East Midlands Airport launches Icelandic Northern Lights adventure

A rare opportunity to go genuinely off the beaten track is being offered to East Midlands holidaymakers thanks to a range of exclusive Arctic experiences launching this week by Super Break.

East Midlands Airport is among the first airport in the country to fly direct to Akureyri in North Iceland, with flights available exclusively with Super Break.

But it’s not just the new flights that Midlands holidaymakers have to look forward to. In Akureyri, Iceland’s lively second city, travellers can visit their first volcano or embark on their first lava walk. They can even go to their first ever beer spa.

A series of must-do experiences await East Midlanders in Akureyri, including a search for the spectacular Northern Lights on a tour included in the price of every break.

All Super Break trips to Akureyri also include a Lake Myvatn Adventure – Land of Fire and Ice Tour, which includes the chance to see the region’s many magical terrains, the Goddafoss Waterfall, the boiling mud pools of Namafjall and a stop at Vogafjos working farm. There is also the opportunity to visit Myvatn Nature Baths – the ‘Blue Lagoon of the North’ or take part in a Snowmobiling Experience.

Holidaymakers can choose from a huge variety of additional action-packed activities to create the perfect short break:

– Whale watching – head out to Eeyjafjörður with excellent chances to see the resident humpback whales, harbour porpoises and dolphins
– Icelandic horse riding where you can ride across coasts and into the scenic mountains
– Lofthellir Ice Cave Winter Challenge – a unique lava cave filled with ice formations, stalagmites and sculptures

Flights take off in February 2018 from East Midlands Airport.

Howard Ebison, commerical director for East Midlands Airport and MAG Cargo said: “The Northern lights phenomena is really taking off so it’s great to be able to offer our passengers this opportunity. Initial feedback has been really positive. We’re working closely with Super Break to look at longer-term possibilities of expanding the programme already.”

Katherine Scott from Super Break said: “At Super Break we take pride in selecting the very best travel experiences for UK holidaymakers to enjoy during a short break. We’ve pulled out all the stops to deliver our customers with the first ever flights to Iceland’s Arctic North, chartering our first Super Break aircraft to provide British bookers with direct access to this incredible destination. From lava walks to some of the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights, adventure really does await those heading to Akureyri.”

Inga Hlín Pálsdóttir the director of Visit Iceland said: “We are very excited about the introduction of these direct flights to Akureyri. Iceland and its different regions are exiting to explore, especially during the wintertime. The North of Iceland has everything from breathtaking nature, rich cultural life and fantastic restaurants and accommodation options so holidaymakers can look forward to an epic experience, whatever their interests.”

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