Natural Wonders of Iceland
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Reyjkavik, Vik, Höfn, Egilsstadir, Akureyri & Borgarnes - 8 Days Premium touring from $403 per day
Signature Experiences a, Dining g & Hotels s
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A JOIN/LEAVE OPTIONS
k UNESCO HERITAGE SITE
2 CENTRAL HOTELS + NTS
2 SCENIC HOTELS + NTS
aGullfoss: The spectacular two-tiered waterfall, the
Icelandic equivalent of Niagara, drops a total of 32m while
spanning the entire width of the Hvítá River.
aSkaftafell: Visit the amazing alpine setting of the
National Park and experience the might of Vatnajökull,
Europe’s largest glacier.
aLake Myvatn: Traverse spectacular landscapes of craters,
boiling mud pots, and the geothermal hot springs,
shooting jets of hot water and steam into the air.
Thingvellir:
The Parliamentary Plains are the most
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important historic site of the country, meeting place of
the Althing (world’s oldest parliament), founded in 930.
- The Reykjavik Radisson Blu Saga offers exceptional
service and stunning views of the city, sea or glaciers
from all rooms. A true Icelandic landmark with a long
history of hospitality, your hotel offers modern
accommodation based on the timeless traditions of
quality, service and excellence.
-Outside of the capital, hotels are simpler establishments
with clean rooms and always with private facilities.
Gentle JOURNEY PACE Lively
Godafoss
AKUREYRI
(Day 5)
Modrudal
Lake Myvatn
EGILSSTADIR
(Day 4)
Iceland
BORGARNES
REYKJAVÌK
(Day 6)
Thingvellir Geysir
Gullfoss
Skalholt
Hellisheidavirkjun Hveragerdi
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(Day 1, 7 and 8)
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Almann
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HÖFN
(Day 3)
Skaftafell
ICELAND
(Day 2)
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1 – The Smoky Bay of Reykjavik. Welcome to Iceland.
D Day
At Reykjavik’s Keflavik Airport, transfers depart for the tour
hotel at 08.00 and 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. g (WD) Hotel: Radisson Blu Saga, Reykjavik.
Day 2 – Hot Springs, Waterfalls & Vik. After an
orientation tour of Reykjavik head east to visit Iceland’s
newest geothermal heat and electric power
station at Hellisheidavirkjun. Continue to the hotsprings at Geysir and the mighty Gullfoss waterfalls,
the Icelandic equivalent of Niagara Falls. a Then to the
ancient Bishopric of Skalholt before continuing to your
hotel in Vik. (BB,D) Hotel: Edda, Vik.
Day 3 – Glaciers, Icebergs & 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. a Travel on to the luminous
blue icebergs of Lake Jökulsarlon, the dramatic setting for
scenes in two James Bond films. (BB,D) Hotel: Hofn.
See Iceland's spectacular two-tiered waterfall, Gullfoss
where distinctive Icelandic horses are bred. Return to the
south-west coast in the afternoon to stay in Borgarnes.
(BB,D) Hotel: Icelandair Hamar, Borgarnes.
Day 4 – The Eastern Fjords & Egilsstadir. Explore the
eastern coastal region, where Irish missionary monks lived
some 1200 years ago. Travel up the fjords to the beautiful
area around Egilsstadir. (BB,D) Hotel: Herad, Egilsstadir.
Day 5 – Desert, Lakes, Divine Falls & Akureyri. Drive
through the sand desert of Mödrudal to the Dettifoss, the
most powerful waterfall in Europe. Continue on to the
beautiful Lake Myvatn. This area offers a wide spectrum of
geological formations and the intense geothermal activity
produces mud pools and spectacular coloured deposits. a
Afterwards, view the Godafoss, known as ‘The Waterfall
of the Gods’, before continuing to your hotel in Akureyri.
(BB,D) Hotel: Icelandair, 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 into green coastal regions
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Day 7 – Thingvellir & Reykjavik. Travel southwards to
Thingvellir, where the first meeting of the Icelandic
parliament was held in 930. a This remarkable natural site
lies on the Great Atlantic Rift line where the American and
European tectonic plates meet. Back in Reykjavik, you are at
leisure. Maybe visit the Blue Lagoon. (BB)
Hotel: Radisson Blu Saga, Reykjavik.
Day 8 – Reykjavik. Your departure transfer arrives at
Reykjavik Keflavik airport at 05.00 and 12.30. (BB)
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Tour Code: E964
Starts Sun Reykjavik, Ends Reykjavik: 2014 May 18, 25.
Jun 01, 08, 15, 22, 29. Jul 06, 13, 20, 27. Aug 03, 10, 17, 24, 31.
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