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Features and Inclusions |
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7
nights accommodation with private facilities
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7
breakfasts
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Detailed
travel itinerary in English
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Emergency
phone number access service
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Most
hikes are easy to moderate with options of 4-6 hour
walks per day
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Not
Included: Rental Car, detailed road maps, entrance fees
and activities, travel guide books
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Departures and Prices 2012
Starting
Daily from May
1 - May 31, 2012 September
1 - September 30, 2012 |
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Standard
Class Hotel |
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Per
Room Twin |
$ 1532.00
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Per Room
Single |
$ 1988.00
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Comfort
Class Hotel |
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Per
Room Twin |
$ 1665.00
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Per Room
Single |
$ 2030.00
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Superior
Class
Hotel |
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Per
Room Twin |
$ 2915.00
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Per Room
Single |
$ 3976.00
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Starting
Daily from
June
1 - August 31, 2012 |
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Standard
Class Hotel |
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Per
Room Twin |
$ 1915.00
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Per Room
Single |
$ 2478.00
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Comfort
Class Hotel |
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Per
Room Twin |
$ 2084.00
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Per Room
Single |
$ 2549.00
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Superior
Class
Hotel |
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Per
Room Twin |
$ 3650.00
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Per Room
Single |
$ 4970.00
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Day
1:
Reykjavik (49km)
Arrival and overnight in Reykjavik/Keflavik. (O)
Day 2: Mt.
Esja (155km)
Climb Mount Esja, Reykjavík's favorite mountain and witness a panoramic
view of Iceland's capital and its surroundings. Mt. Esja is 914 meters
(2999 ft) high and the ascent is a relatively easy, about 2 hours hike.
Another hiking suggestion is to Glymur, Iceland highest waterfall and
Hvalfell mountain (challenging hike). Drive along the scenic Hvalfjördur
fjord. 3 nights stay in Borgarfjörður/West Iceland area. (B/O)
Day
3: Snaefellsnes
Peninsula (280km)
Hike to Eldborg, a nicely shaped volcano crater about 90 minutes
roundtrip walk through the beautiful Eldborgarhraun lava field. It is a
protected natural feature. Explore the Snaefellsness national park with
glacier, beautiful sand and stone beaches, lava fields, birds cliffs,
rock formations and arches along the coast. Many shorter and longer
hiking options are available in this area called Iceland in a nutshell. (B/O)
Day 4: Bifrost
(70km)
Explore Bifröst area that we consider as the hidden nature reserve of
West Iceland. Climb Grábrók volcano crater that offers a
stunning view all over the Norðurárdalur valley and the encircling
mountains. There are several easy walking trails at Lake Hreðavatn and
the surrounding forest and this is simply a lovely place for a picnic.
Nearby you can take a short walk down to an overlook on the cliffs, from
where there is a fine view of Glanni, a spectacular waterfall on the Norðurá
river. Continue to Paradísarlaut (Paradise Hollow), a small pond with
beautiful, clear water. (B/O)
Day 5: Thingvellir &
Nesjavellir (230km)
Start
the day with a visit to Thingvellir National Park and UNESCO World
Heritage Site. It offers numerous hiking trails; many are ideal for
short and leisurely walks. Mt. Hengill is a 803 m high
mountain, most likely a part of a central volcano as the widespread
thermal activity suggests. From the top you will enjoy an amazing view
over a large part of South and Central Iceland. Nesjavellir is the
largest geothermal power area in Iceland and a fascinating place to
explore. 2 nights stay in South Iceland.
(B/O)
Day 6: Gullfoss
& Geysir (204km)
Visit
Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and there are some options for
easy hikes in Haukadalur forest and to Brúaráfoss waterfall, a little
bit off the beaten track. (B/O)
Day 7: South
Shore (360 km round-trip) Explore
the glaciers and waterfalls of South Iceland with some shorter walks
today. The bird cliffs of Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara are simply amazing.
We recommend also a stroll on the black lava beaches of Vík. This day
includes more driving and less time for hiking. There is also an option
for a glacier hike and ice climbing. Overnight in Reykjavik. (B/O)
Day 8: Departure
(49km)
Depart for home.
B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight gitsj032 |
