Iceland · Reykjavík
A comfortable three-day northern-lights break: design hotel in Reykjavík, a private Golden Circle tour and a geothermal spa.
Day 1 · Reykjavík
Transfer to the hotel, dinner in town and a late northern-lights tour if the forecast is good.
Getting there Private transfer from Keflavík, 45 minutes.
Day 2 · Þingvellir
Short daylight means a private guide is worth it: they know which roads are open and time the stops.
Day 3 · Blue Lagoon
Spa morning at the Blue Lagoon, which sits conveniently near the airport.
Getting there 20 minutes to the airport.
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