Iceland Complete WINTER 2022 - 2023

• Guided Coach Tour from day 2 to day 8
• Information Meeting with the guide on the evening of Day 1
• Expert professional English speaking guide from day 2 to day 8
• Accommodation 2 nights in a standard room w/facilities in Reykjavík. Breakfast included
• Accommodation 6 nights in a standard room w/facilities in countryside. Breakfast included
• 6 three-course local-cuisine dinners in the countryside (main course and dessert) with coffee/tea (Days 2 -7)
• Souvenir Icelandic Search and Rescue key ring
• Microbrewery visit and beer tasting in Breiddalsvik (Day 4)
• Entrance to Laufas Folk Museum including Icelandic-style refreshments (day 6)
• Horse show in Skagafjörður (day 7)
• Entrance to Herring Museum Entrance (day 7)
• Northern Lights guided hunt on foot one selected evening
• Northern Lights hunting kit (use of blanket and headlight)
• Seat rotation during the tour
• Use of crampons/cleats (if needed) for walking on snow/ice covered surfaces
• Free Wi-Fi on board motor coach
• Great photo stops
• Customer care service during office hours
• 24-hour emergency line assistance while you are in Iceland

• International airfare
• Round-trip transfers between Keflavik airport and Reykjavik
• Breakfast on arrival day
• Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in itinerary
• Baggage porterage at airport and hotels
• Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Guaranteed early check-in or late check-out check-in time for most hotels in Iceland starts between 14:00 and 16:00 (2:00pm and 4:00pm)
• Optional tours and activities
• Any service not specifically listed under "included"

Day 1. Arrival

An optional transfer from airport to your Reykjavík accommodation in a Wi-Fi connected bus. Spend rest of your day exploring capital of Iceland on your own.

Dinner is on your own. Reykjavik offers a multitude of restaurants and/or coffee-houses, making dinner a great way to get better acquainted with Iceland's capital.

Tonight, there will be an information meeting at your hotel. You will meet your guide and travel companions and learn more about the tour.

Please note guaranteed early check-in is not included in the price. Most hotels begin check-in around 14:00 (2:00pm).

Overnight in Reykjavík

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Day 2. The Golden Circle - Skógar - Dyrhólaey Nature Reserve - Vík Town

Your guided tour starts in the capital, before heading for some of Iceland's most famous attractions. This action-packed day includes:

• A short sightseeing tour of Reykjavík
• The greenhouse village of Hveragerði
• Gullfoss – the magnificent waterfall that is a must-see for any visitor
• Geysir – home of hot springs, bubbling pools and geysers, including Strokkur which explodes into the air every few minutes
• Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss – two classic waterfalls
• Dyrhólaey nature reserve.
• Vík – a peaceful seaside village set in beautiful surroundings

• Dinner and an overnight stay in the Vík area.
• Approximate Distance: 325 km / 201 miles

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Day 3. Vatnajokull National Park - Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon - Höfn Town

Your guided tour of Iceland continues with a journey through the attractions of South Iceland. As you drive through the breath-taking landscape the magnificent Vatnajökull glacier will provide incredible views. The day's many highlights include:

• Katla Volcano
• Eldhraun – a vast field of lava
• Skaftafell National Park – an area of great beauty and variety
• Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon – one of Iceland's most famous treasures, where giant icebergs float in the freezing blue waters
• The Diamond Beach, where shrinking icebergs settle on the black sands before they drift out to sea.

• Dinner and an overnight stay in the Höfn, a fishing port in the shadow of Vatnajokull glacier.
• Approximate Distance: 285 km / 177 miles

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Day 4. Höfn - East Fjords - Egilsstaðir

A day that takes you into East Iceland, through an ever changing landscape – including:

• The Almannaskarð pass – leading you from Höfn past incredible coastline views
• The East Fjords – watch the landscape change with dramatic slopes and cliffs
• Villages - with history and charm
• A visit the local Beljandi Microbrewery in the village of Breiðdalsvík and sample some of the beer
• Egilsstaðir town - located near Iceland's largest forest and a lake said to be home to a legendary monster
• Hallormsstadur

• Dinner and an overnight stay in the Egilsstaðir area.
• Approximate Distance: 260 km / 162 miles

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Day 5. Lake Mývatn Area

The Lake Mývatn area is rich in natural beauty and birdlife – there is so much to explore here, as your Icelandic adventure continues. Along the way you will experience:

• Möðrudalsöræfi – a highland desert plateau
• Dettifoss – famous as the most powerful waterfall in Europe
• Námaskarð pass – a memorable sight with its colourful scenery and bubbling mud pools
• the Lake Mývatn area – one of Iceland's best loved natural attractions, the Skútustaðir pseudo craters and a rich and diverse birdlife

• Dinner and an overnight stay in the Mývatn area.
• Approximate Distance: 255 km / 158 miles

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Day 6. Lake Mývatn Area - Akureyri City - Siglufjordur

On this stage of your Icelandic guided holiday, you head across the North, to Iceland's second biggest city. The day includes:

•Dimmuborgir lava formations
• a visit to the lovely Goðafoss waterfall
• a stop at Laufás – an old turf farm, to give you a taste of Iceland's past
• Akureyri – known as 'the capital of the North', the town is rich in cultural and social life, including many shops, restaurants and museums
• Trollaskagi Peninsula
• Siglufjordur – an enjoyable and friendly town for an evening stroll. The town has some of the finest timber buildings in the country that have been beautifully restored.

• Dinner and overnight stay in Siglufjordur.
• Approximate Distance: 220 km / 137 miles

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Day 7. Skagafjörður Fjord - Borgarnes Town

You continue your journey across the North of Iceland, with lots to see and do. In addition to dramatic mountain scenery, you'll experience:

• Herring-Era Museum in Siglufjordur
• Skagafjorður – where you can learn about the special characteristics of the Icelandic horse
• Blönduós – a village by the salmon river Blanda
• Holtavörðuheiði – the plateau that leads you across Borgarfjörður
• Grabrok Crater
• Borgarnes - a picturesque coastal town

• Dinner and an overnight stay in the Borgarnes area
• Approximate Distance: 310 km / 193 miles

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Day 8. Borgarfjörður Fjord - Þingvellir National Park - Reykjavík

The last day of your guided tour around Iceland includes hot springs, waterfalls, stunning fjords, and one of Iceland's most iconic areas of interest: Þingvellir National park. The day includes:

• Deildartunguhver – a hot spring known as the most powerful in the world.
• Hraunfossar waterfalls and Barnafoss waterfall
• A drive through Hvalfjörður fjord
• Þingvellir National Park – a site of incredible geological and cultural interest, as the home of the world's first parliament and one of Iceland's biggest lakes, Lake Þingvallavatn

• Overnight stay in Reykjavík. Dinner is on your own.
• Approximate Distance: 205 km / 130 miles

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Day 9. Departure

Please note that the breakfast might be a light breakfast if you are taking an early morning departure flight.
Transfer on your own to the international airport for your departure flight. The airport transfer is not included, but we are happy to help you arrange shared or private transfers.

We recommend you depart your hotel no later than three hours before your departure

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• 20% Deposit
• Cancellation Policy
• Time of cancellation for individual traveller(s):
• More than 8 weeks (56+ days) prior to arrival: deposit (20%) charged
• 10 days and more than 72 hours: 75% charged
• 72 hours' notice and less: 100% charged
• Insurance:
• To avoid dispute in case of cancellation, we strongly recommend that our clients purchase a comprehensive travel insurance in their home country, that covers your cost should you have to cancel your tour. This kind of travel insurance is usually not expensive and it frequently covers other risks too.
• Prices may change without prior notice. If an incorrect price has been listed, we reserve the right to refuse, cancel or limit any order placed at the incorrect price.

Maximum group size: 24 persons.
Minimum size: Guaranteed with 3 participants.
Activity/Difficulty Level: Very Easy
Languages: English
Minimum age: 8 years
Duration: 9 days/8 nights

*Northern lights are dependent on weather conditions and sightings are not guaranteed.


Good to Know: Generally, on Day 2 – 8 there will be no more than 45 minutes to one-hour driving between each tour stop. You’ll arrive at each night’s accommodation in the late afternoon.

Important Information:
• We reserve the right to alter routes without prior notice, due to road conditions.
• Please advise us at booking time if you have food allergies or dietary preferences.
•Northern lights are dependent on weather conditions and sightings are not guaranteed.
• A minimum of 3 passengers is required to guarantee each departure.

Accommodation
Quality category: These are quality hotels, guesthouses and farmhouse accommodation, all with private facilities and breakfast included. In Reykjavik: 4-star hotel. In the Countryside: The most comfortable accommodation available in each area. Most of the groups stay at the following hotels. Please note this is an advised hotel list and subject to change.

Day 1 – Hotel Grandi

Day 2 – Hotel Vik

Day 3 – Hotel Hofn

Day 4 – Berjaya Iceland Hotel Herad

Day 5 – Fosshotel Myvatn

Day 6 – Siglo Hotel

Day 7 – Hotel Hamar

Day 8 – Hotel Grandi


Please note triple rooms / double rooms with extra bed are always upon request and TOURIS cannot guarantee that these rooms will be available for requested tour.


Optional Tours:
You can book and pay for these tours in advance for your convenience and to ensure a spot for you on the tour. Let us know during the booking process.

Day 3: Evening SuperJeep or Snowmobiling tour on Vatnajokull Glacier – Get up on a glacier and see an amazing world of ice | Duration: 3 hours (1 hour on glacier) | Includes: Guided jeep tour onto glacier and snowmobiling on glacier (price based on 2 people per snowmobile), use of boots, overalls, helmets, gloves | Note – Minimum of 3 participants to guarantee departure.

Day 5: Myvatn Nature Baths – Relax in an azure geothermal lagoon in a peaceful wilderness setting | Duration: Flexible time | Includes: Bathing fee | Not Included: Towel and Swimsuit (rentals available).


Payment:
A non refundable deposit of 20%, of the total package price should reach TOURIS within 3 days of confirmation of booking and full payment not later than 6 weeks prior to tour departure. In case of delay on payments, TOURIS will reserve the right to treat this as a cancellation and withdraw its confirmation of the services.


Every detail regarding the booking must be included, in order for TOURIS to ensure efficiency, including the passengers name, flight information, all accommodation, tours and other services.


TOURIS accepts Visa and Mastercard for the payment of this tour.

Insurance:
To avoid dispute in case of cancellation, we strongly recommend that our clients purchase a comprehensive travel insurance in their home country, that covers your cost should you have to cancel your tour. This kind of travel insurance is usually not expensive and it frequently covers other risks too.


Children 8-11 years old travelling with 2 adults and sharing 1 DBL room: 25% discount (valid only per 1 child)
Children 12 years and older pay full price as adults.
It is not recommended that children 0-5 years old travel on scheduled tours.


Prices may change without prior notice. If an incorrect price has been listed, we reserve the right to refuse, cancel or limit any order placed at the incorrect price.


Day 1 of the itinerary is the arrival date.



Highlights of the tour:

Gullfoss Waterfall
Geysir Geothermal Area
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Skógafoss Waterfall
Dyrhólaey Nature Reserve
Vík Town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur Town
Skaftafell
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Höfn Town
Egilsstaðir Town
Dettifoss Waterfall
Lake Mývatn
Dimmuborgir
Námaskarð Pass
Goðafoss Waterfall
Akureyri Town
Borgarnes-Town
Hraunfossar Waterfalls
Hvalfjörður Fjord
Þingvellir National Park