Land of Ice and Fire Glaciers and Geysers
Iceland’s volcanic landscape offers a dramatic mix of ice and fi re: from snow- covered glaciers and thundering waterfalls to barren lava fi elds and steaming geysers. As we explore the island we admire its prolifi c birdlife and sample delicious fresh fi sh and seafood. We also fi nd time to unwind in the thermal waters of the Blue Lagoon and explore the bustling capital, Reykjavik.
Magic Moments Getting soaked walking behind a waterfall Catching fresh sea food
Wallowing in the thermal waters of the Blue Lagoon
Being the first to jump when a geyser erupts Counting the most puffins
Arctic Circle 66o N £1085 899 ADULT PRICE ADULT PRICE
TOUR ONLY PRICES £
CHILD PRICE* DAYS 8
£1397 1166 DAYS 8
FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICES £
CHILD PRICE*
Tour code: FIC Tour style: Classic Tour comfort: Simple Tour pace: Moderate
DURATION DAYS 8 Ideal for 8+ Teen Departures
TOUR
Stykkishólmur Fjord boat tour
HOF
ARNARSAPI Birdlife
Whale watching REYKJAVÍK
Keflavík Airport
Optional
Islands & fishing
Deildartunguhver Hraunfossar
& Barnafoss ICELAND
Thingvellir NP
Geysir VATNSHOLT
Blue Lagoon Hot Springs
0 km 90 km Hvolsvöllur Gullfoss Falls
Thorsmörk Glacial Valley tour
Seljalandsfoss Falls
Land of Ice and Fire FIC
Myrdal- Sjökull Glacier
Where will we sleep? 3 nights standard hotel, 4 nights simple guesthouse.
What will we eat? 7 breakfasts are included. Swimming: There is a public swimming pool in Reykjavik plus fl oating in the Blue Lagoon. Transport: Bus and boat. Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader, boat crew and driver(s). Group Size: Generally 12 - 18. Minimum Age: 5
Planned tour dates 8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour at Kefl avik airport. Day 2 Glaciers and waterfalls Walk behind the falls at Seljalandsfoss. Explore Thorsmork Nature Reserve. There is the option for local walks. Days 3/4 Gullfoss and Geysir Visit three of Iceland’s most famous highlights: Gullfoss waterfall, the spouting geysers at Geysir and Thingvellir, home to Europe’s oldest parliament. Day 5 Snaefellsnes Peninsula Explore the wild west coast of Iceland and see the Snaefellsnes Glacier. Day 6 Wildlife spotting Cruise between the islands
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of Breidafjordur hoping to see puffi n, cormorant and the elusive white-tailed eagle. Try some fi shing and sample the freshly-caught seafood. Travel to Reykjavik. Day 7 Whale watching Enjoy a free day in Iceland’s capital. There is the option to go whale watching. Day 8 Blue Lagoon Relax in the thermal waters of the Blue Lagoon then drive to the airport where the tour ends.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
2014 Tour only dates 25 May - 01 Jun 06 Jul - 13 Jul 27 Jul - 03 Aug 03 Aug - 10 AugT 17 Aug - 24 Aug
2015 Tour only dates 19 Jul - 26 Jul
02 Aug - 09 AugT
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Minimum child age 5 on date of departure * Aged 5-11 years on the date of departure T Teen Departures – age 11 and over on date of departure
Please go online to fi nd all our adult and child prices by departure date
These prices are guide prices, see page 92 for details
26 Jul - 02 AugT
For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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