A brilliant scenic tour to all the most interesting place the shout-west part of Iceland offers. See the geysers, waterfalls, glaciers, whales and the Blue lagoon among others. Learn about Icelandic historical times, about the Vikings and settlers. Watch the spectacular birdlife of Iceland.

 

This is special nature lovers’ tour organized in co-operation with Global Passenger Network.

 

Departures: 26.06.2010, 10.07.2010, 24.07.2010 and 07.08.2010

Highlights:

Included:

• Transportation in a luxury motor coach with air-conditioning and all the modern amentities
• Accommodation for 7 nights in a 4* hotel in Reykjavik with breakfast included
• Sightseeing tours in the Blue Lagoon, the Golden Circle, Snaefellsnes, South Shore, Saga Circle, Reykjavík, and the Blue Diamond Circle
• Whale watching from Reykjavík harbor
• All dinners with coffee, tea and water included (alcoholic beverages extra)
• Special GPN Dinner on Day 7
• Entrance fees to all areas mentioned in the itinerary
• All taxes

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ARRIVAL - BLUE LAGOON
You will be picked up from Keflavik airport and taken to the beautiful Blue Lagoon. The transfer to the Blue Lagoon takes about 20 minutes by coach. On the way, your expert guide will tell you facts about Reykjanes peninsula and the legendary man-made Blue Lagoon. Owing its existence to a nearby geothermal power plant, the water of this lagoon is reputed for its healing properties indicated for several skin diseases. We will stop at the Blue Lagoon for approximately 1 hours for a swim in the agreeably warm (30°C - 38°C), mineral-rich waters. Please have your swimsuit and towel ready. After bathing, you will be transported to Reykjavik for check-in at your 4* hotel. Relax and get to know the beautiful hotel, which will be your base for your exciting adventure in Iceland! Enjoy dinner in the hotel and rest up for your exploration of unique Icelandic natural phenomena tomorrow.

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REYKJAVIK - GOLDEN CIRCLE - REYKJAVIK
After breakfast, you will head to the world-famous Geysir area, a geothermal field where hot springs are in abundance, geysers explode and pools of mud bubble. One of many highlights of the tour is the Gullfoss waterfall, the queen of Iceland's waterfalls. Finally, but no less spectacular, is a visit to the Thingvellir National Park. This is the original site of the oldest existing parliament in the world. The Great Atlantic rift is clearly visible, a rift that is slowly pulling Iceland apart along tectonic plates. After your exhilarating day, have a genuine Icelandic dinner at Restaurant Reykjavik.

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REYKJAVIK - SNAEFELLSNES - REYKJAVIK
After breakfast, prepare for an early departure. For the nature lovers this is a "must do" tour. Lush valleys and lava fields with soft moss, abundant bird life, diverse flora, craters and salmon rivers characterize this part of Iceland. This area has captured the imagination of people all over the world, ever since Jules Verne wrote "The Journey to the Center of the Earth". The famous Snaefellsjokull glacier (1446 meters) is where the "journey" begins, ending at the Stromboli volcano in Italy. A short walk will be made from the huge stone structure called Bardur Snaefellsas, who was a shaman/viking who sensed the energy of the glacier. We continue to the beautiful beach at Djupalonssandur, where we take a short walk. On the way we pass Gatklettur, an interestingly shaped cliff. In the evening, you will sample seafood specialties at the Seafood Cellar restaurant.

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REYKJAVIK - SOUTH SHORE ADVENTURE - REYKJAVIK
After breakfast, you will see the beautiful south coast of Iceland. This tour is ideal for nature lovers of all kinds. You will have an opportunity to stand behind the plummeting Seljalandsfoss waterfall, walk up to the Skogafoss waterfall and gaze at the formations. We travel along the South coast of Iceland as far as Vik i Myrdal, a small charming village surrounded by beautiful high bird cliffs. Highlights of the day are stunning views of glaciers, black lava sand coast lines and impressive rock formations. In the evening, you will dine at Vox restaurant.

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REYKJAVIK - SAGA CIRCLE - REYKJAVIK
After breakfast, a Viking adventure awaits you. The Icelandic Sagas are renowned throughout the world. This Saga Tour takes you to the settings of the most famous events in Icelandic history where we follow in the footsteps of the Viking warrior and poet Egill Skallagrimsson and others in Borgarfjordur. We visit the Icelandic Settlement centre exhibition in Borgarnes. From there we head to Reykholt, the home of Snorri Sturluson, the most significant Nordic poet and historian of the Middle Ages, and Snorrastofa. Our next stop is Hraunfossar waterfalls and the largest hot spring in the Northern Hemisphere, Deildartunguhver, before heading back to Reykjavik. Have a delicious dinner at the Fiskmarkadurinn (Fish Market).

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REYKJAVIK CITY AND LEISURE TIME
After breakfast, you will be treated to a 3-hour Reykjavik sightseeing tour. Reykjavik city, also known, as "smoky bay", is the world's most northerly capital. The name derives from the first settlers, who noticed steam rising from the ground at the hot springs in Reykjavik. The city, although small in population, has everything larger cities have to offer. Many cultural and social events and various forms of recreation are available, not to mention interesting museums, galleries, and delightful restaurants and cafes. Reykjavik's unique proximity to nature, with Salmon River Ellidaa running through it, a thermal beach at Nautholsvik, green valleys and outdoor swimming pools, make this city second to none in the world. The Reykjavik Grand Excursion is a detailed and comprehensive introduction to Reykjavik's past and present. During this tour, the city's main attractions are highlighted on foot and by bus. You will visit one of Reykjavik's six outdoor thermal swimming pools in Laugardalur, main landmarks such as The Pearl and Hallgrimskirkja church, the National Museum of Iceland, the outdoor museum of Arbaejarsafn and the old town. This is a tour where Reykjavik's renowned charm and bustling life is brought to light. After the tour, you will be dropped off in the city centre or at the hotel (passengers' choice) for an afternoon of leisure. In the evening, join the rest of your group for dinner at the hotel.

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WHALE WATCHING FROM REYKJAVÍK
Today, after breakfast, you will be taken to Reykjavik harbor for a 3-hour whale watching tour on a Catamaran-type vessel. On this tour, you will get a unique opportunity to observe the bird life on the small islands outside of Reykjavik, on the way out to Faxafloi bay. We return to Reykjavik harbor and board the bus again to take the you back to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure. In the evening, there will be a Special GPN Night at Perlan Restaurant, during which you will meet your local GPN representative. Perlan is situated on top of three hot water tanks. Its roof is in the form of a cupola and is made of glass, providing a fantastic view of Reykjavik in all directions. To make sure everybody gets the same view, the restaurant spins very slowly - a full circle takes about 2 hours.

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REYKJAVIK - BLUE DIAMOND CIRCLE - KEFLAVIK AIRPORT
On your last day in Iceland, you will be picked up by your coach after breakfast and taken to Reykjanes peninsula. When visiting Iceland, nature is one of the main attractions. You get an insight to how the Icelanders forged a living by fishing the harsh North Atlantic waters. The Rift provides a unique chance to cross the Eurasian and American continents on a small bridge in just minutes before reaching the tip of the peninsula, where colonies of thriving birds nest in the summer, in harmony alongside the spectacularly breaking surf. After this wonderful tour, we will accompany you to Keflavik airport for your return trip home. We hope to see you again soon in Iceland or on another one of our exciting and diverse GPN tours!

Keflavik International Airport
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