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YOUR ICELAND TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- 7 Meals: 5 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours
- Included city tour of Reykjavik with a local guide
- Experience a full-day adventure of volcanoes,
waterfalls, geothermal activity and nature, with
a local guide, on the included South Shore excursion
- Discover the Reykjanes Peninsula* and its
geothermal activities with a local guide on this
included full-day excursion
- Relax in the Blue Lagoon (entrance included)
- Enjoy a virtual flight as you "Fly Over Iceland"
- On a full-day included Golden Circle tour with a
local guide, see the Thingvellir National Park,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit the "Geysir"
and more natural wonders
*Weather permitting during ‘Northern Lights’ departures
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Days 2 through 6 – Hotel Ork, Hveragerdi, Iceland
or Hotel Selfoss, Selfoss, Iceland
DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Depart the USA: Today you’ll depart
the USA on your overnight flight to Keflavik, Iceland.
Day 2 - Keflavik, Iceland: Iceland is full
of surprises – for one, it isn’t covered in ice! It’s a stunning
mix of green plains, wild volcanic scenery, beautiful coasts
and lakes, spouting geysers, hot springs, mud pools and sophisticated
cities. Topped off by clean, fresh air, you’ll find yourself
in a trance surrounded by unique natural beauty throughout
the country. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by a representative
of Mayflower Cruises & Tours and transferred to your hotel
in the town of Hveragerdi or Selfoss. Rooms will be available
for check-in upon arrival. All flights should arrive by 3:30
pm. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Meal: D
Day 3 - Iceland’s South Shore: After breakfast,
your adventure to the South Shore begins with a journey through
small villages and farmlands to the majestic mountains with
views including Mt. Hekla, the most active volcano in Iceland,
and the towering, ice-capped strato volcano Eyjafjallajokull,
which last erupted in 2010. Iceland is also famous for its
waterfalls and you’ll see two of the most magnificent—the
Seljalandsfoss which tumbles over high rock escarpments allowing
you to walk behind the waterfall, and Skogafoss. Learn about
the preservation of the Southern Iceland cultural heritage
on the visit to Skogar Folk Museum. Exploration continues
to Dyrholaey, a magnificent rocky headland with sheer cliffs,
en route to the village of Vik. Head to the seashore, flanked
by steep bird cliffs rising high above the beautiful black
sand beach. In the sea, just outside of Vik, see the Reynisdrangar
Rocks which stand 216 feet above sea level at their highest
point.
Meal: B
Day 4 - Reykjanes Peninsula / Blue Lagoon: This morning,
head for the rough tracks of Reykjanes, one of the most active
volcanic areas in Iceland. Visit the geothermal area of Krysuvik
and Lake Kleifarvatn with its hot springs and solfatares.
The moonlike surroundings of the lake never fail to leave
a strong impression on visitors!
A remarkable life enriching experience is a visit to the
Blue Lagoon – a lake of warm, mineral-rich geothermal water,
internationally renowned for its healing prowess. Located
in the middle of a lava field in the pure and beautiful Icelandic
wilderness, water is heated by underground volcanic activity
at a depth of 5,400 feet and is pumped to the surface to form
this man-made wonder. The Blue Lagoon is known for its special
properties and its beneficial effect on the skin. Visitors
from all over the world come here in search of health, relaxation
and an exotic experience. You’ll have an opportunity to soak
in the pleasantly warm mineral-rich water.
Meal: B
Day 5 - Reykjavik: Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital
city of 100,000 people, is unique in many ways. This capital
is a modern city with a variety of restaurants, museums, galleries
and theaters Heated entirely by geothermal water, it is home
to the "smoking bay", so named for the rising steam
that greeted the city’s Viking founder, Angolfr Arnarsson,
as he sailed into the bay here in 874 AD. The city center
is the heart of Reykjavik and home to many charming historic
buildings of stone and timber contrasting with imaginative
modern architecture. It has the features of a modern society
complemented by a close connection to natural wonders right
on the city’s doorstep. Hot springs, glaciers, lava fields,
midnight sun, waterfalls, northern lights, volcanoes and bizarre
landscapes – the city has them all!
On the included panoramic city tour of the world’s most northerly
capital, see the old town center, Parliament, cathedral, harbor,
National Museum, "Pearl" and Hofoi House (site of
the Iceland summit of 1986), and Hallgrímskirkja Church whose
steeple is a landmark of the city.
Enjoy free time for lunch on your own and shopping, then
prepare to "take off" as you visit FlyOver Iceland.
During this virtual flight, experience waterfalls, geysers,
scenic landscapes, and the spectacular natural wonders of
Iceland like never before. With the special effects of motion,
wind, sound and scents, this unique "flying" experience
is sure to be a highlight of your day! Return to the hotel
late afternoon for an evening at leisure.
Meal: B
Day 6 The Golden Circle: On the full-day
tour of the Golden Circle, enjoy scenic drives along with
the geological and historic sites of the island. Your excursion
includes a drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Thingvellir
National Park. A remarkable geological site, it is one of
the few spots in the world where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is
seen above water. The amazing canyon that runs through the
park is a meeting point of two of the earth’s tectonic plates.
The park is situated by Lake Thingvallavatn, the largest lake
on the island. The park is also the most historic site on
the island as the world’s oldest democratic parliament was
founded here in 930 AD.
You’ll see outstanding natural wonders when you visit Geysir,
Iceland’s most famous area for thermal activity. View "Strokkur",
one of the most active geysers, and "Gullfoss" (Golden
Waterfall), Iceland’s most famous waterfall. Before returning
to the hotel, a visit to a local farm gives you the chance
to meet some of the native Icelandic horses, as well as learn
about the growing of healthy tomatoes using green energy,
pure water and organic pest controls. This evening, join your
travel companions for the farewell dinner.
Meals: B, D
Day 7 Iceland / USA: Following breakfast,
transfer to Keflavik Airport and bid a fond farewell to amazing
Iceland, as you return home with memorable life enriching
experiences to cherish.
Meal: B
LODGING BEDDING & AMENITIES
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1 |
2 |
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| Standard Room |
2 Twins |
$3948 |
$2999 |
Air
itineraries may not be available until documents are
received. Air seats are assigned
by the airline for the entire group. Seat changes can
only be attempted upon receipt
of tickets and documents at which time availability
may be limited. If specific seat
assignments are vital to your reservation, we recommend
individual air reservations
rather than booking air with the group. |
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All International travelers must have
a current passport with at least 6 months of time left
after the trip returns before expiration! Please submit
a copy of the name page of all travelers’ passports
along with the trip application and the credit card
authorization form.
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TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) – $299 per person
This nonrefundable fee waives all cancellation fees when
we are notified of cancellation one day before the tour departs.
If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness,
illness or death of a member of your immediate family, TPP
guarantees full refund for any unused services after the departure
of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness
and injury, emergency transportation, 24 hour hot line, and
lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation
is included ONLY if your air tickets were provided by Mayflower
Cruises & Tours. If you purchase the optional Travelers
Protection Plan (TPP), you will be refunded all payments,
including deposit amount, less the TPP premium amount.
Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP)
• 91 days or more Deposit Amount
• 90 to 45 days prior 20% of tour cost
• 44 to 15 day prior 30% of tour cost
• 14 to 1 day prior 40% of tour cost
• Day 1 of departure 100% of tour cost or early departure
from tour
• No refund on unused portions of the tour Exclusions: Mayflower
Cruises & Tours reserves the right to alter its refund
and cancellation policy when a substantial amount of cancellation
or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting
from an act of God, natural or man-made disaster, fire, government
action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations,
or unavailability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower
Cruises & Tours.
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Iceland
Strokkur Geyser
Blue Lagoon
Beautiful Village of Vic, Iceland
Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall
Hotel Ork - Hveragerdi, Iceland
Hotel Ork Room
Hotel Selfoss - Selfoss, Iceland
Hotel Selfoss Room
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