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The Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights is undoubtedly one of
the most spectacular and beautiful of nature's phenomena.
In
classic mythology, Aurora was the Roman goddess of the dawn;
while "boreal" is a Latin word, meaning "north." The
southern hemisphere's equivalent of the Northern Lights is
the Aurora Australis.
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Day 1 -
Arrival
Overnight
stay in Reykjavík.
Day 2 -
Northern Lights magic
 Head to Reykjavík domestic airport in the morning, for your
flight to Höfn, a small village on the South East coast of
Iceland. When you have unpacked your things, there will be
an introduction of the program ahead and of the optional
activities available. Take a scenic walk through the village
or down to the harbour, where you might watch the fishermen
land their catch of the day.
In the evening, the search is on for the magical Northern
Lights.
Day 3 -
Glacier
experience
Today you
visit the Glacier Exhibition where you can learn about the
secrets of Vatnajökull glacier. We recommend a tour to the
magnificent Glacial Lagoon where you might catch the sight
of seals as well as the floating icebergs in the lake.
In the evening another guided walking tour to hunt for the
Northern Lights. If the Northern Lights will not show during
the tour but will appear in the night, the night watch is
ready to wake you up for this amazing experience.
Day 4 -
Day at
your leisure
Spend the
morning enjoying the leisure activities in the area. In the
afternoon you fly back to Reykjavík and check in at your
hotel.
Day 5 -
Departure
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Activities
available at Höfn, booked locally at extra cost - depending
on weather and road conditions
Boat
tour & ATV safari on the black sands
Sail in the fjord or drive an ATV on the black sandy beach.
Either way, you will witness the thundering power of the
Atlantic Ocean.
Glacial Lagoon
A spectacular place to visit, where huge icebergs float in
the deep water and it is common to see seals play by the
shore.
Skaftafell National Park
About an hour drive from Höfn, get ready to hike in the
magnificent National Park were the territory is formed by
glaciers and rivers.
Ice
climbing in Skaftafell National Park
Walk and climb on Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull.
Crampons are used for the walk and no prior experience is
necessary... only some guts.
Prices
& further info
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DURATION: 5 days, 4
nights
OPERATION October 2011 - April 2012
DEPARTURES
Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from
01 October 2011 - 31March 2012, except 18. December 2011 -
02. January 2012.
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PRICE PER PERSON
Valid 1. Nov 2011 - 31 to March 2012
Double room 440.- GBP
Single room 495.- GBP
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INCLUDED
Accommodation for 2 nights at Hotel Loftleiðir in Reykjavík
2 nights at Hotel Höfn, standard rooms Breakfast
Return flight Reykjavík - Höfn- Reykjavík (excl. airport
tax)
Transfers to/from airport in Höfn
Entrance to the Glacier Exhibition
2 guided Northern Lights walks around Höfn village (1-2 hrs)
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NOT INCLUDED
Airport tax
Transfer to/from airport in Reykjavík
Transfer to/from International airport in Keflavík
Meals, except for breakfast Beverages
Flights (can be booked by Vamos Travel if required)
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