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"We had an absolutely amazing time. Seeing the jet black sand at Vik contrasting with the white snow on one side and the white waves on the other was stunning. And of course the waterfalls were frozen which made for some great photography. Our Golden circle tour was also brilliant because there was snow everywhere and the sunrise up by the mountain lake was breathtaking. We were the only ones snowmobiling on the glacier and despite the temperature being about - 19 it was a real adventure"
"Hotel Ranga was amazing in terms of comfort, food, and friendliness of the staff. We were treated to some brilliant views of the Northern Lights on our first night there. The excursions were well organised and very enjoyable. I could write pages on The Golden Circle Tour but I doubt I could do justice to the brilliance of the experience and the enthusiasm and pride of the people involved in taking us. Hotel Centrum in Reykjavik was different in style to Hotel Ranga but none the less impressive and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed the short break you arranged"
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Icelandic Northern Lights Weekend Break
HIGHLIGHTS: Combine a 2 night stay at Hotel Ranga, Iceland's premier location for Northern Lights watching and ideally situated for adventure SuperJeep tours, with 2 nights in Reykjavik, to include seeing the fabulous Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon.
The 2011/12 Season is forecast to be one of the best ever as the solar activity that drives the Northern Lights reaches a peak. A year not to be missed!
Hotel Ranga is a great destination for seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland. If you would like to get a flavour of the Northern Lights take a look at the video below.
Drive up in specially adapted SuperJeeps over the Glaciers to get close to Eyjafjallajökull Volcanoes or through the dramatic Þórsmörk area near Hotel Ranga before experiencing the stunning natural landscape and activities around Reykjavik. Geysers, waterfalls, rift valleys, volcanoes and lava fields are all in a day's sightseeing in Iceland!
Reykjavik Northern Lights Winter Adventure
DAY 1
Fly Reykjavik and Drive to Hotel Ranga
Fly to Reykjavik. On arrival pick up your hire car and drive to Hotel Ranga (2 hrs) to start your Northern Lights break to Iceland.
Hotel Ranga is famous as one of the best places in Iceland to see the Northern Lights. It is in an area where clear skies are more usual than elsewhere, which is very good for Aurora Borealis viewing. As the hotel lies in a secluded, countryside area without external lighting the hotel provides excellent opportunity to view the Northern Lights without light interference or pollution.
Sitting in one of the outdoor hot tubs with a drink is the most wonderful place to watch the skies to see if the Northern Lights appear. Overnight at Hotel Ranga.
Please see the video opposite to get a taster of the Northern Lights in Iceland.
Hotel Ranga is famous as one of the best places in Iceland to see the Northern Lights. It is in an area where clear skies are more usual than elsewhere, which is very good for Aurora Borealis viewing. As the hotel lies in a secluded, countryside area without external lighting the hotel provides excellent opportunity to view the Northern Lights without light interference or pollution.
Sitting in one of the outdoor hot tubs with a drink is the most wonderful place to watch the skies to see if the Northern Lights appear. Overnight at Hotel Ranga.
Please see the video opposite to get a taster of the Northern Lights in Iceland.
DAY 2
Driving up through the Glaciers for Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Tour OR Þórsmörk and Waterfalls
EITHER
This tour will take you as close as possible to the crater in Eyjafjallajökull volcano and to places where no hire car can go. In your specially adapted Superjeep you will see new fissures and lava formations as well as still hot glowing Lava and feel the heat under the surface! The Super-Jeep will take you over the Glaciers on the top up a long way up and then there is about an hours walk from the end of the SuperJeep Trail to the Volcano where you can explore the volcano with its breathtaking views over the Þórsmörk valley and back across to the Atlantic Ocean.
OR
Þórsmörk is a breathtaking area between the three glaciers; Myrdalsjokull, Eyjafjallojokull and Tindfjallojokull. No hire cars can access this area and you will be driven in specially adapted SuperJeeps through glacial rivers and across tracks and the flood plain. You will drive right up to the edge of the end of the Glacier as well as along the river flood plain and see the effect of last years eruption on the landscape including the filling of a whole Glacial Lake. You will continue to drive deep into the valley surrounded by the imposing mountain ridge named after the Norse God Thor and see the spectacular landscapes. If you wanted to see the “Raw Iceland” this is hard to beat!
Afterwards you will stop at Seljalandsfoss one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland. You will be mesmerised as you walk behind it and stare out through the falling water across the flat landscape towards the South Beaches. You will also visit the dramatic and thundering Skogar Waterfall - one of the highest in Iceland at 60M and certainly worth a few photos!
Overnight at Hotel Ranga.
For those who would prefer to explore by themselves on the tarmac roads seeing Waterfalls and driving to Vik and seeing Skogar Folk Museum this SuperJeep day can be taken out of the programme
This tour will take you as close as possible to the crater in Eyjafjallajökull volcano and to places where no hire car can go. In your specially adapted Superjeep you will see new fissures and lava formations as well as still hot glowing Lava and feel the heat under the surface! The Super-Jeep will take you over the Glaciers on the top up a long way up and then there is about an hours walk from the end of the SuperJeep Trail to the Volcano where you can explore the volcano with its breathtaking views over the Þórsmörk valley and back across to the Atlantic Ocean.
OR
Þórsmörk is a breathtaking area between the three glaciers; Myrdalsjokull, Eyjafjallojokull and Tindfjallojokull. No hire cars can access this area and you will be driven in specially adapted SuperJeeps through glacial rivers and across tracks and the flood plain. You will drive right up to the edge of the end of the Glacier as well as along the river flood plain and see the effect of last years eruption on the landscape including the filling of a whole Glacial Lake. You will continue to drive deep into the valley surrounded by the imposing mountain ridge named after the Norse God Thor and see the spectacular landscapes. If you wanted to see the “Raw Iceland” this is hard to beat!
Afterwards you will stop at Seljalandsfoss one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland. You will be mesmerised as you walk behind it and stare out through the falling water across the flat landscape towards the South Beaches. You will also visit the dramatic and thundering Skogar Waterfall - one of the highest in Iceland at 60M and certainly worth a few photos!
Overnight at Hotel Ranga.
For those who would prefer to explore by themselves on the tarmac roads seeing Waterfalls and driving to Vik and seeing Skogar Folk Museum this SuperJeep day can be taken out of the programme
DAY 3
Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik
Drive yourself to the Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s most famous attraction. Enjoy bathing and relaxing in the geothermal seawater, known for its positive effects on the skin. In addition to bathing there is a sauna with a view of the lagoon, a steam bath with white walls that resemble silica mud, and a cosy steam bath carved into a lava cave.
Please click here to see the live WebCam of the Blue Lagoon to see how magical it is.
Afterwards drive onwards into Reykjavik centre to drop the car off.
For ideas of things to do in Reykjavik please download detailed itinerary at the bottom.
Overnight in Reykjavik
Please click here to see the live WebCam of the Blue Lagoon to see how magical it is.
Afterwards drive onwards into Reykjavik centre to drop the car off.
For ideas of things to do in Reykjavik please download detailed itinerary at the bottom.
Overnight in Reykjavik
DAY 4
Golden Circle Super Jeep Tour including glacier Snowmobile Tour
After breakfast continue your Iceland Northern Lights Holiday with a full day out in a 4WD super truck experiencing Iceland’s dramatic landscapes and the magnificent Golden Circle.
Visit the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall, which can totally freeze in Winter; the Geyser where every 5 minutes an eruption takes place and finally visit the becalming beauty of Pingvellir, with its spectacular mini rift valley and home to the world’s first democratic Parliament founded by the Vikings.
To end the day we kick the action into a higher gear by going for a one hour snowmobile drive on Langjokull glacier.
Drop back at hotel early evening and the evening at leisure. Overnight in Reykjavik.
Visit the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall, which can totally freeze in Winter; the Geyser where every 5 minutes an eruption takes place and finally visit the becalming beauty of Pingvellir, with its spectacular mini rift valley and home to the world’s first democratic Parliament founded by the Vikings.
To end the day we kick the action into a higher gear by going for a one hour snowmobile drive on Langjokull glacier.
Drop back at hotel early evening and the evening at leisure. Overnight in Reykjavik.
DAY 5
Airport Transfer for flight home after your Reykjavik Short break.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Your 4 day trip will have felt much longer once you take stock and reflect on the myriad of natural wonders you will have encountered in Iceland.
Make an enquiry
Call 01722 744695
Price per person: From £1,170
Includes Flights, 4 nights Accommodation with breakfast (Hotel Ranga, Hotel Reykjavik Centrum),Golden Circle SuperJeep adventure day, Car Hire, airport transfer, Guides
Break Available: October 2011 - March 2012
Departures from: Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow
Break Available: October 2011 - March 2012
Departures from: Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow
A La Carte Optional Extras
Private Transfer to Hotel Ranga and Back
Northern Lights Hunt with Lobster Feast
Glacier Hiking and Ice Climbing on glacial tongue Seimajökull
Riding in Icelandic Countryside
6 course Tasting Menu at Fjalakötturinn Restaurant
Individuals Snowmobiles on Golden Circle
Snowmobiling on the Mýrdalsjökull glacier
Upgrade to 4 WD Vehicle Self Drive
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Private Transfer to Hotel Ranga and Back
We are consciuos that some people do not want to self drive. If this is the case we can organise a private transfer for you to and from Reykjavik and the Airport
Price Per Person: From £195
Price Per Person: From £195
Northern Lights Hunt with Lobster Feast
This evening you will be taken out from Reykjavik in a Super-jeep into the wilderness for a final search of the Northern Lights followed by a Lobster feast. Included is a lava cave exploration where you will discover magical rock formations left behind by the last volcanic eruption. The cave is also likely to be filled with glistening icicles of all shapes and sizes.Please note this is proper caving and so a level of fitness is required.
Afterwards have a Lobster dinner in one of Iceland’s most renowned seafood restaurants on the south coast whilst with luck you will have the Icelandic Northern Lights dancing in the Arctic skies.
Price per person: From £185
Afterwards have a Lobster dinner in one of Iceland’s most renowned seafood restaurants on the south coast whilst with luck you will have the Icelandic Northern Lights dancing in the Arctic skies.
Price per person: From £185
Glacier Hiking and Ice Climbing on glacial tongue Seimajökull
Self drive to join the small group visiting the magnificent frozen glacial tongue Seimajokull and hike on the glacier. Explore the crevasse riddled outlet glacier with its amazing ice formations, sinkholes and jagged ridges.
We will find an Ice Wall on the Glacier and you can try your hand at ice climbing. We will provide all the tools you need: ice axes, crampons and safety lines but you must wear Hiking Boots for the Crampons to fit onto.
Price Per Person: From £45
We will find an Ice Wall on the Glacier and you can try your hand at ice climbing. We will provide all the tools you need: ice axes, crampons and safety lines but you must wear Hiking Boots for the Crampons to fit onto.
Price Per Person: From £45
Riding in Icelandic Countryside
A purebreed descendant of its Viking ancestors from the 9th century, the Icelandic horse is a product of isolation and a thousand years of breeding for good riding qualities, resulting in a gentle, friendly disposition and calm manner that make them a delight for anyone to ride. Whilst small in size they are hardy animals that have an unusual gait called a tolt. As fast as a trot it is much smoother- Indeed there are competitions where people hold full glasses of unspoilt beer as they ride the tolt!
You have a choice of a 3hr ride riding through a lake and then onto the black Volcanic beach beside the Atlantic ocean where there is a possibility to see some seals.
OR a 3-4 hr ride which takes you up steep tracks towards the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano. Here you will be able to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the glacier behind you and infront of you the Atlantic Ocean in all its glory.
Price Per Person: From £52 or £63 (Dependent on tour taken)
You have a choice of a 3hr ride riding through a lake and then onto the black Volcanic beach beside the Atlantic ocean where there is a possibility to see some seals.
OR a 3-4 hr ride which takes you up steep tracks towards the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano. Here you will be able to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the glacier behind you and infront of you the Atlantic Ocean in all its glory.
Price Per Person: From £52 or £63 (Dependent on tour taken)
6 course Tasting Menu at Fjalakötturinn Restaurant
The Reykjavik Centrum Hotel offers a super 6 course Tasting Menu - Not one to be rushed! They take pride in offering a real Reykjavík atmosphere in the historic buildings tasting traditional Icelandic & Scandinavian dishes. Reykjavik is famous for its fresh fish so expect Lobster and Fresh Fish as well as delicious lamb and an indulgent chocolate pudding.
The restaurant has also won the Wine Spectators award of excellence for the exclusive wine list and selected wines are offered with every course.
Price Per Person: From £105
The restaurant has also won the Wine Spectators award of excellence for the exclusive wine list and selected wines are offered with every course.
Price Per Person: From £105
Individuals Snowmobiles on Golden Circle
If you would rather have a snowmobile each on the Smowmobile ride on the Golden Circle Activity rather than share between 2 of you then there is an extra cost.
Price Per Person: From £25 per person
Price Per Person: From £25 per person
Snowmobiling on the Mýrdalsjökull glacier
Head up in your hire car to the Snowmobile Meeting Point. Here you will transfer to a SuperJeep to go on rough tracks up to the Snowline of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier to take an exhilarating hours snowmobile ride to the top of the Glacier with superb views back down to the Atlantic Coast . This Glacier is on the top of Katla Volcano with dramatic views across to Eyjafjallajokull. Whilst Katla is the next Volcano due to erupt it is extremely closely monitored and you will not be taken there at any hint of danger – but what a great story to tell when it does erupt that you actually snowmobiled on it!
Price Per Person: From £105
Price Per Person: From £105
Upgrade to 4 WD Vehicle Self Drive
The quote includes a standard saloon car. However some people may feel more comfortable driving a 4 WD in case the weather deteriorates. Please note that these 4WD vehicles are still not allowed to be driven off road on the tracks
Price Per Person: From £65
Price Per Person: From £65
A La Carte Extensions
Extension at Hotel Ranga
Extend your stay at Hotel Ranga to give yourself an even better chance of seeing the Northern Lights as well as more time to see all the dramatic landscape along the South Coast
There is so much to do and see on the South Coast that you may want to extend your stay at Hotel Ranga in order to experience more of the dramatic landscape
Price per Person Per Night : £90 (Including extended Car Hire)
One Extra night in a Standard room at Hotel Ranga and 24 hr extended car hire period
PROMOTION: In Dec 2011 on weekday bookings (ie Sun-Thurs) we can offer a third night for free at Hotel Ranga (Dependent on Availability)
PROMOTION: In Dec 2011 on weekday bookings (ie Sun-Thurs) we can offer a third night for free at Hotel Ranga (Dependent on Availability)
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