Summer Best of Iceland – (Mindnight Sun Special) – 16 June
Holiday Destination, Holiday Type, Escorted Group Holidays, Holiday Themes, International, Iceland, Europe, Off beat, PopularVisit:
Vik, Borgarnes, Akureyri, Reykjavik
Includes:
• 2 Vik - Hotel Dyrhoaley Vik / Hotel Dyrholaey or similar
• 2 Borgarnes - Hotel B59 Borgarnes or similar
• 2 Akureyri - Hotel Kjarnalundur Akureyri or similar
• 3 Reykjavik - Hotel Grand Hotel Reykjavik or Similar
Continental Breakfast at the hotel
5 Picnic lunches consist of Kathol, Vegetable curry, Rice, Bread,
Yogurt, Pickle and Sweet dish
3 Local lunches
9 Indian Dinners consist of Soup/Starter, Vegetable dishes,
Non-Veg Dish, Rice, Bread, Salad, Papad, Pickle & Dessert
Sightseeing and accommodation as per the above mentioned itinerary.
Note:
All hotels will be either around the airport area or in the outskirts.
Most hotels in Iceland have only Twin beds. Double bed will be Queen Size and not King size. Hotel rooms may not be air conditioned / air cooled nor will fans be provided. Air conditioning / cooling in hotels are set as per European weather conditions.
• Services of a professional, friendly and multilingual Tour Manager or a local Representative. (Subject to minimum 20 customers).
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ITINERARY
Day 1 :
16 Jun | Welcome to Reykjavik
Welcome to Reykjavik - the capital of Iceland. On arrival meet your
manager at the airport & drive to Vik , check-in.
Overnight in Vik. (D)
Day 2 :
17 Jun | Fjadrargljufur Canyon - Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon
(Amphibian boat ride) - Diamond beach
Today, proceed to Skaftafell National Park and visit the Jokulsarlon
Glacier Lagoon – a stunning sight of blue & green water full of blue,
white and turquoise icebergs streaked with black volcanic ash. This
has been used as a backdrop in many films like - A View to a Kill, Die
Another Day, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Batman Begins and Game
of Thrones to name a few. Enjoy boat tour among the icebergs on
Glacier Lagoon. Later, visit the magical Diamond Beach - transport
yourself to a new world as you walk between diamond-shaped ices
drifted ashore from Breidamerkurjokull Glacier. Next, we see the
Eldhraun lava fields - created in one of the greatest eruptions in
recorded history and is of the largest of its kind in the world.
Overnight in Vik. (B, PL,D)
Day 3 :
18 Jun | Plane Wreck site at Black sand beach.
Today we continue to Sólheimasandur, Black Sand Beach to visit the
famous site of DC Plane Wreck, its rusting shell laying on the black
sands. – these popular attractions are a must see on your Iceland
south coast adventure. Later, drive to Borgarnes.
Overnight in Borgarnes. (B, PL,D)
Day 4 :
19 June | Into The Glacier cave tour - Hraunfossar / Barnafoss
- Deildartunguhver Hot springs.
Today, we check out and proceed to the Langjokull Glacier. Here,
experience Iceland’s second-largest glacier from the inside and
enjoy the rare sight of blue ice at the heart of an ice-capped glacier.
Godafoss
Diamond beach, Iceland
Upon arrival, board a specially built glacier truck for the drive up
to the cave entrance. Next, head inside the man-made Langjokull
Glacier Tunnel which is a wonder to behold.
Overnight in Borgarnes. (B, PL,D)
Day 5 :
20 June | Glanni Waterfall - Orientation Tour of Akureyri
Today, we take you Glanni Waterfalls - is a waterfall in Norðurá river
in Norðurárdal close to the university Bifröst. The waterfall is rather
small and the colour of the water is this white milky colour. Later
we drive to Akureyri, upon arrival to proceed on an Orientation
tour of Akureyri.
Overnight in Akureyri. (B, LL,D)
Day 6 :
21 June | Diamond Circle tour (Godafoss, Myvatn area,
Namaskarad)
Today we drive towards Lake Myvatn. En route, we visit the
Godafoss falls. Nicknamed the “Waterfall of the Gods”, some
believe that the name comes from the fact that the waterfall is
godlike in beauty. We continue our journey to Lake Myvatn. Next,
we explore the volcanic of Skutustadir & Namaskard pass to see
hot boiling Mudpool. Later return back to Akureyri.
Overnight in Akureyri. (B, PL,D)
Day 7 :
22 June | Fly over Iceland
Today, we check-out and drive to Reykjavik. Later proceed to
enjoy Fly Over Iceland, Reykjavík’s newest attraction which utilizes
state-of-the-art technology to give you the feeling of flight.
Special effects, including wind, mist and scents complete this
unforgettable experience.
Overnight in Reykjavik. (B, LL,D)
Day 8 :
23 June | Golden circle Tour ( Thingvellir National Park, Geysir,
Gullfoss) + Tomato Farm with Tomato Ice-Cream.
Today, we check-out and proceed for Golden Circle tour which
allows you to visit some of Iceland’s most stunning sights. We drive
to the UNESCO world heritage site – Thingvellir National Park. It is
the visible site of the mid-Atlantic Ridge where the North American
and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Next, we see the waterfall
Gullfoss which is one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland
and rightly so. The three-step waterfall is a part of the glacial river
Hvita and falls into a 62-metre deep canyon. Later, visit the Geyser
geothermal and see the active Strokkur Geyser, which shoots up
a column of water up to 30 meters (98 ft.) into the air every few
minutes. Later, we visit Fridheimar greenhouse cultivation centre
which is one of Iceland’s biggest greenhouses. Tomato Farm is
Greenhouse farming using GeoThermal energy along with Tasting
of world’s most unique Tomato Ice Cream.
Overnight in Reykjavik. (B, PL,D)
Day 9 :
24 June | Reykjavik Guided City Tour + Blue Lagoon Comfort
package
Today, proceed on a Guided city tour of Reykjavik. We see the
old town center, the Parliament, the Cathedral, the harbour,
the Pearland Hofoi house, the folk museum and the iconic
Hallgrimskirkja Church. Later we will visit the Blue Lagoon. If
want, you can take a bath or just have a look at this unique natural
phenomenon, a visit to the Blue Lagoon isalways worth it.
Overnight in Reykjavik. (B, LL, D)
Day 10 :
25 June | Return back with pleasant memories:
Proceed to the airport on your own for your flight back home.
Do spare a few minutes to share your feedback with your Tour
Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive
home with
pleasant memories of your European tour, which we are sure
youwill treasure for a lifetime. (B)
HIGHLIGHTS
South Coast: Vik:
• See the Eyjafjallajokull Volcano
• See the Eldhraun Lava Fields
• Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
• Visit Skogafoss waterfalls • Visit Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
• Visit Skaftafell National Park
• Visit Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon (Glacier’s-River-Lagoon)
• Boat Ride Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
• Visit the Magical Diamond Beach
Langjokull Glacier: Borgarnes
• Into the Glacier Experience
• Ride a specially modified truck on the glacier
• Visit the Glacier Cave
Akureyri:
• Orientation tour
• See the Godafoss Waterfall
• Visit Lake
Myvatn:
• Explore the volcanic area of Skutustadir
• Namaskard pass – Hot Boiling Mudpool
Golden Circle Tour:
• Visit the Geyser Geothermal area and see the famous Strokkur
• Visit Gullfoss waterfalls
• Visit Thingvellir National Park
• Visit Fridheimar Greenhouse cultivation centre – Tomato Farm
Reykjavik:
• Guided city tour of Reykjavik
• Fly Over Iceland
• Visit to Blue Lagoon
INCLUSIONS
• 2 Borgarnes - Hotel B59 Borgarnes or similar
• 2 Akureyri - Hotel Kjarnalundur Akureyri or similar
• 3 Reykjavik - Hotel Grand Hotel Reykjavik or Similar
Continental Breakfast at the hotel
5 Picnic lunches consist of Kathol, Vegetable curry, Rice, Bread,
Yogurt, Pickle and Sweet dish
3 Local lunches
9 Indian Dinners consist of Soup/Starter, Vegetable dishes,
Non-Veg Dish, Rice, Bread, Salad, Papad, Pickle & Dessert
Sightseeing and accommodation as per the above mentioned itinerary.
Note:
All hotels will be either around the airport area or in the outskirts.
Most hotels in Iceland have only Twin beds. Double bed will be Queen Size and not King size. Hotel rooms may not be air conditioned / air cooled nor will fans be provided. Air conditioning / cooling in hotels are set as per European weather conditions.
• Services of a professional, friendly and multilingual Tour Manager or a local Representative. (Subject to minimum 20 customers).
EXCLUSIONS
• Passport, Visa charges, Airport & Port taxes.
• Cost of your Air tickets required to participate in this tour.
• Insurance, laundry, telephone charges, transfers all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of th group menus.
• Cost of the Suggested Excursions.
• Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.
• Tipping is expected from anyone providing your service e.g. Coach Driver, Local Guides etc. It is mandatory to tip a nominal amount of Euro 3 per person/per day. For the entire duration of this tour which is 10 Days, the total Tips amount is Euros 30 per person to be paid to the Tour Manager on Day 1 of the tour.
• Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘What your Tour Price includes’ box.
Single room supplement USD 1500 per person.
EXCURSIONS
HOTELS
• 2 Borgarnes - Hotel B59 Borgarnes or similar
• 2 Akureyri - Hotel Kjarnalundur Akureyri or similar
• 3 Reykjavik - Hotel Grand Hotel Reykjavik or Similar
IMP NOTES
*As a 3rd in a triple, a roll away cot may be provided.
**As a 3rd in a double, no bed or cot will be provided to the child. Person below 12 years will be considered as a Child.
• Maximum 3 persons are allowed per room.
Visa Requirements:
You must be in possession of a Multiple entry Iceland Schengen visa. The cost of this visa is not included in your package tour price. It would be best to check with your travel agent and the consulates nearest to you for advice and information. Please ensure that your travel documents are ready in time for departure.
Ticketing Requirements:
For this tour you would require confirmed air tickets to arrive into Reykjavik and depart from Reykjavik. It would be advisable to check with your sales officer or local travel agent for ticketing.