Iceland | Chasing The Northern Lights

Iceland Chasing Northern Lights: Reykjavik - Snæfellsjökull National Park - Jokulsarlon & Vatnajokull - Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon - Reykjavik - Dates - 7th Dec'24 - 14th Dec'24

Trip Description: It’s a backpacking trip and a very adventurous one. You travel with a budget and stay in backpack hostels with other travelers coming from different countries. We explore the culture of the capital city Reykjavik, enjoy the beautiful ride of the Golden Circle, explore national parks, and beautiful countryside, celebrate Christmas, and last but not least Northern Lights Chase tour.
You need to throw your imagination far - that's experiencing the Northern lights in Iceland. It's a magical phenomenon and truly a nature trip no words can explain what is. You need to experience it for yourself. If you are an adventurous soul and look forward to doing something different then this trip is for you. You need to come on board.
The package cost is 2,00,000 INR ( GST Included ) + 5% TCS - The trip cost would be dynamic and would largely vary with time due to a lot of factors.
The trip requires a moderate level of physical fitness as we would be hiking glaciers and venturing out in the cold.
This trip is an experience in itself that comes once in a lifetime - Iceland is like experiencing how Paradise looks.
Come one Come all - No Age limit - but fitness is needed for this trip as the temp would be minus. If you have the passion to do this - Most Welcome.
The trip can be customized as per your dates, and budget. Please reach out to the email or number mentioned.
For itinerary queries please contact naman.mayoite@traveltodiscover.co or call at 9741000732.

Trip Itinerary

The trip starts in Reykjavik. All travelers have to reach Reykjavik by afternoon or evening.
The meeting point for all is the Hostel.

Day 1: Reach Reykjavik by the afternoon.

Meeting point for all the travelers in the hostel. The hostel would be located in downtown Reykjavik and would be close to all the places we would be exploring. The capital city has a lot to offer.
Food and Walking tour of the city.
Visit one of the most beautiful churches in the city

Day 2 & 3: Snæfellsjökull National Park

After breakfast, we head out to explore one of the national parks "Snæfellsjökull National Park" in west Iceland which is also known as Iceland in a nutshell.
We make our way to West Iceland, on our stay over 2 days, we will be exploring the following sights: Hraunfossar, Barnafoss, Deildartunguhver hot springs, Reykholt, Gerðuberg, Arnarstapi, Vatnshellir lava cave, Lóndrangar, Djúpalónssandur black beach, Saxhóll, Kirkjufell.
We also visit the lava cave ( entrance included )
Stay overnight and the next day we make our way to Reykjavik for a night's stay

Day 4: Day trip to Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon

After breakfast, we head out to explore one of the most beautiful drives and routes known as the Golden Circle.
We explore the Geysir geothermal area, then visit the mighty “Golden Waterfall” of Gullfoss, one of the most beautiful waterfalls of Iceland, and then the Þingvellir National Park
Later we take a swim in the hidden lagoon - natural geothermal pools. ( This can be either at the start or end of the trip )
Evening head back to Reykjavik

Day 5 & 6: Explore South Coast - Ice Cave & Waterfalls & Jokulsarlon & Vatnajokull

After breakfast, you head out to explore one of the most beautiful parts of Iceland - the glacier lagoon - Jokulsarlon also the Vatnajokull National Park takes you inside the white/ blue Ice cave
On your way to South Iceland, on our stay over 2 days, you would be exploring the following sights: Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Skógafoss Waterfall, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Villages of Vik, Northern Lights Search, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Natural Ice Cave, Vatnajökull Glacier, Diamond Beach, Skaftafell Nature Reserve
Stay overnight at the hotel and the next day we make our way to Reykjavik for a night's stay

Day 7: Reykjavik

Day 8: The trip ends at the hostel- After breakfast, you head back to India or you can continue with your trip ahead.

Inclusions: Apart from Lots of Happy moments + Photographs + Smiles we will share + Jokes we will make + New Friendships + Journey

Guidebook Iceland Trip
All Stay at Backpack hostels budget hotels or hotels
Transfers to different towns/locations
Visit Snæfellsjökull National Park and Lava Cave - 1 Night and 2 Day tour - Breakfast included
Visit Jokulsarlon & Vatnajokull, Black Sand Beach, Diamond Beach - 1 Night and 2 Day tour - Breakfast included
Golden Circle tour
Explore hidden lagoon
Northern Light Chase tour
Visit to the Blue Lagoon

Exclusions:

Flights from India to Iceland both ways
Breakfast is not included for all days - Can be added as per tour timings at 1700 ISK per person
The warm jacket can be added for rent - 1500 ISK per person
Hiking Shoes can be added or rented - 1000/1500 ISK per person
Travel Insurance
Visa fees
Lunch & dinner and drinks at all times
Anything not mentioned
Due to bad weather - if any route changes or plan changes -- the extra cost would be incurred individually **

Terms & Conditions

You are an adult and you have to take full responsibility for yourself at all times and respect other cultures.
If you are caught doing anything illegal you will be facing the consequences alone, travel to discover will not come into the picture.
You have to follow all the instructions given by the trip leader at all times.
When you are traveling alone you have to tell the team about your whereabouts.
You have to abide by all the rules and regulations of another country.
You would be traveling with other people, you have to respect everyone's privacy.
We have a plan/itinerary for the whole trip but some things might get changed according to the situation please be prepared.(like flight delays etc)
No refund in case of cancellation of flights or interconnecting flights/trains.
We would be staying in a backpacker hostel all the time and would be sharing the room with other people, you are responsible for your own stuff and yourself.