Glaciers, Geysers, and Waterfalls - Special November Offer

Over $500 off regular price

For those short on time but long on curiosity, this tour offers a complete, compact sampling of Iceland's best-known wonders.  The fall, winter and spring version of this popular tour features a special sense of comfortable adventure; comfortable Land Rovers provide transportation.  While the tour follows main roads, using Land Rovers makes it possible for us to guarantee this tour with fewer numbers of passengers.  Group size is usually quite small, making for a more personal tour experience.
 
All the specially equipped Land Rovers are mounted on 38 or 44 inch tires, equipped with a GPS satellite navigation system, VHF Radios, NMT telephones and other necessary equipment for comfortable all-season travel in Iceland’s rugged and scenic landscape. Each Land Rover comfortably accommodates up to 7 passengers for road and track touring. Book Now

Price

2008-2009 Price per person (based on double occupancy)
    
Boston and New York
(Depart Nov 9 , Return Nov 15)

Double:  $1651*pp,  Single:  $1686*  (price normally from $1,979)


Seattle:
(Depart Nov 8, return Nov 16-  two additional nights included in price)

Double:  $1,613*pp,  Single:  $1,679*  (price normally from $2,172)

Itinerary

Glaciers, Geysers and Waterfalls (based on departing BOS or JFK)

(B= Breakfast, PL = packed lunch, D= Dinner)

Nov 9: Evening departure from North America. 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.


Nov 10: Early morning arrival in Keflavik International Airport.  Use your Fly Bus voucher  for the Fly Bus transfer service bus (curb outside the arrivals hall).  Give voucher to Reykjavik Excursions driver/representative and transfer to Hotel Loftleidir.  You will be transferred to your hotel.  The Lofteleidir offers a complimentary breakfast on arrival day as well as guaranteed check in starting from 9am.  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.

Nov 11: (B,D) After breakfast at your hotel, your LandRover Jeeps will be ready to take you
to the wonders of South Iceland! Tour pick-up is generally between 8am and 9am. Your driver
guide will come into the hotel lobby and call out your last name.  You can also identify
the tour by the LandRover Jeeps with a sign in the window “Iceland Travel: Glaciers, Geysers and Waterfalls.”  Start the day by driving to Þingvellir National Park, where the ancient parliament met for centuries on the shores of Iceland's largest lake. Continue through winter covered farmlands to the thermal area of the great Geysir and Strokkur spouting hot springs. Last but not least visit  the lovely Gullfoss, known as the "Golden Waterfall". Dinner and overnight stay in Flúðir, a village known for cultivating fine organic produce.


Nov 12 : (B,D) Continue driving along the South Shore.  View two waterfalls along the way: Seljalandsfoss, a waterfall you can walk behind (conditions permitting), and Skogarfoss, a pretty fall where said to conceal pirate treasure.  Nearby is the well-designed Skógar folk museum where you can learn how Icelanders lived in the not so distant days before Iceland became one of the world's most technologically advanced nations (optional, not included in tour).  Afterwards head to charming Vík village, Iceland's lowest village.  It sits on the Reynisfjará seacoast, offering a fascinating look at basalt sea stacks and a marvelous arch carved by the ocean.  Continue to Kirkjubæjarklaustur named after a former convent for overnight.


Nov 13:  (B,D) Today explore Skaftafell National Park, perched on the rim of Europe's largest glacier (Vatnajökull- Water Glacier) You'll also visit a magnificent lagoon created by melted glaciers.  Icebergs float here, making this an amazing photo stop.  Several movies have been filmed in this part of Iceland, including Tomb Raider, Die another Day, Batman Begins and Beowulf and Grendel.  Also, during your tour on one of these days, you will have a chance to ride an Icelandic horse  (optional, not included in tour price) famous for their friendly, willing nature (The day this takes place is decided by the guide). Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Nov 14: (B) Explore the magnificent Fjarðrargljufur canyon in the morning. Drive to edge of the impressive ice-wall Sólehimajökull and spend some time exploring the glacier that has created the beautiful south coast.  Drive to the Blue Lagoon, an interesting geothermal spa where you can opt for refreshing dip in the warm, mineral-rich waters (not included in price). Return to Reykjavík where the tour ends at your hotel.  

Nov 15: (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                    Hotel Loftleidir ****          
Day 3                    Icelandair Hotel Fludir ***                
Day 4 & 5               Icelandair Hotel Kirkjubaejarklaustur ***                 
Day 6                    Hotel Loftleidir ****
Day 7                    Departure from Iceland
 

 

Includes

• Round-trip air transportation from New York (JFK), Boston (BOS) and Seattle (SEA)

• Airport/hotel transfers

• Accommodations in hotels with private bathroom

• Tour as described in itinerary

• Tips and taxes at hotel

• Complimentary breakfast at Hotel Loftleidir on arrival day

• Guaranteed early check in from 9am at Hotel Loftleidir

 

Excludes

• Personal travel insurance (arranged by passenger)

• Meals other than those listed in itinerary

Conditions

• Orlando departures are available at additional airfare.  Extra nights are also required to match flight schedule.

• Note: Itinerary may be altered by tour operator.   Luggage  porterage generally not available at hotels.

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