6 DAYS 8 with extension. Iceland: Reykjavik & the Golden Circle with West Iceland & Reykjavik extension

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1 Iceland: Reykjavik & the Golden Circle with West Iceland & Reykjavik extension 6 DAYS 8 with extension

2 Iceland: Reykjavik & the Golden Circle with West Iceland & Reykjavik extension 6 DAYS Put yourself at the center of Iceland s untamed 8 with extension natural landscapes. YOUR TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES 4 nights in handpicked hotels 4 breakfasts 1 lunch 2 dinners with beer or wine 4 guided sightseeing tours Expert Tour Director & local guides Private deluxe motor coach Inhale fresh Icelandic air, tap into the country s natural restorative powers, and discover geysers and waterfalls on this adventure. From your home base in progressive Reykjavik, set out to see the inspiring Golden Circle, the otherworldly beauty of South Iceland, and the world-famous Blue Lagoon. INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS Reykjavik Great Geysir geothermal area Thingvellir National Park the Golden Waterfall Gullfoss Seljalandsfoss Eyjafjallajökull volcano the Blue Lagoon GROUP SIZE TOUR PACE On this guided tour, you'll walk for about 2 hours daily across moderately uneven terrain, including wet, slippery gravel, and paved paths with some uphill climbs DKGIceland.grouptoursite.com

3 Itinerary Overnight Flight 1 NIGHT Day 1: Travel day Board an overnight flight to Reykjavik. Visit Reykholt, a historic village that was home to medieval writer and chieftain Snorri Sturluson Drive in a specially modified snow truck on the Langjökull Glacier, Iceland s second largest, and walk through the glacier s interior ice tunnels Reykjavik 4 NIGHTS Day 2: Arrival in Reykjavik Included meals: dinner Welcome to Iceland! Get a feel for Reykjavik, often called "the greenest city on Earth," with your Tour Director leading the way. See the iconic Höfði House, Perlan Restaurant, and the presidential residence at Bessastadir Visit Hallgrim s Church and the University District Pass the Old Town Center, Parliament House, and modern City Hall Glimpse the artwork of Ásmundur Sveinsson and Einar Jónsson, both famous Icelandic artists Join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner this evening. Day 3: The Golden Circle, lunch Leave the bustle of Reykjavik behind as you travel the Golden Circle, a ring of some of Iceland s most magnificent natural wonders. Stop at Thingvellir National Park to see the Althing, an open-air governmental assembly that was established in 930 and continued to meet until 1798 Explore the Great Geysir geothermal area, located in the Haukadalur Valley Discover Gullfoss, or the Golden Waterfall, a natural wonder and one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe Reykjavik 1 NIGHT Day 7: Reykjavik via Bogarnes On your way back to Reykjavik, stop in the town of Borgarnes to visit an Icelandic settlement exhibition and learn more about Viking history. Day 8: Departure (excluding early morning departures) Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Extension is available on select departure dates. Space is limited. Minimum of 10 travelers is required. Day 4: The South Coast Embark on an excursion to the South Coast, a lowland region of lush farmland, striking waterfalls, beaches, glaciers and picturesque villages. Stand behind the impressive Seljalandsfoss waterfall View the Eyjafjallajökull volcano Marvel at the beauty of the Sólheimajökull glacier (weather permitting) Walk on the South Coast s black sands Day 5: The Blue Lagoon, dinner Spend the morning exploring on your own or add an excursion. This afternoon, travel to the Blue Lagoon, a famed geothermal spa known for its restorative properties. Float weightlessly in the ethereal light-blue waters Choose to purchase therapeutic spa treatments and massages Say goodbye to your group at a farewell dinner this evening. + Whale Watching Cruise Day 6: Departure (excluding early morning departures) Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Post-tour extension West Iceland 1 NIGHT Day 6: West Iceland & Langjökull Glacier Travel to Husafell this morning, stopping en route to admire West Iceland s dramatically varied landscapes. Visit Troll Falls along the Grimsa River, where you may spot a troll face carved into the nearby cliff Marvel at Deildartunguhver, Europe s most powerful hot spring Admire Hraunfossar, clear falls that stream over a lava field, and see the nearby cascades of Barnafoss

4 Iceland: Reykjavik & the Golden Circle Customize your experience Create a more personal journey by adding optional excursions that speak to your interests. Excursions offered on the same day will occur at different times, so there s no need to choose you re free to do as much or as little as you d like. Save $10* when you book your excursion up to 3 days before your tour departs. Please note: Excursions that require advance reservation will only have this discounted price listed. Call or go online to start customizing your tour: goaheadtours.com/ice Day 5: Whale Watching Cruise $99/$109* (3 hours, departs in the morning) On this three-hour cruise, you ll journey into the aquatic world of whales. Keep an eye out for minke whales, orcas, humpback whales and playful dolphins and porpoises. Where there are whales, sea birds are never far behind, including the gannet, puffin, guillemot razorbill, cormorant, kittiwake, sea gull, tern and many more. Please note: This excursion is seasonal and runs from May through September. ICE18_318 *Optional excursions may be purchased up to 3 days prior to departure or while on tour. Pre-purchased optional excursions cannot be canceled within 3 days prior to departure or while on tour. Select optional excursions require advance booking and cannot be purchased or canceled after the advanced reservation deadline. GAT accepts payment by cash, Visa or MasterCard for optional excursions purchased on tour. Additional fees may apply for optional excursions purchased on tour. Excursions require a minimum number of participants to operate. Details and prices are subject to change. Due to seasonal hours of operation and availability, some excursions may not operate. If this occurs, you will be refunded any payments made for that excursion post-tour.

5 Join DKG on Iceland: Reykjavik & the Golden Circle Reykjavik Blue Lagoon ICELAND Great Geysir Thingvellir National Park The South Coast 6 DAYS July 28 - August 2, 2019 from $2,539* 2 day extension from $699* YOUR TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: 4 nights in handpicked hotels 4 breakfasts 1 lunch 2 dinners with beer or wine 4 guided sightseeing tours Expert Tour Director & local guides Private deluxe motor coach INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS: Reykjavik, Great Geysir geothermal area, Thingvellir National Park, the Golden Waterfall, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Eyjafjallajökull volcano, the Blue Lagoon Don t miss your opportunity! Secure your spot with a deposit of $300 For booking & full itinerary: Nicole Giuliani DKG Ambassador: Linda Hall jlmhall711@verizon.net / *Price is per person, before flights, based on double occupancy, and valid on the specified departure date. Pricing is subject to change on June 1 st, To view complete Terms & Conditions, visit goaheadtours.com/terms. The tour operator for your trip is EF Education First International Ltd. CST /2018