December 3-9, 2025
Journey on a quest to see the famous Northern Lights . . . Hunt the horizon for the amazing aurora borealis on this Iceland tour. Explore the natural wonder and beauty of the land of fire and ice, from the Golden Circle to Diamond Beach.
-Roundtrip motorcoach transportation between Syracuse, Rochester, or Buffalo and Toronto Airport with driver gratuity
- Roundtrip economy non-stop flights between Toronto and Reykjavik, Iceland (overnight flight on December 3)
- Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers in Reykjavik
- 5 nights accommodations as outlined in itinerary
- 10 meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners
- Luxury transportation on tour
- All admission and entrances fees as outlined in the itinerary
- All restaurant gratuities for included meals
- All hotel charges and local taxes
- Baggage handling when available (1 piece per person)
- Services of a local Travel Director and driver
- Services of a AAA Group Travel Tour Host
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
• Northern Lights Quest Boat Cruise
• The Blue Lagoon
• Diamond Beach
• Skogafoss Waterfall
• Reykjavik
• LAVA Center
• Golden Circle
• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
• Secret Lagoon
• Thingvellir National Park
• Strokkur Geyser
• Black Sand Beach
ITINERARY:
Depart Western and Central New York for Reykjavik, Iceland. Travel by motorcoach to Toronto airport for your overnight flight to Reykjavik.
Day 2 – December 4
Your tour begins with a panoramic tour of Reykjavík, showcasing its charming architecture and colorful rooftops. Visit the Perlan Observation Deck for stunning 360º views of the city and its surroundings. Afterward, return to your hotel for a welcome drink and canapés, followed by free time for dinner. In the evening, leave the city to search for the Northern Lights, enjoying the peaceful night while looking for the aurora borealis.
Day 3 – December 5
Start your Golden Circle tour at Þingvellir National Park, where Icelandic clans once met, and the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet. Next, visit the Secret Lagoon, a peaceful spot for an Icelandic spa experience (don’t forget your swimsuit!). Enjoy lunch at the Friðheimar Tomato Farm. Then, see the Strokkur geyser erupting every 10 minutes and stop at the stunning Gullfoss Waterfall. Head to your countryside hotel for dinner, and later, relax in the outdoor hot tub while watching for the Northern Lights. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 4 – December 6
Visit the LAVA Center to learn about Iceland’s volcanoes and how eruptions have shaped the land. Explore Iceland’s cultural heritage at the Skógar Folk Museum, showcasing tools, books, and crafts from early settlers. See the Skógafoss Waterfall and the black sand beach at Reynisfjara with its rock formations. Enjoy dinner at your hotel, which is ideal for Northern Lights viewing and offers wake-up service if the lights appear after bedtime. Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 5 – December 7
Explore the Skaftafell Wilderness Area, where you’ll see glaciers, waterfalls, a snow-capped volcano, and lava fields. Enjoy lunch with a view at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon. Visit the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, filled with blue and white icebergs, and see sparkling ice sculptures on Diamond Beach. Return to your hotel for dinner on your own. Breakfast and Lunch.
Day 6 – December 8
Visit the stunning Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, where you can walk behind the falls. Return to Reykjavík and spend the afternoon exploring the city on your own. In the evening, relax at the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa in a lava field, before enjoying a farewell dinner. Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 7 – December 9
Farewell Iceland. Following breakfast, you’ll transfer to Reykjavik airport for your return flight to Toronto. Upon arrival in Toronto, return to Western and Central New York via motorcoach. Breakfast.
• Fosshotel Reykjavik (2 nights)
• Stracta Hotel (1 night)
• Fosshotel Nupar (2 nights)
PRICING:
Double Occupancy $4,469
Single Occupancy $5,589 (two rooms available at this rate)
Single Occupancy $7,259
Optional pre-paid AAA Group Travel Tour Host Gratuity $28
Rates are per person based on occupancy and include AAA Member Discount.
$750 per person deposit due at time of booking. Final payment is due August 10, 2025.
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NOTE: This tour is booked as the above inclusions state. It is possible due to unforeseen circumstances that some inclusions may change in future months. Should that happen, AAA Group Travel will take all necessary steps to find a suitable replacement for the tour.
PICK-UP LOCATIONS:
Buffalo
AAA Travel & Insurance Center
100 International Drive, Williamsville
Rochester
RIT Inn & Conference Center
5257 West Henrietta Rd., Henrietta
Syracuse
AAA Administrative Office
7485 Henry Clay Blvd., Liverpool
Please refer to final travel documents for tour boarding and return timing.
CALL: 1-800-937-1222
VISIT: Local AAA Western and Central New York Travel & Insurance Center
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HOW TO BOOK: Reservations may be made through any AAA Western and Central New York branch or by calling 1-800-937-1222.
CANCELLATION POLICY: AAA recommends the purchase of Allianz Global Assistance products to protect your trip investment.
6-16-25 to 7-10-25 / $350 Penalty Per Person
7-11-25 to 8-10-25 / Loss of Deposit Per Person
8-11-25 to Day of Departure / 100% Non-Refundable Per Person
SINGLE OCCUPANCY: If a single room must be assigned for any reason, even at the last moment or while on tour, the single room supplement, or prorate thereof, must be collected since hotels make no allowances.
PARKING: If you are picking up AAA transportation at the RIT Inn and Conference Center you will be required to turn in a liability form online prior to your trip for any vehicle left in the lot during the tour. You agree to these terms and conditions when you confirm your trip.
DOCUMENTATION: NEW!: Beginning May 7, 2025, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly within the U.S. or to enter a Federal facility, it must be REAL ID compliant or Enhanced. Proper identification and documentation required for cruising and for international travel can vary; please consult your Travel Advisor. Traveling into Canada: All U.S. citizens 16 years of age and older MUST present a valid U.S. Passport, Passport Card, or Enhanced Driver’s License for travel into Canada. Photocopies are not acceptable. Children under 16 years of age will need to have a current passport, passport card, or original birth certificate with raised seal. If you are traveling with a child under 16 years of age and are not the legal parent, you are required by customs to carry a notarized statement granting permission from both the child’s parents to enter Canada. If you are a single or married parent and are traveling as a single parent, you are required by customs to carry a notarized statement granting permission from the child’s other parent to enter Canada. Any passenger without proper proof at boarding may be refused boarding. Non-U.S. citizens should consult their AAA Travel Counselor for appropriate visa requirements.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: Proper documentation must be shown upon check-in prior to departure or boarding will be denied and no refunds given. Arrival and departure times are subject to change based on weather, traffic and border conditions. Pick up locations are subject to change based on parking availability. Pricing, inclusions, itinerary and availability are subject to change. AAA Western and Central New York is not responsible for typographical errors on this flyer. Should the minimum number of passengers required to operate the tour not be met, AAA Western and Central New York has the right to cancel the tour. In this case, any monies collected from passengers would be refunded. Should the minimum number of passengers required to include a Tour Host not be met, services of a Tour Host will not be included.
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NOTE: This tour is booked as the above inclusions state. It is possible due to unforeseen circumstances that some inclusions may change in future months. Should that happen, AAA Group Travel will take all necessary steps to find a suitable replacement for the tour.
ACTIVITY LEVELS:
Group travel often requires a unique blend of adventuresome spirit, physical and mental alertness, and a capacity for accepting situations as they arise. AAA Group Travel understands that different people have different preferences when it comes to the pace of their travel experiences; therefore, we have developed group tours with a variety of activity levels to choose from. AAA Group Travel activity levels are designed to help travelers select the pace that is right for them. Please refer to the tour description or consult with your AAA Travel Advisor for specific group tour activity level information.
AAA Group Travel endeavors to accommodate special access needs but cannot guarantee we will be able to do so. Certain itineraries may be inaccessible or not suitable for travelers with limited mobility. AAA Group Travel Tour Hosts are responsible for all travelers and tour components of a group tour. AAA Group Travel Tour Hosts, AAA employees, motorcoach drivers, and vendor employees are unable to function as a companion for solo travelers needing assistance with mobility (including assisting with boarding/disembarking from a motorcoach). AAA Group Travel requests that travelers report any mobility needs in advance of booking in order for us to evaluate the feasibility of a particular tour. Travelers needing assistance are required to travel with a companion who is willing and able to provide services or assistance to the traveler for the entirety of the trip, at the traveler’s own expense. The failure to report any needs in advance of a group tour or arrival at a departure without a companion if needed, may result in the inability to provide services and/or cancellation without refund, at AAA Group Travel’s sole discretion. AAA Group Travel and its Travel Advisors are available to discuss other touring options if a certain Group Tour and its Activity Level do not suit your needs in the planning stages.
The AAA Group Travel Activity Levels are progressive in nature.
ACTIVITY LEVEL 1 / RELAXED: leisurely pace; shorter touring days; some physical activity required including independently boarding/disembarking motorcoach and managing one's own baggage.
ACTIVITY LEVEL 2 / COMFORTABLE: easy pace; some stairs and standing; short duration walks typically on level terrains.
ACTIVITY LEVEL 3 / ACTIVE: moderate pace; good mobility needed; stairs and prolonged standing for more than 2 hours at a time; some longer days involving early mornings and/or late evenings; some walking on varied terrain. This Activity Level is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues such as someone who uses a cane, walker, or wheelchair.
ACTIVITY LEVEL 4 / CHALLENGING:fast pace; frequent physically challenging activities; walking on varied terrain and/or up to two miles at a time; longer tour days. This Activity Level is not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions.
ACTIVITY LEVEL 5 / STRENUOUS: vigorous pace; frequent strenuous activities; extensive walking; longer tour days; walking on varied terrain.