Tuck into your Easter eggs in iceland – no, not that one! The one with the Blue Lagoon, the Northern Lights and killer whales. Discover the World, the specialist tour operator to Iceland, still has availability on some of its most popular holidays to Iceland this Easter, from £745 per person.
The Icelandic Way, departures throughout Easter including March 31 and April 7: This is a self-drive holiday staying in self-catering properties. It is suitable for families or a group of friends looking for a comfortable base from which to explore the country’s scenic south and west. Popular attractions include the Blue Lagoon and highlights of the Golden Circle (Thingvellir National Park, the double-tiered cascade of Gullfoss waterfall and the erupting plumes of Strokur at the geothermal hotspot of Geysir), are on the doorstep. The seven-night break includes an optional stay at the Glacier Lodge – a new stylish self-catering cottage, exclusive to Discover the World, located on the rugged Snaefellsnes Peninsula with direct views of Snaefellsjokull volcano to the north and a panorama across Faxafloi Bay to the south.With departures on Sundays throughout March and April, the trip costs from £985 per person (based on two sharing) and includes return flights with Icelandair from Heathrow, Manchester or Glasgow, self-catering accommodation for four nights at Gljufur Cottages, three nights self-catering at the Glacier Lodge and car hire. Visit www.discover-the-world.co.uk/en/holidays/iceland/the-icelandic-way/
Killer Whales and Northern Lights, March 28: Four-night break based at Hotel Framnes, a traditional hotel on the oceanfront of Grundarfjordur, a small fishing village on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula’s north coast. Over the last two years, killer whales have been spotted around this area from late December to mid-April, so this final Easter departure is the last chance to see them this season. The remote Peninsula is also an ideal location for observing the Northern Lights should they make an appearance under clear skies. The holiday ends with a trip to the famed Blue Lagoon with its naturally heated waters. From £1,096 per person, based on two adults sharing a twin room on a full board basis. Price includes return flights with Icelandair from Heathrow, Manchester or Glasgow, transfers, four nights’ accommodation full board, two whale watching boat excursions, entrance to the Blue Lagoon and the services of a driver/guide. Visit www.discover-the-world.co.uk/en/holidays/iceland/orcas-and-aurora/
Northern Lights Special, March 28: For a very colourful Easter, book onto the hugely popular Northern Lights Special; this escorted break explores Iceland’s picturesque South West, with the first two nights based at Hotel Glymur, just 45 minutes from Reykjavik and overlooking the stunning ‘Hvalfjordur’ (Whale Fjord). Evenings are a treat – simply sit back in the hotel’s outdoor hot tub and wait for the aurora borealis to make an appearance. Days are spent discovering Iceland’s Golden Circle, exploring Reykjavik and bathing at the Blue Lagoon, before arriving at the aptly named Northern Light Inn for the final night. Three nights from £745 per person based on two adults sharing a twin room (half board basis at Hotel Glymur and B&B at the Northern Light Inn). Price includes entrance to the Blue Lagoon, services of a driver/guide, excursions and return flights with Icelandair from Heathrow, Manchester or Glasgow. Visit www.discover-the-world.co.uk/en/holidays/iceland/northern-lights-special/
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