Iceland Northern Lights March 2-8, 2023

THIS TOUR IS FULL.

This is a small group tour with a maximum size of 16 people plus guide(s).

The meals included on the tour are specified for each date: Breakfast (B) and Dinner (D). 

DAY 1 – Thursday, March 2

We fly to Iceland from Washington Dulles. Other airport options are available, and if you don’t want  to include flights, the cost is $2,150.

DAY 2 – Friday, March 3

After our flight arrives in the morning, we will take a private guided tour of Reykjavik. Highlights include the Presidential residence at Bessastaðir, Harpa concert hall, view over Reykjavík city from Perlan dome, Hallgrímskirkja church, and the old harbor.  We plan to see the Northern Lights in the evening. This is the only tour on the itinerary that is not private because the private tours cannot be rescheduled for free if cancelled. If the lights are not available this evening, we will try each evening until we see them! 

Lodging: Fosshotel Reyjkavik - https://www.islandshotel.is/hotels-in-iceland/fosshotel-reykjavik/

DAY 3 – Saturday, March 4 (B) 

Today, we take the popular Golden Circle tour where you will see a geyser shoot a column of water 98 feet into the air every 4-8 minutes. We will also see the majestic and beautiful Gullfoss waterfall. And we will visit Thingvellir National Park, the site of Iceland’s parliament from the 10th to 18th centuries. The park sits in a rift valley caused by the separation of two tectonic plates that separate North America from Europe.

Lodging: Fosshotel Reyjkavik

DAY 4 – Sunday, March 5 B) 

We travel to the stunning southern coast of Iceland. Along the way, we stop at the gorgeous Seljalandsfoss waterfall. We also stop at the majestic and much-photographed Skógafoss waterfall with its impressive 196 foot drop. We also go to the famous Reynisfjara black sand beach in Vik where we see the basalt column formations.

Lodging: Fosshotel Reyjkavik

DAY 5 – Monday, March 6 (B) 

The striking landscapes on the Snaefellsnes peninsula await us. A dormant volcano, seals, sea birds, and stunning natural beauty are yours to behold.

Lodging: Fosshotel Reyjkavik

DAY 6 – Tuesday, March 7 (B, D) 

You are on your own to explore Reykjavik and the surrounding areas. We will eat dinner as a group. 

Lodging: Fosshotel Reyjkavik

DAY 7 – Wednesday, March 8 (B) 

We fly home after a fun week in Iceland! 

PAYMENT INFORMATION 

The tour costs $2,800 (per person) for a double occupancy room; single occupancy adds $450 

• A $1,000 deposit needed to ensure your plane ticket and place on the tour. 
• The balance of $1,800 for a double room or $2,250 for a single room is due December 2, 2022.
• You may purchase your tour with a check at the address below, or you may pay by credit/debit card. There is a 3.3% fee for credit cards. If you pay via card, a secure link will be sent to you for payment.  

Please make your check payable to International Tour Company and put 2023 Iceland Tour in the memo line.   

Mail your check to: 

International Tour Company 

P.O. Box 23 

Cloverdale, VA 24077-0023 

You must also fill out the reservation form and turn it in with your deposit. The form and terms and conditions can be found at https://internationaltourco.com/important-documents 

What is included: 

• Private Private Reykjavik City Tour with a guide
• Northern Lights Tour (not private, and we will try each evening until we see the lights)
• Private Golden Circle Tour with a guide 
• Private South Iceland Tour with a guide 
• Private Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour with a guide
• 5 Nights Hotel Reykjavik Centrum or comparable hotel: https://www.islandshotel.is/hotels-in-iceland/hotel-reykjavik-centrum 
• 5 breakfasts and 1 dinner (drinks not already included are on your own)
• Icelandair flight in Economy Standard from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Reykjavik (KEF) 
• Airport Transfers in Iceland 
• Tips for the guides and drivers   

Cancellation Policy: 

Cancellation in writing must be received by International Tour Company for appropriate refund minus the following fees and any nonrefundable services purchased. Air penalties are not part of the percentages below and vary based on the airline policy.  

120+ days before departure: $100 processing fee  

90-119 days before departure: Deposit amount is lost  

60-89 days before departure: 65% of tour cost lost  

Under 60 days before departure: 100% of tour cost lost; travel insurance is typically non-refundable after 15 days of purchase