Iceland Tours Winter 2011-12
Basic Iceland
4 Days, 3 Nights Including Airfare
From $432*
Overnight round trip flight on Icelandair in coach from
New York/JFK or Boston.
Transfer by airport coach to your hotel, 2 nights/3 days in Reykjavik at 3* Hotel Cabin or similar, and departure transfer. Includes breakfast, local taxes & service charges
See optional winter tours add-on options listed below
Program can be modified to suit your schedule
Hotel upgrades and Guest House accommodations available
Price per person USD: from New York/JFK, Boston and Washington-Dulles Airport
Per Person double/twin from $432* for departures Oct. 01, 2011 - Apr. 27, 2012
Single supplement $72
Airfare surcharge from Seattle $105
NOTE!! Not all Icelandair cities offer daily flights, accordingly extra night(s) hotel could be required in Reykjavik, at an additional cost.
* Fuel surcharges, Departures taxes and U.S. security fees are extra, per 8/19/11 ~ $355 per person
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NEW! Hidden Powers of the South
Semi-Escorted
Icebergs, hot springs and volcanoes reign over Iceland ́s beautiful landscapes. On this tour discover Iceland ́s raw, magnificent nature including the notorious Eyjafjallajokull volcano, and the power concealed within the earth. This power can sometimes be harnessed for useful purposes, but also for your personal enjoyment. This is a guided jeep tour.
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Scheduled Departures :
English language
January 02, February 07 and March 06, 2012
Price per person USD:
Per Person double/twin $ 1290
Single $ 1415
Note!! Credit for not using Hotel Cabin in Basic Iceland Package above is $88 per person double/twin, if purchased
Day 1: Monday or Tuesday. ARRIVAL REYKJAVIK
Overnight stay in Reykjavik at Hotel Loftleidir. Transfer included with our Basic Iceland Package when purchased, if not transfer on own
Day 2: Tuesday or Wednesday. REYKJAVIK - GEYSIR GEOTHERMAL AREA
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in the morning at 08:15-09:00 am. Please be ready in the lobby. 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 the farmlands to the thermal area of the great Geysir and Strokkur spouting hot springs. Close to Strokkur the group will get to dig up newly baked hot spring bread and taste it with hot spring cooked eggs, Icelandic Butter, herring and taste snaps from Geysir. Last but not least visit Gullfoss, known as the Golden Waterfall. Dinner and overnight stay in Flúdir area
Day 3: Wednesday or Thursday. WATERFALLS, EYJAFJALLAJOKULLl VOLCANO VISITOR CENTER and BLACK SAND BEACHES
We will spend this day exploring the areas close to the towering, strato volcano Eyjafjallajökull, which is probably the most famous volcano in the world today. At the Volcano Visitor Centre at Þorvaldseyri Farm located beneath Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, you will be able to see both in pictures and on movie the eruption and its impact on the countryside, country and the whole world. Driving along the south shore we will make a stop at the spectacular waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss. Onwards to Reynisfjara beach, viewing the extraordinary rock formations and thundering waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Dinner and an overnight stay in the Kirkjubæjarklaustur area
Day 4: Thursday or Friday. SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK & THE GLACIAL LAGOON
Skaftafell National Park is one of Iceland’s most outstanding areas of natural beauty dominated by the glacier Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest ice cap. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon where you can enjoy a breathtaking sight of floating icebergs on the fantastic 180m deep glacial lagoon.
Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight
Day 5: Friday or Saturday. GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT & THE BLUE LAGOON
We head West towards the village of Hveragerði, which is one of the few sites in the world located directly on top of a geothermal area. Hveragerði is often called the flower village because of its many greenhouses heated by hot water from nearby springs. Iceland is the only Western country that produces all its electricity from emission-free and sustainable natural resources in the form of geothermal and hydro-electric power. We get a glimpse on how geothermal energy is processed from hot water at the Hellisheiði Power Station, located on an active volcanic ridge. Our tour through the plant also includes various multimedia pres- entations. The tour continues to the Reykjanes peninsula and the Blue Lagoon which is 100% powered by Iceland’s clean geothermal energy. Enjoy bathing and relaxing in Blue Lagoon geothermal seawater, known for its positive effects on the skin.
Return to Reykjavík, where the evening is at your own leisure.
Overnight stay at Hotel Loftleidir
Day 6: Saturday or Sunday. REYKJAVIK DEPARTURE
Transfer included with our Basic Iceland Package when purchased, if not transfer on own
Included :
- Accommodation for 5 nights with private facilities and breakfast
- Tour in 4wd Jeeps with driver/guide as per itinerary
- 3 dinners on day 2, 3 and 4
Departures are with minimum 8 persons
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Northern Lights Special
There are few areas better than Lake Mývatn for viewing the Northern Lights and discovering the wonders of the Icelandic winter
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Price per person USD:
Daily departures on request:
Oct 01-Dec 10, 2011 & Feb 01-March 31, 2012
Per Person double/twin $ 895
Single $ 1035
Note!! Credit for not using Hotel Cabin in Basic Iceland Package above is $88 per person double/twin, if purchased
Day 1: ARRIVAL REYKJAVIK
Overnight stay in Reykjavik at Hotel Loftleidir. Transfer included with our Basic Iceland Package when purchased, if not transfer on own
Day 2:
FLIGHT REYKJAVIK - AKUREYRI - LAKE MYVATN
Taxi on own to Reykjavik Domestic Airport. Morning flight to Akureyri, the capital city of the North. From there, a transfer to your hotel. On the way you will see the most interesting places of the Lake Mývatn area, which is renowned for its natural beauty and geological wonders. Enjoy dinner at the country-side hotel and a cosy evening. When the sky is clear, the Northern Lights may dance around, so make sure to step outside before going to sleep.
Free entry to the Northern Light shelter.
Overnight for 2 nights at Sel Hotel
Mývatn
Day 3: FREE DAY AT LAKE MYVATN : optional tours available, see below.
Today you can enjoy the leisure activities in the area, since there are multiple tours available. Dinner will be served at the hotel. It is ideal to end the evening with a late night relaxation in the outdoor hot tub and enjoy the so often seen Northern Lights dancing around in striking colors across the Arctic sky
Day 4: AKUREYRI - FLIGHT TO REYKJAVIK
In the morning, you visit the town of Akureyri, the trade and cultural centre of North Iceland, beautifully resting in a scenic fjord. After a short sightseeing tour, fly back to Reykjavik and check in at your hotel
Day 5: REYKJAVIK DEPARTURE
Transfer included with our Basic Iceland Package when purchased, if not transfer on own
Included :
- Accommodation for 4 nights as per itinerary, with private facilities and breakfast
- Guided transfer from Akureyri to Lake Mývatn & sightseeing of area
- Guided transfer to Akureyri with a short sightseeing tour of the town
- 2 dinners at Lake Mývatn
- Return flights Reykjavik - Akureyri - Reykjavik (excluding local departure tax - presently USD23 and will be invoiced with package)
Not included:
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Taxi transfers in Reykjavik to/from Domestic Airport
- Local Airport tax presently ~USD23 per person
- Optional tours listed below
- There is no minimum for this tour
Activities available at Lake Mývatn, booked locally at extra cost - availability depending on weather and road conditions:
Snowmobile
An exciting and adventurous snowmobile tour out on the frozen Lake Mývatn
Super-Jeep
Different tours available, but you will always get a combination of sightseeing and a super jeep adventure of the Mývatn region
Sightseeing tours
Explore the surroundings of the lake, the volcanic and geothermal activity, the spectacular landscape and scenery
Country Tour
Amongst other things, you will visit a hydroelectric power station, see time past at an old turf farm and folk museum, visit Húsavík, a small fishing village and the Whale Museum
Evening Northern Lights Tour
If the Northern Lights will not show themselves, it is time to go on a hunt. It is unforgettable to stop in the middle of nowhere, step out of the car, inhale "the tranquility" and search for the Northern Lights
Myvatn Nature Baths
A wonderful lagoon with warm and soothing waters that are beneficial to skin and spirit alike
Ice Delights
Different kinds of amusements on the frozen lake; Bowling, cricket, skating, mini golf, go-cart and more
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Aurora Adventure
How about viewing the spectacular Northern Lights to the backdrop of Vatnajökull glacier, the largest icecap in Europe? The Höfn village with a population of 1300, is located on the South East shore of Iceland
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Price per person USD:
Daily departures on request except Wednesdays & Fridays :
Oct 01-30, 2011
Per Person double/twin $ 865
Single $ 960
Nov 01, 2011-March 31, 2012, except for Dec 18-Jan 04.
P.P. double/twin $ 840
Single $ 900
Note!! Credit for not using Hotel Cabin in Basic Iceland Package above is $88 per person double/twin, if purchased
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Day 1: ARRIVAL REYKJAVIK
Overnight stay in Reykjavik at Hotel Loftleidir. Transfer included with our Basic Iceland Package when purchased, if not transfer on own
Day 2: FLIGHT REYKJAVIK - HÖFN
Taxi on own to Reykjavík domestic airport in the morning, for your flight to Höfn, a small village on the South East coast of Iceland. When you have unpacked your things, there will be an introduction of the program ahead and of the optional activities available. Take a scenic walk through the village or down to the harbour, where you might watch the fishermen land their catch of the day. In the evening, the search is on for the magical Northern lights.
Overnight at Hotel Höfn for 2 nights
Day 3: GLACIER EXPERIENCE & NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR
Today you visit the Glacier Exhibition where you can learn about the secrets of Vatnajökull glacier. We recommend a tour to the magnificent Glacial Lagoon where you might catch the sight of seals as well as the floating icebergs in the lake. In the evening another guided walking tour to hunt for the Northern Lights
Day 4: HÖFN - FLIGHT TO REYKJAVIK
Spend the morning enjoying the leisure activities in the area. In the afternoon guests are driven to the airport and depart for Reykjavík. Overnight in Reykjavik at Hotel Loftleidir
Day 5: REYKJAVIK DEPARTURE
Transfer included with our Basic Iceland Package when purchased, if not transfer on own
Included:
- Flights Reykjavík - Höfn - Reykjavik (excluding local departure tax - presently USD23 and will be invoiced with package)
- Transfers to/from airport in Höfn
- Accommodation 2 nights at Hotel Höfn, with private facilities and breakfast
- Visit to the Glacier Exhibition
- 2 guided Northern Lights walks around Höfn village (1-2 hrs)
Not included:
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Taxi transfers in Reykjavik to/from Domestic Airport
- Local Airport tax presently ~ USD23 per person
- Optional tours listed below
- There is no minimum for this tour
Activities available at Höfn, booked locally at extra cost - availability depending on weather and road conditions:
ATV safari on the black sands
Drive an ATV on the black sandy beach and witness the thundering power of the Atlantic Ocean
Glacial Lagoon
A spectacular place to visit, where huge icebergs float in the deep water and it is common to see seals play by the shore
Skaftafell National Park
About an hour drive from Höfn, get ready to hike in the magnificent National Park were the land is formed by glaciers and rivers
Ice climbing in Skaftafell National Park
Walk and climb on Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull. Crampons are used for the walk and no prior experience is necessary
