Awe-Inspiring Northern Iceland & Northern Lights
About the Trip
October 9-18, 2026 | 10 Days
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Iceland on this immersive 10-day journey. Begin in Reykjavik with a visit to the Sky Lagoon and a guided breathwork session. Explore the Golden Circle, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, and the dramatic South Coast, where waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers await. Witness geysers erupt, climb volcanic craters and soak in geothermal waters. Search for the elusive Northern Lights in prime viewing locations and embark on a thrilling whale-watching excursion. With a perfect mix of adventure, culture and relaxation, this journey through Iceland’s natural wonders will leave you inspired and in awe.
Member Exclusive Benefits
We reward all our CAA Members on our Extraordinary Explorations® tours.
- Plaza Premium Lounge pass†
- 50 CAA Dollars®^
- 25% savings on CAA Travel Insurance◊
Extraordinary Experience
CAA has curated an exceptional experience unique to your tour. Details of this experience are listed below:
Breathwork Session for Mind & Body Renewal
Step into a space of deep relaxation and renewal with Andri, founder of a leading health and wellness coaching centre. This guided breathwork session is designed for both beginners and experts, offering a powerful way to release stress and restore balance. Your Extraordinary Experience begins with an introduction to breathwork’s profound benefits, followed by rhythmic breathing exercises set to Andri’s live guidance and music for an immersive, uninterrupted experience. With yoga mats, blankets, and eye masks provided, you’ll settle into deep relaxation—leaving refreshed, recharged and more connected to yourself.
Package Includes:
- Return airfare from Toronto or Winnipeg to Reykjavik
- 2+1-night stay in first-class accommodation in Reykjavik
- 2-night stay in moderate-class accommodation in Borgarnes
- 1-night in moderate-class accommodation in Hella
- 2-night in moderate-class accommodation in Kirkjubæjarklaustur
- 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners, 5 snacks and 1 tasting
- Land transportation via first-class motorcoach
- Land transportation via first-class motorcoach
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking tour director throughout
- Destination transfers
Awe-Inspiring Northern Iceland & Northern Lights
Activity Level: Moderate. Chase the Northern Lights and explore majestic waterfalls, wildlife, glaciers and geysers on this unforgettable 10-day adventure through Iceland.
Day 1
Depart on your overnight flight from Toronto or Winnipeg to Reykjavik.
Day 2
Reykjavik – Arrive and transfer to the Viking Museum for breakfast, then unwind at the Sky Lagoon thermal spa. Enjoy lunch before heading to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B/L)
Day 3
Reykjavik – Today you’ll enjoy your Extraordinary Experience—a guided breathwork session with Andri, designed to enhance relaxation and well-being while promoting balance and renewal. (B)
Day 4
Borgarnes – Travel west to Borgarnes to explore Iceland’s early history at the Settlement Centre. Visit the Saga Valley, climb the Grábrók volcano crater and see Europe’s most powerful hot spring. Witness cascading lava waterfalls before an evening Northern Lights lecture and viewing. (B/D/S)
Day 5
Borgarnes – Discover the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, a miniature version of Iceland’s diverse landscapes. Visit Grundarfjörður, the iconic Kirkjufell mountain and explore Vatnshellir Cave’s lava tube. Return to Borgarnes for another chance to witness the Northern Lights, followed by a soak in the hotel’s hot tubs. (B/D/S)
Day 6
Hella – Travel the Golden Circle, visiting Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal fields, and Gullfoss waterfall. Enjoy a geothermal tasting experience and learn about Icelandic horses before reaching your accommodations in South Iceland. Tonight, search for the Northern Lights. (B/T/D/S)
Day 7
Kirkjubæjarklaustur – Venture along the South Coast, stopping at the Lava & Volcano Exhibition Centre, Skógafoss waterfall and the black sand beaches of Reynisfjara. Stay near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a prime location for Northern Lights viewing. (B/D/S)
Day 8
Kirkjubæjarklaustur – Explore glaciers, icebergs, and Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, where you may spot seals. Walk along Diamond Beach and visit Europe’s largest national park. In the evening, watch a Northern Lights film and stay alert for another sighting. (B/D/S)
Day 9
Reykjavík – Cross the Eldhraun lava field to Vík for a photo stop, then visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall. In the afternoon, embark on a whale watching tour from Reykjavík, where you may see minke whales, humpbacks and porpoises. (B/D)
Day 10
Transfer to Reykjavik airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg. (B)
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner | S - Snack | T - Tasting
Terms & Conditions
*All CAA Member prices are per person, based on double occupancy, in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated and are subject to change without prior notice until final payment is paid. All prices are correct at press time and apply to new bookings only, based on availability at time of booking. To receive CAA Member-exclusive benefits, there must be one valid CAA Member travelling per booking. Non-members booking Extraordinary Explorations will not receive Member-exclusive benefits.
†Plaza Premium Lounge is based on one voucher per person and applies to departures from Canadian airports where applicable. Subject to availability
^CAA Dollars awarded per adult Member. To earn and redeem CAA Dollars, you must be a current CAA Member in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). CAA Dollars will be credited at time of departure. For more information on CAA Dollars, please visit www.caasco.com/caadollars.
◊ CAA Travel Insurance, an Orion Travel Insurance product, is underwritten by Echelon Insurance. Twenty-five percent (25%) Member savings is made up of a ten percent (10%) Member savings as well as a promotional fifteen percent (15%) savings when you purchase an Extraordinary Explorations tour through CAA Travel, applies to CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba Members in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). This promotional offer is valid until December 31, 2026. Ten percent (10%) Member savings applies to Members in good standing of all other CAA clubs. Savings apply to the total premium excluding applicable taxes. Minimum premium applies. Visitors to Canada Insurance is limited to promotional savings. Certain exclusions, limitations and restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice. A Medical Questionnaire may be required to purchase travel insurance.
Extraordinary Explorations vacations are organized and booked by CAA Travel (South Central Ontario) Inc. and CAA Manitoba (“CAA Travel”) on behalf of CAA Club Group (o/a CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba). In the event of an increase in any of the cost factors, CAA Travel reserves the right to increase the price whereby the provisions of the Travel Industry Act shall prevail. CAA Extraordinary Explorations packages are 100% non-refundable at final payment. CAA Travel service fee for cancellation prior to final payment varies by program. For full payment terms and conditions, please ask your CAA Travel Consultant. CAA Travel reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements (minimum number of participants) or circumstances beyond its control. Additional fees for checked luggage or other incidentals may be incurred and vary according to itinerary and airline. Air schedules with some tours are not available at press time and may include several connections or forced overnight at passenger’s expense. CAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation and emergency travel and emergency medical insurance at the time of booking.
Please note: Participants must be able to embark and disembark cruise ships and coaches without assistance as well as have a good level of mobility for walking tours in destinations where stairs and traditional cobblestone streets can be challenging. International transportation vehicles and facilities may not meet accessibility standards.
Flight
IncludedTour Itinerary
Day 1
Depart on your overnight flight from Toronto or Winnipeg to Reykjavik.
Day 2
Reykjavik
Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to the Viking Museum for breakfast. Then, relax at the Sky Lagoon, a thermal spa inspired by Icelandic culture. Enjoy lunch at the Sky Café before transferring to your hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure. (B/L)
Day 3
Reykjavik
Today you’ll enjoy your Extraordinary Experience, a breathwork session with Andri, perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Begin with an introduction to breathwork benefits, followed by guided exercises and deep relaxation. In a world of rising stress and burnout, this practice promotes long-term well-being and optimizes performance. (B)
Day 4
Borgarnes
Travel west to Borgarnes and learn about Iceland’s early history at the Settlement Centre. Continue to Borgarfjörður, known as the Saga Valley, to climb the Grábrók volcano crater and visit Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring. See Hraunfossar, a series of waterfalls flowing from a lava field, and Barnafoss, known for its tragic legend. Enjoy a Northern Lights lecture in the afternoon, then after dinner step into the hotel garden to look for the Northern Lights. (B/D/S)
Day 5
Borgarnes
Explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, “the peninsula of the snowy mountain” and a microcosm of Iceland’s diverse landscapes. Visit the fishing village of Grundarfjörður and admire the iconic Kirkjufell mountain. Stop at Arnarstapi and Hellnar before venturing inside Vatnshellir Cave, descending 35 metres underground into a lava tube. On the way back to Borgarnes, you’ll get some practical tips on how to photograph the Northern Lights before heading outside to chase them again, followed by a soak in the hotel’s outdoor hot tubs. (B/D/S)
Day 6
Hella
Travel along the Hvalfjörður fjord, stopping at an Icelandic wool outlet before continuing to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Follow the Golden Circle route to the Geysir geothermal fields and enjoy a geothermal tasting of freshly baked hot spring bread with Icelandic butter, boiled eggs and herring at Restaurant Geysir. Visit Gullfoss waterfall, learn about the Icelandic horse and explore a geothermal greenhouse before reaching your accommodations in South Iceland. Tonight, step into the dark stillness of rural Iceland in search of the Northern Lights. (B/T/D/S)
Day 7
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Venture along the South Coast, stopping at the Lava & Volcano Exhibition Centre to learn about Iceland’s geology and active volcanoes. Visit a renowned folk museum showcasing historical farm artefacts and turf-built houses. See the impressive 60-metre-high Skógafoss waterfall before strolling along Reynisfjara’s black lava beach and bird cliffs. Spend two nights near Kirkjubæjarklaustur in the Vatnajökull National Park region, an ideal setting for Northern Lights viewing. (B/D/S)
Day 8
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Spend the day exploring glaciers, ice and icebergs. Visit Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, where you may spot seals swimming in Arctic waters. Walk along the black sand of Diamond Beach, where icebergs wash ashore and break apart. Stop at the tiny turf church in Hof and explore Europe’s largest national park, home to Iceland’s highest mountains and largest glacier. In the evening, watch a film on the Northern Lights and stay alert for another chance to witness them. (B/D/S)
Day 9
Reykjavík
Journey across the Eldhraun lava field to the village of Vík for a photo stop at the awe-inspiring black lava beach and towering cliffs. Further west we reach Seljalandsfoss, a high, narrow waterfall cascading from the mountains. In the afternoon, embark on a whale watching tour from Reykjavík, where you may spot minke whales, humpbacks, porpoises and dolphins among Iceland’s thriving bird life. (B/D)
Day 10
Transfer to Reykjavik airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg. (B)
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner | S - Snack | T - Tasting