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ICELAND
MINI TOUR 2012
Basic Iceland - 3 days, 2 nights From $299
(perfect stopover on your way to/from Scandinavia)
Transfer by airport coach to your hotel, 2 nights in Reykjavik
at 3* Hotel Cabin or similar ,
2.5 hour Reykjavik City Tour, 8 hour Golden Circle
Tour, and departure transfer. Includes breakfast, local taxes & service
charges. Program can be modified to suit your schedule. Hotel upgrades
and Guest House accommodations available. Call for air inclusive rates
Rates per person twin from:
$299 May 01-14 & September 15-30, single $379 (all hotel nights must be inside dates listed)
$377 May 15 until September 14, single $515
Optional extra nights, $50 p.p. twin / $90 single May 01-14 & September 15-30 and
$89 p.p. twin / $158 single May 15-September 14
ICELAND
DAYTOURS IN REYKJAVIK:
2012
RATES ( per person, children 2-11 years pay 50%)
Below are the most popular tours but we have many other options so please call.
1.
Reykjavik Grand City Tour - 2.5-3 hours. $50
English departures: Daily at 1:00pm
- Guided bus tour, entry to National Museum*: A detailed and comprehensive introduction to Reykjavik's past and present. During this tour the city's main attractions are highlighted on foot and by bus. A tour where Reykjavík's renowned charm and bustling life is brought to light. The main landmarks, such as the Pearl, Hallgrímskirkja church and the National Museum of Iceland are visited.
2. The Golden Circle - 7.5-8.5 hours. $93
English departures: Daily at 9:00am.
- Guided bus tour, entry to Geysir Museum. Encounter a cross-section of Iceland’s natural wonders, geology and history, making numerous stops along the way. First stop is at the world-famous Geyser area, a geothermal field where hot springs are in abundance, geysers explode and pools of mud bubble. Spend some time walking around in this area and visit the Geyser museum that is included as a main feature of this area. This is an informative multimedia exhibition that vividly shows how the forces of nature shaped the country and the people. One of many highlights of the tour is the Gullfoss waterfall, the queen of Iceland's waterfalls, tumbling down a deep gorge. Finally, but no less spectacular is a visit to the Þingvellir National Park, the very place where the first settlers held their annual parliamentary assembly and where the earth is ever so slowly pulling Iceland apart along tectonic plates.
3. Gullfoss-Geysir Direct - 5-6 hours. $85
English departures: Daily at 12:30pm
- Guided bus tour, entry to Geysir Museum. For one afternoon, spend the time encountering a cross-section of Iceland’s natural wonders and geological phenomena. This is a shorter version of the classical Golden Circle tour, visiting the Geyser area and the Gullfoss waterfall. The world-famous Geyser geothermal field is highlighted on this tour, where spouting springs of various formations and appearances are seen. Spend some time walking around in this area, feeling the power of the hot springs and geysers. The other highlight of this tour is at the truly amazing sight, Gullfoss, the queen of Icelandic waterfalls. Passangers are given the opportunity to stand next to it, watching as enormous quantities of water tumble violently into a deep, meandering gorge.
4. Relax at the Blue Lagoon - flexible. $36 bus ticket only, entrance fee paid locally
English departures: Daily from Reykjavik every hour between 10:00am and 6:00pm plus June 01- August 31,also at 8:30am.
- Bus tour, no guide (stay as long as you want). The geothermal seawater is led directly to the Blue Lagoon from wells as deep as 2000 meters/6000 feet and the water stays warm and inviting at 36-39°/100-110°F throughout the whole year. An indoor Blue Lagoon and geothermal sauna are also on the site. The Blue Lagoon's warm water and natural active ingredients; mineral salts, silica and blue green algae help you relax and escape the stress and strain of daily life.
5. South Shore Adventure - 10 hours. $125
English departures: All year, Daily at 9:00am.
- Guided bus tour, entry to Skogar Museum. This tour is ideal for nature lovers and bird enthusiasts of all kinds. South Iceland is a lowland region of lush farmland, striking waterfalls, sandy coastline, glaciers and quaint towns and villages. It is also an area of historical significance. Here the famous Icelandic Saga of Njáll occurred. This tour will go through areas where events changed the course of Icelandic history. Visitors have an opportunity to stand behind a plummeting waterfall, gaze at natural rock formations and feel the amazing power of a glacier. The tour will make a stop at the Sólheimajökull Glacier edge if road conditions allow (only in summertime). Around lunchtime, the tour will stop at the village Vík, which is surrounded by beautiful and impressive high bird-cliffs. Here passangers have the possibility to see the bird-life from a close range and to walk along the unique black sands of the Icelandic coastline.
6. Akureyri-Lake Myvatn including air 12 hours. $418 + domestic airport tax $30*
English departures: May - September, Mon., Wed. & Fridays & Daily June 01-August 31 at ~ 7:30am.
- Return flight*, guided bus tour. The drive along the fjord of Eyjafjördur provides us with a splendid view of Akureyri, often referred to as the Capital of the North. On our way to Godafoss waterfall we travel through the valley of Fnjoskadalur with its lovely meandering river. Towards noon we take a break for lunch in Reykjahlid village. After noon refreshments we proceed to Krafla mountain, past the power station bearing the same name. This power project is unusual in Iceland because it relies on geothermal steam energy for its operation. Our stop is at Viti ("Hell"), an explosive crater in the slopes of Krafla. After visiting this volcanic location, we travel on for a view of Hverarönd, with its sizzling and bubbling sulphur mud pots. The final stop is at Myvatn Nature Baths. There you can choose to take a swim in the lagoon (bathing fee not included) so don't forget your swimsuit. Head back to Akureyri in time for travellers to catch the evening flight to Reykjavík.
7. Lava Riding Tour - 3 hours. $109
English departures: Daily all year at 10:00am and 2:00pm.
- Guided 1-2 hour riding tour. An adventurous ride through the lava fields around Mt. Helgafell or Lake Hvaleyrarvatn. View rough lava fields and look for different formations in the lava, maybe you will be able to spot a troll or two. The beautiful Bláfjöll mountains tower above on the horizon. Riders of all experience levels can participate in this tour.
8. Whale Watching from Reykjavik - 4 hours. $100 (Transfers are included)
English departures: April 01- October 31, Daily at 9:00am or 1:00pm.
- Guided 3 hour whale watching tour. 3 hour whale watching tour from Reykjavik harbour, where dolphins and minke whales are frequently sighted. Watching passengers get free access to the Whale Centre, where they are visually introduced to the life of whales and seabirds. Life-size whale models and skeletons are on display in the Centre, as well as various whale films, including films video footage from recent whale watching tours. The various types of whales commonly sighted include Mink whales, White-Beaked dolphins, Harbor Porpoises and the popular Humpback whales. The trip passes several islands inhabited by colonies of puffins, an excellent photo opertunity. Duration of tour ca 4 hrs with pick up, ca. 3 hrs without pick up.
Most tours run daily in season. Call for details.
OTHER TOURS AVAILABLE PLEASE CALL
2012 SELF
DRIVE TOURS AROUND ICELAND
All Self Drive Tours incl. city center hotel, recommended car size rental (upgrade options
are available from below prices) incl. unl. km, CDW insurance and
local taxes. Accommodations in Hotels and/or Guest Houses and /or Farmhouses with private
facilities and breakfast incl. first and last night in Reykjavik and Map with detailed itinerary.
Optional
day tours can be prebooked
Iceland Express
- 8 days/7 nights From $1617
Iceland Circle -
10 days/9 nights From $2079
Iceland Grand Circle
- 12 days/11 nights From $2541
Iceland Discovery
- 14 days/13 nights From $3003
Discounts
are available on above tours by opting for shared bath plus 15-20% discount apply for travel in April, May, September and October. See links above for details.
We offer a total of 8 pre-planned driving tours ranging from 5 to
14 days. Custom self-drive tour can also be arranged but require a $250 non-refundable deposit which will be applied to an actual booking
