New York and Minneapolis departures available at higher prices.
Day 1: Evening departure from North America
Day 2: Early morning arrival in Iceland. On own transfer to hotel in Reykjavik. Day open for your own activities and relaxation. If you are at the Natura, you might use the hotel's spa facilities (included in package) or take a walk to the nearby Pearl building. Here you can get an excellent view over Reykjavik on the balcony or in the facility's rotating restaurant. People also enjoy the Saga museum depicting characters from Iceland's Viking history. There are also many excellent walking trails around the hotel. If you are the Nordica, the hotel's spa is famous (admission not included). The city's largest geothermal swimming pool and the Laugar Spa are within walking distance, as is the Asmundur Sveinsson sculpture museum. Both hotels are within walking distance of the main shopping street and Old Town, plus complimentary scheduled shuttle service available.
Day 3: Today, try classical 4x4 SuperJeep adventure in the wilds of Iceland! Explore the sites of Viking history in Thingvellir National Park before tackling the Cold Valley Mountain Pass. This is literally in the wild heart of Iceland, its majestic highland wilderness. Only special equipped vehicles can access this region, one of Europe's last wilderness areas. Several glaciers are situated on this track, including Langjokull (Long Glacier), Iceland's second largest. After some time to admire the glacier, the adventure continues underground at Surtshellir lava cave. Don helmets and headlights for a guided cave exploration here in this magical cavern. Afterwards, visit the Lava Waterfalls, where water seems to seep out from lava formations, and the Children’s Waterfall, site of an old Icelandic folk tale. You will also take time to view Europe's most powerful hot springs. (Water flows at 180 liters per second/180 gallons, emerging at 97 °C/207° F). Tour is about 9 - 11 hours.
Wear warm clothing and outerwear. Note: Route may change based on road conditions. During winter, road conditions may require group to skip Thingvellir and Kaldidalur for alternate activities.
Day 4: Day open for your own activities. Perhaps you'll visit a spa in the area. Or maybe you'll indulge in more adventure with ice hiking, snorkeling, caving or horseback riding.
Day 5: Morning open for own activities. On own transfer to airport for late afternoon departure to North America.
Prices may be higher based on gateway and departure date. Note: All prices in US and Canadian dollars Denver flights begin May 11, 2012 Minneapolis/St. Paul Flights start May 15, 2012
Denver and Minneapolis departures are an additional USD/CAD20 per person. Seattle departures additional USD/CAD60 per person round trip
Includes
Round-trip air on Icelandair from Boston (BOS), New York (JFK), Washington DC (IAD), Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), Toronto (YYZ), Denver (DEN), Seattle (SEA)
Three nights at a four star hotel
Guided Super Jeep tour in Western Iceland
Caving equipment during tour (helmet, light, etc.)
Excludes
Breakfast on other days (can be purchased at hotel in Iceland)
Lunch or dinner during trip
Airport/hotel transfers (can be purchased on line or in Iceland for $42 per person round trip
Personal Travel insurance- as these packages are non refundable, travel insurance is strongly recommended
Conditions
Minimum stay 3 nights, maximum stay 7 nights
Packages require that each night of your trip must be in hotels booked through Icelandair Holidays prior to departure
Additional hotel nights available only for the Natura or Nordica Hotels.
Subject to availability and price change
Packages are non refundable
A $400 change fee per person applies to changes made up to 30 days before departure. Bookings cannot be changed 29 days or less prior to departure
Tour not recommended for children under 12 years old
