Kingdom of Glaciers and Northern Lights

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Overview
Highlights
- See the famous Gullfoss and Geysir
- Enjoy the views of Glacier Lagoon and its icebergs
- Opportunity to witness Aurora Borealis
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Trip includes
- Guide for 5 days, vehicle transportation for 5 days
- Pick up and drop off is included.
- Breakfast and dinner for 4 days (lunch is not included, but can be added) On day 1 of the tour, we stop at Café Gullfoss and have an authentic Icelandic meat soup.
- The usual Lunch from the hotel includes a sandwich, yoghurt/Icelandic Skyr, piece of cake or biscuits, tea/coffee and a piece of fruit.
- Entrance to Eyjafjallajökull visitor centre, entrance to Skógar folk museum, visit to a sheep farm, (price based on double or twin room with en suite facilities - single room available for an extra fee).
Itinerary

First on our program for the day is a visit to the historical site of Þingvellir. The park is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The location is wonderful, a beautiful lake skirted by a small canyon that in fact is a part of the Mid-Atlantic riftthe. Next we will head ...
Continuing east we set course to the Eyjafjallajökull massive. The waterfall of Seljalandsfoss is worthy of a short stop as well as the Skógarfoss waterfall, said to be the hidden place of a chest of gold. In between we will stop at the Eyjafjallajökull visitor centre...
Vatnajökull National Park is Europe’s biggest National Park. The south-east part of the park is the area of Skaftafell which is composed of natural forest growing between glacial tongues, reaching down almost to sea level - a unique place to visit. We walk through a b...
Today we head east along the Öræfajökull glacier which covers one of the country’s greatest volcanoes and its highest summit. We then cross great flatlands in front of the huge Breiðamerkurjökull glacier before arriving at Jökulsárlón lagoon with its picturesque float...
On our return to Reykjavik we pass by the village of Vík (Vík í Mýrdal) where we can enjoy a walk on the black beach. The pinnacles of Reynisdrangar are to be seen just off shore. According to the legend, the pinnacles were left standing there after two trolls tried t...
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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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What's excluded
- A 2-3 hours walk on the Svínafellsjökull glacier (all glacier and safety gear provided), and lunch.
- Glacier walk can be added for $78 Per Person.
- Accommodation is in two comfortable country hotels. One hotel on day 1 and another for the remaining days.
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Day Tours In Iceland
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.
Day Tours Outside Of Iceland
A confirmation fee of 45.000 ISK 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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