Natural Wonders of Iceland (201213)
A 9-Day Insight Tours tour starting from $3,050
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| Starting Price: | $3,050 |  |
| Tour Length: | 9 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Iceland | |
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Cities Visited: Tour Pace: This scenic circular tour has magnificent driving days offering frequent stops and fantastic photo opportunities. Hotels: Your hotel in Reykjavik is modern and First class. Outside of the capital, hotels are simpler establishments with clean rooms and always with private facilities. Porterage is not provided, but your Tour Director and Driver are ready to help if you cannot manage to carry your suitcase. Please keep your luggage to a minimum for this reason. |
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A Welcome Reception with light buffet meal (WR)5 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)7 Buffet Breakfasts (BB)
INCLUDED FIRST CLASS SERVICES
Escorted by a professional Tour DirectorHeadsets for all guided visits and walking toursEnjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroomInsight Hotels include all service charges and taxesInsight Traveller Welcome packComplimentary airport arrival and departure transfers
Board your overnight flight (not included).
Day 2: REYKJAVIK
Welcome to Iceland On arrival at Reykjavik’s Keflavik Airport, there are transfers to your tour hotel. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Reception with drink and a light meal.(Welcome Drinks)
Day 3: REYKJAVIK – GEYSIR – GULLFOSS – VIK
After an orientation tour of Reykjavik head east to Hellisheidavirkjun (Iceland’s newest geothermal heat and electric power station). Continue to the hot-springs at Geysir and Gullfoss waterfalls, the Icelandic equivalent of Niagara. Then to the ancient Bishopric of Skalholt before continuing to Vik.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 4: VIK – JÖKULSARLON – HÖFN
Drive along the southern coast of Iceland, beside the black basalt-sand beaches. The highlight of the day is the National Park at Skaftafell where you will see the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull. Travel on to Lake Jökulsarlon, dramatic setting for scenes in the James Bond film, ‘Die Another Day’.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5: HÖFN – EASTERN FJORDS – EGILSSTADIR
Explore the eastern coastal region, where Irish missionary monks lived some 1200 years ago. Travel up the fjords to the beautiful area around Egilsstadir.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6: EGILSSTADIR – LAKE MYVATN – AKUREYRI
Drive through the sand desert of Mödrudal to the Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Continue on to the beautiful Lake Myvatn. This area offers a wide spectrum of geological formations and the intense geothermal activity produces mud pools and spectacular coloured deposits. Afterwards, view the Godafoss, known as ‘The Waterfall of the Gods’, before continuing to your hotel in Akureyri.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 7: AKUREYRI – BORGARNES
Enjoy an orientation tour of Akureyri, the capital of northern Iceland - first established as a trading centre in 1602. Travel past mountains, waterfalls and into green coastal regions where distinctive Icelandic horses are bred. Return to the south west coast in the afternoon to stay in Borgarnes.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8: BORGARNES – REYKJAVIK
Travel southwards to Thingvellir, where the first meeting of the Icelandic parliament was held in 903. Back in Reykjavik, you are at leisure. Maybe visit the Blue Lagoon.(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 9: RETURN TO USA
There are complimentary transfers to Keflavik airport.(Buffet Breakfast)
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5/19/2012 - 5/27/2012 |
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6/23/2012 - 7/1/2012 |
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6/30/2012 - 7/8/2012 |
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7/14/2012 - 7/22/2012 |
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7/21/2012 - 7/29/2012 |
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Reykjavik: Enjoy an orientation tour.Hellisheidavirkjun: Visit Iceland’s newest geothermal heat and electric power station.Geysir: Visit this spectacular area of hot springs.Gullfoss: See the ‘Icelandic Niagara’.Skaftafell: Visit the National Park to see the Vatnajökull glacier.Lake Jokulsarlon: See the setting for the James Bond film ‘Die Another Day’.Egilsstadir: Visit this lakeside town.Dettifoss: Visit the most powerful waterfall in Europe.Lake Myvatn: Visit this renowned bird watching site.Godafoss: See the ‘The Waterfall of the Gods’.Akureyri: See the capital of Northern Iceland.Thingvellir: See where the first meeting of the Icelandic parliament.Scenic Drives: Scenic mountain pass of Almannaskard , the Mödrudal desert, black beaches of the south shore, east coast fjords and mountains.
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Terms and Conditions: Price is in American dollars and is per person, land only, based on double occupancy. For new bookings only made after March 31, 2012 on departures listed above for 2012 travel. Subject to availability. Excludes Early Payment Discount and any other promotional offer. Please note if the booking is made within 45 days from the departure date full Payment will be due at the time of booking. No bookings may be made after June 26th, 2012. Other conditions apply.
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BOOKING WINDOW: March 31st - June 28th, 2012
TRAVEL WINDOW: April 15th - October 25th, 2012
Terms and Conditions: Booking and full payment for entire vacation package must be made by June 28, 2012. Offer is valid for new bookings made from March 31, 2012 through June 28, 2012. Travel must begin between April 15, 2012 and October 25, 2012. Offers valid on any airline. Offers not valid to Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, Jordan, Israel, Select Choices, or any tours with train and tours with cruise. Save $700 ($350pp) offer valid only on air-inclusive Insight Gold Europe tours; Save $500 ($250pp) air offer valid only on air-inclusive Premium Europe tours. Normal name change policy applies. Fuel surcharges, taxes and fees are included in quoted rate. Once payment is received, air tickets are non-refundable. Save $500 ($250pp) land offer valid on land-only Insight Gold departures; Save $300 ($150pp) land offer valid on land-only Premium Europe departures only. Offers are combinable with brochure discounts found in our 2012 Premium Europe & Britain brochures except Early Payment Discounts. Offers are not combinable with Hot Deals or each other. Offers may be withdrawn at any time and are subject to availability. Valid for new Scheduled Group bookings subject to promo payment conditions are met. Please call for details. CST No. 20687545-20
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