Northern Lights at Hotel Budir

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Northern Lights at Hotel Budir

from £712 excluding flights

3 nights
Jan-Apr, Oct-Dec

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Highlights

Explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula’s stunning coast and volcanoes

iceland snaefellsnes northern lights and snaefellsjokull rth

Stay in a prime aurora viewing location, with optional wake up call

Dine on the best local ingredients

iceland grundarfjordur whale watching aboard laki rth

Take an optional whale watching excursion

Why this trip?

Weekend escape

This is the ideal trip for a weekend escape or perhaps a mid-week getaway

Explore at leisure

With the route, transport and accommodation sorted, each day offers the freedom to explore

norway malangen deluxe cabin view from deck

Stay in great locations

This holiday features accommodation in incredible locations

Overview

This winter self-drive is based at Hotel Budir in West Iceland, just over two hours drive from Reykjavik. The hotel occupies an picturesque spot on the southern coast of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. One of the country’s few boutique properties, it is a great place from which to view the aurora borealis due to its countryside location away from light pollution.

Iceland is situated in the middle of the ‘auroral oval’ – far enough north (but not too far) to make witnessing a show of the northern lights a real possibility. Although the aurora cannot be guaranteed, by staying in the countryside away from light pollution, a winter-time stay at Hotel Budir offers very good chances should skies be clear. And if the lights make an appearance late during the night, you can request a wake up call to ensure you don’t miss out!

Itinerary

Arrive in Keflavik and collect rental vehicle from the airport. It is an easy 3 hour drive mostly on well-maintained tarmac roads to Hotel Budir in West Iceland, home for your next 3 nights with breakfast included.

Hotel Budir, Snaefellsnes

A romantic and inspirational retreat with impressive views of the Snaefellsjokull glacier, Hotel Budir is a beautiful country hotel on the south shore of the Snaefellsnes Pensinsula.

Explore the scenic Snaefellsnes Peninsula, walking among the fantastic coastal formations at Arnarstapi, visit the fjords and fishing villages along its north side or opt for a whale watching excursion from Olafsvik. In the evenings keep watch for the elusive northern lights.

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iceland snaefellsnes stykkisholmur harbour winter astk

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Check out of your hotel and drive back to Keflavik Airport in time to check in for your flight.

Excursions

Iceland

Whale Watching from Olafsvik

from £88

3 hours | Feb-Sep

Take a cruise from the coastal village of Olafsvik along the north shore of Snaefellsnes Peninsula on this whale watching excursion. There…

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Iceland

Cave Explorer

from £50

1.5 hours | Year round

Enjoy an exciting guided walk into the mighty Vidgelmir lava cave a short distance from Husafell near to Borgarfjordur.

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Iceland

Krauma Geothermal Baths

from £43

1 hours | Year round

Experience nature from its core by bathing in the geothermal baths at Krauma .

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Prices and Departures

Price from £712 excluding flights

Airfares vary widely and are quoted separately to the holiday price, starting from around £250pp return with Icelandair and British Airways, though may be lower with Play or EasyJet. We'll provide the best fare available at the time of enquiry, which tend to be cheaper the earlier you book.

UK Airports with flights direct to Iceland are Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh. We can also arrange flights from non-UK destinations. Discover more »

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We are proud of our excellent reputation for looking after our clients, without question. Should the unexpected occur our team of dedicated Travel Specialists are on call 24/7 to make any necessary alternative plans at no cost to you.

What's Included

Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
Daily breakfast
Car rental throughout with unlimited mileage
No charge for additional driver
24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
No surcharge guarantee
Full financial protection

This itinerary starts from around £712 per person, based on 2 sharing a room with private bathroom in standard hotels, and rental of an intermediate vehicle.

Prices may vary depending on departure date and booking date, as well as any changes to the included components. The final cost of a tailored holiday will be based on the level of accommodation, size of vehicle, included activities, travel season, and how far in advance it is booked. We will confirm the exact price for your holiday in your individual quotation, based on your chosen travel dates and inclusions.

* Choice of Vehicles

We can offer a wide range of rental vehicles for this holiday – our team will be happy to talk you through the options and provide a quote for the most suitable category based on your individual requirements.

4WD

We would always recommend a 4WD for winter travel, but many clients also prefer the greater security and comfort that a larger vehicle provides year round – upgrade your vehicle from as little as £10 per person, per day.

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Northern Lights at Hotel Budir

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