Enjoy 3 nights in Iceland over new year, visiting highlights such as the Golden Circle. New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik is a wonderful, high-energy celebration.
Icelandic Northern Lights New Year Classic
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We have put together an Iceland city break, with 3 nights staying in the vibrant capital Reykjavik including a special New Year’s Eve celebration.
The trip also includes expert guides who will take you to see some key sights, as it is not the right time of year to explore on your own.
Overview
Highlights
- 3 nights in central Reykjavik hotel
- Relax in the warm geothermal Blue Lagoon
- Experience the Golden Circle at your own pace
- Strokkur Geyser, Gullfoss Waterfall, and Thingvellir
What’s included
- Private transfers
- Golden Circle Superjeep Tour
- Northern lights hunt
- New Years Firework Cruise
- 3 nights accommodation in Reykjavik
A note on flights
While flights are not included in the holiday price, our team will happily provide a quote and arrange them for you. Simply ask one of our Travel Experts for details of the available options.
Day by Day Itinerary
Arrive into Keflavik where you will be transferred to your Reykjavik hotel. Get all checked in and settled before getting ready for a Northern Lights Hunt by Superjeep later in the evening.
After breakfast you’ll head out to see the famous Golden Circle and get a tour around this popular part of Iceland, journeying through Iceland’s history and natural wonders. Your adventure begins at Thingvellir National Park, the historic birthplace of the Icelandic parliament over a millennium ago. Witness the Earth’s slow tectonic dance as the North-American and Eurasian plates gradually pull apart. Stand where Viking settlers once gathered to enact national laws, connecting with ancient traditions.
Your next destination is the Geysir geothermal area in Haukadalur, a land of geysers, hot springs, steam vents, and intriguing blue algae. Strokkur, one of the largest and most powerful geysers, bursts to life every 5 minutes, offering a mesmerizing spectacle. Concluding your Golden Circle journey is a visit to the awe-inspiring Gullfoss waterfall, known as the queen of Icelandic waterfalls, with its impressive height and dramatic plunge into a deep gorge.
After a satisfying lunch at Gullfoss Café, the adventure continues with an off-road Superjeep expedition through the highlands and Langjökull glacier area, Iceland’s second-largest ice cap, spanning 953 square kilometers. Along the way, you’ll savor the breathtaking landscape and make occasional stops to soak in incredible vistas. Your tour wraps up with a visit to Faxi, a charming small waterfall, before returning to Reykjavik. Please note that the tour’s direction may be adjusted to avoid crowded areas, ensuring an optimal experience.
Spend the day at leisure to explore the city or if you would like to add in an extra excursion then just speak to one of the team who can organise someting for you such as whale watching, visiting the Lava Shows, or heading out again on a Superjeep!
Then get ready for an evening of fun seeing in the New Year. Once you have had dinner and a few drinks you can get ready to head out on the New Years Firework Cruise to get the best spot in witnessing all the firework activity around the city with a glass of champagne. After the 1.5 hour trip you can head back into the city to continue taking part in the festivities or head to bed (bring some earplugs just in case!)
Transfer back to the airport. However your trip doesn’t have to end there – if you want to extend your stay just let one of the team know and we tailor-make some fun and exciting additions to your trip.
Where You'll Stay
Alda Hotel, Reykjavik
Discover the Alda Hotel Reykjavik, a lifestyle hotel nestled on Laugavegur, Reykjavik’s main shopping street. This boutique-style accommodation is designed to offer a peaceful haven amid the bustling city, allowing guests to absorb and reflect on their Icelandic adventures. Situated on the quieter upper stretch of Laugavegur, we are approximately a 15-minute stroll from the city center.
While our location places us in proximity to shops, cafes, and restaurants, we are strategically positioned away from the central nightlife hub, ensuring a tranquil stay. Experience the perfect blend of a fantastic location and a harmonious atmosphere at Alda Hotel Reykjavik.
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Cannot thank this company enough. Our break to Iceland was the second time we’ve let them organise everything for us and once again they didn’t disappoint. Everything ran seamlessly and the organised tours were wonderful. This company knows what they are doing. If you want to experience the geysers, the volcano, the northern lights and all the other exciting things that Iceland has to offer then this is the company to use.
We had five fantastic days in beautiful Iceland, as we had never been before Aurora Nights helped with everything and made the holiday so easy and stress free. We stayed at Hotel Ranga which was amazing, we very much enjoyed the tours and the guides were brilliant, very knowledgable and friendly. We will certainly be returning to Iceland and wouldn’t hesitate to book through Aurora Nights again, special thanks to Abigail as her experience and reccommendations made the trip even better.
My daughter and I had an amazing time on our trip, we didn’t want it to end! Everything went according to plan, each excursion was well organized and everyone involved with each activity, as well as everyone at the lodge was kind, friendly, positive and happy, which makes such a difference to your whole experience. The food at The Abisko Mountain Lodge was also incredibly good. Our room was large, comfortable and well-furnished. The bathroom too was also spacious and well-equipped. The outdoor clothing provided was of very good quality which kept us warm, and the staff members are happy to change items if they are not quite the right size for you. This is my second trip with Weekend a la carte and I’m sure there will be more as I have complete trust in them. I highly recommend Aurora Nights, it was fabulous.
We had a wonderful time! The food at the lodge was amazing and there were some great vegetarian dishes. I had the best beetroot I’ve ever had (beetroot tartare).
Everyone was really friendly and all the guides were good fun and very knowledgeable.
A special thanks to William and Petri who were really friendly and really added a personal touch to our trip. The activities were really well planned and we especially enjoyed the trip with the huskies. The area we were in is stunning and the lodge was very nice. We would definitely recommend this to friends and family.
We had the most fabulous time and everything worked like clockwork. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and extremely competent. The food was excellent and the experiences, especially Husky Homes, were brilliant. We saw the aurora lights at the mountain top in Abisko where the photography tour will be an enduring memory of a wonderful time. I would very much recommend Weekend a la Carte as a proficient tour operator.
1. Gourmet Cabins was excellent and Johan was a friendly and knowledgeable host. The food, cabins, hot tub and sauna were brilliant.
2. Dog sledge was a fantastic experience and we were given the opportunity to drive our own sledge
3. Snow Mobile – really got off the beaten track and into the spectacular mountains
4. Saw the Northern Lights twice in two days. There is no description that can really do them justice
What a fantastic trip! I booked this for myself and my husband to celebrate my 40th birthday and it didn’t disappoint! Booking was simple and we were kept up to date with all the details from the office team in the UK.
From the moment we arrived at Kiruna airport all the staff we encountered were so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. We opted for the upgraded room at the Abisko Mountain Lodge which I would highly recommend. The cold weather clothing which was supplied was fantastic and kept us really warm in the sub-zero temperatures. The dog sledging, snowmobiling and the Northern Lights photography were all superb and the staff leading the trips were really friendly and so knowledgeable. Even though we weren’t able to do the sky station trip because of the weather, there was a lovely alternative evening organised for us which included a traditional dinner and a walk to the lake where we were able to see the lights. The food at the lodge was also exceptional and showcased some lovely traditional dishes using Moose and Reindeer which were wonderful to try.
I would like to send a massive thank you to all the staff at The Abisko Mountain Lodge as well as the guides we used for our guided walks, dog sledging and snowmobiling. I’d highly recommend the trip, it was our first visit to Sweden and we would definitely return. Thanks again to everyone (including the huskies) who made it so memorable!
Fantastic trip with great hosts & made even more special by seeing the Northern Lights twice!!