USA prices -- 2020 Iceland Tour Description

ICELAND

Tour Description

USA PRICES 2020

Iceland Iceland is a Nordic island country between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean. It has a population of 329,100 and an area of 103,000 km2 (40,000 sq miles), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe.

The capital and largest city is ReykjavĂ­k.

ReykjavĂ­k and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population. Iceland is volcanically and geologically active.

The interior consists of a plateau characterised by sand and lava fields, mountains and glaciers, while many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite a high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle. Its high latitude and marine influence still keeps summers chilly, with most of the archipelago having a tundra climate.

Northern Lights Mystery TOUR From $59per person If you’re an adventurous traveller, chances are the Northern Lights have a spot on your bucket list. Known as the Aurora Borealis, the phenomenon of the Northern lights are actually collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the earth’s atmosphere. The lights are seen above the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres.

A natural wonder, the lights dance and cascade through the night sky in spectacular shades of pink, green, yellow, blue, violet, and occasionally orange and white.

What’s included: - Bus fare - Guided tour - Pick up from the hotel is up to 30 minutes before departure

What causes the Northern Lights?

The Northern Lights are the result of collisions between gaseous particles in the Earth’s atmosphere with charged particles released from the sun’s atmosphere. Variations in colour are

due to the type of gas particles that are colliding. The most common auroral colour, a pale yellowish-green, is produced by oxygen molecules located about 60 miles above the earth. Rare, allred auroras are produced by high-altitude oxygen, at heights of up to 200 miles.

Nitrogen produces blue or purplish-red aurora.

When is the best time to watch the Northern Lights?

Guaranteed darkness is the first important factor. The best season to see the northern lights in Iceland is from September to mid-April - these are the months where there are full dark nights. It is also not unheard of to see the lights as early as mid-August, once the final traces of the midnight sun summer are gone.

Please note: The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and rely on weather conditions, whilst every effort will be made, we are unable to guarantee sightings

Blue Lagoon Inc entrance From $159 per person Enjoy all the qualities the Blue Lagoon has to offer! The Blue Lagoon is a unique geothermal spa situated in the youngest lava field in west Iceland. Once there you have many recreational options such as walking in the Blue Lagoon’s spectacular surroundings, bathing in the milky blue-green water, relaxing geothermal steam bath or releasing your stress under a Blue Lagoon waterfall. For a unique experience indulge yourself with an outdoor massage or one of the spa treatments available there.

On site there is also a fantastic restaurant with an Ă la carte menu and a Blue Lagoon shop selling skin care products based on a unique blend of Blue Lagoon geothermal seawater active ingredients: minerals, silica and algae.

A complimenatary pick up service from your hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavik is available.

Driving time to the Blue Lagoon takes around 50 minutes.

This is a non-guided transfers.

Whale Watching TOUR ICELAND From $89per person Get ready to embark on an adventure of a lifetime as you experience the world’s largest animal in its breath-taking natural environment. On this spectacular Whale Watching tour, you’ll sail out to Faxaflói Bay where you’ll peer over the edge of the boat in search for the likes of Humpback whales, White-beaked dolphins, Minke whales, and Harbour porpoises. Get your camera ready to snap some unmissable pictures, but listen attentively too, as your tour guide will be imparting their wisdom about these amazing mammals that definitely shouldn’t be missed.

Lasting between three and five hours in total, your whale watching day trip is rounded off with a trip to the Whales of Iceland Exhibition, the largest whale exhibition in Europe. Here, all 23 species of the cetacean that can be found in Iceland’s surrounding waters are shown in real size, and you can learn a plethora of fascinating facts and interesting history about the incredible creatures.

What’s Included - Whale Watching: - Guided boat tour - Warm overalls (overalls also available in children’s sizes) - Free ticket for an alternative date in case of no sightings - Free Wi-Fi - Café on board the boat

Whales of Iceland Exhibition: - Open daily - Café & gift shop inside - Audio guide included (English, German available)

The Game of Thrones TOUR From $119per person The Game of Thrones tour will take you to some of the locations in the south of Iceland where many scenes of the fabulous Game of Throne TV series were shot. Cover the gorge of Thingvellir, the stomping ground of the White Walkers and the trail of the Wildlings coming from “North of the Wall”.

You will experience the dramatic atmosphere provided by the magnificent nature of Thingvellir and get to know the symbolic significance of that location in context with the story line.

You will also visit Thjorsárdalur and the “Settlement Era Viking lodge”, the site of the greatest massacre of the series so far, were the hamlet of peaceful farmers was destroyed in the third episode of the fourth series.

On the route you will also recall some of the scenery from “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and other movies recently made in Iceland.

The tour is scheduled for eight hours.

Please note that some excursions may be subject to weather conditions.

The Golden Circle CLASSIC TOUR From $79per person This popular excursion introduces you to some of the best known historical sites and natural phenomena in Iceland. Start by visiting Nesjavellir, a high temperature geothermal area in the scenic landscape of Lake Þingvallavatn. FThe tour takes you to the to the Þingvellir National Park, where the Icelandic parliament Alþingi was founded in the year 930 AD. Þingvellir is geologically remarkable and the tectonic plate boundaries form breathtaking scenery.

The beautiful waterfall Gullfoss is next, where you will walk so close to the edge that you will feel the mists of the glacial water on your face. Lunch break is at the Gullfoss Cafe. Sometimes, the tour stops for lunch at the information centre at the geothermal area around Geysir. From there, journey towards the geothermalarea around the incredible spouting hot springs of Geysir and Strokkur. Next we visit Skalholt Church, the ancient seat of the Icelandic bishops.

From there travel towards Hveragerði, a small and charming horticultural village.

Due to weather and road conditions we cannot guarantee visits to Nesjavellir in the winter season.

Approx duration: 8 hours

The Golden Circle & Fontana Geothermal Baths TOUR From $119per person This amazing day tour takes you around the Golden Circle to see three of Iceland’s highlights: - Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area - Fontana’s natural steam baths - Þingvellir national park.

The original sauna was built in the 1920s and was little more than a shack with two compartments, built above the hot spring that bubbles and gurgles below the ground. Today, a modern complex welcomes you to relax with various hot tubs and steam baths naturally heated by Icelandic hot springs.

Included:

- Bus fare - Guided tour - Admission to the Fontana Wellness - Pick up is 45 Minutes before departure Tour duration 10.30 – 19.00

Ice Cave Tour From $279 per person Departing from your hotel in Reykjavik, this fascinating ice cave tour takes you inside Langjokull glacier for a unique experience that you’ll never forget.

This magnificent ice cave within the glacier is a manmade tunnel that provides a unique and radical different perspective of an ice cap from the inside. Your expert glacier guide leads you to the heart of the ice cap, several hundred metres to the centre where the cave presents the most vibrant shades of crystalline blue among the multiple caverns and tunnels.

Your expert guide will give you a direct insight into how the glacier was formed and how the unique tunnel was created by engineers and geophysicists. You’ll spend between 45 minutes to an hour exploring the cave before heading back to Húsafell for lunch (additional cost).

On your way back to Reykjavik, you’ll stop along the way to admire Hraunfosar, a series of waterfalls at the edge of a lava field. The glacier water emerges and trickles down to the river, giving it a unique blue glow.

Departure: 8:00am (pick-up from hotel approx. 30 minutes prior) DURATION: Bring with you: Warm layers, footwear appropriate for hiking and a waterproof jacket. Headphones for the on-board audio system (headphones are also available to purchase on-board) INCLUDED: Complimentary pick-up and drop-off for hotels, round-trip transportation, local tour guide, in-bus audio guide with a choice of 10 languages, exploration of ice cave and necessary gear for ice-caving (traction straps for your footwear and waterproof coveralls).

South Coast & Waterfalls From $99per person On this tour you will journey through south Iceland that features many of Iceland‘s most awe-inspiring destinations, including the iconic Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Dyrhólaey promontory and Reynisfjara volcanic beach to name but a few.

Travelling across the lush farmlands that cut between the coast and the mountain ranges and glaciers of the interior highlands you‘ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, visit the main natural attractions and get to know the fascinating history of the region.

Highlights - Strikingly contrasted landscape of south Iceland - Views of glaciers and volcanoes - Getting up close to the iconic Skรณgafoss waterfall - Exploring Reynisfjara volcanic pebble beach - The towering rock stacks of Reynisdrangar - Walking behind the picturesque Seljalandsfoss waterfall

Secret Lagoon & Northern Lights Hunt From $159per person Secret Lagoon natural hot springs are located in the small village called Fludir and are in the Golden Circle area. It’s natural and unique so visitors can get the true sense of Icelandic mother nature.

The pool’s natural surroundings and steam rising into the air gives the place a magical feeling. The warm water stays at 38-40 Celsius all year. In the whole area there are several geothermal spots and a little Geysir which erupts every 5 minutes, showing off for the guests relaxing in the hot spring. During winter, the northern lights often give a great lightshow above Secret Lagoon. What better way to view the spectacular light show overhead than relaxing in the pool’s warm water?

Facilities: There are brand new facilities next to the hot spring with showers, a bar and an eating area.

Please note that they do not serve food daily, but we offer snacks and drinks for purchase.

Availability: between September 2019 – April 2020 Departure: 18:00 Arrival at the Secret Lagoon at 19:30 Dinner with local style buffet at 21:00 After dinner guests will embark on the Northern Lights Mystery tour

Sightseeing Tour REYKJAVIK From $49per person TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Hallgrmskirkja church - a gothic masterpiece Perlan dome - 360 view of Reykjavik area Reykjavik’s Old town centre Höfði house - The location of “Reykjavik Summit” Laugardalur recreation area Presidential residence at Bessastaðir Hafnarfjörður suburb - town of Elves and hidden people Reykjavik sightseeing tour includes Reykjavik’s top attractions, interesting facts and stories that relate to history and culture in Iceland. The tour travels the greater Reykjavik area including surrounding municipalities which provides an excellent opportunity to discover various things to see or to do in Reykjavik during your stay in Iceland. On this tour you will visit Perlan glass dome where a 360 viewing platform provides some of the best places for sightseeing in Reykjavik.

After enjoying the spectacular view over Reykjavik city and its surroundings the tour proceeds to go to Reykjavik’s seafront to the old Höfði house where the all-important summit between former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and former U.S.S.R. Secretary General Mikhail Gorbachev took place in 1986. Next stop is Hallgrmskirkja church whos design

was inspired by basalt lava columns, a common volcanic rock formation in Icelandic nature.

From allgrimskirkja church the tour explores Reykjavik city centre in and around the Parliament building by sturvöllur which sometime is referred to as “the Old town”.

Tour details: Year round Duration: 2,5 hours Departures: Daily at 09:00 from the bus terminal / tour office in Lækjartorg (city centre) Pick-up: at hotel or guesthouses 30 minutes prior to tour departure Please wait outside your hotel or guesthouse close the entrance where you’ll be visible to our drivers.

Included: Bus and guidance

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