Icebergs, glaciers, hot springs and volcanoes are plentiful in Iceland being one of the most geologically young and active areas in the world.
This tour gives you the perfect opportunity to witness and experience the marvels of nature in its purest form, while exploring the main attractions of South Iceland, including the Westman Islands.
Join this amazing tour and discover the magic of these wonders and the magnificent natural landscape that surrounds them.
2012 Departures:
May 13, 20**; Jun 3, 10**, 17**, 24; Jul 1**, 8, 15, 22, 29**; Aug 5**, 12, 19**, 26**; Sep 2, 9**
Departure dates based on arrival day in Iceland.
Note- **= guaranteed departure. Other departures require a minimum of 10 passengers required to guarantee tour
Lanuages: English only:May 5, Jun 3, 17; Jul 15, 29; Aug 12, 26/ English & Scandinavian: May 20; Jun 10; Jul 1, Aug 5, 19; Sep 9
English and French: Jun 24; Jul 8, 22; Aug 5; Sep 2
Accommodation: Hotels (rooms with private bathroom facilities)
Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
Group Size: 4 - 35 (min. of 4 passengers to guarantee tour)
Languages: English, English with Scandinavian, English with French
Evening flights from America depart the evening before and arrive in Iceland early in the morning on the above dates. Please note that your room may not be ready for immediate check-in.
Boston, New York, Washington DC+, Minneapolis-St. Paul*
Double
Single
May/Sep
from
$1,877*
from
$2,123*
Jun 1 - 14 and Aug 21 - 31
from
$2,153*
from
$2,493*
Jun 15- Aug 20
from $2,153*
from $2,808*
* Minneapolis/St Paul departures from additional $40 - $175 per person round trip
+Washington DC- extra nights are required for the following departures to match the flight schedule:
One night required before tour: Jun 17 - Sep 2
One night required after tour: May departures
One night required before and one night after tour: Sep 9
(Price in booking engine displays extra nights added in, based on Icelandair Hotel Natura)
Denver
Double
Single
May/Sep
from
$2,087*
from
$2,521*
Jun 1 - 14 and Aug 21 - 31
from
$2,363*
from
$2,891*
Jun 15- Aug 20
from $2,408*
from $3,301*
Note: Denver departures require one additional night before and one additional night after the tour to match flight schedule. Prices reflect additional nights, based on the Icelandair Hotel Natura in Reykjavik.
Seattle
Double
Single
May/Sep
from
$1,937*
from
$2,183*
Jun 1 - 14 and Aug 21 - 31
from
$2,213*
from
$2,553*
Jun 15- Aug 20
from $2,288*
from $2,943*
Extra Nights (available in Reykjavik after the tour, based on the Icelandair Hotel Natura)
Double: $85 per person per night Single: $129 per person per night.
Orlando departures are available at additional airfare. Extra nights are also required to match flight schedule. Please contact Icelandair for information on rates.
Itinerary
Volcanoes and Glaciers
(B= Breakfast, PL = packed lunch, D= Dinner)
Day 1: Evening departure from North America Complimentary snacks, soft drinks and in-seat entertainment system will be available during the flights.
Day 2: Early morning arrival in Keflavik International Airport. Early morning arrival in Keflavik International Airport. Show your service information on FlyBus transfer to the attendant at the FlyBus kiosk in the arrivals hall and let him/her know which hotel you will be staying at. The Flybus waits at the curb outside the hall. You will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for your own activities. We suggest a visit to the local geothermal swimming pools, a really unique and fun Iceland experience you can enjoy year-round! (No meals included). There should be an envelope of information concerning your journey for you at the hotel. IMPORTANT: If you have added in extra nights before your tour starts, you will need to get yourself to the hotel where the actual first night of this tour starts. Please see your accommodation list for address and phone of the tour’s first night hotel.
Day 3:(B,D) Breakfast at hotel. The tour departs from Reykjavík. Travel south through the greenhouse town of Hveragerdi. Fertile farmland and glacial rivers abound as you continue through the south of Iceland on the way to Skogar and Skogafoss waterfall. Visit with the farmers of Thorvaldseyri Farm located at the foot of the world famous Eyjafjallajökull volcano that erupted in the spring of 2010. A visitors center/family-run exhibit was opened in spring 2011. View a 20 minute film about the spectacular natural event. Next, stop at she Skogar Folk Musem before continuing on to Sólheimajökull Glacier where an optional glacial walking tour is offered. Overnight in Vík area.
Day 4: (B, D)
Europe’s Largest National Park and Glacier – Glacial Lagoon with Icebergs
Travel through Kirkjubæjarklaustur, former site of a Medieval convent, towards Skaftafell National Park, one of Iceland’s most outstanding areas of natural beauty. The area is dominated by magnificent views of the mighty Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. We continue to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon where huge icebergs float and grind together in the still, deep waters of the lagoon. Back to Vík area for overnight.
Day 5: (B, D)
Westman Islands - Pompeii of the North
Travel along the south coast to Landeyjarhöfn harbor. After arriving at the pier at Bakkafjara take a 30 minute ferry to the Westman Islands. Once there, the group will explore Heimaey Island, the largest of the Westman Islands. Other adventures of the day include a visit to the puffins in Storhofdi, a walk up to the crater of a volcano that erupted only a few years ago and exploring flora of the new lava fields. After lunch the group will have some extra time to explore the Islands on their own.
Overnight in Laugarvatn or Hveragerdi area depending on season.
Note: If the route to the Westman Islands is closed due to weather conditions (spring or early summer) the tour will then continue through lava fields and outwash sands formed by floods from the volcano Katla and onwards to Laugarvatn.
Day 6: (B, D)
Exploding Geysers - The Famous Golden Falls - National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO)
Depart for the Geysir hot spring area to see the famous great Geysir and Strokkur, a hot spring that spouts every few minutes. Travel 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. Take some time to enjoy this geological and historical wonder before heading back to Reykjavik. Overnight stay in Reykjavík.
Day 7: (B) Catch some last minute shopping or sightseeing before afternoon Fly Bus transfer to Keflavík International Airport. Complimentary snacks, soft drinks and in-seat entertainment system will be available during the flights. Meals, headsets and blankets available for purchase or provide your own.
Accommodations
The following list is for information only and may change. An official list will be sent with your documents. Other than pre and post nights, hotels are selected at the discretion of the tour operator
Day 1: Departure from North America
Day 2: Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura ****
Day 3 & 4: Hotel Edda Vik*** or Hotel Dyrholaey
Day 5: Hotel Edda Laugarvatn IKI or Hotel Gullfoss
Day 6: Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura ****
Day 7: Departure from Iceland
Includes
Round-trip air transportation from New York (JFK), Boston (BOS), Seattle (SEA), Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), Washington, DC (IAD), Denver (DEN). (Seattle flights from additional $60 per person round trip) (Minneapolis and Denver flights from additional $40 per person round-trip).
Airport/hotel transfers
Accommodations in hotels with private bathrooms
Tour as described in itinerary
Tips and taxes at hotel
Note: Package prices may be higher based on departure date and gateway
Excludes
Personal travel insurance available through Access America
Meals other than those listed in itinerary
Conditions
Minimum stay 5 nights, maximum stay 14 nights
Packages require that each night of your trip must be in hotels booked through Icelandair Holidays prior to departure
All additional nights must be booked at the same hotel.
Subject to availability and price change
No refund for unused portion of package or service once travel has commenced
Cancellations/Changes are $400 per person up to 30 days before departure. No refunds or changes 29 days or less to departure.
*Prices quoted include fuel surcharge of $244 per person , plus applicable taxes and official charges by destination of approximately $88 - $100, per person including the Sept. 11th Security Fee.
