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Glaciers, Geysers & Waterfalls - Winter Tour

Iceland

2010 Departures

Feb 09
Mar 09
Prices
From		$1260 per Person Double
$145 Single Supplement
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2010 Departures

Apr 13
Prices
From		$1290 per Person Double
$170 Single Supplement
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Days6
Visiting9 Locations
CountriesIceland
OrientationOne Way
CategoriesEscorted Tours
Iceland Winter Tours
Winter Tours
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Icebergs, hot springs and volcanoes abound in Iceland. Join this tour to discover them and so much more of the magnificent natural landscape that surrounds them. One of our most popular tours is operated during the winter in special 4wd trucks or Landrovers. The feeling is extraordinary when traveling in such a vehicle with a professional guide leading the way.

Itinerary

Day 1
Visiting: Reykjavik
Accomodation: Icelandair Loftleidir Hotel
Arrival in Reykjavik and transfer to the hotel on your own.
Day 2
Visiting: Reykjavik - Thingvellir - Gullfoss Waterfall - Fludir
Meals: Breakfast/Dinner
Start the day by driving to Thingvellir 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. Last but not least visit Gullfoss, known as the "Golden Waterfall". Dinner and overnight stay in Fludir village.
Day 3
Visiting: Fludir - Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Meals: Breakfast/Dinner
Drive along the south shore, passing various places of beauty and interest, such as Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls and the black glacial-outwash sands. An interesting stop will be made at Skogar, with its beautiful collection of old turf farms and buildings that have been restored to its original state. Onwards to the impressive ice-wall of the Solheimajokull glacier, that has created the stunning coastal line of the South. Onwards to Reynisfjara beach, viewing the extraordinary rock formations and thundering waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Dinner and an overnight stay in the small village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur.
Day 4
Visiting: Skaftafell National Park - Vatnajokull Glacier - Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Meals: Breakfast/Dinner
Skaftafell National Park is one of Iceland's most outstanding areas of natural beauty dominated by the glacier Vatnajokull, Europe's largest ice cap. Continue to Jokulsarlon 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
Visiting: Kirkjubaejarklaustur - Blue Lagoon - Grindavik - Reykjavik
Accomodation: Icelandair Loftleidir Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Explore the magnificent Fjaroarargljufur canyon in the morning. Drive along the south coast, heading to the Blue Lagoon for a refreshing dip in the warm, mineral-rich waters (entrance not included). Return to Reykjavi­k, where the evening is at your own leisure.
Day 6
Visiting: Reykjavik
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport on your own following breakfast.

Notes

All departures require a minimum of 4 persons.

Price Includes
Tax and Service Charges
Daily Breakfast
Sightseeing Per Itinerary
Dinners As Mentioned
Hotel Accommodation As Indicated in Itnerary
Transportation by 4Wd Landrover With Guide
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Price Does Not Include
 Optional Excursions
 1 Hour Horseback Riding
 Entrance to SkóGar Museum
 Entrance to Geo Center at Geysir
 Entrance to the Blue Lagoo
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