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Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands

ICELAND IN A NUTSHELL

ICELAND CIRCLE

Tours REYKJAVIK & SOUTH ICELAND QAQORTOG MAN & STONE

NARSARSUAQ NATURE & HISTORY FAROESE CULTURE & NATURE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS About Us...........................................................................................................................5 Our Guarantee...................................................................................................................5 Iceland........................................................................................................................6 - 13 Greenland ................................................................................................................. 14 - 19 Faroe Islands..............................................................................................................20 - 23

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ABOUT US Travels ehf organizes unique small group and private tailor made tours in Iceland, Greenland or the Faroe Islands.

Anything from sightseeing tours to the most popular landmarks, to exploring the remote highlands, Travels ehf offer a fantastic range of guided group tours escorted by only the best available guides in the language of your choice.

So if your group is in need of a short city break in Reykjavik or Akureyri, Super jeep tour, a tour around the Iceland (Ring Road Tours) a Highland Adventure, Horseback Riding tours, Greenland Adventure, Greenland from the sea and land, Faroese Culture and Nature or just a StopOver in Reykjavik.

Travels ehf will arrange your dream vacation with passion.

In this brochure we introduce to you few of our ideas.

OUR GUARANTEE Response on request for proposal within 48 hours Speed is one of the most important factors when pitching for an order.

We understand that fact, and provide you with a proposal for your RFP within 48 hours.

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ICELAND IN A NUTSHELL 5 DAYS

Five Days Iceland In A Nutshell From Reykjavik The capital of Iceland, Reykjavik, blends metropolitan city life with a taste of a rich history into a unique experience that is sure to satisfy any traveler. It offers all the amenities and attraction of any large city with the quaint comfort of small town hospitality. Just beyond its borders, the glorious natural landscape of Iceland awaits. Just a short ride gets you to the Thingvellir Park, Geysir natural hot springs area and the majestic Gullfoss waterfall.

One of the most unique attractions in Reykjavik are the geothermal spas and pools where visitors can mingle with the locals.

Reykjavik Area Tour Itinerary Day One

Airport busses take visitors from the Keflavik Airport or Reykjavik Domestic Airport to their chosen hotel, such as the Grand Hotel Reykjavik.

No included meals this day.

Tour number TRONRKV05 Day Four

After the busy tours of the last few days, this one is for leisure.

Guests can explore on their own or enjoy the hot baths and pools around the area for relaxation.

Breakfast is included.

Day Five

Airport shuttle bus will transport you at the appropriate time back to the airport for your trip home. Be sure to let the hotel front desk know when you are leaving so they can tell you the best bus to catch.

Breakfast is included at the hotel.

Please note: Due to variable weather patterns and road conditions, we reserve the right to alter the itinerary to best suit the enjoyment of the guests.

Day Two

After breakfast at the hotel, we take a tour of the best sights in Reykjavik, such as: Hafnarfjordur town, the fish market, outdoor museum Arbear, Hallgrim’s Church and an outdoor pool. We visit Old Town, the harbor, the summit, Meeting House Hofdi and the House of Parliament.In the afternoon, guests can enjoy various leisure activities. One option is an outing to the Blue Lagoon spa area, which is not included in the tour price.

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

Day Three

On the third day we will take the most loved tour in Iceland: The Golden Circle. This brings visitors to the magnificent Gullfoss Waterfall, the steam jets and spouts at Geysir hot springs area and the Thingvellir National Park as well as the greenhouse town of Hveragerdi.

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

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THE ICELAND CIRCLE TOUR 9 DAYS

The Iceland Circle Tour In Nine Days Day One: Arrival in Iceland

A private coach bus will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel for dinner and lodging. An experienced guide will give information about Iceland as you go.

Day Two: Reykjavik – Golden Circle - Reykholt

The beginning of this exciting tour is in the Hveragerði village, which means the garden of hot springs, and the extensive greenhouses which form the area’s main industry. They grow both vegetables and flowers in the naturally geothermally heated nurseries. We then travel on to Geysir area to see those famous hot springs and geysers, such as Strokker, which spouts more than 70 feet in the area every few minutes. Just a few minutes away is the majestic Gullfoss waterfall. The water comes from the Langjökull glacier and meanders through the landscape for 30km until it plunges over a 32 meter cliff and down in the Hvítá, or white, river below.

We journey on through the farmland of the south, past Laugarvatn village to the Thingvellir National Park. The road can only be used during the summer months.

A short walking tour brings us back in history to 930 AD when the first Icelandic parliament was formed in this area. Fans of geology and natural wonders will be excited to see the place where two continental plates meet and drift apart a little bit every year. After a long, exciting day, we drive north across the whale fjord, Hvalfjörður, to our hotel in Reykholt.

Day Three: Reykholt-Akureyri-Húsavík

The next morning, the group boards the bus again and journeys north to Holtavörðuheiði. Some of the scenery we will pass includes a unique cluster of hills called Vatnsdalshólar and the Vatnsdalur valley. These hills are one of the three things in Iceland that are said to be innumerable. Others are the Arnarvatnsheiði lakes and the Breiðarfjörður islands.

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Tour number TRONGR01 The tour’s next stop is in Skagafjörður, which is well known for breeding Icelandic horses and rich agriculture. Akureyri, which is sometimes called Iceland’s northern capital since it is the second largest city, is the next place in the tour. This urban center has multiple universities and schools, museums and a bustling culture. We take an entertaining city tour before journeying on to Húsavík, a village that will be home base for two nights. The drive over will include stops at the Godafoss waterfall, which is both beautiful and historically important. It played a role in introducing Christianity to Iceland.

Húsavík is one of the most popular spots in Iceland to take a whale watching tour. They began there in 1995 and have grown every year as more people flock to see the massive sea creatures in their natural habitat.

Day Four: Húsavík – Mývatn - Húsavík

This day will explore many aspects of Iceland’s natural beauty and bird life. Lake Mývatn is the first stop. It is well known for its unique landscape of lava formations, picturesque bays, pseudo craters and vast array of birds. More pseudo craters can be found at Skútustaðargígar. They are formed thousands of years ago from volcanic eruptions. Dimmunborgir, which means dark castles, will impress visitors with the tall lava spires, while Námaskarð will stun you with the brightly colored slopes of old sulfur mines. While it may not smell wonderful, the bubbling mud pits and unique landscape is a must see.

The next stops in the tour take us to various places around Lake Mývatn that are spectacular places to see a wide variety of birds. Different species of ducks breed in the area. The roads and areas surrounding the sites are closed during nesting season so tours do not upset the birds, but even then many can be seen in the surrounding areas. The bus will take multiple stops to view them as it goes back to the hotel.

A stunning glacial lagoon called Jökulsárlón gives us the opportunity to board a boat and take a tour up close to the floating icebergs. The road trip continues down roads that follow the southern coastline and up to Vatnajökull and the highest mountain in all of Iceland at 2119 meters. The next two nights will be spend in the Skaftafell National Park.

Day Seven: Skaftafel - Southern Shore – Reykjavík

The tour leaves Skaftafell and continues into the lava fields of Eldhraun, which means fire lay. The S area flooded drastically in 1996 and cut off the town completely. The rising water floated icebergs onto the flat areas, leaving a very unique accent to the sand fields. The unique lava fields of Eldhraun are the result of volcanic eruptions in 1783 that lasted more than a year. All the ash in the air from this caused what Icelanders refer to as the “misty years” when life was very hard.

The tour continues through Kirkjubæjarklaustur village, across the black sands of Mýrdalssandur and to Vik village. The next stop is Skogar, which is a tiny village where we can view traditional timber and turf houses. A wonderful folk museum is also worth a look before we journey on to the majestic 60 meter tall Skogar waterfall.

The most daring folk, who don’t mind getting a bit wet, can walk all the way around the fall of water, even behind it! The return trip back to Reykjavik leads us through some of the most productive farming land in all of Iceland.

Day Eight: Reykjavik City Tour – Shopping - Blue Lagoon

The city tour of Reykjavik brings us back in time to the early days of timber houses and tiny streets. A quick walk through the city brings us to the location where the first settlers built houses here. Several majestic churches, such as the Hallgrimskirkja Church, Lutheran Cathedral and Catholic Church, impress visitors with their architecture. Guests can take pictures of the famous H house, which was the site of the 1986 meeting between Gorbachev and Reagan.

Day Five: Húsavík- Egilsstaðir-Höfn

The tour continues on the eastern side of Iceland, where a starker and more severe landscape awaits. Much of this land is isolated and feels deserted, but the views of mountains are splendid. The tour stops at the highest altitude residence in Iceland, Möðrudalur, which rests 469 meters over sea level.

During the summer months, a service station is in operation and it is a great place to stretch your legs and look around. Take in the queen of Iceland’s mountains and the farm there, which includes a hand built church from 1944. The farmer at the time built it to honor his beloved wife. After the quick stop, the trip continues across the wild lands bordering the Jökuldalur glacier valley.

Down Road NR 1, we will delve into the fertile green landscape of Fljótsdalshérað and into southern Iceland at last. At every mile, you will see lush valleys, majestic mountains, the wild coastline and the great fjord Berufjörður. After a short stop in the fishing village of Djúpivogur, we continue on to Höfn and our accommodations for the night.

Day Six: Höfn- Jökulsárlón-Skaftafell

If the weather is clear, the views of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in all of Europe, will be even more magnificent. The main ice cap flows out into multiple tongues descending the mountains into the green land.

Reykjavik city center features the Parliament building and statues of two national heroes: the founder of the city, Skúli Magnússon, and a hero for independence, Jón Sigurðsson.

No visit to Reykjavik would be complete without a stop down by the harbor to see all manner of boats coming in and out. Enjoy a 360 degree view of the city and surrounding landscape from the top of the Pearl and buy souvenirs at Kringlan, the largest shopping mall in the area.

This glorious journey will be rounded out by a most unusual experience: swimming in the naturally-heated geothermal pools at the Blue Lagoon. The waters are rich in minerals and are said to have healing properties. It is an experience not to be missed or forgotten.

Day Nine: Departure

The airport shuttle will pick you up from your hotel and return you to the Keflavik International Airport for your home trip. We hope your Icelandic journey will give you cherished memories and convince you to return again.

Please Note: Due to weather or road conditions, we may alter the tour schedule to bring the best possible experience to our guests.

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THE ICELAND CIRCLE TOUR 12 DAYS

The Iceland Circle Tour In Twelve Days Day One: Arrival and Exploration of Reykjavik Arrive at the airport and check into the hotel.

Day Two: Þingvellir – Gullfoss Waterfall - Fludir/Selfoss National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO) Take a bus tour to the Thingvellir National Park to see historical parliamentary sites and the natural beauty of the area. Continue on to Geysir to view exploding geysers and famous hot springs.

Then journey to the majestic Gullfoss Waterfall.

Trip is approximately 170km or 106 miles.

Optional activities exist. Guests can whitewater raft at Geysir, take an ATV quad bike ride at Haukadalur or a boat excursion around the Westman Islands.

Day Three: Þjórsárdalur - Hella - Vík - Kirkjubæjarklaustur Hekla Volcano This driving tour brings guests along the southern coast of Iceland to view some of the most magnificent natural sites. Wonder at the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfall and the majestic Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Visit Dyrhólaey, except in the puffin nesting season from May to June 23rd when it is closed to traffic to protect the bird life. Marvel at the black sand beaches near Vik and then continue up toward the quaint village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. A 12th century convent adds historical interest and the trout fishing is wonderful.

Trip is approximately 300km or 186 miles.

Guests can choose to take an optional boat tour from Dyrhólar or visit the Skogar Folk Museum.

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Tour number TRONGR02 Day Four: Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón - Höfn Europe’s Largest National Park Have a natural adventure at the Skaftafell National Park where guests can hike and explore the beauty of Iceland. View the stunning glaciers on either side of the park and visit Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon to see icebergs floating on the serene waters.

Trip is approximately 200km or 124 miles.

Boat tours of the Glacial Lagoon are optional. Guests can also take a hike on the glacier near Skaftafell.

Day Five: Djúpivogur - Reyðarfjörður - Egilsstaðir This eastern Iceland journey will bring guests to the East Fjords area where the majestic mountains and narrow fjords make for a truly unique landscape. Visit quaint fishing villages near the sea and the Egilsstaðir area with its lush fields.

Trip is approximately 300km or 186 miles.

Optional excursions can delight visitors interested in birdlife or geology. Take a boat trip around Papey Island to see the puffin nesting area. View the world famous Petra stone collection at Stöðvarfjörður

Day Six: Dettifoss - Ásbyrgi - Húsavík – Mývatn The Dettifoss Waterall, the most powerful in all of Europe, awaits across the Möðrudalsöræfi highlands area. Our tour will travel to the Ásbyrgi canyon, which was shaped like a horse shoe when it was carved out of the landscape by ancient glaciers, and through Jökulsárgljúfur National Park. The destination is Húsavík fishing port, where the scenery will delight.

part in. Some options include a trip to Hrísey Islands, a plane tour of Grimsey Island above the Arctic Circle and an ocean fishing trip from Akureyri.

Day Nine: Akureyri – Laugarbakki This day’s excursion takes guests to the Skagafjörður fjord area, which is famous for breeding Icelandic horses, the rich farmlands near Laugarbakki and the historical seaside villages near H Bay. A mixture of natural beauty and interesting history await.

Trip is approximately 193km or 120 miles.

To add more excitement to the day, guests can choose a whitewater rafting experience or horseback riding in Skagafjörður or a boat tour from Hyammstangi to view the seals.

Day Ten: Stykkishólmur - Arnarstapi - Borgarfjörður Birthplace of Leif Eiriksson Travel back in time with a visit to the Dalir region where Eric the Red once lived and Leif Eiriksson was born. A unique folk museum will both inform and entertain. Then, journey on to see some natural wonders on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. The Djúpalónssandur beach and cliffs of Arnarstapi will amaze with their stark beauty and busy bird life. We will also visit the Borgarfjorður area.

Trip is approximately 344km or 213 miles.

Day Eleven: Borgarfjorður -Reykholt - Hvalfjörður Reykjavík The final day of this amazing Icelandic tour will find us back at Borgarfjörður, where guests can visit the glorious Barnafoss and Hraunfoss waterfalls, the Deildartunguhver hot spring, which is one of the largest anywhere, Reykholt, and then across the H fjord back to Reykjavik.

Trip is approximately 220km or 137 miles.

Trip is approximately 310km or 193 miles.

Guests have the option to take a whale watching boat tour from Húsavík.

Day Seven: Lake Mývatn - Akureyri Journey to Lake Mývatn for the unique scenery and copious bird life. Nearby, we will visit unique lava formations at Dimmuborgir and the pseudo craters near Skútustaðir. Near the Námaskarð and Krafla areas, volcanic activity has created uniquely colored sulfurous mountains. The Godafoss waterfall, which means “of the gods.” The final stop of the day is in the town of Akureyri.

Guests can choose to spend a relaxing time at the hot springs spa the Blue Lagoon.

Day Twelve: Departure Please note: Due to variable weather patterns and road conditions, we reserve the right to alter the itinerary to best suit the enjoyment of the guests.

Trip is approximately 100km or 62 miles.

The bird museum at Myvatn is an optional attraction.

Day Eight: Akureyri - Botanical Gardens - Local Museums - Arctic Circle Akureyri is considered the capital of the northern part of Iceland and has many entertaining attractions in and near the city.

Guests can choose which sights to see and activities to take

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REYKJAVIK & SOUTH ICELAND 7 DAYS

Reykjavik and South Iceland Wonders In Seven Days Day One: Arrival – The Blue Lagoon – Reykjavik Capital City Begin your Icelandic adventure at the Keflavik Airport where you will meet the driver and guide for the tour. A quick, twenty-minute drive will bring the group to the Blue Lagoon, a famous geothermal pool with naturally heated, mineral rich waters, for a relaxing dip. It is well-known for its healing properties and will both sooth and invigorate you for the rest of the journey.

Another 45 minutes in the tour bus will bring us to Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland. Besides viewing the unique scenery, the guide will tell about Iceland and give practical information about the trip. After checking in at the hotel, guests can relax and prepare for the exciting week to come.

Day Two: Reykjavik – Golden Circle Tour - Selfoss The trip from Reykjavik leads the tour to the Þingvellir National Park, which is steeped in rich history and natural wonders.

Iceland’s first parliament, founded in 930 AD, can be viewed after a short guided walk. Besides historical significance, this park also features some of the most amazing geological and natural aspects around. Visit the juncture of two continental or tectonic plates and learn about how they drift apart from each other.

After leaving the park, the tour continues southward through farming communities toward the Gullfoss Waterfall. The name means “Golden Falls,” and it is considered the queen of all of Iceland’s falls. The water begins its journey at the Langjökull glacier, travels across the landscape to fall 32 meters down to the Hvita, or White River. We also visit Geysir to see the great spouts and steams of natural hot springs. Strokkur, or “the churn” spouts every few minutes and can reach heights of seventy feet. Lodging for the night is in Selfoss.

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Tour number TRONGR03 Day Three: Selfoss Waterfall – Skaftafell The third day begins with a quick drive to the small town of Skogar where we will see old fashioned turf and wooden homes and a wonderful Folk Museum. The next stop is at the Skogar waterfall, which has been frequently immortalized in advertisements. It falls over 60 meters down an emerald green mountain.

Guests reboard the bus to travel through several of the southern Iceland villages, such as Vik, which is the furthest south. Next, we explore the unique results of a 1783 volcanic eruption: black sand beaches near Mýrdalssandur and the Eldhraun lava fields.

This ancient volcano started the “misty times,” where ash hung in the air and disrupted Icelandic advancement for a time.

Another small village, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, will lead us across the S river. This town was completely cut off during extensive flooding in 1996, which deposited icebergs on the sandy ground for miles around. Accomodations for two nights are in Skaftafell.

Day Four: Skaftafell – Jökulsárlón The Jökulsárlón Lagoon is the largest one in Iceland. It is formed by glacial waters and has been featured in various Hollywood adventure movies such as Tomb Raider, Batman Begins and Die Another Day. The serene water surface is dotted with icebergs and the surrounding scenery is simply breathtaking. A short walk around the area lets visitors take in everything. Afterward, the drive back traces thr southern coastline. The Vatnajökull Glacier and Hvannadalshnjúkur can be seen to the right. The Hvannadalshnjúkur is the highest mountain in Iceland, rising 2,119 meters tall.

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Visit the Parliamentary building, the Lutheran Cathedral and famour sculptures of Skúli Magnússon, who founded the city, and Jón Sigurðsson, who is a national hero of independence.

The tour continues with a drive down to the docks at the harbour to watch the fishing and excursion boats. An impressive catholic church and a stop at the Kringland, the largest collection of shops in Reykjavik, round out the journey. Guests will get one final look from the balcony at the Pearl. This 360 degree view will let you gaze on the city, the fjord and surrounding mountains.

Day Seven: Departure All good things must come to an end. Bus transportation back to the Keflavik International Airport will start you on your way back home again.

Please note: Due to variable weather patterns and road conditions, we reserve the right to alter the itinerary to best suit the enjoyment of the guests.

Day Five: Skaftafell – Reykjavik More exploration of the southern coast will entertain visitors before we return to the capital city in the evening. The first stop brings us to the Reynisfjara and Reynisdrangar black sand beaches.

Ancient tales explain that the unique basalt columns seen here are actually trolls who taried too long when the sun was coming up.

Next, the tour travels to the 50 meter tall Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. If you do not mind getting wet, you can walk behind and completely around the fall of water. Finally, we arrive back in Reykjavik and check back into the hotel here.

Day Six: Reykjavik Tour This tour through the capital city of Reykjavik is a journey back in time. Begin in the early days of the city with a stroll through timber-framed houses that line narrow alleys. We will stop at the very first street ever made in Reykjavik and see the historical spot of the very first house.

The tour will go forward in time to the Hallgrimskirkja Church and the Höfði house, where people interested in politics will remember as the spot Ronald Reagan and Gorbachev met at in

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GREENLAND QAQORTOG MAN & STONE

Five day Greenland Experience in July & August Experience life in the arctic in Qaqortoq, a quaint and colorful town nestled in the hills near the Qooroq Ice Fjord. Nearby, you can tour ancient Viking villages such as Brattahlid, where Eric the Red lived a thousand years ago. Other excursions include Narsarsuaq, which is just a short boat ride to the Qooroq Ice Fjord. You will have a chance to see a wonderful combination of natural wonders and modern living above the Arctic Circle.

Tuesday Air Iceland midday flight from Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Narsarsuaq.

Transfer from the airport to the pier and by boat through Eric’s Fjord to Qaqortoq. Meet and greet by an Arctic Adventure guide.

Transfer to the hotel for check-in, information meeting and guided city walk.

Optional excursions during stay in Qaqortoq: • Hike around Storesøen • Hvalsey Church Ruin • Hot springs of Uunartoq • Boat excursion to Inland Ice Cap • Coffee mik Included meals: In flight meal Accommodation: Hotel Qaqortoq

Tour number TRONB5RKV Friday Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to pier for boat transfer to Narsarsuaq, Transfer to hotel for check-in and guided city walk of Narsarsuaq Optional excursions during stay in Narsarsuaq: • Eric the Red’s Viking Ruins • The Village of Igaliku • Qooroq Ice Fiord • Hike to the Ice Cap • Short Hike to the Ridge Included meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Narsarsuaq Saturday Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Air Iceland afternoon flight from Narsarsuaq to Reykjavik Domestic Airport.

Included meals: Breakfast and in flight meal

Wednesday and Thursday Breakfast at hotel. Days at leisure in Qaqortoq for optional excursions.

Included meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Qaqortoq

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GRAND TOUR OF SOUTH GREENLAND

Eight Days Grand Tour Of South Greenland in July & August Explore the wonders of Southern Greenland and life in the Arctic regions of the world. This ultimate tour will show you all the best of Greenland’s Golden Triangle region. Experience amazing history, natural beauty and variety, modern life in historical towns and a genuine Inuit hunter’s settlement.

Thursday

Air Iceland afternoon flight from Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Narsarsuaq.

Transfer from the airport to the pier and by boat through Eric’s Fjord to Qaqortoq. Meet and greet by an Arctic Adventure guide.

Transfer to the hotel for check-in, information meeting and guided city walk.

Optional excursions during stay in Qaqortoq: • Hike around Storesøen • Hvalsey Church Ruin • Hot springs of Uunartoq • Boat excursion to Inland Ice Cap • Coffee mik Included meals: In flight meal Accommodation: Hotel Qaqortoq

Friday & Saturday

Breakfast at hotel. Days at leisure in Qaqortoq for optional excursions.

Included meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Qaqortoq

Sunday

Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to pier for boat transfer to Narsaq, Transfer to Hotel for check-in and guided city walk.

Optional excursions during stay in Narsaq: • Easy hike - The Dyrnæs Peninsula • By boat to the Inland Ice Cap • Hike - The Dyrnæs Peninsula and Kvanefjeld • Greenland Buffet Included meals: Breakfast

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Tour number TRONC8RKV Accommodation: Hotel Narsaq / Hotel Perlen / Gedebakken or Guesthouse Niviarsiaq

Monday

Breakfast at Restaurant Klara.

Day at leisure in Narsaq for optional excursions.

Included meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Narsaq / Hotel Perlen / Gedebakken or Guesthouse Niviarsiaq

Tuesday

Breakfast at Restaurant Klara.

Transfer to Narsaq harbour and by boat through the icefilled Eric’s Fjord to Narsarsuaq. Transfer to the hotel fo check in, information meeting and tour of Narsarsuaq.

Optional excursions during stay in Narsarsuaq: • Eric the Red’s Viking Ruins • The Village of Igaliku • Qooroq Ice Fjord • Hike to the Ice Cap • Short Hike to the Ridge Included meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Narsarsuaq

Wednesday

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day at leisure in Narsarsuaq for optional excursions.

Included meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Narsarsuaq

Thursday

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Air Iceland afternoon flight from Narsarsuaq to Reykjavik Domestic Airport.

Included meals: Breakfast and in flight meal

NARSARSUAQ NATURE & HISTORY

Five Days Natoure & History Greenland in July & August

Tour number TRONE5RKV

The 5 day Narasarsuaq tour offers just enough time to experience the truly varied wonder of Greenland. You can take iceberg and glacier boat trips, a hiking tour to the Inland Ice Cap, visit traditional settlements, quaint towns and sheep farms and glorious mountain ranges during your time here.

The inspiration for Greenland’s name comes from the scenery surrounding Narsarsuaq, when the Viking Eric the Red settled here centuries ago. You can now experience the same wonder of all Greenland has to offer.

Tuesday Air Iceland noon flight from Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Narsarsuaq.

Meet and greet by our destination guide.

Transfer to the nearby Hotel Narsarsuaq for check-in, information meeting and guided tour of Narsarsuaq.

Optional excursions during stay in Narsarsuaq.

Included meals: In flight meal Accommodation: Hotel Narsarsuaq Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Breakfast at the hotel. Days at leisure in Narsarsuaq for optional excursions.

Included meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Narsarsuaq Saturday Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the airport.

Air Iceland afternoon flight from Narsarsuaq to Reykjavik Domestic Airport.

Included meals: Breakfast and in flight meal

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GREENLAND FROM THE SEA

Eight Days Grand Tour Of South Greenland in July & August What better way to see the coast of Greenland than on board a modern cruise ship? This 8 day west coast adventure will give you plenty of opportunities to view all the beauty the Arctic summer has to offer. The trip explores Disko Bay to South Greenland and overnight stays in Qaqortoq and Ilulissat. You will have the opportunities to see cultural and historical sites as well as glorious icebergs and scenic fjords.

Greenland has always been a sea-faring nation, and exploring the west coast by ship allows you to experience that in wonderful style. Modern cabins include private facilities for all the guests.

The Ocean Voyage – Local villagers will welcome you to stop and rest when you put to shore in one of the towns listed above. Be amazed at the changing ecosystems as you journey from the north to the south. First, frozen glaciers and icebergs adorn the ragged coastal cliffs.

Southern Greenland shows off its beauty with fertile green mountains and picturesque scenery.

Keep an eye out for humpback whales!

Thursday Air Iceland afternoon flight from Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Ilulissat.

Meet and greet by an Arctic Adventure guide.

Transfer to the hotel for check-in, information meeting including details for the upcoming ship voyage and guided city walk.

Included meals: In-flight meal and welcome dinner at Hotel Arctic.

Accommodation: Hotel Arctic

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Tour number TRONC8RKV Friday and Saturday Breakfast at the hotel. Days at leisure in Ilulissat for optional excursions.

Included meals: Breakfast and farewell dinner at Hotel Arctic Accommodation: Hotel Arctic Sunday Breakfast at the hotel.

Day at leisure in Ilulissat for optional excursions until afternoon at 16:30 transfer to the pier for embarking MV Sarfaq Ittuk. Departure at 16:30 for our southbound cruise along the Greenlandic West Coast.

21.00-22.00 Short stop in Aasiaat.

Included meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Outside cabin on board Monday Sailing south along the Greenlandic West Coast.

09.00-11.00 Call at Sisimiut incl. special Arctic Adventure city tour of Sisimiut.

21.15-22.30 Short stop in Maniitsoq.

Included meals: None Accommodation: Outside cabin on board Tuesday Sailing south along the Greenlandic West Coast.

07.30-13.00 Call at Nuuk incl. special Arctic Adventure city tour of Nuuk.

Included meals: None Accommodation: Outside cabin on board

Wednesday Sailing in the South Greenland Archipelago.

06:00-06:30 Short stop in Paamiut.

21:30: Short stop in Narsaq 24:00 Arrival to Qaqortoq. Meet and greet by an Arctic Adventure guide. Transfer to the hotel for check-in and information meeting.

Included meals: None Accommodation: Outside cabin on board Thursday Breakfast at the hotel.

Short city tour of Qaqortoq.

Transfer to Qaqortoq pier and by boat through Eric’s Fjiord to Narsarsuaq. Transfer from Narsarsuaq pier to the airport.

Air Iceland afternoon flight from Narsarsuaq to Reykjavik Domestic Airport.

Included meals: Breakfast and in-flight meal

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FAROESE CULTURE & NATURE

Five Days Culture & Nature Tour in July & August

Tour number TRONTH5

Visit Torshavn, one of the smallest capitals in the world.

Despite the size you find everything fit for a capital: the Faroese Parliament, shops, hotels, restaurants and a cosy old town centre. A lot of history mixed with modernity.

Torshavn offers lots of excursion possibilities, not least focusing on the great Faroese nature.

Monday Atlantic Airways flight from Copenhagen or Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Vagar.

Transfer by the hotel shuttle bus to your hotel in Torshavn. Check-in at the hotel.

Optional excursion: Click here Included meals: In flight meal Accommodation: Hotel Torshavn / Hotel Streym Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure in Torshavn. Optional excursions: Included meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Torshavn / Hotel Streym Friday Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by the hotel shuttle bus to Vagar Airport.

Atlantic Airways flight to Copenhagen or Reykjavik Domestic Airport.

Included meals: Breakfast and in flight meal

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VAGAR & STREYMOY ATLANTIC NATURE

Eight Days Atlantic Nature Tour July & August

Tour number TRONFA8

The Faroe Islands is a nation of 18 small islands in the middle of the North Atlantic. Experience a modern nation with roots in a proud and ancient culture, surrounded by steep cliffs, blue fjords and fertile valleys - a dream for nature lovers.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure in Torshavn. Day for optional excursions.

Included meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Torshavn / Hotel Streym

Friday Atlantic Airways flight from Copenhagen or Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Vagar. Meet and greet at Vagar airport and transfer to 62 North Hotel. Check-in at the hotel.

Included meals: In-flight meal Accommodation: 62 North Hotel

Friday Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by the hotel shuttle bus to Vagar Airport.

Atlantic Airways flight to Copenhagen or Reykjavik Domestic Airport.

Included meals: Breakfast and in-flight meal

Saturday Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure in Vagar. Optional excursions: • By boat to the Island of Mykines • Lakeside Included meals: Breakfast Accommodation: 62 North Hotel Sunday Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure in Vagar for optional excursions.

Included meals: Breakfast Accommodation: 62 North Hotel Monday Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer by the hotel shuttle bus to your hotel in Torshavn. Check-in at the hotel. Optional excursions: Click here Included meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Torshavn / Hotel Streym

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VAGAR A FAROESE ISLAND

Four Days Vagra Island Tour July & August Visit the pearl of the North Atlantic. Rough cliffs, narrow straits and millions of sea birds - a true dream for ornithologists and nature lovers because of the spectacular scenery Friday Atlantic Airways flight from Copenhagen or Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Vagar.

Pick up and transfer to 62 North Hotel by the hotel van.

Check-in at the hotel.

Included meals: In-flight meal Accommodation: 62 North Hotel

Tour number TRONVA4 Monday Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Vagar Airport by the hotel van.

Atlantic Airways flight to Copenhagen or Reykjavik Domestic Airport.

Included meals: Breakfast and in-flight meal

Saturday Breakfast at the hotel.

Day at leisure in Vagar.

Optional excursion: • By boat to the Island of Mykines • Lakeside • Thorshavn & Kirkjubøer Included meals: Breakfast Accommodation: 62 North Hotel Sunday Breakfast at the hotel.

Day at leisure in Vagar for optional excursions.

Included meals: Breakfast Accommodation: 62 North Hotel

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