Escorted Tours 2023-2024

Day 1: UK to Reykjavik Depart the UK on your direct flight. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, journey to a secluded vantage point for a chance to witness the Northern Lights, a celestial kaleidoscope of turquoise bands rolling across the still night sky, illuminating shimmering ice sheets and volcanic summits. This phenomenon is a truly awe-inspiring spectacle to behold and Iceland’s vast, dark plains provide the perfect backdrop for their splendour. (Northern Light excursion repeated if you don’t get to see it) Day 2: Reykjavik B After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour around the Golden Circle, a route that loops around south- western Iceland, passing steaming hot springs, bubbling mud pots, erupting geysers and dazzling landscapes. Witness the spectacular double cascade of Gullfoss Waterfall which is equally breath-taking in summer when rainbows arch through the spray, and winter when ice and snow are carried by its powerful flow. Next, observe the enormous plumes of the Strokkur geyser, where eruptions burst upwards to heights of 15–30 metres. Discover how tomatoes grow within this harsh tundra at the Frioheimar Cultivation Centre then head to the UNESCO-recognised Thingvellir National Park. This colossal fissured rift valley was home to the world’s first democratic parliament, formed in 930A.D. and offers sweeping views of rugged peaks and terrain. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure. Day 3: Reykjavik B Today is at leisure for you to experience the world’s northernmost capital, home to incredible architecture, hospitable locals and snow-capped mountain peaks. Abounding historical, cultural and artistic treasures, Reykjavik boasts a wealth of captivating sites; spend your day at leisure meandering through the old town’s brightly painted houses, admiring the contemporary glass façade of the Harpa Concert Hall or observing The Sun Voyager, Reykjavik’s most iconic structure, positioned on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Alternatively, a range of optional excursions are available to pre-book at a fee. Day 4: Reykjavik to the UK B After breakfast, enjoy a morning at leisure. This afternoon, transfer for your return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. Iceland’s Northern Lights Tour highlights ✔ Search for the Aurora Borealis on a Northern Lights excursion. If luck is not on your side, then the excursion will be repeated until you have a successful sighting ✔ Witness the spectacular Gullfoss Waterfall and the eruptions of Strokkur Geyser ✔ Explore Reykjavik with a full-day of leisure ✔ Enjoy a full-day tour around the scenic Golden Circle ✔ Marvel at the rift valley of Thingvellir National Park Experience Iceland’s astonishing displays of the Northern Lights, bursts of geothermic water from prehistoric geysers, cinematic landscapes dominated by snow-topped mountain ranges and explore Viking history upon the plains of Thingvellir National Park. Northern Lights Meal plan: 3 breakfasts Accommodation: Reykjavik, 3 H Hotel Klettur Flights: London Heathrow to Iceland with Iceland Air. Regional departures available from Manchester & Glasgow Tour pace: Easygoing  Keflavik Airport Thingvellir National Park Strokkur Geyser Gullfoss Waterfall Frioheimar Reykjavik < <     Coach Air Nights 2 3 Day 3: Optional excursions Northern Lights tour with Hotel Pick Up from £79 Reykjavik city tour from £99 Whale Watching Tour with Hotel Pick Up from £119 South Shore day tour from £119 Blue Lagoon with Comfort Entrance from £159 Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise with Hotel Pick Up from £179 Extend your tour Reykjavik city stay, 2 nights, 3 H B&B from £229 Departures & from prices 6 Apr 23 £949 29 Feb 24 £899 5 Oct 23 £1,049 7 Mar 24 £849 19 Oct 23 £1,049 21 Mar 24 £999 2 Nov 23 £749 4 Apr 24 £1,049 16 Nov 23 £949 3 Oct 24 £1,049 23 Nov 23 £949 17 Oct 24 £1,049 30 Nov 23 £949 31 Oct 24 £799 4 & 18 Jan 24 £999 14 Nov 24 £899 8 Feb 24 £999 21 Nov 24 £979 22 Feb 24 £949 28 Nov 24 £999 • Tipping paid locally at your discretion No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £199 Europe 147 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk