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AURORA ADVENTURE
2008 / 2009
5 days / 4 nights, Reykjavik - Höfn - Reykjavik
Departures: Sun, Mon, Tue and Thu,
Oct 01, 2008 - Apr 30, 2009
(except Dec 18, 2008- Jan 02, 2009)
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The Aurora Borealis or the
Northern Lights are undoubtedly one of the most
spectacular and beautiful of nature's phenomena. In
classic mythology, aurora was the Roman goddess of
the dawn; while "boreal" is a Latin word, meaning
"north". What might be greater than viewing these
impressive Northern Lights in the realm of
Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glaciers?
Our Aurora adventure takes you
to the village of Höfn with a population of 1300, is
located on the South East shore of Iceland.
Iceland is very well placed for aurora viewing.
Around the poles are so called "Aurora Ovals" which
are belts around the geomagnetic poles where auroras
are formed. These belts vary in size according to
the strength of the solar winds that cause the
auroras. Iceland is in the most active part of the
Aurora Oval in the northern hemisphere which means
that auroras can almost always be seen as long as
there is clear sky.
Reykjavik
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Day 1 REYKJAVIK
Individual arrival in Reykjavik. Transfer by Flybus to
Reykjavik (not included). The Flybus is located right
outside the Keflavík International Airport. Transfer to all
major hotels in Reykjavík. Overnight at your hotel of
choice.
Accommodation:
Hotel Loftleiðir
Day 2 REYKJAVIK - HÖFN (B, D)
Head to Reykjavík domestic airport in the morning, for your
flight to Höfn, a small village on the South East coast of
Iceland. When you have unpacked your things, there will be
an introduction of the program ahead and of the optional
activities available. Take a scenic walk through the village
or down to the harbour, where you might watch the fishermen
land their catch of the day. In the evening, the search is
on for the magical Northern Lights.
Accommodation: Hotel Höfn
Day 3 GLACIER EXPERIENCE (B, D)
Today you visit the Glacier Exhibition where you can learn
about the secrets of Vatnajökull glacier. We recommend a
tour to the magnificent Glacial Lagoon where you might catch
the sight of seals as well as the floating icebergs in the
lake. In the evening another guided walking tour to hunt for
the Northern Lights. If the Northern Lights will not show
during the tour but will appear in the night, the night
watch is ready to wake you up for this amazing experience.
Accommodation: Hotel Höfn
Day 4 HÖFN – REYKJAVIK (B)
Spend the morning enjoying the leisure activities in the
area. In the afternoon you fly back to Reykjavík and check
in at your hotel.
Accommodation:
Hotel Loftleiðir
Day 5
DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Flybus transfer to Keflavík
Airport for departure from Iceland (not included).
Additional nights
available upon request.
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Northern Lights
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Departure Dates |
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Sundays,
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
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Oct 01, 2008 - Apr 30,
2009 |
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except Dec 18, 2008- Jan 02, 2009 |
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Prices in US Dollar |
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Oct 01 - 31, 2008 & Apr 01- 30,
2009 |
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Per person in double room |
1,075 |
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Single room |
1,190 |
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Nov 01, 2008 - Mar 31, 2009 |
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Per person in double room |
1,035 |
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Single room |
1,125 |
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Included |
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2 nights at Hotel Loftleiðir in
Reykjavík -
2 nights Hotel Höfn, standard
rooms -
Scandinavian breakfast buffet
daily
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Round trip flight, REK- HFN- REK
(excluding airport tax) -
Transfers to/from airport in
Höfn -
Entrance to the Glacier
Exhibition -
2 guided Northern Lights walks
around Höfn village (1-2 hrs)
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Not Included |
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International airfare -
Airport tax for domestic flight
(approx. US$ 33) -
Transfer to/from International airport
Keflavík -
Transfer to/from
domestic airport in Reykjavik -
Additional optional excursions -
Personal insurance / personal items -
Gratuities -
$ 25 Service fee
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Please note |
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There is no minimum of
participants for this tour
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Add-ons: Tour Options |
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Activities
available at Höfn, booked
locally
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depending on weather and
road conditions
Boat tour and ATV safari on the black
sands:
Sail in the fjord or drive an ATV on the black
sandy
beach. Either way, you will
witness the
thundering
power of the Atlantic Ocean.
Glacial Lagoon:
A spectacular place to visit, where huge icebergs
float
in the deep water and it is
common to see
seals
play by the shore.
Skaftafell National Park:
About an hour drive from Höfn, get ready to
hike
in the magnificent National Park
were
the
territory is formed by glaciers
and rivers.
Ice climbing in Skaftafell National Park:
Walk and climb on Europe's largest glacier,
Vatnajökull.
Crampons are used for the walk
and
no prior experience is
necessary…
only
some courage!
Additional
nights in Reykjavik pre and post
tour
Additional
optional excursions
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List of Hotels |
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Night 1 & 4
Hotel Loftleiðir
Reykjavik / Iceland
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Night 2 & 3
Hotel Höfn
Höfn / Iceland |
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