are used for the walk and no prior experience is necessary... only some courage. |
Day 1 REYKJAVIK Individual arrival in Reykjavik. Transfer by Flybus to Reykjavik (not included). The Flybus is located right outside the Keflavík International Airport. Transfer to all major hotels in Reykjavík. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 2 - REYKJAVIK - HOFN Head to Reykjavík domestic airport in the morning, for your flight to Höfn, a small village on the South East coast of Iceland. When you have unpacked your things, there will be an introduction of the program ahead and of the optional activities available. Take a scenic walk through the village or down to the harbour, where you might watch the fishermen land their catch of the day. In the evening, the search is on for the magical Northern Lights.
Hotel Hofn ;
Day 3 - HOFN Today you visit the Glacier Exhibition where you can learn about the secrets of Vatnajökull glacier. We recommend a tour to the magnificent Glacial Lagoon where you might catch the sight of seals as well as the floating icebergs in the lake. In the evening another guided walking tour to hunt for the Northern Lights. If the Northern Lights will not show during the tour but will appear in the night, the night watch is ready to wake you up for this amazing experience.
Hotel Hofn ;
Day 4 HOFN - REYKJAVIK (B) Spend the morning enjoying the leisure activities in the area. In the afternoon you fly back to Reykjavík and check in at your hotel.
Day 5 DEPARTURE (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Flybus transfer to Keflavík Airport for departure from Iceland (not included).