NATURAL WONDERS OF ICELAND

259Much of Iceland is still taking shape – raw, dramatic landscapes born from volcanic eruptions and carved out by glaciers. Other parts have hardly changed since the first Viking settlers saw them more than 1,100 years ago. Experience a world of natural phenomena – gushing waterfalls, volcanoes and stunning landscapes at every turn. The overwhelming beauty of this country will want you returning again and again.

 Day 1 Your Journey BeginsStrokkur,_Iceland

Day 2 Welcome to The Smoky Bay of Reykjavík

Day 3 Hot Springs and Waterfalls to Vík

Day 4 By Glaciers and Icebergs to Höfn

Day 5 Through Eastern Fjords to Egilsstaðir

Day 6 By Desert, Lakes and Divine Waterfalls to Akureyri

Day 7 From the Capital of the North to Borgarnes

Day 8 Exploring Snæfellsjökull National Park

Day 9 Thingvellir and on to Reykjavík

Day 10 Reykjavík

 

   TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:                                                                    Tour Activity Level: 2

    Includes Relaxed Starts, Motorcoach with Business Class legroom & Wi-Fi

 

   SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES AND DINING

    Gullfoss: The spectacular two-tiered waterfall, the Icelandic equivalent of Niagara, drops a total of 32m while spanning the entire

width of the Hvítá River.

    Skaftafell: Visit the amazing alpine setting of the National Park and experience the might of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier.

    Lake Mývatn: Traverse spectacular landscapes of craters, boiling mud pots, and the geothermal hot springs, shooting jets of hot

water and steam into the air.

    Snæfellsjökull National Park: Enjoy a fascinating exploration of this magnificent park, home of lava formations, waterfalls and the

most famous volcano in Iceland.

    Thingvellir: The Parliamentary Plains are the most important historic site of the country, as the meeting place of the Althing (world’s

oldest parliament), founded in 930.

 

   ADDITIONAL INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

            Reykjavik: Enjoy an orientation tour.

            Hellisheidavirkjun: Visit Iceland’s newest geothermal heat and electric power station.

            Geysir: Visit the famous spouting Geysir which has become synonymous with hot springs all around the world.

            Lake Jokulsarlon: See the setting for the James Bond film ‘Die Another Day’.

            Egilsstadir: Visit this lakeside town.

            Dettifoss: Visit the most powerful waterfall in Europe.

            Lake Myvatn: Visit this renowned bird watching site.

            Godafoss: See the ‘The Waterfall of the Gods’.

            Akureyri: See the capital of Northern Iceland.

            Scenic Drives: Scenic mountain pass of Almannaskard , the Mödrudal desert, black beaches of the south shore, and east coast fjords.

 

   STAY AT THE BEST ADDRESSES

      Reykjavík: The Radisson Blu Saga  | Höfn: The Hotel Höfn  | Akureyri: Icelandair Hotel | Vik: Hotel Edda | Egilsstadir: Hotel Herad

       Note: Itinerary, Sightseeing Inclusions and Hotel Accommodations are subject to change without notice or compensation.

 

$4940 per person  

TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Free Parking while you’re away
  • Roundtrip transfers from Carlisle, PA to Washington Dulles Airport
  • Roundtrip Flights, on IcelandAir, from Washington Dulles International Airport
  • 8 Nights’ Accommodations
  • 14 Meals – Authentic Regional Flavours Included!
  • An Expert Insight Tour Director
  • Insight’s Luxury Coach with Business Class Comfort
  • Complimentary Coach and Hotel Wi-Fi
  • Baggage Handling & Porterage Charges
  • Hotel & Restaurant Gratuities
  • Taxes
  • Great Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce Representative

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