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New Year in Reykjavik Iceland Travel Plan
HIGHLIGHTS: 3 nights New Year Break in Iceland staying at The Grand Hotel Reykjavik. A spectacular New Year celebration is included and trip to see the Golden Circle and enjoy the Blue Lagoon.
The annual New Years Eve celebration in Iceland is truly a remarkable event. On this unique night, the colourful firework light up the sky and the atmosphere becomes magical. Icelanders truly know how to celebrate with style, and this makes it a special weekend break abroad celebrating New Years Eve.
Light up the Skies in Reykjavik
DAY 1- 30th December 2011
Fly to Reykjavik and Transfer to Hotel to start your Reykjavik New Year Break.
Fly from London Gatwick to Reykjavik, where on arrival you have a flybus transfer to your hotel, the Grand Hotel Reykjavik. Rest of day is at leisure to enjoy the start of your unusual short break. Overnight in Reykjavik.
DAY 2- 31st December 2011
The Golden Circle Adventure in 4 Wheel Drive, New Years Eve Dinner Firework Celebration
Start your Reykjavik New Year break with a full day out in a 4WD super truck experiencing Iceland’s dramatic landscapes as you explore the Golden Circle. This provides a wonderful introduction to the scenery, history and geothermal make up of this spectacular land.
In your purpose built 4WD super trucks visit the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall, which totally freezes in Winter, the Geyser area where every 5 minutes an eruption takes place and the becalming beauty of Pingvellir, with its spectacular mini rift valley and home to the world’s first democratic parliament. Finally the highlight is a snowmobile adventure on Langjokull glacier.
This evening enjoy Gala Night at the Grand Hotel, which includes a welcome drink with live music, New Years Eve Gala Dinner and traditional Icelandic bonfires. Just before midnight a sparkling wine and canapés will be available in the tower of the Grand Hotel to watch the spectacluar fireworks from the balconies.
17:30 Apertive - Sparkling wine & strawberries - Live music
18:30 New Years Eve Gala Dinner a la Grand Hotel - Dinner music performed by the well known Icelandic singer Geir Ólafs, the Icelandic Frank Sinatra.
20:30 Departure to the New Years bonfires around Reykjavik. Traditional almost frozen Icelandic “Brennivin” schnapps Then continue on for bonfire tour.
22:30 Return from bonfire tour - Dessert & coffee served
23:30 Háteigur, banquet Hall on the 4th floor opens. Sparkling wine and canapés served at 23:45. Watch the fireworks show from the balconies.
Count Down To Midnight
00:30 New Years dance in Gullteigur Hall till 02.00. The Icelandic band Hafrót will entertain the guests with famous and popular hit songs.
Overnight in Reykjavik.
In your purpose built 4WD super trucks visit the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall, which totally freezes in Winter, the Geyser area where every 5 minutes an eruption takes place and the becalming beauty of Pingvellir, with its spectacular mini rift valley and home to the world’s first democratic parliament. Finally the highlight is a snowmobile adventure on Langjokull glacier.
This evening enjoy Gala Night at the Grand Hotel, which includes a welcome drink with live music, New Years Eve Gala Dinner and traditional Icelandic bonfires. Just before midnight a sparkling wine and canapés will be available in the tower of the Grand Hotel to watch the spectacluar fireworks from the balconies.
17:30 Apertive - Sparkling wine & strawberries - Live music
18:30 New Years Eve Gala Dinner a la Grand Hotel - Dinner music performed by the well known Icelandic singer Geir Ólafs, the Icelandic Frank Sinatra.
20:30 Departure to the New Years bonfires around Reykjavik. Traditional almost frozen Icelandic “Brennivin” schnapps Then continue on for bonfire tour.
22:30 Return from bonfire tour - Dessert & coffee served
23:30 Háteigur, banquet Hall on the 4th floor opens. Sparkling wine and canapés served at 23:45. Watch the fireworks show from the balconies.
Count Down To Midnight
00:30 New Years dance in Gullteigur Hall till 02.00. The Icelandic band Hafrót will entertain the guests with famous and popular hit songs.
Overnight in Reykjavik.
DAY 3- 01 January 2012
Day at Leisure
Continue your special weekend away with a day to recover at leisure and see a bit of Reykjavik or take part in an Optional a la carte extra. Overnight in Reykjavik.
DAY 4- 02 January 2012
Transfer to Iceland’s most famous attraction the Blue Lagoon, and onward to airport for flight home after your Reykjavik New Years Eve Celebration.
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. Clixk here to see live web cam of the Blue Lagoon to see how magical it is.
Finally you will be dropped off at the airport for your flight home after your New Years Eve Celebration in Iceland.
Finally you will be dropped off at the airport for your flight home after your New Years Eve Celebration in Iceland.
Make an enquiry
Call 01722 744695
Price per person: From £1,395
Includes Flights, 3 nights Accommodation with breakfast at Grand Hotel Reykjavik, Transfers, Activities & Guides, Dinner on New Years Eve
A La Carte Optional Extras
Northern Lights Lobster Feast
Lava Caves Exploration
6 course Tasting Menu at Fjalakötturinn Restaurant
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Northern Lights Lobster Feast
This evening go out in search of the Northern Lights on a 4WD adventure. Head for the south coast away from the lights of Reykjavik city. Once outside the city the hunt for the Northern Lights begins.
Then onto the black sandy beaches of the south coast to visit one of Iceland’s most renowned seafood restaurants for an unforgettable lobster feast. After dinner, your search for the Northern Lights resumes as you head back to Reykjavik.
Price Per Person From: £180
Then onto the black sandy beaches of the south coast to visit one of Iceland’s most renowned seafood restaurants for an unforgettable lobster feast. After dinner, your search for the Northern Lights resumes as you head back to Reykjavik.
Price Per Person From: £180
Lava Caves Exploration
Explore a hidden world in and under the lava field in the Blue Mountains. Walking down into the lava and discovering the marvels that volcanic activity has created. The Leioarendi cave is a perfect example of an Icelandic lava tube and a unique experience.
Suited to everyone you will however need to bring good shoes and gloves.
An exotic trip for those that are not afraid of the dark and want to experience first hand how Iceland was created.
Price Per Person From: £80
Suited to everyone you will however need to bring good shoes and gloves.
An exotic trip for those that are not afraid of the dark and want to experience first hand how Iceland was created.
Price Per Person From: £80
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
A La Carte Extensions
Northern Lights Holiday Extension
Luxurious 2 night stay in the best place to see the Northern Lights in Iceland
For those looking for some peace and relaxation why not extend your Reykjavik City Break above for 2 nights to include a stay at Hotel Ranga, 1 hr self drive south of Reykjavik. Hotel Ranga offers luxury, serenity and relaxation in Iceland's countryside.
The hotel is luxurious with a superb river side restaurant. However what Hotel Ranga is famous for is that it is 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. Also 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.
Please see the video opposite to get a taster of the Northern Lights in Iceland
The Blue Ice trip can also be arranged as an optional extra. You would drive to Soleimajokull glacier to meet the guide and join the small group there.
The hotel is luxurious with a superb river side restaurant. However what Hotel Ranga is famous for is that it is 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. Also 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.
Please see the video opposite to get a taster of the Northern Lights in Iceland
The Blue Ice trip can also be arranged as an optional extra. You would drive to Soleimajokull glacier to meet the guide and join the small group there.
Price per person: From £290
Includes 2 nights Accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Ranga, Car Hire
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