Worldwide Escorted Tours

Day 1: UK to Reykjavik Depart the UK on your direct flight. Upon arrival, you’ll 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 green bands rolling across the still night sky. This phenomenon is a truly awe-inspiring spectacle to behold and Iceland’s vast, dark plains provide the perfect backdrop for their splendour. Day 2: Reykjavik B After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour around the Golden Circle, passing steaming hot springs, bubbling mud pots, erupting geysers and dazzling landscapes. Witness the spectacular double cascade of Gullfoss Waterfall which is equally breathtaking 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 Fridheimar 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 930AD 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. Please note: Excursions are shared, meaning that these excursions are not exclusive to Mercury Holidays customers, you will have a local English-speaking guide present during these excursions ensuring that you always have first-hand knowledge. This guide will only be available during excursions. What you’ll see  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 exhilarating 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. Reykjavik Iceland’s Northern Lights What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Iceland with Iceland Air. See p130-131 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Reykjavik, 3 H Hotel Klettur ✔ 3 meals ✔ 2 seat-in-coach excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Easygoing THIS TOUR EXPLORE Day 3: Optional excursions Northern Lights Tour with Hotel Pick Up from £79 Whale Watching Tour with Hotel Pick Up from £119 South Shore Day Tour from £119 Blue Lagoon with Comfort Entrance from £179 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 £279 No Single Supplement Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £259 Departures & from prices Oct 24 £979 Mar 25 £1,149 Nov 24 £929 Apr 25 £1,149 Jan 25 £999 Oct 25 £1,149 Feb 25 £1,049 Nov 25 £1,099 • Lead-in price based on 14 Nov 24 • Tipping not required 118  Europe Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk