Spirit of Iceland with Northern Lights

Note: Flights may not be available on all departures.

You can find more details on the Before You Depart page.

Travelers who purchased our air-inclusive program will be met and transferred to our hotel. Get ready for a full day after arriving in Reykjavik, known for its creative soul and eye-popping design. After a welcome breakfast at our hotel, our Reykjavik city tour's highlights include historic spots like one of the oldest parliaments in the world, the landmark Hallgrimskirkja church with its impressive tower, Asmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum, and Hofdi House, where presidents Reagan and Gorbachev held a summit that marked the end of the Cold War. This afternoon we'll have some free time before this evening's first opportunity to see the Northern Lights. We can't guarantee you will see the northern lights, but we'll make every effort! If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the excursion will be rescheduled for another evening.

Today is a free day for independent exploring in or around Reykjavik, or you can join a fascinating full-day optional excursion to the spectacular Snaefellsnes peninsula. See optional tours for more details on this must-see destination.

Our journey takes us through the stunning and diverse landscapes of Iceland’s south coast. This is the land of Njal’s Saga, a region of breathtaking scenery and legendary stories. On our guided excursion, we’ll encounter the dramatic sea cliffs of Dyrholaey and spectacular waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, as well as unforgettable views of Hekla and Eyjafjallajokul volcanoes. Tonight’s destination is the remote village of Vik, known for its black-sand beaches and considered one of the most magical places to see the northern lights. After dinner together in our countryside hotel, we can simply stroll outside to view this amazing phenomenon!

Our loop of incredible Iceland continues along the Golden Circle, which showcases the country’s most spectacular natural sights. Our first stop is the Geysir hot spring area and the lively Strokkur, which spouts water every 30 minutes. Get your cameras ready for an exciting show! We’ll head to the famous Gullfoss (translated as “Golden Falls”) with its spectacular two-tiered cascade. Next is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the ancient Viking parliament met for centuries on the shores of Iceland’s largest lake. Here, we’ll witness the geological phenomenon of tectonic plates drifting apart. Later, we’ll return to Reykjavik for an evening at leisure. 

Today you’ll dip into Iceland’s fascinating history, unique geothermal wonders and one of its most popular attractions. Our exploration includes Hafnarfjordur, built on an ancient lava flow; the deep, mysterious Lake Kleifarvatn; geothermal areas at Krisuvik and Gunnuhver; the fishing village of Grindavik; and the country’s oldest lighthouse. We’ve saved the most relaxing stop for last, the famous Blue Lagoon, where you’ll bathe in mineral-rich, 102°F waters like the Icelanders do! After our return to Reykjavik, our day concludes with a farewell dinner.

Spend the morning at leisure before checkout. Visit the dazzling “Pearl,” a museum with a rotating glass dome (entrance to Observation deck included), then, your smarTours guide will take you to the Whales of Iceland Exhibition. The Whales of Iceland is the largest museum dedicated to whales in Europe and possibly the world. A team of expert craftsmen has sculpted 23 lifelike cetaceans found in Icelandic waters both to scale and based on specific individuals found in the wild! Travelers who purchased our air-inclusive package will then depart to the airport for the return nonstop flight to the U.S.

Note: Flights not offered for departures after April 2024.

You can find more details on the Before You Depart page.

Welcome to Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland! Our tour begins with a welcome meeting hosted by our Tour Director at our hotel at 1 PM. Afterward, our panoramic city tour takes us to Reykjavik's highlights like one of the oldest parliaments in the world, the landmark Hallgrímskirkja Church, the Perlan Observatory Deck, Harpa Concert Hall, and Höfði House. Our tour concludes with a welcome dinner. Later tonight, we'll have our first opportunity to view the Northern Lights with a late-night excursion (approx. 9 PM–12:30 AM). We can't guarantee you will see the northern lights, but we'll make every effort! If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the excursion will be rescheduled for another evening.

Note: Given the length of the day, we recommend purchasing the optional pre-night and arriving in Reykjavik one day earlier.

Today is a free day for independent exploring in or around Reykjavik, or join a fascinating full-day optional excursion to the spectacular Snaefellsnes peninsula. See optional tours for more details on this must-see destination.

Our journey takes us through the stunning and diverse landscapes of Iceland’s south coast. This is the land of Njal’s Saga, a region of breathtaking scenery and legendary stories. On our guided excursion, we’ll encounter the dramatic sea cliffs of Dyrholaey and the spectacular waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, as well as unforgettable views of Hekla and Eyjafjallajokul volcanoes. Tonight’s destination is the remote village of Vik, known for its black-sand beaches and considered one of the most magical places to see the northern lights. After dinner together in our countryside hotel, we can simply stroll outside to view this amazing phenomenon!

Our loop of incredible Iceland continues along the Golden Circle, which showcases the country’s most spectacular natural sights. Our first stop is the Geysir hot spring area and the lively Strokkur, which spouts water every 30 minutes. Get your cameras ready for an exciting show! We’ll head to the famous Gullfoss (translated as “Golden Falls”) with its spectacular two-tiered cascade. Next is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the ancient Viking parliament met for centuries on the shores of Iceland’s largest lake. Here, we’ll witness the geological phenomenon of tectonic plates drifting apart. Later, we’ll return to Reykjavik for an evening of leisure.

Today we’ll dip into Iceland’s fascinating history, unique geothermal wonders, and one of its most popular attractions. Our exploration includes Hafnarfjordur, built on an ancient lava flow; the deep, mysterious Lake Kleifarvatn; geothermal areas at Krisuvik and Gunnuhver; the fishing village of Grindavik; and the country’s oldest lighthouse. We’ve saved the most relaxing stop for last, the famous Blue Lagoon, where we’ll bathe in mineral-rich, 102°F waters like the Icelanders do! After our return to Reykjavik, our day concludes with a farewell dinner.

Our tour comes to an end after breakfast this morning. Our Tour Director and/or the hotel staff can help organize transportation for your onward journeys.