Discount offer! Book by May 31, 2012 and take $250 per person off for all guaranteed departures in May, Jun and August (**= guaranteed departure). Discount taken at booking time. Prices below do not reflect discount. Discount applies to new bookings only.
Be completely captivated by Iceland’s colorful landscapes and characters. Leave from Reykjavik and follow the Ring Road, which circumnavigates the island. Visit all of the highlights from the Glaciers, Geysers and Waterfalls package along with rugged eastern fjords and the magical north.
Duration: 8 Nights in IcelandDuration: 8 Nights in Iceland 2012 Departures (Based on arrival day in Iceland): Jun 6**, 13**, ; Jul 25**; Aug 1**, 8**, 15**, 22**, 29; Sep , 12, 19** **= guaranteed tour departure. Others require minimum of 8 passengers to guarantee tour)
Accommodation: Hotels and Summer Hotels (all rooms with private bathroom facilities) Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners Group Size: 8 - 38 (min. of 8 passengers to guarantee tour) Language:
English only: Jun 6, Aug 29, Sep 19
English and Scandinavian: Jun 13, Aug 8, Sep 12
English and French: Jul 25, Aug 15
Afternoon flights from North America depart on these days and arrive in Iceland the same night. Guests can usually check into their hotel room right away.
Evening flights from America depart the evening before and arrive in Iceland early in the morning on the above dates. Please note that your room may not be ready for immediate check-in.
Price
Discount offer! Book by May 31, 2012 and take $250 per person off for all guaranteed departures in May, Jun and August (**= guaranteed departure). Discount taken at booking time. Prices below do not reflect discount. Discount applies to new bookings only.
2012 price per person (based on double occupancy)
Boston New York - JFK
Washington, DC
Double
Single
May and September
from $2,617*
from $2,867*
Jun 1 -Jun 15 and Aug 23
from $3,103*
from $3,817*
Jun 22 - Aug 17
from $3,418*
from $4,132*
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Double
Single
May and September
from $2,657*
from $2,907*
Jun 1 -Jun 15 and Aug 23
from $3,153*
from $3,857*
Jun 22 - Aug 17
from $3,458*
from $4,172*
+ Note: Minneapolis departures for Sep requires one additional night after the tour to match flight schedule.
Denver
Double
Single
May and September
from $2,806*
from $3,192*
Jun 1 -Jun 15 and Aug 23
from $3,292*
from $4,142*
Jun 22 - Aug 17
from $3,607*
from $4,457*
Denver departures requires one additional night before the tour to match flight schedule. Price reflects extra night.
Seattle
Double
Single
May and September
from $2,677*
from $2,927*
Jun 1 -Jun 15 and Aug 23
from $3,163*
from $3,857*
Jun 22 - Aug 17
from $3,488*
from $4,192*
Toronto
Double
Single
May and September
from $2,931*
from $3,337*
Jun 1 -Jun 15 and Aug 23
from $3,401*
from $4,299*
Jun 22 - Aug 17
from $3,716*
from $4,302*
Toronto departures require one additional night before and one additonal night after the tour to match flight schedule. Price reflects extra nights.
Halifax
Double
Single
Jun 9 - 16+
from $3,848*
from 4,754*
Jun 22 - Aug 23
from $3,716*
from $4,202*
September++
from $3,064*
from $3,422*
+ = Three additional nights are required before the tour to match flight schedule
++ = One night is required before departure to match flight schedule
Extra nights (per person) in Reykjavik at the Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
Double: $149pp, Single: $235pp
Itinerary
(B= Breakfast, D= Dinner)
Departure Day: Depart from North America on evening flight (all gateways) or afternoon flight (Boston or New York). Complimentary soft drinks and in-seat entertainment system during flight. Meals and headsets blankets available for purchase or provide your own. Day 1 Arrival Day: After going through customs, head to the Fly Bus waiting at the curb outside the airport. Early morning arrival in Keflavik International Airport. Show your service infromation on FlyBus transfer to the attendant at the FlyBus kiosk in the arrivals hall and let him/her know which hotel you will be staying at. The Flybus waits at the curb outside the hall. There should be a pack of documents concerning your journey for you at the hotel. (No meals included today) Day 2: Journey to the Southernmost Tip (B, D) Breakfast at hotel. Tour pick up is between 8:00am and 9am. The guide will come into the hotel with a sign saying "Iceland Complete." Also there is a motorcoach outside with the sign in the window “Iceland Complete Tour”. Head over the Hellishedi Plateau to the village of Hveragerdi, gateway to the Golden Circle Region. Take unforgettable photos at majestic Golden Falls and Great Geysir, Iceland's "Old Faithful." You will also have the option to visit the interesting Geysir Center (Arranged and paid for in Iceland) where you can learn how these marvels of nature operate. Continue along the south shore, stopping to visit Seiljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfall at majestic Skogarfoss Falls and perhaps hunt its a legendary treasure (not open until after Jun 23, 2009 due to bird nesting) Seabirds, including the popular puffin, nest in its cliffs and crevices. Other bird watching opportunities available on all tour dates. Don't forget your binoculars! Distance traveled: 146 miles. Overnight: Vik
Day 3: Black Sand and Glacial Lagoon (B, D) Ahead lays a true natural oxymoron: a black sand desert and a massive glacier. Continue to the alpine setting of Skaftafell National Park. Drive in the shelter of glaciers close to Iceland's highest peak. (6,952 feet) Thrill on an optional boat tour in a glacial lagoon where icebergs, resplendent in shades of blues and greens, tower above you. Distance traveled: 180 miles. Overnight: Hofn area.
Day 4: The Southeast - Ancient Iceland (B, D) Eastern Iceland- the nation's oldest region- contains magnificent rock formations which you'll marvel at as you head north. After heading over a mountain pass with spectacular views of Europe's largest glacier (weather permitting), the scenery changes to bare rock faces plunging into the sea of the East Fjords. Today you will also visit Petra’s Stone Collection, a unique display of minerals and stones from this part of Iceland, which has some of the most varied types of rocks in Europe. Distance traveled: 193 miles. Overnight: Egilsstadir
Day 5: Highland Desert and Volcanoes (B, D) Ascend a vast highland desert plateau towards Dettifoss, Europe’s largest waterfall. Your destination is the world-famous Lake Myvatn National Park. Volcanic Myvatn is a primordial fairyland of sulfur slopes, boiling mud pools and the brilliantly colored Namaskard Pass. It is said that the trolls still reside here. You may not see them but you will see incredible volcanic features! While here, enjoy the new Bird Museum, which provides an interesting introduction to the many types of birds who come here during the summer. Distance traveled: 137 miles. Overnight: Myvatn area
Day 6: Northern Brilliance (B) Head west, stopping en route to visit Laufas, a 19th century farmhouse and rectory preserved by the National Museum of Iceland. Also visit Godafoss falls, nestled amid brilliant foliage and stern rock faces. Drive along the scenic gorge of a fjord to Akureyri. This town has some of the most beautiful wooden buildings in the country. Though small it is quite active with museums, gardens and art galleries. It has become known as the Capital of North Iceland for its many services and excellent harbor. Dinner on your own tonight. There are several notable restaurants in Akureyri, so you should enjoy deciding which one to try. Distance traveled: 143 miles. Overnight: Akureyri
Day 7: Mountains and Valleys (B, D) Drive through majestic mountains and narrow passes that lead to Skagafjordur. This area is known for its excellent Icelandic horses. Enjoy a demonstration about their uniqueness. Head across Holtovorduheidi plateau to Borgarfjordur in the lovely Borgarfjordur region of West Iceland. Distance traveled: 255 miles. Overnight: Borgarnes area
Day 8: The Garden of Eden (B) Start with a drive to Deildartunguhver, the world's most powerful churning hot springs. Stop to admire the "Lava Falls" before passing through scenic Kaldidalur Valley (weather permitting) to Thingvellir National Park, the old Parliament Site. (If Kaldidalur Road is closed, an alternate road is taken). Head to Reykjavik for dinner and overnight.Drive past the Nesjavellir geothermal area to Lake Þingvallavatn (Iceland’s largest lake) and Þingvellir National Park, site of the Parliament. Return to Reykjavik for your last night in Iceland. Distanced traveled: 177 miles. Overnight: Reykjavik (dinner not included) Day 9: Departure from Iceland (B) Breakfast at hotel. Catch the Fly Bus to Keflavik International Airport for your morning or afternoon flight to North America. Complimentary soft drinks and in-seat entertainment system during flight. Meals, headsets and blankets available for purchase or provide your own.
Accommodations: The following list is for information only and may change. A final official list will be sent with your documents. Other than pre and post nights, hotels are selected at the discretion of the tour operator
Day 1 Arrival Day Hilton Reykjavik Nordica (****) Day 2 Hotel Edda Vik (***) Day 3 Hotel Hofn (not rated with stars, tourist class) Day 4 Hotel Edda ME (**) (May and Sep departures: Hotel Herad (***) Day 5 Sel Hotel Myvatn (***) Day 6 Hotel Harpa (**) or Hotel Nordurland (***) Day 7 Icelandair Hotel Hamar (***) Day 8 Hilton Reykjavik Nordica (****) Day 9 Departure from Iceland
Includes
Round-trip air transportation from New York (JFK), Boston (BOS), Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), Seattle (SEA), Washington, DC (IAD) and Denver (DEN)
Airport/hotel transfers
Accommodations in hotel double room with private bathrooms
Tour as described in itinerary
Tips and taxes at hotel
Excludes
Personal travel insurance available through Access America
Meals other than those listed in itinerary
Conditions
Minimum stay 8 nights, maximum stay 21 nights
Packages require that each night of your trip must be in hotels booked through Icelandair Holidays prior to departure
All additional nights must be booked at the same hotel.
Subject to availability and price change
No refund for unused portion of package or service once travel has commenced
Cancellations/Changes are $400 per person up to 30 days before departure. No refunds or changes 29 days or less to departure.
*Prices quoted include fuel surcharge of $244 per person , plus applicable taxes and official charges by destination of approximately $88 - $100, per person including the Sept. 11th Security Fee.
Subject to availability and price change
No refund for unused portion of package or service once travel has commenced.
