2018
SUMMER
AN INTRODUCTION TO GUÐMUNDUR JÓNASSON TRAVEL
ÍSAFJÖRÐUR HÚSAVÍK
For more than 85 years, our company has hosted travellers from all corners of the world. Through Guðmundur Jónasson Travel, also called GJ Travel, many have returned time and time again together with their families and friends, to experience Iceland’s unique, beautiful nature and historical traditions. Our dedicated team never lose sight of the ‘personal touch’, and work hard to ensure that the varied and interesting itineraries offered by GJ Travel provide fully for the needs of today’s travellers. Our company was formed in 1929, when our founder Guðmundur Jónasson obtained his first driving licence. Fascinated by the seldom explored interior, he ventured out to the highlands and even onto the glaciers, opening up a whole new world to the 20th century traveller. Since he passed away in 1985, his family has continued to share his love and enthusiasm for Iceland, and is committed to introducing fascinating tours and adventures for everyone to enjoy. GUÐMUNDUR JÓNASSON A PERSONAL REFLECTION 1909 – 1985 Guðmundur, the founder of Guðmundur Jónasson Travel, was not content with Iceland’s limited number of roads in the 1930´s, so he pioneered his own. His travels in the highlands and on Iceland’s glaciers are legendary and today’s travellers benefit from his explorations. When NASA chose Iceland as their training ground for the first moon landing because of the lunar style landscape, they chose Guðmundur to show the way. He teamed up with Sir Edmund Hillary, guiding him when he visited Iceland after his ascent of Mt. Everest.
COVER PHOTO: Landmannalaugar by Pavel Svoboda Photography (Shutterstock.com)
Those who travel with us today travel in his footsteps and we hope they share his love for this Land of Ice and Fire called Iceland.
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Iceland welcomes you!
RENATO GRÜNENFELDER, GENERAL MANAGER
DETTIFOSS GLAUMBÆR
AKUREYRI
MÝVATN EGILSSTAÐIR
STYKKISHÓLMUR REYKHOLT GULLFOSS & GEYSIR
REYKJAVÍK KEFLAVÍK
BLUE LAGOON
VATNAJÖKULL
LANDMANNASELFOSS LAUGAR SKAFTAFELL
HÖFN JÖKULSÁRLÓN
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Iceland - A land for all seasons The Country: Iceland is an island of 103.000 km2 (39,756 sq.miles), about the size of Portugal, Cuba, South Korea, the US state of Kentucky and the Indian state of Bihar. Its highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur, rises to 2.110 m and over 11 per cent of the country is covered by glaciers, including Vatnajökull, the largest in Europe. Energy: Situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Iceland is a hot spot of volcanic and geothermal activity: 30 post-glacial volcanoes have erupted in the past two centuries, and natural hot water supplies much of the population with inexpensive, pollution-free heating. Rivers are harnessed to provide affordable hydroelectric power. People: Out of a population numbering around 330.000, two-thirds live in the capital Reykjavík and its neighbouring towns in the southwest. Keflavík International Airport is located about 50 km (30 miles) from the capital. The interior highland is uninhabited (and uninhabitable), and most centers of population are situated on the coast. Language: Iceland was settled by Nordic people in the 9th century - history tells that the first permanent settler was Ingólfur Arnarson, a Norwegian Viking who made his home where Reykjavík now stands. The Icelanders still speak the language of the Vikings, although modern Icelandic has undergone changes in pronunciation and in vocabulary! Iceland is alone in upholding another Norse tradition, i.e. the custom of using patronymics rather than surnames. An Icelander’s Christian name is followed by his or her father’s name and the suffix -son or -dóttir, e.g. Guðrún Pétursdóttir (Guðrún, daughter of Pétur). Members of a family can therefore have many different "surnames", which sometimes causes confusion to foreigners! Route 1 or the “Ring Road”: It is the main road in Iceland which goes around the island, mostly along the coast, connecting many villages and towns. The total length of Route 1 is 1,360 kilometers (843 miles). In general, driving tours around Iceland with the most popular side trips are about 2000 km (1.240 miles). If you add the Westfjords, calculate about 3000 km (1.860 miles) of driving. Best time to travel: Iceland is a country that inspires visitors year round. Spring offers brightening days and emerging flora and fauna, summer has nearly round-the-clock sunlight and balmy weather, autumn brings a wonderful change in colours while winter features dark mysterious days, softly glowing Northern Lights and even occasionally snow. The hardest part is choosing when to visit. This brochure includes spring, summer and autumn tours, while the winter and northern light tours are featured in a separate brochure. The climate in Iceland: Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Iceland enjoys a moderate maritime climate: cool in summer and fairly mild in winter. Normal summer day temperatures range between 5-8 °C (41 – 47 F) for lows and 12 -18 °C (54 – 64 °F) for highs. When it comes to Iceland’s weather — the one thing you can count on is unpredictability. The best plan is to be prepared for anything and everything AND always to dress in layers. The Icelanders have a saying: "there's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing." Travel time to Iceland: From Oslo 2 hours / From London 2,5 hours / From Frankfurt 3 hours / From Boston 5 hours / From Seattle 7 hours
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Currency: Icelandic Krona
2018 DEPARTURES English guided tours: 99/D Monday 04 June - 15 June 99/E Monday 11 June - 22 June 99/G Monday 25 June - 06 July 99/I Monday 09 July - 20 July 99/K Monday 23 July - 03 August 99/L Monday 30 July - 10 August 99/M Monday 06 August - 17 August 99/O Monday 20 August - 31 August 99/P Monday 27 August - 07 September LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION Country hotels, guesthouses and farms – in rooms with shower/wc MEALS 11x breakfast, 1x lunch and 10x dinner ALSO INCLUDED • Arrival & departure airport transfer by FLYBUS • Fully escorted 10-day bus tour with an English speaking guide or driver -guide • Visit to three national parks • Entrance and visit to lava cave • Ferry trip to the West Fjords • Admission to folk and transport museum at Hnjótur • Visit to Erik the Red homestead, Herring Museum, micro beer brewery and a stone collection in the East Fjords • Horse show in Northwest Iceland • Entrance with towel to the Nature Baths at Lake Mývatn • Boat trip on glacial lagoon GROUP SIZE Small group limited to 20 persons TOUR CODE GJ 99
Day 1, MON: WELCOME TO ICELAND FLYBUS shuttle to Reykjavík. Day 2, TUE: GOLDEN CIRCLE We start with classic highlights: Gullfoss waterfall, the active geothermal area of Geysir and the UNESCO world heritage site of Þingvellir National Park. Overnight in West Iceland.
Day 3, WED: SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA AND LAVA CAVE Today we
travel around the Snæfellsnes Peninsula where volcanic craters, lava flows, an ice cap, mountains, fjords, sandy beaches and high cliffs shape the landscape. A lava cave tour takes us 35 meters underground and about 200 meters into a lava tube. In the afternoon we catch the ferry to the West Fjords over a wide bay with countless islands. We stay for two nights in the area of Patreksfjörður.
Day 4, THU: ICELAND’S WESTERNMOST POINT We follow the coastline and stop at a charming folk and transport museum. We continue through a very remote and sparsely populated region to Látrabjarg, the largest seabird cliff and westernmost point of Iceland and Europe. If weather and road conditions allow we travel to Rauðisandur beach. Day 5, FRI: BEAUTIFUL WEST FJORDS We travel the shore of scenic fjords, beautiful beaches, and pass through small fishing villages until we reach the unique waterfall Dynjandi. We continue along the southern shores of the West Fjords. This is a route less travelled and is characterized by sheer cliffs, deep cut bays and narrow stretches of coastal lowland.
Day 6, SAT: HEADING NORTH At Haukadalur, there is an authentic replica of the homestead of Erik the Red, the famous explorer who founded the Icelandic colony in Greenland. His son Leif-the-Lucky was the first European to set foot in North America. We head north and stop at a local farm for lunch and a horse show. We stay two nights in Akureyri.
Day 7, SUN: NORTHERNMOST TOWN We travel to Siglufjörður, Iceland's northernmost town and known as the herring capital of the North Atlantic. On the way we pass small fishing villages and stop at a deserted valley that even most Icelanders have not seen. Included is a visit to the Herring Museum and also beer tasting at a local micro-brewery. The rest of the day is free at leisure and optional whale watching or horseback riding.
Puffins in the West Fjords
GRAND TOUR OF ICELAND
Day 8, MON: GEOLOGICAL WONDERS AND NATURE BATHS We explore Goðafoss waterfall and continue to Lake Mývatn, known for its rich bird life and extraordinary volcanic lava landscapes. We visit pseudo craters, walk in the lava field Dimmuborgir, see the tephra cone Hverfjall, see hot springs, fumaroles and bubbling mud pools, travel to the explosion crater lake Víti and soak at the Mývatn Nature Baths.
AROUND ICELAND, SNÆFELLSNES & WEST FJORDS Iceland is a country like no other, almost an own little planet with exceptional landscapes: some of the world’s finest waterfalls, erupting geysers, stunning fjords, magical lagoons, active volcanoes, majestic glaciers, powerful lava flows as well as tranquil lakes with rare-breeding bird life. The Grand Tour of Iceland takes you on an unforgettable journey around Iceland including the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the magical West Fjords. Experience not only the splendor of the untamed Icelandic nature but dive as well into the unique Icelandic culture and history. Discover many well-known highlights and enjoy a breathtaking scenery at remote parts of the country. HIGHLIGHTS and EXPERIENCES: Iceland Circle Tour including the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the West Fjords Explore 3 national parks and a lava cave Visit Dynjandi, elected “the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland” by Icelanders Boat trip between floating icebergs on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon See more sea-cliff birds than you can ever count Soak in a geothermal nature bath and daily leisurely walks Small groups, maximum 20 persons
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Day 9, TUE: THE SECRET OF THE EAST Dettifoss is Europe’s most powerful waterfall. From there we head through the uninhabited highlands to the isolated village Bakkagerði in East Iceland. Only 120 inhabitants live in this charming fjord village, built snugly next to colorful and impressive mountains, and known for its extensive population of elves. Look out for kittiwakes, puffins, and other seabirds. Day 10, WED: FJORDS, GLACIER, AND ICE It’s a day to admire the dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages in the East Fjords where we visit an interesting stone and mineral collection. Vatnajökull is Europe’s biggest glacier and we stop for a boat ride amongst the floating icebergs on the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon. Overnight in the region.
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Day 11, THU: VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK AND THE SOUTH We visit Skaftafell at the Vatnajökull National Park, covered by ice and nestled below Iceland’s highest mountains. We drive along the south coast, always between the sea, black lava beaches and rugged mountains, glaciers and waterfalls. Farewell dinner and overnight in Reykjavík.
Day 12, FRI: DEPARTURE HOME FLYBUS shuttle to Keflavík airport.
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2018 DEPARTURES 90/D Saturday 02 June – 10 June 90/F Saturday 16 June – 24 June 90/H Saturday 30 June – 08July 90/J Saturday 14 July – 22 July 90/L Saturday 28 July – 05 August 90/N Saturday 11 August – 19 August 90/P Saturday 25 August – 02 September 90/R Saturday 08 September – 16 September 90/T Saturday 22 September – 30 September LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION Mix of 3 and 4-star hotels, in rooms with shower/wc MEALS 8x breakfast and 6x dinner ALSO INCLUDED • Arrival & departure transfer by FLYBUS • Fully escorted 7-day bus tour with an English speaking guide or driver-guide • Visit to two national parks • Whale watching & sea angling tour (weather permitting) • Boat trip on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon • Icelandic horse show • Entrance fee & towel to Mývatn Nature Baths • Admission to Icelandic settlement center • Entrance fee to Skógar folk museum GROUP SIZE Small group limited to 20 persons TOUR CODE GJ 90
Day 1, SAT: WELCOME TO ICELAND FLYBUS shuttle to Reykjavík. Day 2, SUN: LAND OF SAGAS & VOLCANO CLIMB After a Reykjavík city tour, we head to West Iceland. In the settlement center in Borgarnes we learn about the Icelandic sagas. Next, we climb Grábrók volcano crater, formed about 3400 years ago. Deildartunguhver is one of the most voluminous hot springs in Europe. Soon after, we explore Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls. Enjoy Icelandic history at the cultural site in Reykholt. Overnight in West Iceland.
Day 3, MON: TRAVEL NORTH, WHALE WATCHING & SEA ANGLING Today, we travel over mountain passes, through lava fields, green pastures, fertile farmlands and along fjord landscapes to North Iceland. We go whale watching and sea angling at Eyjafjörður, Iceland's longest fjord, right below the Arctic Circle. Before reaching the picturesque town of Húsavík in Northeast Iceland where we stay two nights, we stop in Akureyri, Iceland's second-largest city.
Day 4, TUE: GEOLOGICAL WONDERS & NATURE BATHS The day begins with Goðafoss, a beautiful waterfall but also a prominent spot in Iceland's history. We tour the Lake Mývatn area, known for its abundant bird life and amazing volcanic lava landscapes. The lake's unique features are shaped by nature - strange lava formations, any kind of volcanic craters, attractive bays filled with thousands of birds and ducks. We stroll through the mysterious lava field of Dimmuborgir, look at pseudo craters and see the tephra cone Hverfjall. Our last stop is the Mývatn Nature Baths, where we soak in geothermal water, which contains a lot of minerals, is alkaline and well-suited for a relaxing and rejuvenating bath. Day 5, WED: FROM NORTH TO EAST We explore the geothermal area of
Námaskarð with hot springs, fumaroles and bubbling mud pools. At Krafla, we see the impacts of volcanic activity and you can smell the sulfur. Víti is a circular explosion crater filled with blue water, surrounded by colorful mountains and hissing steam vents. We continue our journey to the 44-meter high Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall. From there, we head through the uninhabited highlands to East Iceland, where we stay one night.
Boat trip on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon
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Day 6, THU: FJORDS, GLACIERS, AND ICE The Icelandic ring road takes
This round-the-island tour shows you highlights of Icelandic nature, geological wonders, historical and cultural sites. Discover life in the countryside where you learn about the Icelandic horse, experience fish angling, visit a folk museum with turf houses, and explore the natural habitat of whales, right below the Arctic Circle. Bathe in a pool of geothermal water rich in minerals and silica. Experience the whole variety of Icelandic landscape, culture, history, and nature in only nine days. Visit two of Iceland's three national parks. There are also opportunities to do some walks in the beautiful countryside most days during the tour.
Day 7, FRI: VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK & THE SOUTH We walk
us toward the southeast. It's a day to admire green valleys, high mountains, dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads in the East Fjords. We see Vatnajökull - Europe's biggest glacier and stop for a boat ride among the floating icebergs on the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon. Overnight in the area.
COMPLETE CIRCLE - NATURE, CULTURE & HISTORY
HIGHLIGHTS and EXPERIENCES: Complete circle tour around Iceland’s ring road Volcano climb, whale watching & sea angling Boat trip on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon between floating icebergs Soak in the geothermal nature baths at Lake Mývatn Visit the most powerful waterfall in Europe - Dettifoss See waterfalls, geysers, hot springs, volcanoes, glaciers and fjords Daily leisurely walks 1-2 hours Small group program with maximum 20 persons 4
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DURATION: 9 days / 8 nights
close to one of the many glacial tongues at Vatnajökull National Park – a Kodak moment. We cross a sandy desert and drive along the south coast, always between the sea, rugged mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls. The world-famous Reynisfjara shore, near the village Vík, is widely regarded as the most impressive black sand and pebble beach in Iceland. The area has an abundant birdlife, including puffins, fulmars, and guillemots. Iceland's past comes alive at the Skógar folk museum with its turf houses. Next stops are Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Overnight in South Iceland.
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Day 8, SAT: HORSES & THE GOLDEN CIRCLE We see classics today and
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start with a horseshow. Next, we explore the Golden Circle sights: Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal springs and Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and an area of exceptional geological and historical interest. Overnight in Reykjavík, Iceland's capital.
Day 9, SAT: DEPARTURE HOME FLYBUS shuttle to Keflavík airport. VATNAJÖKULL
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2018 DEPARTURES Every Tuesday and Friday all year round. LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION Tourist-class hotels, in rooms with shower/wc. MEALS Daily breakfast included. ALSO INCLUDED • Arrival & departure airport transfer by FLYBUS • Fully escorted 6-day bus tour with an English speaking guide or driver -guide • Visit to natural history & seal museum in Hvammstangi • Visit to Viðimýri turf church • Entrance with towel at Mývatn Nature Baths • Admission to Petra’s Stone and Mineral Collection in the East Fjords • Visit to Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse • Use of snow & ice gripper spikes and a flashlight for winter departures GROUP SIZE Maximum 30 persons TOUR CODE GJ 92
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DURATION: 8 days / 7 nights
Day 1, TUE & FRI: WELCOME to ICELAND FLYBUS shuttle to Reykjavík. Day 2, WED & SAT: VOLCANO CRATER, SEALS, FJORDS & MOUNTAINS
Meet the tour guide and travel west, passing the town of Borgarnes and climb the Grábrók volcano crater. In the afternoon visit a natural history & seal museum in a small fishing village in Northwest Iceland and stroll around the local harbour. Stop at the turf church of Víðimýri and continue along scenic fjord landscape and over several mountain passes. Overnight in Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland.
Day 3, THU & SUN: AKUREYRI, LAKE MÝVATN & GEOTHERMAL BATHS In the morning explore Akureyri, a charming town of 17000 inhabitants, visit the botanical garden and enjoy the panoramic view over Eyjafjörður fjord. In the afternoon travel to an important spot in Iceland's history, Goðafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods. Continue to Lake Mývatn which is known for its geological wonders and active bird life during summer. Stop at bizarre lava formations, walk around pseudo craters and soak at Mývatn Nature Baths that contain a unique blend of minerals, silicates and geothermal micro-organisms. Overnight at Lake Mývatn or in Húsavík.
Day 4, FRI & MON: LAVA LABYRINTH, HOT SPRINGS & TRAVEL EAST Today hike in a lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir "the dark castles" and visit the hot spring area of Námaskarð with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. Head through the uninhabited highlands and moonlike surroundings to East Iceland. Overnight in Egilsstaðir or in Borgarfjörður-Eystri.
Day 5, SAT & TUE: FJORDS, GLACIER, AND ICE It's a day to admire the
dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads in the East Fjords and on route we visit an interesting stone and mineral collection. In the afternoon we see Vatnajökull – Europe's biggest glacier that is visible all over Southeast Iceland. We stop at Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, and we walk on the black sandy beach where large icebergs get stranded. We spend time at Europe's second-largest national park, which has Iceland's highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe's largest glacier. Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur or in Höfn.
Eldhraun lava field, South Iceland (photo courtesy of a client)
Day 6, SUN & WED: SOUTH COAST A beautiful drive with many natural wonders awaits us today. We head across the Eldhraun lava field and the sandy desert of the south coast, overlooked by mountainous cliffs, glaciers and waterfalls. We stroll along the black lava beach of Reynisfjara near Vík. Skógafoss waterfall is 62 meters high and one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. We continue to the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall which plunges over the mountain. Overnight location is in South Iceland, near Hvolsvöllur or Flúðir.
GUIDED ICELAND CIRCLE
TRAVEL ON ICELAND’S RING ROAD We offer two escorted tour departures per week around Iceland all year round. Travel on Iceland's ring road and discover stunning scenery and dramatic landscapes. A local expert guide helps you explore the unspoiled Icelandic countryside with volcanoes, lava fields, hot springs, mountains, fjords, glaciers and waterfalls. This escorted tour takes you both to classic nature hotspots and lesser-known sights, and includes several soft adventures and cultural visits. Some outdoor activities might differ between seasons.
Day 7, MON & THU: ICELANDIC HORSES & GOLDEN CIRCLE We explore classics today as we travel the route of the Golden Circle sights. We start the day at Friðheimar, where you learn about the Icelandic horse, its special qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Explore Geysir geothermal fields with a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. We continue to Gullfoss, "the golden falls", which is a double waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into the Hvítá river and attracts travellers in summer and winter. We travel inland to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site. As we return to Reykjavík, we take you for a short city tour to show highlights of the world's northernmost capital. Overnight in Reykjavík.
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Escorted coach tour around Iceland's ring road Visit two national parks Included are visits to small local museums, cultural experiences and soft adventures Two departures per week all year round. See details on www.gjtravel.is Excellent value for money!
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Day 8, TUE & FRI: DEPARTURE HOME FLYBUS shuttle to Keflavík airport.
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2018 DEPARTURES 30/F Saturday 23 June – 30 June 30/G Saturday 30 June – 07 July 30/H Saturday 07 July – 14 July 30/I Saturday 14 July – 21 July 30/J Saturday 21 July – 28 July 30/K Saturday 28 July – 04 August 30/M Saturday 11 August – 18 August 30/N Saturday 18 August – 25 August 30/O Saturday 25 August – 01 September LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION Mix of 3 and 4-star hotels, in rooms with shower/wc MEALS 7x breakfast and 3x dinner (day 2, 3 and 7) ALSO INCLUDED • Arrival & departure transfer by FLYBUS • Fully escorted 6-day bus tour with an English speaking guide or driver-guide • Welcome drink on the Westman Islands • Visit to two national parks • Entrance & towel to Blue Lagoon • Ferry to/from Westman Islands • Entrance to Pompeii of the North Exhibition • Boat trip on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon • Admission to Lava & Volcano Exhibition in Hvolsvöllur • Monster truck tour on Langjökull glacier and ice cave visit GROUP SIZE Small group limited to 20 persons TOUR CODE GJ 30
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Day 1, SAT: WELCOME TO ICELAND Flybus shuttle to Reykjavík. Day 2, SUN: BLUE LAGOON & WESTMAN ISLANDS Meet your tour
guide and head out to the Reykjanes Peninsula with its hot springs, mountains, bird cliffs, lunar landscapes and fishing villages. Bathe in the famous Blue Lagoon. Next sights are Grænavatn, a small green lake in a very deep explosion crater, followed by Krýsuvík, an area with solfataras, fumaroles, mud pots and hot springs. The soil is colored bright yellow, red and green. Short ferry ride to the Westman Islands where we stay one night.
Day 3, MON: WESTMAN ISLANDS & VATNAJÖKULL In the Westman Islands we explore bird cliffs, walk up a volcano crater and visit "Pompeii of the North", a volcanic excavation project. There you observe a "house" which was dug up from the thick layer of pumice after 40 years. You have the afternoon free to wander around the town of Heimaey, with its birds and signs of recent volcanic eruptions. In the evening we travel to Vatnajökull National Park, where we stay for two nights.
Day 4, TUE: VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK We visit the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, one of the most beautiful and dramatic spots in the whole of Iceland, and enjoy an amphibian boat ride among floating icebergs. In the afternoon we visit the tiny turf church at Hof and spend time at Europe’s second largest national park, which has Iceland’s highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe's largest glacier. We hike up to Svartifoss waterfall.
Day 5, WED: SOUTH COAST Fjaðrárglúfur Canyon is an amazing and
spectacular gorge and has the WOW factor. The world-famous Reynisfjara shore, near the village Vík, is widely regarded as the most impressive black sand and pebble beach in Iceland and features an amazing cliff of regular basalt columns. We continue to the 62-meter high Skógafoss waterfall, travel along the famous Eyjafjallajökull glacier and volcano and visit the narrow and 65-meter high Seljalandsfoss waterfall. In the evening we visit the Lava Centre, an interactive, high-tech educational exhibition depicting volcanic activity, earthquakes and the creation of Iceland over millions of years. We stay 2 nights in South Iceland.
Skógafoss waterfall (photo courtesy of client)
Day 6, THU: GULLFOSS, GEYSIR & KERLINGAFJÖLL We start the day
at Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most beautiful waterfalls. The Essential Iceland tour takes us into the Icelandic Highlands, somewhere in the middle of nowhere and where not too many tourists go. The Kerlingarfjöll rhyolite mountain massif is colorful and rich in contrasts with its peaks and valleys, glaciers and snowfields and all that lively geothermal activity. We hike about two hours and discover fuming steam vents, boiling mud pots and hot streams close to snow and ice. In the evening we visit the active geothermal area of Geysir, where we can see Strokkur, "the churn", spout up to 25 meters every five to ten minutes.
ESSENTIAL ICELAND
JOURNEY THROUGH A LANDSCAPE OF EXTREME CONTRASTS Enjoy the essential places of West- and South Iceland and the interior highlands. Explore incredible sights and natural wonders. Iceland is all about the outdoors and connecting with nature. We discover the interior highlands, Europe's last true wilderness, a landscape of stark, desolate and raw beauty. One night is spent on the Westman Islands, one of the best-kept secrets in Iceland. The tour includes a boat trip on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, a monster truck expedition on Langjökull glacier, a visit deep inside one of the world's largest man-made ice caverns, short hikes in the wild combined with memorable activities, soft adventure, sightseeing, and cultural experiences. HIGHLIGHTS and EXPERIENCES: Overnight on the Westman Islands Monster truck tour on Langjökull glacier and ice cave visit Boat trip on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon among floating icebergs Geothermal bathing at the Blue Lagoon Entrance to Pompeii of the North and the new Lava Center in South Iceland Visit Kerlingarfjöll rhyolite mountains Small group program with maximum 20 persons
Day 7, FRI: ÞINGVELLIR & GLACIER CAVE We travel to Þingvellir National
Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and an area of exceptional geological and historical interest. The gravel mountain road Kaldidalur takes us to West Iceland for a once-in-a-lifetime tour to visit the man-made ice tunnel and caves located on Langjökull glacier. The trip includes an 8-wheel drive monster truck expedition on the glacier. In the afternoon we visit the magnificent Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, followed by Deildartungahver, Europe's most powerful hot spring. The water that flows here is boiling and sizzling. Overnight in Reykjavík and farewell dinner.
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Day 8, SAT: DEPARTURE HOME FLYBUS shuttle to Keflavík airport.
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2018 DEPARTURES From May to September a total of 17 departures are offered. See details on www.gjtravel.is LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION Mix of simple hotels and cabins, in rooms with shower/wc MEALS 7x breakfast ALSO INCLUDED • Arrival & departure transfer by FLYBUS • Fully escorted 6-day bus tour with an English speaking guide or driver-guide • Welcome drink on the Westman Islands •Visit to two national parks • Entrance & towel to Blue Lagoon • Boat trip on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon • 1,5 to 2-hour glacier hike • Entrance fee to Eyrarbakki Maritime and Folk Museum GROUP SIZE Small group limited to 20 persons TOUR CODE GJ 56
Day 1, SAT: WELCOME TO ICELAND FLYBUS shuttle to Reykjavík. Day 2, MON: BLUE LAGOON & REYKJANES PENINSULA Meet your
tour guide and warm up in the geothermal mineral rich waters of the famous Blue Lagoon. Next, we explore Krýsuvík, an area with solfataras, fumaroles, mud pots and hot springs. We continue through lava fields to Strandarkirkja, a Lutheran parish church on the southern coast of Iceland. Next stop is the charming fishing village of Eyrarbakki where we visit the local Maritime and Folk Museum. Stay 3 nights in Hella, South Iceland.
Day 3, TUE: LANDMANNALAUGAR & ÞJÓRSÁRDALUR Today we drive the rough unpaved road to Landmannalaugar, an oasis in the barren highlands, surrounded by colorful rhyolite mountains. The highlight is a 90-minute round-trip hike up toward Brenninsteinsalda, the rainbow mountain of Iceland, which is still "hot" and where you can see sizzling sulfur springs and vapor at its sides. It could very well be the most colourful and spectacular volcanic mountain of Iceland, and so its picture is often found in books and calendars. In Landmannalaugar there is also a natural geothermal stream where you can enjoy a relaxing bath. We continue to the beautiful waterfall Hjálparfoss surrounded by unusual basalt rock formations. Nearby is the Viking farm ruins at Stöng, which was completely buried in pumice during one of Hekla Volcano's bigger eruptions in 1104. A leisurely hike brings us to Gjáin, a green oasis in an otherwise rocky, barren moon-like landscape. Þjórsárdalur is off-the-beaten-path and is dominated by Hekla, one of Iceland's most active volcanoes. Please note that in case Landmannalaugar is not accessible during May and June departures we travel only to Þjórsárdalur valley on that day. Day 4, MON: GOLDEN CIRCLE Today, we explore Þingvellir, a national park and UNESCO world heritage site, followed by Geysir hot springs and Gullfoss waterfall. After the three "must-see" sights on the Golden Circle route, we add a little extra. There is a small waterfall called Faxi, and nearby we visit a traditional sheep pen, and Skálholt, which is one of Iceland's most historic and holy places.
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Day 5, WED: ÞÓRSMÖRK & VATNAJÖKULL We start at Seljalandsfoss waterfall where you can follow a slick and wet trail and walk right behind the falls. We continue to Þórsmörk, a beautiful valley surrounded on three sides by steep mountains and glaciers. A big part of the great adventure is fording raging glacial rivers and gentle streams by bus. Þórsmörk is one of the most popular hiking areas in Iceland. We stay two nights at Vatnajökull National Park.
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Explore the most famous sights in South Iceland from the countryside instead of taking long drives from Reykjavík. This 8-day tour focuses on guided day excursions and explorations from only three different overnight locations in Southern Iceland. You visit the Golden Circle sites, explore the interior highlands of Landmannalaugar, the glacial valley of Þórsmörk, and the frozen wonders of Vatnajökull National Park. Your Icelandic adventure includes short walks here and there, bathing in the geothermal Blue Lagoon, climbing volcano craters, walking on glaciers, a boat trip between floating icebergs and lots of time to take pictures. HIGHLIGHTS and EXPERIENCES: Bathe in the Blue Lagoon, walk on lava and explore two national parks Easy hike on a glacial tongue on Europe's largest glacier Boat trip between floating icebergs on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon Cross glacial rivers by bus and explore the interior highlands Visit Brennisteinsalda Volcano, the rainbow mountain of Iceland Excellent value for money Small groups, maximum 20 persons On September departures, there is a chance to see the Northern Lights
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packed with fun activities and breathtaking sceneries. We start with an easy 1,5 to 2-hour glacier hike in the majestic surroundings of Svínafellsjökull glacial tongue, suitable for beginners. In the afternoon we head over to the famous Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon for a cruise, sailing between the icebergs of all shapes and sizes, which float in the clear blue water.
Day 7, SAT: SOUTH COAST & REYKJAVÍK We cross the sandy desert of HÚSAVÍK AKUREYRI MÝVATN EGILSSTAÐIR
the south shore, overlooked by rugged cliffs, glaciers, and waterfalls. We stroll along the black lava beach and bird cliffs at Reynisfjara, see interesting basalt columns and rock formations. We continue to the rocky plateau at Dyrhólaey, where we walk to the lighthouse, observe birds on the cliffs, and enjoy the spectacular views of the black beaches, the sea and surrounding mountains and glaciers. The next stop is the thundering Skógafoss waterfall, followed by a short Reykjavík city tour. Overnight in Iceland's capital.
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Day 1: GOLDEN CIRCLE & SOUTH COAST From Reykjavík we travel the first 400 kilometers of our express tour around Iceland. We start with a 20-minute stop at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site. We continue for two more 20 minutes stops: first at Geysir geothermal springs with a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. Nearby is Gullfoss, a double waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into a glacial river. The next stop (10 minutes) is the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall which plunges 65 meters over the mountain. We continue to the thundering Skógafoss waterfall (10 minutes) followed by another 20-minute photo extravaganza on the black lava beach of Reynisfjara, which is widely regarded as the most impressive black sand and pebble beach in Iceland and features an amazing cliff of regular basalt columns. The last stop of today is in Vík (20 minutes), Iceland’s southernmost town before we reach our hotel at the Vatnajökull National Park area. Day 2: VATNAJÖKULL GLACIER & EAST FJORDS We spend the day exploring Europe's second-largest national park and driving along beautiful fjords and past small fishing towns in East Iceland. Today’s mileage is about 400 kilometers. We start with picture time at Svínafellsjökull glacier tongue (20 minutes), followed by a 90-minute stop at Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, where we take an amphibian boat tour among floating icebergs. We visit the town of Höfn and the charming village of Djúpivogur (20 minutes). We stay one night in the East Fjords. Day 3: TRAVEL NORTH Today, we travel 400 kilometers to Húsavík in North
Iceland. The journey takes us through the uninhabited highlands to Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Your next stop is Námaskarð, where we explore hot springs, fumaroles and bubbling mud pools (20 minutes). Lake Mývatn is known for its abundant bird life and amazing volcanic lava landscapes. First, we visit the pseudo craters at Skútustaðir (20 minutes), followed by a short walk in the mysterious lava fields of Dimmuborgir (30 minutes). We soak off our sightseeing and hiking in the geothermal Nature Baths at Lake Mývatn (1 hour). Overnight in Húsavík, Northeast Iceland.
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Day 4: TRAVEL SOUTH The final 500 kilometers of our express tour around
Iceland takes us from north to south. We start with Goðafoss, the waterfall of the Gods (10 minutes). You have one hour to explore Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. This town with about 17.000 inhabitants nestles at the head of Eyjafjörður, Iceland's longest fjord, at the base of snow-capped peaks. We travel south toward Reykjavík and stop for a hike on Grábrók volcano crater (40 minutes), formed about 3400 years ago. For anyone interested in geology, this is a "must-see". The crater is in the middle of a vast lava field and from the top, you have superb views of the beautiful landscape. The final stop is Borgarnes (10 minutes), a small town located in West Iceland. Drop-off at the Reykjavík bus terminal around 19:30.
EXPRESS ICELAND TOUR
OVER 20 FANTASTIC PEARLS IN JUST 4 DAYS This escorted small group tour is suitable for those who are big on ambition but short on time. The four-day trip around Iceland's ring road will have you ticking off the bucket list items faster than you can say “been there, done that”. Icy glaciers, active volcanoes, majestic waterfalls, eerie hot springs and deep fjords provide many opportunities to indulge in the modern trend of sharing great moments with others on social media. Take in all the major highlights and some tucked-away gems of this fabulous country. Picture yourself in more than 20 fantastic sites around Iceland in just four days. HIGHLIGHTS and EXPERIENCES: Travel around Iceland’s ring road in only four days Visit over 20 fantastic locations around Iceland See waterfalls, geysers, hot springs, volcanoes, glaciers and fjords Free Wi-Fi on the minibus to instantly share your best times in Iceland on social media Bathe in a geothermal hot spring and sail between icebergs on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon Small group travel, maximum 16 persons
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2018 DEPARTURES From May to September a total of 20 departures are offered. See details on www.gjtravel.is LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION Simple tourist-class hotels, in rooms with shower/wc MEALS 2x breakfast ALSO INCLUDED • Fully escorted 3-day bus tour with an English speaking guide or driver -guide • Welcome drink at the hotel in South Iceland • Visit to two national parks • Visit to a local family and horse farm GROUP SIZE Maximum 30 persons TOUR CODE GJ 94
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Day 1: REYKJANES PENINSULA & SOUTH COAST Meet your tour guide and travel to the Reykjanes Peninsula with its hot springs, lava fields, mountains and moon-like landscapes. The first stop is at Kleifarvatn, the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula situated on the fissure zone of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It's picturesque and epic with black sandy beaches and steep rocks, cliffs and small caves. The soft green moss in between gives the lunar landscape some softness and color. Nearby are the Krýsuvík geothermal fields with solfataras, fumaroles, mud pots and hot springs. The soil is bright yellow, red and green, steamy and burning hot. On we go to Grænavatn, a small lake in an explosion crater with a distinctive green color caused by sulfur and the extreme depth of the lake. A short stop at the charming village Eyrarbakki with a large number of preserved houses from the period 1890-1920. In the afternoon we reach Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where you can follow a slick and wet trail and walk right behind the falls. Near Vík, we take a short stroll along Reynisfjara beautiful black beach with amazing basalt rocks, caves, and crashing waves. Our journey takes us past two glaciers, Mýrdals- and Eyjafjallajökull. Our next stop is the gorgeous Skógafoss waterfall, another must-see location. Overnight in South Iceland.
Day 2: GOLDEN CIRCLE, BORGARFJÖRÐUR VALLEY & HORSE FARM We start the day with three of Iceland's most famous spots: Gullfoss waterfall, Geyser hot springs, and Þingvellir National Park. We continue to West Iceland, reaching Borgarfjörður, known as Iceland's Saga Valley because of its many important historical events. The Hraunfossar waterfalls, "the lava falls", are exceptionally beautiful. The water seems to magically appear from underneath the lava cascading over a long and moss covered lava wall, falling into a bright turquoise-colored river originated from the glacier Langjökull. The next stop is at Deildartungahver, Europe's most powerful hot spring concerning the volume of water produced. The water that flows here is boiling and sizzling. Next, we visit a local family and their horse farm, where you will be able to hug an Icelandic horse or take a selfie with your new friend. The family members tell us about living and farming in rural Iceland. Overnight in Borgarnes, West Iceland.
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Day 3: SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA We travel to the picturesque fishing town of Stykkishólmur on the north shore of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, where you have three hours leisure time for own explorations and sightseeing. We recommend visiting the local geothermal swimming pool, the Volcano Museum, and the museum about eider ducks. Another optional is the fjord & bird watching cruise which takes you around the small islands of Breiðafjörður Bay for just over two hours where you can observe seabirds and taste freshly caught scallops. In the afternoon we travel through friendly towns and villages, explore a region where volcanic craters, lava flows, an ice cap, mountains, fjords, sandy beaches and high cliffs shape its landscapes. The peninsula itself is also named Iceland in Miniature. We stop at Kirkjufell, one of Iceland's most photographed mountains. The Snæfellsnes National Park is the westernmost part of the peninsula, including the mystical glacier Snæfellsjökull, as well as other unique sites. We continue by the roots of the stratovolcano made famous by Jules Verne in his book "Journey to the Center of the Earth". We visit some of the nearby bird cliffs, basalt rocks, and strange lava formations before we reach Búðir, the setting of one of Iceland's most photographed churches. Our journey takes us via the town of Borgarnes back to Reykjavík, Iceland's capital city.
Arnarstapi on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
ICELAND IN A NUTSHELL
DISCOVER A LAND OF LAVA AND MIGHTNIGHT SUN Iceland is a unique country that offers the most breathtaking and contrast-filled landscapes with active volcanoes, bizarre-looking rock formations, majestic green mountains, amazing waterfalls, deep fjords and stunning glaciers. Iceland looks like another planet. It's no wonder it attracts the best photographers from around the world. Iceland in a Nutshell is a quick and intensive exploration tour of South & West Iceland in just three days. Visit the Reykjanes Peninsula, the South Coast, the Golden Circle, Borgarfjörður Valley in West Iceland and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula; all that in just three days. HÚSAVÍK
HIGHLIGHTS and EXPERIENCES: Walk the black lava beach with a basalt column cave Explore Snæfellsnes National Park with its beautiful glacier and volcano See hot springs, waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, glaciers, mountains and fjords Ever-changing landscapes and countless of photo opportunities Excellent value for money Chance to see the midnight sun or the Northern Lights, depending on weather and season Optional fjord & bird watching cruise
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Welcome to Greenland
GREENLAND Greenland is the largest island on Earth, but has only 56,000 inhabitants scattered along the coast and living in small settlements. The interior is covered by a huge ice-cap and glacial tongues extend into the sea. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of this beautiful country, rich in contrasts and full of wonderful opportunities for all visitors, regardless of age. We offer over 30 different overnight packages to this magnificent land of adventure: to its isolated east coast settlements, to the contrasting nature of the south coast and to the arctic wonderland of giant glaciers and icebergs in the west. EAST GREENLAND East Greenland is one of nature’s last remaining unspoiled places and is considered the most authentic region of Greenland. DAY TOURS TO KULUSUK 3 – 5 DAY TOUR TO TASIILAQ 3 – 5 DAY TOUR TO KULUSUK & TASIILAQ
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SOUTH GREENLAND The region is rich with Viking history and Eric the Red’s settlement in Brattahlið is a popular place to visit. South Greenland is heaven for hiking and activity holidays and can be perfectly combined with visits to different settlements, villages and towns. 2 – 4 DAY ADVENTURE BREAK 2 – 5 DAY TOUR TO NARSARSUAQ or NARSAQ 8 DAY SOUTH GREENLAND GRAND TOUR 8 DAY ADVENTURE & HIKING TOUR 8 DAY HIKING & CAMPING TOUR
WEST GREENLAND Ilulissat means icebergs in Greenlandic and the amazing Icefiord of Ilulissat was included on UNESCO’s world heritage list in 2004. Nuuk is Greenland’s colourful capital city located at a wonderful fjord system and surrounded by spectacular mountains. 3 – 5 DAY TOUR TO ILULISSAT or NUUK 8 – 10 DAY SOUTH TO WEST GREENLAND BY AIR WEST GREENLAND COASTAL VOYAGES
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The capital of Greenland is a fascinating city filled with contrasts, whether in culture or travel experiences. In Nuuk the modern Greenlandic society meets the old traditions and the 16,000 inhabitants live respecting the nature. The town is situated in a beautiful fjord system where the whales come in close in the summer and can be seen from the shore. Nuuk has it all – a new shopping mall and good restaurants, while at the harbor the Greenlandic hunters still bring in seal and reindeer to be sold at the local market. We offer several multiday packages including tours and activities such as sailing in the fjord, hiking, whale watching, city sightseeing, visiting a Greenlandic family, storytelling and exploring deserted Inuit settlements.
Travelling along the coast in Greenland is not only a spectacular nature experience, but also an opportunity to get close to the Greenlandic culture. Unlike other Arctic cruises that are designed for tourists, the Greenland coastal ferry carries more local passengers than foreign travellers. Greenlanders depend on the coastal ferry as an alternative to flying, and how lucky we are to have such a beautiful way to travel in Greenland! You dine alongside locals in the communal café and take in magnificent views from the upper decks. You have every chance to strike up a conversation and hear stories you won’t find anywhere in the internet. At the end of the journey, watch as your new acquaintances reunite with their families on the dock, and know that you are a witness to something unique to Greenland.
We offer a wide selection of Arctic Expedition Cruises in Spitsbergen, East- and West Greenland. While cruising and hiking in the Arctic regions, you become increasingly fascinated by the unique and dramatic wilderness, vast and open spaces, the history and the people. These expedition cruise programs focus on viewing wildlife and the breathtaking scenery: ragged and barren mountains, fjords, narrow waterways, glaciers, icebergs, miles and miles of gentle tundra with dozens of flowering plants in vivid colours. In the frigid waters animals such as belugas, walruses and several seal species can be spotted. Whether it is an adventure into history, an exploration of natural wonders, or a look at rare and amazing cultures, there is an awe-inspiring voyage for everyone to one of the world’s most remote regions.
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This is the most exotic short break to Greenland! Experience in two days the most magnificent arctic nature and insight to Inuit culture. Ilulissat, the town of the icebergs, offers dramatic scenery at the mouth of the UNESCO designated Ilulissat Icefiord, where traditional Inuit culture is combined with modern life north of the Polar Circle. This fully escorted 2-day tour package includes a round trip flight Reykjavik-Ilulissat in West Greenland, a welcome meeting, an Ilulissat city tour, a midnight cruise and a guided walk to the famous Icefiord.
The location of Ilulissat in West Greenland is breathtaking. Huge icebergs rising more than hundred meters above sea level are stranded at the mouth of the fjord. These icebergs are all products of the mighty and most productive glacier in the northern hemisphere. The Ilulissat Glacier daily gives birth to 20 million tons of ice. This fully escorted tour package includes a round trip flight Reykjavik -Ilulissat, a welcome meeting, an Ilulissat city tour, a midnight cruise, an Eqi glacier boat trip, a guided walk to the Icefiord, and hotel accommodation with breakfast and dinner.
West Greenland is one of the premier destinations for people dreaming of a trip to the Arctic. Unspoiled wilderness, giant icebergs, glittering glaciers, large whales and the exciting mix of authentic Inuit culture and a modern society pulse under the magical light of the midnight sun. 4,000 people and about 3,500 sled dogs live in Ilulissat, West Greenland. This 4 or 5 days fully escorted program includes a round trip flight Reykjavik-Ilulissat, a welcome meeting, daily excursions, and a 3 or 4 nights hotel stay with daily breakfast and two dinners.
South Greenland is blessed with an extraordinary and untamed beauty located on the edge of the unexplored Arctic. These fully -escorted and unique adventure trips take you from Iceland to South Greenland and include accommodation with private facilities. You explore iceberg filled fjords with adventurous RIB boats, navigate close to large glacier fronts, walk to the Flower Valley, enjoy spectacular mountain views and get kayaking opportunities among icebergs. You gain first-hand knowledge of the home of the Inuit and the history of its first settlers.
A fully - escorted adventure tour, staying in hotels and guesthouses. Navigate a sea filled with icebergs and hike with crampons on one of the world’s oldest ice fields. Visit the towns of Narsaq and Qaqortoq, and several Inuit settlements. See local fauna such as eagles, caribou, foxes, arctic hares, whales and seals. Explore Viking ruins and the most important archaeological treasures in the South of Greenland. The trip includes a cultural exchange with locals, a 4x4 tour and a helicopter trip with unforgettable views of the fjord system and the Inland Ice Cap.
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2018 DEPARTURES 95/B Friday 15 September – 26 September LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION Tourist class hotel in Iceland and Greenland cruise, rooms with shower/wc MEALS 11x breakfast, 6x lunch and 7x dinner ALSO INCLUDED • Arrival & departure airport transfer by FLYBUS • 4-night accommodation in Iceland as per itinerary • 3 escorted excursions with an English speaking guide in Iceland • Bus and entrance fee at the Blue Lagoon • 8 days/7 nights Northeast Greenland expedition cruise from/to Iceland including all miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throught the program, meals including snacks, coffee and tea throughout the voyage and excursions and lectures as per itinerary • Bus transfer Reykjavik -Akureyri-Reykjavik. GROUP SIZE 116 persons on the Greenland Expedition Cruise TOUR CODE GJ 95B
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DURATION: 12 days / 11 nights
Day 1, FRI: WELCOME TO ICELAND FLYBUS shuttle to Reykjavík. Day 2, SAT: REYKJAVÍK, BLUE LAGOON & NORTHERN LIGHTS Guided Reykjavík city tour in the morning. Afternoon bus trip and entrance to the famous Blue Lagoon. Guided evening tour in search of the elusive Northern Lights.
Day 3, SUN: GOLDEN CIRCLE Full day guided Golden Circle tour. Explore the Geysir hot springs and Gullfoss waterfall. Travel to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Day 4, MON: EMBARK M/V PLANCIUS IN NORTH ICELAND Transfer by bus from Reykjavík in the morning to the ship in Akureyri, where we arrive in the afternoon after a six-hour drive from South to North Iceland. In the early evening board the ice-strengthened ship M/V PLANCIUS designed for Polar expedition cruises, and set sail from Iceland north towards the Denmark Strait.
Day 5, TUE: AT SEA As we sail north we are almost certain to see fulmar, kittiwake, gannet and rafts of common guillemot, perhaps whales. We cross the Arctic Circle and push further north. Towards the evening the first icebergs will appear as we approach the east coast of Greenland.
Day 6, WED: VOLQUART BOONS COAST Sailing along the ragged and glaciated Volquart Boons Coast, we may organise a zodiac cruise along one of the glacier fronts and have our first landing near a glacier. Later we visit the remains of an Inuit settlement abandoned around 200 years ago. In the evening we continue to sail through the beautiful fjords to the west, filled with icebergs. Day 7, THU: CAPE HOFMANN HALVO We go ashore at Cape Hofmann Halvø, a reliable spot for viewing animals and birds: musk oxen, rock ptarmigan and great northern diver. In the evening we sail through the fjord towards Scoresby Land enjoying the contrast between the warm autumnal colours of the vegetated shore, backed by huge dark mountains and the cold blue colours of the icebergs.
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ICELAND & NORTHEAST GREENLAND VOYAGE NATURE, WILDLIFE, HISTORY AND NORTHERN LIGHTS
Join a spectacular tour in the Arctic. After exploring Iceland, a country of fire and ice, take an expedition ship to Northeast Greenland, far above the Arctic Circle. Voyage to places where most people have never been. This tour focuses on Northern Lights, nature, history and wild life. Iceland awaits you with an interesting mix of mountainous and volcanic landscape: fjords, lava fields, hot springs and volcanoes unfold as you explore Iceland. The Greenland expedition brings you to one of the world's most remote locations, a place of astonishing natural beauty and pure untouched wilderness. Cruise through deep fjords with giant icebergs and glaciers and explore Inuit settlements and Arctic wild life. Take part in tundra hikes and zodiac trips. In both countries, Northern Lights dance across the Arctic sky on a clear night. This is truly a classic and comfortable discovery voyage to Iceland and to remote Northeast Greenland.
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Day 8, FRI: SYDKAP IN SCORESBY LAND We sail past huge icebergs which are up to 100 meter high and more than a kilometre long. Many have grounded because the fjord is “only” about 400 meter deep. We land near Sydkap to view the remains of the Thule culture winter houses.
Day 9, SAT: ITTOQQORTOORMIIT We land at the south coast of Jameson Land, where waders and geese are gathering for the autumn migration. Musk oxen and collared lemming survive on the meagre vegetation of the hills. We visit Ittoqqortoormiit, the biggest settlement in Scoresby Sund with about 400 inhabitants. You explore the village, see the sledge dogs and the drying skins of seals, musk oxen and polar bears and see what life is like at the end of the world!
Day 10, SUN: AT SEA The day at sea offers chances to spot whales, migrating seabirds and if conditions are right, perhaps the Aurora Borealis!
Day 11, MON: ARRIVAL IN NORTH ICELAND Arrive in Akureyri and transfer by chartered bus to Reykjavik.
Day 12, TUE: IT'S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE FLYBUS shuttle to Keflavík airport.
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2018 DEPARTURES Every Tuesday and Friday from June-August LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION Tourist-class hotels in Iceland - in rooms with shower/wc. 4-star hotel in Greenland. MEALS 13x breakfast and 2x dinner in Greenland ALSO INCLUDED • Arrival & departure airport transfer by FLYBUS • Fully escorted 6-day bus tour in Iceland with an English speaking guide or driver-guide • Visit to natural history & seal museum in Hvammstangi • Visit to Viðimýri turf church • Entrance with towel at Mývatn Nature Baths • Admission to Petra’s Stone and Mineral Collection in the East Fjords • Visit to Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse • Flight Reykjavik-Ilulissat-Reykjavik including all airport transfers and taxes • 4 guided excursions in West Greenland as per itinerary • Bus to Blue Lagoon including entrance fee and towel GROUP SIZE Maximum 30 persons in Iceland TOUR CODE GJ 92 & Wonders of Ilulissat
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DURATION: 14 days / 13 nights
Day 1, TUE & FRI: WELCOME to ICELAND FLYBUS shuttle to Reykjavík. Day 2, WED & SAT: WEST ICELAND Meet the tour guide and travel west, passing the town of Borgarnes and climb the Grábrók volcano crater. Visit a natural history & seal museum, stop at the turf church of Víðimýri and continue along scenic fjord landscape and over several mountain passes to Akureyri.
Day 3, THU & SUN: NORTH ICELAND Explore Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland and travel to Goðafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods. Continue to Lake Mývatn which is known for its geological wonders and active bird life during summer. Stop at bizarre lava formations, walk around pseudo craters and soak at Mývatn Nature Baths. Overnight at Lake Mývatn or in Húsavík.
Day 4, FRI & MON: TRAVEL EAST Hike in a lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir, visit the hot spring area of Námaskarð with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras and travel to Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Head through the uninhabited highlands and moonlike surroundings to East Iceland. Day 5, SAT & TUE: FJORDS, GLACIER, AND ICE It's a day to admire the
dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads in the East Fjords. Visit an interesting stone and mineral collection and stop at Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. We spend time at Europe's second-largest national park, which has Iceland's highest mountains, an alpine environment and Europe's largest glacier. Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur or in Höfn.
Day 6, SUN & WED: SOUTH COAST A beautiful drive with many natural wonders awaits us: lava fields, sandy deserts, mountainous cliffs, glaciers, black lava beaches and waterfalls. Overnight location is in South Iceland, near Hvolsvöllur or Flúðir. Day 7, MON & THU: ICELANDIC HORSES & GOLDEN CIRCLE At
Rodebay in West Greenland
ICELAND & GREENLAND DISCOVERY
ICELAND’S RING ROAD & AMAZING WEST GREENLAND Travel on Iceland's ring road and discover stunning scenery and dramatic landscapes. A local expert guide helps you explore the unspoiled Icelandic countryside with volcanoes, lava fields, hot springs, mountains, fjords, glaciers and waterfalls. This escorted tour takes you both to classic nature hotspots and lesser-known sights, and includes several soft adventures and cultural visits. Continue your discovery tour to Ilulissat in West Greenland, a breathtaking location with huge icebergs, unspoiled wilderness, glittering glaciers, large whales and the exciting mix of authentic Inuit culture and a modern society under the magical light of the midnight sun. HIGHLIGHTS and EXPERIENCES: 10 days Iceland and 4 days Greenland 6-day fully escorted coach tour around Iceland's ring road Tourist-class hotels at prime locations in Iceland Included are visits to small local museums, cultural experiences and soft adventures 4 guided excursions in Greenland to explore nature and culture First-class accommodation in Greenland
Friðheimar learn about the Icelandic horse, its special qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Explore Geysir geothermal fields with a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. Gullfoss is a double waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into the Hvítá river and Þingvellir National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site. Short city tour in Reykjavík and 2-night stay in Iceland’s capital.
Day 8, TUE & FRI: LEISURE DAY IN REYKJAVIK or optional super jeep tour to Þórsmörk glacial valley.
Day 9, WED & SAT: TRAVEL TO WEST GREENLAND Airport transfer and flight from Reykjavik to Ilulissat. Transfer and welcome meeting at 4-star Hotel Arctic. Guided city walk of Ilulissat, welcome dinner and midnight sailing trip to the famous Ilulissat Icefiord that is the world's largest ice sculpture park.
Day 10, THU & SUN: HUNTER’S SETTLEMENT Travel by boat to the
small settlement Oqaatsut/Rodebay with a local population of about 40 persons totally dependent on fishing and hunting - a quite different world compared to the nearby town of Ilulissat. Guided walk through the village before enjoying lunch at the old trading station.
Day 11, FRI & MON: INUIT SETTLEMENT AT ILULISSAT ICEFIORD Guided walking tour to the old Inuit settlement in the Sermermiut valley on the famous Ilulissat Icefiord that was inscribed on UNESCO's world heritage list in 2004. Learn about local history and Inuit customs and admire the views across the majestic icebergs. Rest of the day free at leisure to hike along the Icefiord and explore the town of Ilulissat. Farewell dinner at Hotel Arctic.
Day 12, SAT & TUE: TRAVEL BACK TO ICELAND Spend some time in the morning to explore the town of Ilulissat and last minute Greenland shopping. Return by flight to Reykjavik and stay 2 nights in Iceland’s capital. Day 13, SUN & WED: BUS & ENTRANCE TO BLUE LAGOON Day 14, MON & THU: DEPARTURE HOME FLYBUS shuttle to Keflavík airport.
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2018 DEPARTURES Every Sunday and Thursday in June, daily in July and August and on Thursdays in September LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION 4-star hotels MEALS 7x breakfast and 2x dinner in Greenland ALSO INCLUDED • Private airport transfers in Iceland • 8-hour guided Golden Circle tour • Bus to Blue Lagoon with entrance fee and towel • Flight Reykjavík-Ilulissat-Reykjavík including all airport transfers and taxes • 4 guided excursions in West Greenland as per itinerary TOUR CODE ICE & WGR4
Ilulissat Icefiord
HIGHLIGHTS OF ICELAND & GREENLAND EXPLORE A WORLD OF VOLCANOES AND ICE
Discover South Iceland's most iconic attractions including Gullfoss waterfall, Þingvellir National Park and Geysir hot springs. See volcanoes, mountains and lava fields. Bathe in the famous Blue Lagoon for a holiday of extravagant contrasts and explore Reykjavík, Iceland's cosmopolitan capital city. A 4-day visit to Greenland brings you to a world of giant icebergs, hauling sled dogs and fascinating Inuit culture. The Ilulissat Icefiord is an utterly incredible sight, a UNESCO world heritage, and is filled with icebergs that calve from the fastest moving glacier in the world. In just 8 days you will explore highlights of Iceland & Greenland. HIGHLIGHTS and EXPERIENCES: Golden Circle Tour and visit to the Blue Lagoon in Iceland 4 guided excursions in Greenland to explore nature and culture Private airport transfers in Iceland 4 nights in 4-star hotel in the center of Reykjavik, Iceland 3 nights in 4-star hotel in Ilulissat, West Greenland
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ICELAND
DURATION: 8 days / 7 nights
Day 1: WELCOME to ICELAND Private transfer from Keflavík International Airport to a 4-star hotel in the center of Reykjavík, where you spend 2 nights.
Day 2: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Iceland is spectacular and so is the Golden Circle route. Experience wide open volcanic landscapes. Visit the ancient Viking Parliament area of Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and the place where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet - and are moving apart. There is a widening fissure in the ground where the planet is literally opening up. Next stop is Gullfoss, a double waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into a glacial river and attracts travellers all year. Nearby are the Geysir geothermal fields. Sheer power of water and steam erupts and really makes you realize how alive the ground is beneath our feet. Day 3: TRAVEL TO WEST GREENLAND Private airport transfer in
Reykjavík. A 3-hour flight brings you to Ilulissat in West Greenland, 300 kilometres north of the Polar Circle. Transfer and welcome meeting at 4-star Hotel Arctic. Enjoy a guided city walk of Ilulissat and afterwards you have some time to explore the town, visit the local museum and observe Greenlandic life at the always busy harbour. There is hardly any place in Ilulissat where there is no view of either the Icefiord, the Disko Bay or another natural gem. After dinner, depart for a midnight sailing trip to the famous Ilulissat Icefiord which is the world's largest ice sculpture park. The experience is overwhelming as lights and colours change constantly.
Day 4: EQI – THE CALVING GLACIER Early morning departure by boat to Eqi - the calving glacier. Only few places in Greenland are as beautiful as the Eqi glacier, which runs into the fjord 80 km north of Ilulissat. You can get close to the edge of the glacier by boat as we cruise in front of the glacier for around one hour and might see the calving process. The front of the glacier is 3,4 km wide! The sound of the active glacier is quite remarkable while the sight of icebergs toppling into the water is breathtaking. Afterwards we continue to the small settlement of Ataa, a former trading station, where we enjoy a delicious lunch. On the way back to Ilulissat, keep your eyes open and hopefully you will spot some whales.
Day 5: INUIT SETTLEMENT AT ILULISSAT ICEFIORD Guided walking tour to the old Inuit settlement in the Sermermiut valley, on the famous Ilulissat Icefiord, which was inscribed on UNESCO's world heritage list in 2004 because of its outstanding glaciology and natural beauty. Learn about local history and Inuit customs and admire the views across the majestic icebergs. The Icefiord is about 65-70 km long. It is densely packed with floating icebergs and ice floes, which are slowly pushed out through the fjord. Sit down and try listening for the many different sounds of the ice. This is nature at its best. The rest of the day is free at leisure to hike along the Icefiord and explore the town of Ilulissat. Farewell dinner at Hotel Arctic. Day 6: TRAVEL BACK TO ICELAND Explore the town of Ilulissat in the morning and do a bit of last minute Greenland shopping. Return by flight to Reykjavík. Private transfer to a downtown hotel in Iceland’s capital, where you spend 2 nights.
Day 7: BLUE LAGOON & REYKJAVÍK Bus transfer to the Blue Lagoon where you can relax in its rejuvenating mineral rich geothermal water, believed to have healing powers. The afternoon is free at leisure to explore Reykjavík, Iceland's capital, or enjoy optional spa treatments at the Blue Lagoon.
Day 8: DEPARTURE HOME Private transfer from your accommodation in Reykjavík to Keflavík Airport.
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2018 DEPARTURES June-September LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION 3 and 4-star hotels, in rooms with shower/wc MEALS 6x breakfast, 2x lunch and 2x dinner in Greenland ALSO INCLUDED • Return flight from Copenhagen or Reykjavik to Greenland including airport taxes • Domestic flight Ilulissat-Kangerlussuaq including airport taxes • Sightseeing flight over the Icefiord • All tours, excursions, activities and meals mentioned in the itinerary TOUR CODE WGR-21
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ICELAND
DURATION: 6 days / 5 nights
Day 1: TRAVEL TO WEST GREENLAND Flight from Copenhagen or Reykjavík to Ilulissat in West Greenland, 300 kilometres north of the Polar Circle. Transfer and welcome meeting at 4-star Hotel Arctic. Enjoy a guided city walk of Ilulissat. With a population of about 4.500, Ilulissat is the 3rd largest town in Greenland and is home to almost as many husky dogs. After dinner depart for a midnight sailing trip to the famous Ilulissat Icefiord that is the world's largest ice sculpture park. The icebergs are all products of the mighty and most productive glacier in the northern hemisphere. Day 2: THE CALVING GLACIER & ICEFIORD SIGHTSEEING FLIGHT
Early morning departure by boat to Eqi - the calving glacier. Experience up close towering ice cliffs of the glacier that send slabs of ice crashing into the water. The sound of the active glacier is quite remarkable while the sight of icebergs toppling into the water is breathtaking. On the way back to Ilulissat we stop for lunch at a former trading station. In the evening we take you on an Icefiord photo sightseeing on a 5-seat aircraft, where skilled and experienced pilots fly in low altitude and show you a world you will never forget!
Day 3: WHALE SAFARI We cruise by boat into the Disko Bay to spot whales,
where in the summer humpback whales feed on capelin, a small herring-like fish. As the humpback whales are a protected species they are very trusting and can often be enjoyed at close range. Please be aware that we are not visiting a zoo and therefore we cannot guarantee that the whales will 'visit' our boat! Packed lunch included.
Day 4: INUIT SETTLEMENT AT ILULISSAT ICEFIORD & FEEDING THE HUSKIES Guided walking tour to the old Inuit settlement in the
Musk ox in Kangerlussuaq
WEST GREENLAND EXPLORATION ICE, WILD LIFE AND INUIT CULTURE
The scale, power and beauty of Greenland’s ice sheet is fascinating to everyone who sees it. Icebergs calve from glaciers to begin their long journey out to the sea – unique and powerful natural events. At the Ilulissat Icefiord, a UNESCO world heritage site, huge icebergs rise more than hundred meters above sea level and are stranded at the mouth of the fjord. The Arctic wildlife of Greenland is best seen in Kangerlussuaq where thousands of wild reindeer and musk oxen are grazing. During this 6-day journey to West Greenland we also take you whale watching, travel to the Inland Ice Cap and encounter the Greenlandic sledge dogs. HIGHLIGHTS and EXPERIENCES: 4 nights in Ilulissat and 1 night in Kangerlussuaq Experience the Icefiord on foot, by flight and by boat Travel to Eqi - the calving glacier Encounter Greenlandic sledge dogs Trip to the Inland Ice Cap and Arctic wild life tour in Kangerlussuaq Whale watching in the Disko Bay
Sermermiut valley on the famous Ilulissat Icefiord that was inscribed on UNESCO's world heritage list in 2004 because of its outstanding glaciology and natural beauty. Learn about local history and Inuit customs and admire the views across the majestic icebergs. Sit down and try listening for the many different sounds of the ice. This is nature at its best. Ilulissat is a dog sledge-area and the dogs in town are still used for both work and play every winter. We invite you to join in the feeding of a family of dogs. You can see, feel and certainly hear the howling of hungry husky dogs. The owner will demonstrate the equipment and tell about life as a sledge dog in Greenland. Farewell dinner at Hotel Arctic.
Day 5: WALK ON ICE Early morning airport transfer and flight from Ilulissat to Kangerlussuaq, a place with fertile mountains, beautiful lakes and turbulent glacier rivers. A guided 4-wheel-drive tour takes you through an Arctic desert, along rivers, through old glacier valleys and over small mountains directly to the Inland Ice Cap. If weather and road conditions are suitable you have the chance to walk on ice. Along the way we make several photo stops and walk to some viewpoints overlooking the fantastic Arctic landscape. Stay one night at Hotel Kangerlussuaq. Day 6: ARCTIC WILDLIFE TOUR The world's biggest population of wild
musk oxen are living within close range of Kangerlussuaq. We drive by minibus to an area where it is possible to see musk oxen and reindeer. Please note that we are going into the wilderness; it is not a zoo. We cannot guarantee that you’ll see the animals, but the viewing rate is generally high. Afternoon flight to Copenhagen or Iceland.
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