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GLACIERS, GEYSERS & WATERFALLS 2008
ONE OF ICELAND'S MOST POPULAR TOUR
6 days / 5 nights, Reykjavik - Skogar - Skaftafjell -
Landmannalaugar - Geysir -
Gullfoss -Þingvellir National Park - Reykjavik
Operation May / June / July / August / September
English:
Sundays, May 04, 18
/ Jun 01, 29 / Jul 27* / Aug 24 / Sep 07*, 21
English / French:
Sundays, May 11* / Jun 08, 22* / Jul 13* / Aug
03*, 17*,
31*
/ Sep 14
English / Scandinavian:
Sundays, May 25* / Jun 15* / Jul 06*, 20* / Aug 10*
See our great
Special for
departure on
August 31, 2008
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Icebergs,
hot springs and volcanoes abound in Iceland. Join
this escorted tour to discover the highlights and
magnificent natural landscape. A
perfect mix of the beaten track and the main
attractions of the south to make this a memorable
tour. Visit Hveragerði, a horticultural center,
where geothermal water is used to warm greenhouses.
Travel over fertile farmlands and sand flats by the
glacial river Markarfljót, heading to Skógar. There
we visit the local folk museum before continuing to
Reynisfjall / Dyrhólaey promontory (closed during the
nesting period until June 25th). From the vicinity
of Vatnajökull glacier, to the Glacial Lagoon and
Skaftafell National Park, which was set aside in
1968 as one of Iceland's most outstanding areas of
natural beauty. Enjoy a cruise among the floating
icebergs. Follow the Fjallabaksleið interior track
to Landmannalaugar when road conditions permit.
(Fjallabaksleið track is not expected to be open
until middle of June.) Landmannalaugar is one of
Iceland’s natural hot pools, where you can take a
refreshing bath.
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Day 1 ARRIVAL KEFLAVIK - PRE NIGHT
Individual arrival at the Keflavik Airport. Transfer
on your own by
Flybus
to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Reykjavík.
Day 2 SOUTH SHORE - KIRKJUÆJARKLAUSTUR
(B, D)
From Reykjavík head through the town of Hveragerði
and the surrounding fertile farmlands, noting the
numerous glacial rivers on the way to Skógar.
Continue to Dyrhólaey*, a nature reserve, ready to
explore. Discover the former site of a 12th-century
Catholic convent at Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Overnight
in Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.
Distance traveled: 199 miles
*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting
season in spring, middle May until June 23rd
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Day 3 SKAFTAFELL - JÖKULSÁRLÓN GLACIAL LAGOON (B, D)
Depart from Kirkjubæjarklaustur onward to Skaftafell
National Park, one of Iceland’s most outstanding
areas of natural beauty, dominated by Vatnajökull,
Europe’s largest ice cap. Continue to the
Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon where huge icebergs float
and grind together in the still, deep waters of the
lagoon. Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.
Distance traveled: 174 miles
Day 4 LANDMANNALAUGAR
OR PÓRSMÖRK VALLEY (B, PL, D)
Strike out along the Fjallabaksleið interior track
to Landmannalaugar, a magnificent area surrounded by
colourful rhyolite mountains, with the option of
bathing in a natural warm pool, a great way to
rejuvenate the skin and the spirit. Spot the
towering Hekla, the iconic Icelandic volcano, after
exploring the Þjórsárdalur Valley. Overnight in
Flúðir area.
Distance traveled: 168 miles
Note: If the route to Landmannalaugar is closed due
to road conditions (spring or early summer) the tour
goes through lava fields and outwash sands formed by
floods from the glacial volcano Katla to Vík,
passing two beautiful waterfalls, and on to Þórsmörk
valley.
Day 5 GULLFOSS - ÞINGVELLIR -
REYKJAVÍK (B)
Depart for the Geyser area to see the famous great
Geyser and Strokkur, a hot spring that spouts every
few minutes. On to Gullfoss, one of Iceland's most
impressive waterfalls. The next stop is Thingvellir
National Park, where the ancient parliament met for
centuries on the shores of Iceland's largest lake,
before heading back to Reykjavik. Overnight stay in
Reykjavík.
Distance traveled: 124 miles
Day 6 DEPARTURE
After breakfast check out and end of tour.
IT Related
tour:
Glaciers,
Geyser & Waterfalls Winter tour
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Departure Dates 2008 |
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English, Sundays
Sundays, May 04, 18 / Jun 01, 29
Jul 27* / Aug 24 / Sep 07*
English / Scandinavian, Sundays
May 25* / Jun 15* / Jul 06*, 20* / Aug 10*
English / French, Sundays
May 11* / Jun 08, 22* / Jul 13* / Aug 03*, 17*, 31
/ Sep 14
* Guaranteed departures, including pre night
in Reykjavik
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Prices in US Dollar |
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May & Sep |
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Per person in standard double room |
1,350 |
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Single supplement / standard
room |
405 |
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June, July, August |
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Per person in standard double room |
1,550 |
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Single supplement / standard
room |
475 |
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Included |
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4 day guided tour from/to
Reykjavík -
Accommodation 2 nights
w/breakfast and w/facilities in
Reykjavík (pre &
post nights) -
Accommodation 3 nights
w/breakfast and w/facilities in
countryside -
Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily -
1 x lunch box -
3 x dinners in the countryside -
Entrance to Skógar Museum
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For
Airport transfers by
Flybus
click here
Please inquire
about our favorable fares on IcelandAir
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Optional
Add-ons |
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Additional nights in Reykjavik -
Horse riding tour
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Golfing at Flúðir
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Boat tour on the Glacial Lagoon
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Entrance to the Geocenter at
Geysir
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Maximum number for each departure is 35
passengers.
We
reserve the right to alter routes without
prior notice
should
the necessity arise due to road
conditions. The
highland
tracks of Iceland are not expected to be
open
until
the middle of June.
Note: If
the route to Landmannalaugar is closed due
to
road conditions
(spring or early summer) the tour goes
through lava
fields and outwash sands formed by floods
from the glacial
volcano Katla to Vík, passing two
beautiful
waterfalls, and on
to Þórsmörk valley.
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List of Hotels |
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Night 1 & 5
Icelandair Hotel Loftleidir ****
Reykjavik |
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Night 2 & 3
Icelandair Hotel Kirkjubaejarklaustur
***
Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
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Night 4
Icelandair Hotel Fludir ***
Flúðir |
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The list of
hotels is for information only and may
change
without notice.
Final official
list will be included with your documents.
Other than pre
and post nights, hotels are selected at the
discretion of
the tour operator. |
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Click here for map of
Iceland
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