Iceland Package 9-11 TH October2018 ACCOMMODATION

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1 ACCOMMODATION Radisson Blu Hotel Saga A comfortable three-four star hotel, perfectly located with a scenic view of Reykjavik. The nearby National Museum, National Library and University of Iceland guarantee a quiet and easily accessible neighborhood. Enjoy a few minutes walk along the picturesque Reykjavik pond to the bustling city center with a great variety of restaurants, cafés, galleries and shops. The hotel has in total 211 rooms and 6 conference and meeting rooms, suitable for groups from 10 to 400. Radisson BLU Saga Hotel has been one of the key hotels in Reykjavik for decades, offering quality accommodation, business friendly rooms, complimentary wireless Internet access, satellite TV and 24-hour room service. Alda Hotel Alda Hotel Reykjavik is located on the main shopping street, Laugavegur, in the center of Reykjavik, the vibrating capital city of Iceland. The hotel opened in 2014 and has a total of 65 rooms. The atmosphere in these rooms is calm and relaxed, underlined with a warm color scale and high comfort. The rooms have ocean/mountain view, or a view over the colorful city and the garden. The bathrooms have a walk-in shower with rainfall showerhead, bathrobes on request, hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. The hotel offers free access to high speed Wi-Fi internet, Samsung HD TV, safety deposit box, work desk and wooden floor. Downstairs you can meet and mingle with friends and the locals at the hotel bar, grab a sweet or healthy snack from the 24/7 Grab-n-Go station or enjoy some relaxing time in the lounge. The hotel also has a small gym, sauna and an outdoor Jacuzzi.

2 The Canopy by Hilton The Canopy by Hilton opened in the beginning of July It is located right in the heart of Iceland s vibrant capital Reykjavik. The aesthetically pleasing hotel includes an open, light-filled lobby and relaxing public spaces. The rooftop bar and the garden area is still under construction, but will soon serve drinks and food throughout the day, while guests can also visit some littles shops and enjoy nice cup of café while taking in the city sights all around the hotel. The hotel is a cluster of many old rebuilt houses and new ones and will have 112 luxurious rooms vary in size and style from one house to another, creating an eclectic atmosphere of local individuality.

3 PACKAGE 1 SATURDAY: GOLDEN CIRCLE SUPER JEEP TOUR You are picked up from your hotel and taken to Þingvellir national park, where the Icelandic parliament, was established in 930, making it the world s oldest functioning legislative body. Þingvellir is also where the North Atlantic Rift, which separates the North American and European continents. The rift offers a veritable no-man sland inside the Almannagjá ravine, having one side on the North American continent and the other on the European. From Þingvellir you are taken to the geothermal area of Haukadalur with the famed Geysir the original Geyser hot spring or its ever-reliable counterpart, Strokkur. Strokkur erupts roughly every 8 minutes, so an eruption is guaranteed. There will be plenty of time to explore the bubbling mud pots and other geological phenomena around the area. After lunch at the Geysir Centre, you will be taken to the stunning two-tiered Gullfoss waterfall. The great white glacial cascade drops 32 meters into a 70-meter deep canyon; Gullfoss is considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls on the island and has been called Iceland s star attraction by many. From Gullfoss, the super-jeep takes you through the interior to Langjökull glacier, Europe s secondlargest, where you will be shown the icy scenery by your guide on the 4X4 super-jeep. Double/Twin Single

4 PACKAGE 2 SATURDAY- FROZEN WEST SUPER JEEP TOUR WITH INSIDE THE GLACIER The day begins with a drive along a dramatic highlands road leading to the bleak and hauntingly beautiful Kaldidalur valley and Langjökull glacier, the second largest in Iceland. At Langjökull, you ll have the opportunity to venture Into the Glacier via a fascinating man-made tunnel deep into the ice. Here you will learn about the glacier and witness amazing blue ice formations, an experience that very few in the world have had.(weather dependent) The tour continues toward Borgarfjörður and the enchanting Hraunafossar and Barnafoss waterfalls. We will also stop at Reykholt, home of Iceland s greatest saga writer Snorri Sturluson, to delve into Iceland s rich literary heritage. On route to Hvalfjörður we ll stop in Deildartunguhver, Europe s most powerful geothermal spring. Once in Hvalfjörður [Whale Fjord] you ll see reminders of British presence in the area during World War II and see the small whaling factory in the fjord. Hvalfjörður is oft considered one of the most beautiful areas in the country, so the stunning scenery will be a highlight of this part of the day. You ll be returned to Reykjavík in the late afternoon. Double/Twin Single

5 PACKAGE 3 SATURDAY- SOUTH COAST TOUR WITH LUNCH IN A SUPER JEEP Today s tour takes you to Gigjökull which is a glacierfall from Eyjafjallajökull. From Gigjökull the melted ice from the eruption at Eyjafjallajökull came bursting down and created a destructive flood on its way to sea. From Gigjökull and the destruction of the eruption we continue our tour to the beautiful Seljalandsfoss where the surefooted can walk behind the cascade. On the way we will explore a spectacular hidden canyon with a unique flora, green moss walls and a beautiful waterfall. Now we will stop for an Icelandic picnic (included). After picnic the tour takes us through areas where no normal vehicle can go, travel through areas which were badly hit by ashfall in the beginning of the eruption and drive across glacial rivers on our journey to be able to view the eruption site. Now its the Atlantic ocean with vast panoramic views. We will drive along the shore-line on dramatic black beaches on our way to the impressive Skógafoss before we head back to Reykjavik This trip is guaranteed to be one of the most memorable moments of your visit to the land of ice and fire. Double/Twin Single