Iceland's Natural Wonders

Stargazing, Northern Lights and Highland Wilderness Adventure

With this specially designed trip you combine the culture of Iceland’s capital city Reykjavik with the great outdoors as you voyage into the highlands - a place that is incredibly difficult to reach in the winter.

Here you will embark on this Highland Aurora Adventure, a two-night escape to the central highlands, where you are greeted with warm hospitality, comfortable accommodation, and dining experiences. Each day begins with a complimentary breakfast, followed by an array of daily activities designed to immerse you in the region's natural beauty. Evenings feature a three-course dinner, followed by storytelling. Then, weather permitting, you’ll also have the opportunity to hunt for the Northern Lights and enjoy telescopic stargazing. During your stay you can access the Highland Baths which offer a tranquil retreat, perfect for relaxation.

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Super jeep transfer to Highland Base

Snowmobile tour

Highland Base Hotel

Hotel Geysir

Double room at Hotel Geysir

Restaurant at Hotel Geysir

Highland Base winter setting

Highland Base Lodge accommodation

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

WHAT, WHERE & WHEN

Day 1:

Arrive at Keflavik International airport and collect your rental car, then head east on a two hour drive, passing the capital Reykjavik towards Thingvellir National Park, one of the three most popular natural attractions on the 190 mile Golden Circle route and one of the most visited sites in Iceland with an interactive exhibition, where guests can experience the park’s nature and history, as well as walking routes through the impressive landscape.

Continue the drive east to the geothermal area in the historic Haukadalur valley and the Hotel Geysir for an overnight stay on half-board basis.

Day 2:

In the morning, you will be picked up at 09:00 from a meeting spot near your hotel and transferred to the Highland Base in Kerlingarfjöll, a location that is inaccessible by normal vehicles during winter. From there, you'll head to Basecamp Skol, where a special super jeep transfer departs at 13:00 to take you to your accommodation. The journey itself is an unforgettable experience, with a professional driver navigating the rugged Highland terrain in a 4x4 mountain truck. Depending on conditions, the transfer can take between 2-4 hours, offering a unique opportunity to take in the breathtaking landscape.

Once you've settled into your accommodation, you can look forward to an evening meal at the restaurant.

Staying at: Highland Base

Day 3:

Kerlingarfjoll is a remote mountain range deep in Iceland’s central highlands, an extreme paradise of steaming geothermal valleys, glacial rivers, perennial snow fields and panoramic vistas - a breathtaking backdrop to enjoy time in this special location.

Included in your stay is a 1 hour introduction to snowmobiling in this area. After a tutorial and safety information, you drive in pairs across sprawling snowscapes and through icy plains towards the Hofsjokull glacier on a thrilling adventure.

After spending time in the cold winter air, warm up in the hot baths, sourced from the geothermal Hveradalir hot springs, which are due to open in early 2024 and available for hotel guests to use.

Day 4:

After breakfast, you will have time to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings or maybe you'd prefer a last chance to take a dip in the hot baths. If you prefer to be more active, the hotel offers an activity of the day which can be booked directly.

At 13.00, take the return transfer back to Reykjavik where you will check in at Skuggi Hotel again. Here you can take the afternoon to pick up where you might have left off with exploring the city with the option of organising a tour in the evening to give yourselves one more chance of spotting the elusive aurora!

Day 5:

Depending on your flight time you will have the morning to go and explore more of the city and take part in some tours before getting your transfer back to the airport.

If you wish to stay longer that can easily be arranged - there is plenty to discover in Iceland and you would have only just scratched the surface with this special tour. Speak to one of our team to hear some suggestions on what other trips you might like to experience.

BUDGET

From £1,250 per person (excluding flights), based on two sharing at Skuggi Hotel for 2 nights (Pre/Post), Highland Base for 2 night, with transfers and activities as described.

This roughly converts to: 1,438 EUR | 1,638 USD

Remember that each trip we craft is unique, and you'll receive a personalised trip proposal based on your travel dates and preferences, and in the currency of your choice (GBP, USD, or EUR).

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Additional Info

This trip has weekly set arrival and departure days on: Wed, Thu

Many of trips can be tailored to your requirements and departure dates. Please get in touch with us for a tailored quotation and details of availability for your preferred travel dates. All trips and departures are subject to availability.

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