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SENSATIONAL ICELAND 2009
NEW TOUR IN ICELAND
7 days / 6 nights, Reykjavik - Þingvellir National
Park - Gullfoss - Geysir - South Shore -
Selfoss - Vik - Borgarfjörður - Breidarfjordur -
Snæfellsjökull Glacier - Reykjavik
Departures May - September, including pre night
English / Scandinavian: Fridays
May 08, 22* / June 05 / Aug 28 / Sept 04*, 18 |
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With the comfort of only
few changes of hotels this new tour offers insights
in the extraordinary nature and geology
of Iceland as well as
the unique culture heritage of the country. Enter
Europe's last true frontier, experience Iceland's
South, visit Þingvellir National
Park, the ancient site of the Viking Parliament, the
Gullfoss Waterfall and the Geysir
Hot Springs area.
Continue along Iceland's southern coast, visit the
Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls and the
Dyrhólaey natural reserve Head from Vík to
Hraunfossar Waterfall and Snæfellsjökull glacier
Snæfellsjökull glacier.
Enjoy a refreshing bath
at the Blue Lagoon before returning to Reykjavík in
the afternoon.
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Day 1 ARRIVAL IN ICELAND
Individual arrival at
Keflavik Airport.
Transfer on your own ( not included) by
Flybus
to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Reykjavik.
Day 2 NATURAL WONDERS & HISTORY (B)
Start the day with a short city sightseeing
around Reykjavík. On to Þingvellir National
Park, a geologically fascinating area and the
ancient site of the World's first parliament. A
walk through the stunning natural beauty of this
historic site. Enjoy great photo opportunities
in the world-famous hot spring area of Geysir,
with boiling mud pools and erupting hot springs.
Wait a few minutes for Strokkur to spout a
magnificent water and steam column high into the
air. Head to the Gullfoss waterfall, considered
by many to be Iceland's most impressive
waterfall, and feel its enormous power.
Overnight in Selfoss.
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Day 3 SOUTH ICELAND - WATERFALLS &
MEADOWS (B)
Drive through the historic countryside of South
Iceland and the main agricultural area of the
country. View the rich farmlands, the towering
mountains and even on a clear day spot the famous,
still active, volcano of Hekla, which last erupted
in the year 2000. The road then leads to the
waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss
displaying seductive scenery and giving us the
chance of getting close to the forces of nature.
Onwards to Vík and Reynisfjara for a view of
striking rock formation and the endless black sand
beach. Overnight in Selfoss.
Day 4 HRAUNFOSSAR - BORGARNES (B)
Drive in the morning to the fertile
Borgarfjörður area, to Hraunfossar waterfall and
Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in
the world. In the village Borgarnes you will visit
the "Settlement Centre" to discover how Iceland was
settled. Drive on through the moors and lava fields
of the Mýrar district and past the regularly shaped
extinct volcanic crater Eldborg. Overnight in
Stykkishólmur.
Day 5 BREIDAFJORDUR BAY
Start the day by a visit to Bjarnarhöfn for a taste
of shark, a unique taste of the Icelandic food
culture. Go on a cruise excursion of Breiðafjörður
bay. The bay is famous for its countless islands and
bird life. The highlight of the tour is when a
net-plough is cast overboard and shellfish
delicacies brought onboard for everyone to taste
straight from the sea. Afterwards you can relax and
explore the town of Stykkishólmur on your own.
Overnight in Stykkishólmur.
Day 6 SNAEFELLSJOKULL GLACIER - BLUE LAGOON
(B)
Circle the legendary
Snæfellsjökull glacier which covers a powerful
central volcano and is unquestionably the crowning
jewel of the peninsula. Continue along the northern
shores of the peninsula driving through the tiny
picturesque fishing villages. Take a walk along the
magnificent columnar basalt formations of Arnarstapi
before stopping at the fair sandy beach at Búðir.
Onwards to the Blue Lagoon, for a refreshing bath or
swim in the pleasantly warm mineral-rich water,
known for its healing properties. Overnight in
Northern Lights Inn by the Blue Lagoon.
Day 7 DEPARTURE DAY
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and departure
(transfer included).
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Departure Dates 2009 |
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English / Scandinavian:
Fridays May 08, 22* / June 05
Aug 28 / Sept 04*, 18 |
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* Guaranteed departures
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Prices
in US Dollar |
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Iceland Sensational, 5-day guided tour +
pre
& post nights in Reykjavik |
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Per person in
standard double room |
1,945 |
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Single
supplement |
500 |
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Infants 0-1 year are free of charge.
Children 2-11 years sharing a room and/or
traveling with a
guardian
will receive 50% discount from the listed
price.
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Included |
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5 day
guided tour from/to Reykjavík
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1
nights accommodation with
private facilities in Reykjavik
(pre & post nights) -
5
nights accommodation with
private facilities in
countryside -
Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily -
5 x
Dinners in countryside -
Entrance
to The Settlement Centre -
Visit to
Bjarnarhöfn for a taste of shark -
Cruise
excursion of Breiðafjörður bay
(2 hrs,15 min) -
Departure
transfer provided by Northern
Lights Inn
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Not Included |
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International flights & airport
taxes -
Arrival/departure transfers
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Meals other than those listed in
itinerary
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Optional tours -
Personal insurance / personal items -
Alcoholic beverages -
$ 25 Service fee
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Please note |
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Maximum number is 35 passengers for
each departure
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Optional
Add-ons (at extra cost) |
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Entrance
to the Geocenter at Geysir
Entrance to Skógar museum
Entrance to Library of Water in Stykkisholmur
Entrance to the Blue Lagoon |
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List of Hotels |
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Night 1
in Reykjavik / Iceland |
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Night 2 & 3
in Sellfoss
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Night 4 & 5
in
Stykkishólmur |
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Night 6
Northern Lights Inn
Grindarvik
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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
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