In the Shadow of Vatnajökull
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- Lightweight backpacking in remote areas
- Incredible cliffs, canyons and peaks
- Colorful rhyolite mountains
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Trip includes
- Guide for 4 days
- Transportation to Eyjabakkar area
- Food during the tour (from lunch day 1 to lunch day 4)
- Mountain huts
- Sleeping bags (passenger are advised to bring sleeping bag liners)
- Mattresses
- Cooking gear and transportation from foot bridge to Höfn.
- Domestic flights between Reykjavík and Egilsstaðir and Hofn and Reykjavík can be added (Note: A night in Höfn is needed for the retun flight on the morning of day 6)
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Itinerary
We meet at the domestic airport in Egilsstaðir at 8:30. There those who came the land way meet those who came by air from Reykjavík (depart from Reykjavík domestic airport at 7:30). After getting acquainted we transfer into the Eyjabakkar area located east of Mt. Snæf...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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- Domestic Flights
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Cancellation received more than 24 hours prior to departure are fully refunded.
Cancellation received less than 24 hours prior to departure will be charged full price.
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A confirmation fee of 395USD is non-refundable
50 % of tour price refunded, if cancelled formally 30 – 59 days prior to departure.
25 % of tour price refunded, if cancelled formally 29 – 16 days prior to departure.
0 % of tour price refunded, if cancelled formally within 15 days prior to departure.
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