Iceland & the Northern Lights with Pete Lawrence

Iceland & the Northern Lights with Pete Lawrence

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$1629

Iceland & the Northern Lights with Pete Lawrence

4 Days

Tour operator:

Omega Breaks

Tour code:

9169

From: $1629

NB: Prices correct on 25-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Iceland, the newest country on earth, is raw nature at its very best. Discover the fascinating capital of Reykjavík before heading into the great wilderness and remoteness of natural Iceland. See where the European and American Tectonic plates are slowly moving apart. Marvel at the spectacular Gullfoss Waterfall and experience the bubbling muds and spectacle of the exploding Geyser. Walk behind mighty waterfalls and gaze upon black sands. As if this is not enough, Iceland is also perfectly placed to witness the spectacular Northern Lights and, unlike tours based in more light-polluted areas, we have the opportunity of watching out for them from the comfort of our hotel.

For those wishing to learn more about the Northern Lights and the night sky or master the art of taking impressive photos of them, Pete Lawrence from the BBC’s The Sky at Night will be travelling with us to offer a helping hand.

At a glance

  • Witness the Northern Lights direct from our cosy, secluded Hotel
  • Included presentation on astro photography and night sky viewing with Pete Lawrence
  • Golden Circle tour
  • South Iceland tour
  • Visits to Urriðafoss Waterfall and Hveragerði

Itinerary

What's Included

  • Visits to the Urriðafoss Waterfall, Hveragerði & Reykjavík with an English-speaking guide
  • 2 presentations and astrophotography guidance by Pete Lawrence
  • 2 nights watching for the Northern Lights with Pete Lawrence

Reviews of this operator

karen james (Google Reviewer)  

Went on northern lights tour....

19-Mar-2023

Went on northern lights tour. Amazing and the commentary fro. Pete Lawrence was so knowledgeable. Will book again

donna holder (Google Reviewer)  

Couldn't fault our weekend break...

18-Jul-2022

Couldn't fault our weekend break to see a show in London.Reg our coach driver went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy,Lovely man.

Lesley Almond (Google Reviewer)  

Went to London to see...

08-Dec-2019

Went to London to see white christmas on the 7th December 2019 then shopping Sunday, the weekend was brilliant, hotel was lovely and the food and room were great, our coach driver was a lovely man and very helpful would recommend omega travel, would definately travel with them again.

M UK567 (Google Reviewer)  

The Northern Lights tour was...

11-Feb-2024

The Northern Lights tour was very disappointing. Whilst I appreciate seeing the lights isn't guaranteed, the overall experience was poor. Hotel presentation was amateur, too long and could have been done beforehand rather than awkwardly near to the airport. The flight was 45minutes delayed because of catering. Food was not needed on a 3.5hour flight (sandwiches were served at 11pm...) and this delay - coupled with the delay on landing for the doors not being able to be opened - caused us to miss the last train out of Gatwick and so we had to spend £80 on a taxi home. The designation for seats was also poor, with some people allowed to book two window seats, meaning both members of a party got the extra view on the way up and down, whereas those in middle or aisle seats had only limited time during the 'rotations.' All in all, this was felt like an amateurish run tour with an unsuccessful trip. The only saving grace was the astronomer host, who was excellent.

margaret gaiger (Google Reviewer)  

Booked London theatre trip...

01-Oct-2022

Booked London theatre trip for 8 of us not impressed with driver Travis no communication no recollection of numbers of people travelling told us pick up points then was opposite side of road no check on people getting back on coach left without two had stop coach too much time on coach compared to some very disappointed on the upside hotel nice

Brian Curson (Google Reviewer)  

Don't use this laughable company...

23-Jun-2024

Don't use this laughable company where the drivers don't inform the passengers where to get off in London, therefore the west end shows that we're booked were missed. Who sends coaches out when the microphone is broken. This company does. I reiterate DONT use Omega as they are very poor.

Sarah Grimwood (Google Reviewer)  

We did not get to...

03-Oct-2022

We did not get to see the show as the stand in driver took the wrong route back into London after picking us up from the hotel there was a coach of 46 very disappointed people

karen sands (Google Reviewer)  

Sorry to write a bad...

19-Jun-2020

Sorry to write a bad review for a small business, but due to COVID, my trip was cancelled. I've tried to get a refund, as I'm entitled to by law. Firstly I was told for weeks that no refunds would be given, then I was told that I could have a refund but they didn't have the cash right now (join the club) and 3 months later I still don't have my refund. I wouldn't book again because my trust has completely gone. I shouldn't have to wait until they have the money for the refund, the money shouldn't be spent until the trip has taken place. These are challenging times and the way businesses handle their affairs is going to be make or break for the future. I support smaller businesses wherever I can, but this has put me off.

Helen Darnell (Google Reviewer)  

Northern Lights trip from Gatwick...

17-Jan-2022

Northern Lights trip from Gatwick on 5th November 2021. Booked three seats for comfort and social distancing and paid extra to do so. This was not offered and another person enjoyed our third seat for the duration of the trip. Getting a refund is nigh on impossible and I have been in correspondence with Omega since 9th November 2021 with various excuses including it takes 6/8 weeks for refunds to be authorised. I have now received a reply (17th January 2022) stating that the flight was overbooked ? and I would get my refund in (wait for it) 6/8 weeks ! I have contacted Trading Standards and they tell me refunds should be offered within 28 days/or 14 days if you paid by card they have noted my complaint. This company is a joke so stay well away my personal opinion is that they are using customers funds to keep trading and have a cash flow problem.

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