Signature: Iceland's Winterscapes, Golden Circle & Northern Lights

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6 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

1 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

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Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Reykjavik, Iceland

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Highlights

Walk the fractured chasm between North American and Eurasian tectonic plates at Þingvellir.

Bake rye bread in geothermal earth and relax in the thermal baths of Laugarvatn Fontana.

Search the night sky to witness and photograph the dancing colours of the Aurora Borealis.

Visit the Lava Centre and analyse Iceland's tectonic forces alongside a volcanologist.

Go behind the scenes at Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant with a specialist guide.

Itinerary

In winter, Iceland is elemental. Walk the fractured rift between two tectonic plates at Þingvellir, feel the ground hum above ancient lava tubes, and experience an island that has learned to live with fire. Alongside dedicated volcanologists and local pioneers, explore the Golden Circle's geothermal fury — then step out into the Arctic night and wait for the aurora borealis to find you.

day 1Reykjavik/Selfoss

Welcome to Iceland. Your expedition begins as you touch down on this volcanic island, greeted by crisp Arctic air. You will be met and transferred to Reykjavík, for an introductory gathering with your fellow travellers, National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert. From here, venture into the landscapes of Þingvellir National Park to walk between the towering tectonic plates of North America and Eurasia. Next, visit an innovative geothermal greenhouse farm. Learn about zero-waste, earth-powered agriculture before sitting down to a fresh farm-to-table lunch. Settle into your countryside lodging this afternoon. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner highlighting sustainable local flavours.

Meal

Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation

Hotel Grimsborgir (or similar)

Transport

Arrival Transfer, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr

Included Activities

Welcome meeting at Reykjavík hotel Duration : 1.0 hr - 1.0 hr, Guided walk at Þingvellir National Park Duration : 0.75 hr

day 2Selfoss

day 3Selfoss/Hella

day 4Hella

day 5Hella

day 6Hella/Reykjavik

What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (5 nts).

Meals

5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Note: Allow USD175-230 for meals not included. Allow USD130-170 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert throughout.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Solheimar Ecovillage Visit, SelfossYour Welcome Moment: Welcome meeting at Reykjavík hotel, ReykjavikYour Foodie Moment: Fontana Geothermal Baths & bread making, LaugarvatnSignature Moment: Visit to the Geothermal Hellisheidi Power Plant, HengillSignature Moment: Lava Centre Visit with a Vulcanologist, HvolsvollurArrival and Departure TransfersGuided walk at Þingvellir National ParkGreenhouse tour at FriðheimarVisit Sólheimar Eco-VillageGeysir Geothermal Field VisitGullfoss Waterfall VisitFontana Geothermal visit & bread makingFontana Geothermal Baths & Steams by the lakeNight excursions to see the Northern LightsPrivate visit of the Geothermal Hellisheidi Power PlantLava Tunnel visitVisit Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfallsPrivate Guided visit of Skogar MuseumVisit the the Lava Centre with volcanologistVisit Skeidvellir Icelandic HorseworldEngaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expert ThroughoutPorterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehiclesTips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader

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