Luxury Blue Lagoon Northern Lights Spa Retreat

On arrival in Reykjavik, pick up your pre-arranged 4WD hire car and self-drive to Manor Hotel Skalahot in South Iceland.

This is a 2 hour trip on Iceland’s main road. This boutique hotel only has 14 bedrooms and this area has an excellent reputation for Northern Lights sightings due to its location in a rural area, with a higher frequency of clear nights.

Overnight at Manor Hotel Skalahot.

After breakfast adventure out into the unique landscapes of South Iceland – probably the most dramatic Geography field trip you will ever experience!

We work only with local guides who are both passionate about their country and want to share their insights with you but who are also trained as part of the mountain rescue team. They will have fascinating stories to share about the volcanic eruption that occurred in 2010.

We continually receive fabulous feedback on this day from satisfied clients who enjoy this personalised, relaxed guided day experience from enthusiastic local guides who are keen you have an extra special experience.

SuperJeeps take up to 8 people but the norm is for 4 people for a very personal tour. Note, this is in sharp contrast to the coach tours that are available through other companies, who also cannot access many of the areas we take you to.

Choose between the following adventures: EITHER Eyjafjallajökull’s Volcano Tour This tour will take you as close as is possible to the new large crater in Eyjafjallajökull Volcano from the 2010 eruption and to places where no hire car can go. We drive up the slopes of the glacier in a highly equipped SuperJeep and on our way take in the astonishing view over the whole South coast of Iceland with it’s glaciers, and back across the Atlantic including the Westman-Islands.

This tour gives you the perfect glacier experience; an exciting SuperJeep drive in the snow, walk on the glacier and the magnificent view over the south. This is real adventure! OR Þórsmörk Valley Tour . Your guide will take you up between the three glaciers; Myrdalsjokull, Eyjafjallojokull and Tindfjallojokull. In your specially adapted SuperJeeps you will have the thrilling drive of fjording glacial rivers and driving across the flood plain to see the lasting effects and landscape changes following Eyjafjallajökull’s 2010 eruption.

You will be surrounded by an imposing mountain ridge and see spectacular landscapes. Stop at the stunning Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, which you can walk behind and be mesmerised looking back through the falling water. If you wanted to see the “Raw Iceland” this is hard to beat!

Today explore the “must see” Golden Circle at your own pace using your own 4WD vehicle. The day is packed full of surprising landscapes and Geological marvels.

You will walk in a dramatic mini rift valley created by Tectonic plate movement, gaze at the thundering Gullfoss Waterfall which can totally freeze in winter, and marvel at the Strokkur Geyser which erupts every 5 mins.

We would also recommend you visit the spot where the first democratic parliament was established in 930 AD overlooking the stunning plains of Pingvellir.

Onwards drive to the Silica Hotel, your overnight stay will be at the beautiful Silica Hotel, or you could choose to upgrade and stay at The Retreat at the Blue Lagoon.

This morning indulge yourself at the Blue Lagoon Retreat Spa. Swim through the evocative Lava corridors in the bright blue geothermally warm waters.

With many alcoves, terrace and deck areas, a cold spring and nest seating there are plenty of places to stop and soak up this beguiling atmosphere. It is good for your soul!

Have a glass of bubbly on the house whilst you soak in the warm silica rich waters, or take a sauna or a steam.

The highlights of the Spa Retreat has to be The Ritual. Here underground you will coat your body in turn with silica for cleansing and radiance, algae for nourishment and anti-aging, and minerals for exfoliation and revitalization.

For those looking for Spa treatments the Retreat is linked to the main Blue Lagoon where you can opt to take an optional extra of an in-water massage which are just heavenly.

We would recommend you leave at least 4 hours for The Retreat excluding any optional treatments or meals you decide to take there. See our personal experience of the Retreat Spa at the Blue Lagoon

Afterwards drive the 20 minutes to the airport for your flight home.

We have an extensive Northern Lights Information Hub if you need further information

Covering popular topics such as:

• What are the Northern Lights?
• When can I see the Northern Lights?
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