ICELAND EXPLORER 5 day sample tour NOMADIC

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1 ICELAND EXPLORER 5 day sample tour NOMADIC

2 Trip outline Tour overview What you get Highlights Tour type Hotel Vehicle type A/C MINI VAN / COACH Crew Tour rating 2 crew PER vehicle Easy Accommodation 3* Hotel Tour start-finish Reykjavik Number on tour Up to 44 Flights Arrival / Departure transfer from Reykjavik airport on days 1 & 5 Board: 4 Breakfasts, 4 dinners, 2 lunch 4 nights 3* hotel Transport in A/C Coach Services of 1 or 2 person crew (leader and driver per vehicle) Entrance fees All road taxes and tolls Free Travel Insurance EXCLUDED 1 x Lunch Drinks Op onal Geo-thermal Blue Lagoon Thingvellir National Park Gullfoss waterfalls Strokkur Geysir Seljalandsfoss Skogafoss Reynishellir Cave Village of Vik The Solheimajokull Glacier Hengill Geothermal Area Eyjafjallajokull Volcano Museum Boat tour to Jokulsarlon Where? Activity How much Also included years travel experience in the schools market Full Public Liability, Professional Indemnity & Crisis Management Insurance cover Free Travel Insurance for the students 100% Financial Protection through ABTA / ATOL Bonding All tours Fully Risk Assessed Full in-house service to take the strain out of organising your tour Price Student Group size: up to 20 / 40 Inc. teacher places: 2 / 4 Departure:? POA Example price excludes insurance, visas, optional activities and spending money and is based on a group size of 20 or 40.

3 Your itinerary Day 1 - Reykjavik Blue Lagoon Welcome to Iceland! We head to the Geothermal Blue Lagoon for a relaxing swim in these naturally heated waters, before heading to our hotel. were trying to drag a three-mast ship to land. When daylight broke they turned into stone. En-route back wemay be the opportunity to visit Myrdalsjokull glacier for an optional glacier walking tour, this is strictly subject to weather and road conditions and under the discretion of the guide. On arrival back at Reykjavik we can relax some swimming at a local geothermal heated swimming pool. Day 4 - Golden Circle Over to Thingvellir National Park. Here you can see the theory of plate tectonics in action. This theory holds that the Earth s crust is made up of several plates that float around on a semi-fluid mantel, either crashing into each other or drifting apart. we continue over to the Geysir area, where we will see (Dinner and overnight) Day 2 - Southshore Today we will travel through farmlands of the Southshore and observe the majestic mountains towering over the coast. We will get frequent views of glacier fields and mountains, including the snow-shrouded Hekla, the country s most active volcano and the towering, ice capped strato-volcano Eyjafjallajokull. We will drive through the region where one of the best known Icelandic classical sagas, Njal s Saga, is set. Then we will stop at the spectacular waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and (Breakfast, dinner and overnight) Day 3 - Skaftafell & Jokulsarlon From the hotel we will drive to Skaftafell National Park which contains some of the most precious pearls of this beautiful country. We will walk up to Svartifoss waterfall. After our visit to Skaftafell we will drive to Jokulsarlon were we will have a boat tour on the lagoon. We will see first hand floating icebergs. one of the wonders of the world, Strokkur, eject a column of superheated steam and water to heights of over 20 etres every 5 7 minutes. A short distance further the Gullfoss waterfal fills us with awe, where it plunges or cascades in two steps over 70 metres into a narrow canyon. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight) Skogafoss, both tumbling over high rock escarpments. Weather permitting we will visit Dyrholaey, a magnificent rocky headland with sheer cliffs, to the beautifully-located village of Vik. Close to VIK are Reynisdrangar rocks 66 metres above sea level at their highest point. According to legend the Reynisdrangar were formed when two trolls (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight) Days 5 - Reykjavik depart Depending on your flight schedule days 1 & 5 maybe reversed. (Breakfast)

4 Your itinerary Before you go Visas & permits Visas are not required for British, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, US and other EU nationals for a stay of up to 3 months. Please ensure your passport is valid for three months after your return date. Visas are your responsibility so please don t forget to check! Vaccinations It is recommended that you be vaccinated for normal travel to any European country. Please seek professional advice from your GP or Travel clinic. Travel insurance We provide FREE Travel Insurance for your school group. All our passengers must be fully insured for travel in Iceland. It is essential that you get the correct level of cover if you are providing your own cover. Please ensure that the policy provides adequate cover for hospital treatment, repatriation flights home in the event of you being too ill to continue the trek, personal accident, personal baggage and associated valuables. You must bring the policy with you as it is obligatory for joining any expedition. Packing Luggage Pack all your gear in a rucksack/ backpack for this type of trip. Also bring a daypack, to keep personal items such as your wallet, camera and water bottle. Your rucksack/ backpack must not have an exterior frame. Only the soft, flexible variety is permitted. Leave your suitcase at home, they re simply not practical. Don t overdo it! Luggage is limited to 20kgs. Pack sensibly and take garments that are comfortable and warm. The weather in Iceland is very unpredictable. The general rule is if you travel in winter then lots of warm clothing will be required, along with waterproofs and good walking shoes / boots. Any other time of year we pack for 3 seasons and can wear layers to keep warm if necessary. What to bring Towel Torch and batteries Camera and spare memory card/ film Water bottle (water at meal times provided) Personal first aid kit, antiseptic gel and wipes Waterproof/wind proof jacket A sturdy pair of walking shoes Two spare passport photos and a photocopy of your passport Sun screen A full checklist will be provided with your joining instructions. In Iceland Currency GBP 1.00 = KRONA 197 USD$1.00 = KRONA 128 EUR1.00 = KRONA 140 ISK = ICELANDIC KRONA, rates are subject to fluctuation. Exchange facilities are available at various bureau de changes in major towns and most banks have ATMs. How much spending money is needed, depends largely on the individual. We currently recommend an average of USD $20 - $30 per day. We can t specify every sundry cost however and you ll need to allow for expenses such as drinks, snacks and the odd souvenir. Travellers Cheques can be difficult to change en route so we recommend you have cash for convenience and bring a card to use in the ATM s most accept Visa, MasterCard, Electron, Cirrus and Maestro. There are ATM s at Reykjavik airport which you can use upon arrival. Local prices Mineral water (local brand, 500ml or 1L) ISK Chocolate bar (local brand) ISK Climate Temperatures in Iceland are generally cool particularly during the winter months from October to April. Outside of these months we can have 4 seasons in one day. Iceland is a temperate climate and not as cold as it s name suggests. Responsible travel Cultural awareness We cannot emphasise enough that we are travellers and therefore guests. Although we ourselves might have different views, ideas, rules and morals, it is our duty to respect and adjust where possible to the people of the region we are visiting. Your Tour Leader will also brief you on environmental matters. Religious Awareness Iceland is a secular country. The Church of Iceland it s main body being Evangelic Lutheran. Nomadic Schools Nomadic Schools are members of Survival which campaigns for the rights of tribes people through out the world. We also work with and donate to the Ait Ouham Association for Development in Morocco which is a grass roots organisation that tackles local issues such as lack of education and and poor infrastructure in the Atlas mountain area.

5 Contact Us T: E: W: Visit or write Nomadic Schools Unit 3, 24 Barkham Ride, Finchampstead, Berkshire RG40 4EU Check our details Registered in the UK Parent company no.: ABTA membership no.: Y3529 ATOL membership no.: Fantastic trip with Yr10 to Iceland in 2015, great organisation working closely with local businesses rather than large internationals (one of the many great things about Nomadic!). Fantastic accommodation in the converted Fisherman s cottages away from the beaten track, perfect spot for Northern Lights. High quality service from Mark and the team! Thank you again for an amazing experience. Cannot recommend Nomadic enough for top quality service, the best school trip provider i have ever worked with. Head of Geography Bedales School

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