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Local Living Iceland—Northern Lights & Reykjavík
5 days, Reykjavik to Reykjavik
Itinerary
Day 1Reykjavik
Arrive before evening. If conditions are right, set off to hunt for the Northern Lights.
Share a fully equipped house in Reykjavík with your fellow travellers, using it as a jumping off point for your Local Living adventures.
Tonight, if the conditions are right, we'll set off to hunt for the Northern Lights. If not, we will try again tomorrow.
Note that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomena, and as such, we cannot control them. We do not have formal statistics on the success rate of viewing the Northern Lights, but it is very high because if the chances are not favourable for viewing, we cancel and reschedule the tour. For that reason, we offer the Northern Lights excursion early on in the trip so if the tour is cancelled or not successful, there is additional time to opt to book a second tour.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Reykjavik
Get to know Reykjavîk on a guided tour of the city. Stop by Kolaportið, the local flea and fish market, scour the stands for a bargain, then help the CEO buy some fish for dinner. Stop by some naturally heated pools popular with the locals. Enjoy a cooking demonstration with the CEO to learn how to make delicious and hearty Icelandic dishes.
Reykjavik City Tour
Take a tour of the city, learning more about its history, architecture, people and culture.
Kolaportið Flea Market Visit
Visit the Kolaportið Flea Market, a market that sells everything from vintage clothing and antiques to hand-crafted souvenirs to fermented shark. From wares to food, it's got something for everyone. Enjoy some free time to look around and be sure to ask the vendors about unfamiliar Icelandic food items.
Naturally Heated Pools Visit
Stop by one of the city's outdoor pools heated by volcanic activity and enjoy a relaxing dip in the warm waters. Just what the doctor ordered! Back during Viking times, the tradition was started to bathe outdoors in these pools and today locals as well as travellers continue to seek out these hot spots.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDays 3–4Reykjavik
During your free time, set off and really get to know Reykjavîk and its surroundings. Opt to set off by foot to get to know the city, or book a tour to visit some of the natural sites for which Iceland is famous, such as the Golden Circle or the Sólheimajökull Glacier.
Free Time
Enjoy free time to explore Reykjavík and beyond.
Optional Activities - Days 3–4 HideShow
Golden Circle Tour
19990ISK per personEnjoy a tour of Iceland's most famous natural attractions. Tours typically start out with Þingvellir National Park, one of Iceland's most historic sites. From there make your way to the geothermal area near the Geysir hot spring. After, visit Gullfoss waterfall then hop on a snow machine to tour Langokull, Icelands second largest glacier.
Blue Lagoon Visit
35-165EUR per personDrop by The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, possibly the top attraction in the country. Located close (about 40 mins) from Reykjavík in the Grindavík lava field, the spa is open year round, providing a steamy respite from Icelandic winters. The waters are said to have healing properties and temperatures in the bathing lagoons average 37–39 °C (98–102 °F).
Glacier Hiking on Sólheimajökull (from Reykjavík)
24990ISK per personLearn how to walk safely on the ice of the Sólheimajökull Glacier, explore the ice formations and crevices, and try your hand at climbing an ice wall. The ice flows from the larger Myrdalsjokull glacier to Sólheimajökull, an outlet glacier. The icy landscape with bright, blue caves and ridges is a unique hiking experience, one that is rapidly changing due to climate change. This activity involves approximately 4-5 hours of travel time roundtrip.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Reykjavik
Depart at any time. Those with later flights may opt to visit the famous Blue Lagoon.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Optional Activities - Day 5 HideShow
Blue Lagoon Visit
35-165EUR per personDrop by The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, possibly the top attraction in the country. Located close (about 40 mins) from Reykjavík in the Grindavík lava field, the spa is open year round, providing a steamy respite from Icelandic winters. The waters are said to have healing properties and temperatures in the bathing lagoons average 37–39 °C (98–102 °F).