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Iceland – Reykjavík & the Northern Lights
Experience Reykjavík, one of Europe's most surprising and welcoming cities and the capital of the 'Land of Fire and Ice', on this unforgettable break. Discover the startling Icelandic landscape - of smouldering volcanoes, geysers, glaciers and bubbling thermal pools - and have the chance to witness the enchanting Aurora Borealis.
Top Highlights
Explore Reykjavík on a guided tour
Enjoy an optional visit to the steamy and salubrious Blue Lagoon
Set off on an included tour in search of the Northern Lights
Join the Southern Shore Adventure optional excursion
Itinerary
Fly into Iceland's Keflavik Airport, where our tour manager will meet you and a coach will be waiting to carry you to Reykjavík and your first hotel.
An included, guided city tour introduces fascinating Reykjavík and its surroundings this morning. See landmarks such as the Presidential Residence and the towering Hallgrim's Church.
This afternoon, an optional excursion offers the chance to take a dip in the mineral-laden waters of the Blue Lagoon. These warm waters have become one of Iceland's most recognisable attractions, but began life as a by-product of the nearby geothermal power plant where superheated water rising from the ground near a lava flow is used to drive turbines that generate electricity for the region, and heat the local water supply.
On this morning's optional Golden Circle tour you'll see Þingvellir - the green expanse where Iceland's ancient parliament (the Alþingi) used to meet. Stop beside the (near-extinct) original Geysir and time the gap between the eruptions from the nearby, and far more frequent, Strokkur waterspout, before rounding off your day with a visit to the vast cascade of the Gullfoss waterfall.
The highlight of the tour comes this evening, when you'll head out of the city to search for the Aurora Borealis - the enchanting Northern Lights - flickering in the Icelandic night sky. Should you be lucky enough to see it, the phenomenon is a sight to behold.
Explore Reykjavík under your own steam, today, or join our Southern Shore Adventure optional excursion. This journey into wild, rugged Iceland takes us across the lava plateau, down onto the southern coastal lowlands and across the mighty river Ölfusá. Discover Eyrarbakki, a coastal village with many old wooden houses, and marvel at Eyjafjallajökull - the volcano that famously closed down European airspace in 2010.
We'll also visit Skógafoss waterfall, the icy wall of Sólheimajökull and Vík í Mýrdal - the southernmost village in Iceland. After lunch (payable locally) we stop on the black sandy beach at Reynisfjara - famous for its birdlife.
Afterwards, enjoy a last evening in the Icelandic capital.
Transfer back to Keflavík Airport to board your flight home.
What the price includes
- Four nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Cabin, Reykjavik (Hotel Klettur available for a supplement)
- A tour in search of the Northern Lights
- A guided tour of Reykjavík
- Return flights to Keflavík
- Comfortable coach travel and transfers
- Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
- All mandatory local taxes and charges
Dates & Prices
Solo price
Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan.
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| Birmingham |
October 2026 - March 2028 |
from £1100.00 pp |
13 dates available |
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| Birmingham |
29 Oct 2026
Thursday
5 days
02 Nov 2026
Monday
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Late Escape
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from £1176.00 was £1469.00 |
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| Birmingham |
05 Nov 2026
Thursday
5 days
09 Nov 2026
Monday
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Late Escape
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from £1100.00 was £1375.00 |
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| Birmingham |
12 Nov 2026
Thursday
5 days
16 Nov 2026
Monday
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Late Escape
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from £1116.00 was £1395.00 |
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| Birmingham |
28 Jan 2027
Thursday
5 days
01 Feb 2027
Monday
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from £1314.00 was £1545.00 |
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| Birmingham |
25 Feb 2027
Thursday
5 days
01 Mar 2027
Monday
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from £1317.00 was £1549.00 |
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| Birmingham |
11 Mar 2027
Thursday
5 days
15 Mar 2027
Monday
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from £1399.00 was £1645.00 |
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| Birmingham |
18 Mar 2027
Thursday
5 days
22 Mar 2027
Monday
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from £1926.00 was £2265.00 |
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| Birmingham |
28 Oct 2027
Thursday
5 days
01 Nov 2027
Monday
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from £1708.00 was £2009.00 |
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| Birmingham |
11 Nov 2027
Thursday
5 days
15 Nov 2027
Monday
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from £1484.00 was £1745.00 |
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| Birmingham |
27 Jan 2028
Thursday
5 days
31 Jan 2028
Monday
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from £1411.00 was £1659.00 |
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| Birmingham |
24 Feb 2028
Thursday
5 days
28 Feb 2028
Monday
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from £1555.00 was £1829.00 |
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| Birmingham |
09 Mar 2028
Thursday
5 days
13 Mar 2028
Monday
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from £1382.00 was £1625.00 |
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| Birmingham |
16 Mar 2028
Thursday
5 days
20 Mar 2028
Monday
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from £1382.00 was £1625.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
November 2026 - March 2028 |
from £1127.00 pp |
12 dates available |
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| London Gatwick |
05 Nov 2026
Thursday
5 days
09 Nov 2026
Monday
|
Late Escape
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from £1152.00 was £1439.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
12 Nov 2026
Thursday
5 days
16 Nov 2026
Monday
|
Late Escape
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from £1128.00 was £1409.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
28 Jan 2027
Thursday
5 days
01 Feb 2027
Monday
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from £1127.00 was £1325.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
25 Feb 2027
Thursday
5 days
01 Mar 2027
Monday
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from £1215.00 was £1429.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
11 Mar 2027
Thursday
5 days
15 Mar 2027
Monday
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from £1224.00 was £1439.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
18 Mar 2027
Thursday
5 days
22 Mar 2027
Monday
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from £1292.00 was £1519.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
28 Oct 2027
Thursday
5 days
01 Nov 2027
Monday
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from £1373.00 was £1615.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
11 Nov 2027
Thursday
5 days
15 Nov 2027
Monday
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from £1322.00 was £1555.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
27 Jan 2028
Thursday
5 days
31 Jan 2028
Monday
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from £1195.00 was £1405.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
24 Feb 2028
Thursday
5 days
28 Feb 2028
Monday
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from £1220.00 was £1435.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
09 Mar 2028
Thursday
5 days
13 Mar 2028
Monday
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from £1237.00 was £1455.00 |
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| London Gatwick |
16 Mar 2028
Thursday
5 days
20 Mar 2028
Monday
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from £1237.00 was £1455.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
October 2026 - March 2028 |
from £1136.00 pp |
13 dates available |
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| London Heathrow |
29 Oct 2026
Thursday
5 days
02 Nov 2026
Monday
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Late Escape
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from £1256.00 was £1569.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
05 Nov 2026
Thursday
5 days
09 Nov 2026
Monday
|
Late Escape
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from £1180.00 was £1475.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
12 Nov 2026
Thursday
5 days
16 Nov 2026
Monday
|
Late Escape
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from £1136.00 was £1419.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
28 Jan 2027
Thursday
5 days
01 Feb 2027
Monday
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from £1156.00 was £1359.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
25 Feb 2027
Thursday
5 days
01 Mar 2027
Monday
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from £1207.00 was £1419.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
11 Mar 2027
Thursday
5 days
15 Mar 2027
Monday
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from £1241.00 was £1459.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
18 Mar 2027
Thursday
5 days
22 Mar 2027
Monday
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from £1271.00 was £1495.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
28 Oct 2027
Thursday
5 days
01 Nov 2027
Monday
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from £1577.00 was £1855.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
11 Nov 2027
Thursday
5 days
15 Nov 2027
Monday
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from £1407.00 was £1655.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
27 Jan 2028
Thursday
5 days
31 Jan 2028
Monday
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from £1292.00 was £1519.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
24 Feb 2028
Thursday
5 days
28 Feb 2028
Monday
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from £1326.00 was £1559.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
09 Mar 2028
Thursday
5 days
13 Mar 2028
Monday
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from £1343.00 was £1579.00 |
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| London Heathrow |
16 Mar 2028
Thursday
5 days
20 Mar 2028
Monday
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from £1343.00 was £1579.00 |
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| London Luton |
October 2026 - March 2028 |
from £1088.00 pp |
13 dates available |
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| London Luton |
29 Oct 2026
Thursday
5 days
02 Nov 2026
Monday
|
Late Escape
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from £1176.00 was £1469.00 |
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| London Luton |
05 Nov 2026
Thursday
5 days
09 Nov 2026
Monday
|
Late Escape
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from £1088.00 was £1359.00 |
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| London Luton |
12 Nov 2026
Thursday
5 days
16 Nov 2026
Monday
|
Late Escape
|
from £1156.00 was £1445.00 |
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| London Luton |
28 Jan 2027
Thursday
5 days
01 Feb 2027
Monday
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from £1135.00 was £1335.00 |
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| London Luton |
25 Feb 2027
Thursday
5 days
01 Mar 2027
Monday
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from £1331.00 was £1565.00 |
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| London Luton |
11 Mar 2027
Thursday
5 days
15 Mar 2027
Monday
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from £1203.00 was £1415.00 |
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| London Luton |
18 Mar 2027
Thursday
5 days
22 Mar 2027
Monday
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from £1305.00 was £1535.00 |
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| London Luton |
28 Oct 2027
Thursday
5 days
01 Nov 2027
Monday
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from £1394.00 was £1639.00 |
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| London Luton |
11 Nov 2027
Thursday
5 days
15 Nov 2027
Monday
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from £1297.00 was £1525.00 |
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| London Luton |
27 Jan 2028
Thursday
5 days
31 Jan 2028
Monday
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from £1215.00 was £1429.00 |
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| London Luton |
24 Feb 2028
Thursday
5 days
28 Feb 2028
Monday
|
from £1241.00 was £1459.00 |
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| London Luton |
09 Mar 2028
Thursday
5 days
13 Mar 2028
Monday
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from £1258.00 was £1479.00 |
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| London Luton |
16 Mar 2028
Thursday
5 days
20 Mar 2028
Monday
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from £1258.00 was £1479.00 |
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| London Stansted |
October 2026 - November 2027 |
from £1172.00 pp |
5 dates available |
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| London Stansted |
29 Oct 2026
Thursday
5 days
02 Nov 2026
Monday
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Late Escape
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from £1408.00 was £1759.00 |
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| London Stansted |
05 Nov 2026
Thursday
5 days
09 Nov 2026
Monday
|
Late Escape
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from £1172.00 was £1465.00 |
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| London Stansted |
12 Nov 2026
Thursday
5 days
16 Nov 2026
Monday
|
Late Escape
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from £1204.00 was £1505.00 |
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| London Stansted |
28 Oct 2027
Thursday
5 days
01 Nov 2027
Monday
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from £1708.00 was £2009.00 |
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| London Stansted |
11 Nov 2027
Thursday
5 days
15 Nov 2027
Monday
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from £1399.00 was £1645.00 |
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| Manchester |
October 2026 - March 2028 |
from £1144.00 pp |
11 dates available |
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| Manchester |
29 Oct 2026
Thursday
5 days
02 Nov 2026
Monday
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Late Escape
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from £1264.00 was £1579.00 |
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| Manchester |
05 Nov 2026
Thursday
5 days
09 Nov 2026
Monday
|
Late Escape
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from £1144.00 was £1429.00 |
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| Manchester |
12 Nov 2026
Thursday
5 days
16 Nov 2026
Monday
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Late Escape
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from £1164.00 was £1455.00 |
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| Manchester |
11 Mar 2027
Thursday
5 days
15 Mar 2027
Monday
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from £1283.00 was £1509.00 |
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| Manchester |
18 Mar 2027
Thursday
5 days
22 Mar 2027
Monday
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from £1288.00 was £1515.00 |
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| Manchester |
28 Oct 2027
Thursday
5 days
01 Nov 2027
Monday
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from £1484.00 was £1745.00 |
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| Manchester |
11 Nov 2027
Thursday
5 days
15 Nov 2027
Monday
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from £1407.00 was £1655.00 |
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| Manchester |
27 Jan 2028
Thursday
5 days
31 Jan 2028
Monday
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from £1339.00 was £1575.00 |
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| Manchester |
24 Feb 2028
Thursday
5 days
28 Feb 2028
Monday
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from £1343.00 was £1579.00 |
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| Manchester |
09 Mar 2028
Thursday
5 days
13 Mar 2028
Monday
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from £1343.00 was £1579.00 |
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| Manchester |
16 Mar 2028
Thursday
5 days
20 Mar 2028
Monday
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from £1343.00 was £1579.00 |
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Further information
The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.
Please note that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and therefore we cannot guarantee that you will be able to view them during your visit. The order of the itinerary may change in order to give you the best chance of experiencing them.
We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
You will need a full 10-year British Passport (valid for a further 6 months on return to the UK) for this holiday. Children require their own passport. Holders of non-British Passports may need a visa. If you are in any doubt, please contact both the Iceland Embassy on 020 7259 3999 and the airline prior to departure, as information can change. We cannot except liability if you are refused entry because of invalid documents.
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.
Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.
Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you arrive (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").
Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational at all EU borders on 10 April 2026.
EES is a digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay across the external borders of most European countries. It replaces passport stamping. When you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system registers your entry and exit, and you will only need to complete this biometric registration on your first entry into Europe.
Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.
For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operation at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side.
The latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees.
For further information please visit the ABTA website.
Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen countries.
ETIAS is expected to launch in the last quarter of 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). We recommend applying in good time once the system goes live. ETIAS is expected to cost €20 per person. If you are aged under 18 or over 70, the fee is waived. Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.
The latest information can be found at www.etias.com.
Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service at https://thetravelvisacompany.co.uk/newmarket-holidays/?sup=NMH
All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).
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