NATURAL WONDERS OF
ICELAND
NOW
INCLUDES
THE BLUE LAGOON
The mighty Goòafoss falls - just one of the natural sites you’ll see on this remarkable tour of Iceland
Experience a world of natural phenomena - gushing waterfalls, volcanoes and stunning landscapes at every turn.
The overwhelming beauty of this country will ensure you will want to return again and again.
D DAY 1
THE SMOKY BAY OF REYKJAVÍK.
Welcome to Iceland. At Reykjavík's Keflavík
Airport, transfers depart for your hotel at 08.00
& 16.30. Later, join your Tour Director for a
Welcome Reception and an opportunity to get to
know each other over a pleasant evening of dinner
and wine. (WD) Hotel: Fosshotel, Reykjavík.
DAY 2
HOT SPRINGS AND WATERFALLS TO VÍK.
Head east to visit Iceland's newest
geothermal heat and electric power station at
Hellisheiðavirkjun. Continue to the hot-springs
at Geysir and the mighty Gullfoss Waterfalls,
the Icelandic equivalent of Niagara Falls. Then to
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the ancient Bishopric of Skalholt, see the historic
church set in a remote location amid magnificent
natural scenery, before continuing to your hotel in
Vík. (BB,D) Hotel: Icelandairhotel, Vík.
DAY 3
BY GLACIERS AND ICEBERGS TO HÖFN.
Drive along the southern coast of Iceland, beside
the black basalt-sand beaches. The highlight
of the day is the National Park at Skaftafell
where you will see the largest glacier in Europe,
Vatnajökull. Travel on to the luminous blue
icebergs of Lake Jökulsárlón, the dramatic setting
for scenes in two James Bond films. (BB,D)
Hotel: Hotel Höfn.
DAY 4
THROUGH EASTERN FJORDS TO EGILSSTAÐIR.
Explore the eastern coastal region, where Irish
missionary monks lived some 1,200 years ago.
Travel up the fjords to the beautiful area around
Egilsstaðir. (BB,D)
Hotel: Hérað, Egilsstaðir.
DAY 5
BY DESERT, LAKES AND DIVINE
WATERFALLS TO AKUREYRI.
Drive through the sand desert of Mödrudal to
the Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in
Europe. Continue on to the beautiful Lake Mývatn.
This area offers a wide spectrum of geological
formations and the intense geothermal activity
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produces mud pools and spectacular coloured
deposits. Afterwards, view the Godafoss, known
as ‘The Waterfall of the Gods', before continuing
to your hotel in Akureyri. In the evening, you are
free to explore Akureyri. Perhaps, embark on an
optional whale watching experience (available
during whale season). (BB)
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UNESCO Heritage Site
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Scenic Hotels + Nights
Hotel: Icelandairhotel Akureyri.
DAY 6
FROM THE CAPITAL OF THE NORTH
TO BORGARNES.
Enjoy an orientation tour of Akureyri, the capital
of northern Iceland - first established as a trading
centre in 1602. Travel past mountains, waterfalls
and green coastal regions to Hvammstangi.
Later, continue on to the south-west coast
of Borgarnes. (BB,D)
Goðafoss
AKUREYRI
(Day 5)
Hvammstangi
Hotel: Hotel Hamar, Borgarnes.
(Day 4)
Jökulsarlon
(Day 6 and 7)
HÖFN
Thingvellir
Gullfoss
REYKJAVÍK
EGILSSTAðIR
Lake Myvatn
Iceland
BORGARNES
Snæfellsjökull
National
Park
Modrudal
Skaftafell
(Day 3)
Skalholt
(Day 1, 8 and 9)
DAY 7
EXPLORING SNÆFELLSJÖKULL
NATIONAL PARK.
Travel along the Snæfellsnes Peninsula to
Snæfellsjökull National Park known as the Jewel
of West Iceland and home to the country's most
famous volcano. Enjoy a fascinating exploration
of the park's many famous sites, including the
magnificent Snæfellsjökull (Snæfell Glacier) and
Búðir, a romantic landscape of white sandyhills,
black lava fields and yellow beach. Also walk along
the seacliff at Arnarstapi with its spectacular
columnar rock formations. (BB,D)
DAY 8
THINGVELLIR AND ON TO REYKJAVÍK.
Travel southwards to Thingvellir, where the first
meeting of the Icelandic parliament was held
in 930. This remarkable natural site lies on the
Great Atlantic Rift line where the American
and European tectonic plates meet. Back in
Reykjavík, you will be at leisure. An orientation
tour of Reykjavík will take you to the delightful
Hveragerði Geothermal Park. Your tour
culminates with a visit to Reykjavik's Blue Lagoon,
where you cheers to the end of your Icelandic
holidays with a cocktail. (BB)
Hotel: Fosshotel Reykjavik.
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B DAY
REYKJAVÍK.
Your departure transfer arrives at Reykjavík
Keflavík Airport at 05:00 & 12:30. (BB)
DINING KEY: Welcome Dinner (WD),
Buffet Breakfast (BB) and Three-course Dinner,
plus tea or coffee (D).
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VÍK
(Day 2)
Includes Business Class legroom, relaxed starts
plus our great 5-star services (see page 29)
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES & TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS
GULLFOSS: The spectacular two-tiered waterfall, the Icelandic equivalent of Niagara, drops a total of 32m,
while spanning the entire width of the Hvítá River.
SKAFTAFELL: Visit the amazing alpine setting of the National Park and experience the might of Vatnajökull,
Europe’s largest glacier.
LAKE MÝVATN: Traverse spectacular landscapes of craters, boiling mud pots and the geothermal hot
springs shooting jets of hot water and steam into the air.
SNÆFELLSJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK: Enjoy a fascinating exploration of this magnificent park, home to lava
formations, waterfalls and the most famous volcano in Iceland.
THINGVELLIR: The Parliamentary Plains are the most important historic site of the country, as the meeting
place of the Althing (world’s oldest parliament), founded in 930.
STAY AT THE BEST ADDRESSES
REYKJAVÍK: The Flosshotel Reykjavik offers exceptional service and stunning views of the city and the bay
area, located only a short walk from the main shopping area. A true Icelandic landmark, your hotel offers
modern accommodation based on quality, service and excellence.
HÖFN The Hotel Höfn offers modern en-suite rooms with a fabulous amenities. Guests can enjoy glacier
and sea views from most rooms.
AKUREYRI: Icelandair Hotel Akureyri is your comfy base camp to enjoy and experience Iceland’s beautiful
North. Rooms are bright and comfortable with Icelandic design in the forefront.
ALL INCLUDED EXPERIENCES AND DINING WORTH APPROXIMATELY US$451
EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT – SAVE UP TO $430pp (See page 22)
Starts
Sun 14 May
Sun 21 May
Sun 28 May
Sun 04 Jun
Sun 11 Jun
Ends
- Mon 22 May
- Mon 29 May
- Mon 05 Jun
- Mon 12 Jun
- Mon 19 Jun
Twin
$3925
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$4295
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Sun 18 Jun
Sun 25 Jun
Sun 02 Jul
Sun 09 Jul
Sun 16 Jul
Ends
- Mon 26 Jun
- Mon 03 Jul
- Mon 10 Jul
- Mon 17 Jul
- Mon 24 Jul
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Starts
Sun 23 Jul
Sun 30 Jul
Sun 06 Aug
Sun 13 Aug
Sun 20 Aug
Ends
- Mon 31 Jul
- Mon 07 Aug
- Mon 14 Aug
- Mon 21 Aug
- Mon 28 Aug
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Starts
Sun 27 Aug
Sun 03 Sep
Sun 10 Sep
Tour Code: E964A
Ends
- Mon 04 Sep
- Mon 11 Sep
- Mon 18 Sep
Twin
$4295
$3925
$3925
Notes: Prices are in US$. Twin prices are per person. Ώ Seasonal adjustments and/or black out dates apply.
FURTHER SAVINGS UP TO: Young Traveller $420 | Triple Reduction N/A | 2nd Tour $107 pp | Past Guest $215 pp
Rooming Options: Single Supplement from $760 up to $1100 pp
Extra Night Hotels Per Person:Ώ
Reykjavik: Fosshotel Twin $232 Single $387 Triple $28
One Way Transfer outside scheduled times:
Reykjavik: $135 p.p.
To book or for more information, visit insightvacations.com, call (65) 6922 5950 / 6922 5978, or speak to your local Travel Agent.
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