Guided ICELAND CIRCLE Tour

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1 G/F Park Trade Center 1716 Investment Drive Madrigal Business Park Ayala Alabang, Metro Manila Philippines Call: , , Days/7 Nights Guided ICELAND CIRCLE Tour Travel on Iceland's Ring Road - weekly departures all year-round Join a fantastic escorted bus tour around Iceland. Explore the island of fire and ice and go with an international group on Iceland's ring road. Discover stunning scenery and dramatic landscapes. A local expert guide helps you explore the unspoiled Icelandic countryside with volcanoes, lava fields, hot springs, mountains, fjords, glaciers, and waterfalls. This escorted tour takes you both to classic nature hotspots and lesser-known sights. The tour includes several soft adventures and cultural visits. Some outdoor activities might differ between seasons depending on weather and road conditions. Chances to see the Northern Lights during departures from October to mid-april. Guided Iceland Circle Tour with two departures per week all year-round Day 1, TUE or FRI: WELCOME to ICELAND Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavik Airport to Icelandair Hotel Natura in Reykjavík or similar where you spend the night. We provide ideas how to explore Iceland's capital on your own. Dinner suggestions as well! Northern Lights: From September to mid-april optional Northern Lights evening tours can be booked at the lobby of your hotel, should weather conditions be favourable. Day 2, WED or SAT: VOLCANO CRATER, SEALS, FJORDS & MOUNTAINS At 09:00 meet our tour guide and depart from Icelandair Hotel Natura. We travel west along the scenic Hvalfjorður fjord and the town of Borgarnes. A 40-minute round-trip hike takes us to the rim of Grábrók volcano crater, formed about 3400 years ago. For anyone interested in geology, this is a "must-see". The crater is in the middle of a vast lava field and from the top, you have superb views of the beautiful landscape. In the afternoon visit a natural history & seal museum in a small fishing village in Northwest Iceland and stroll around the local harbour. Further north we stop at the turf church of Víðimýri which has been extensively restored to its original form and is widely considered one of the purest and most beautiful examples of traditional Icelandic architecture. We continue along scenic fjord landscape and over several mountain passes until we reach Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. The overnight location is Icelandair Hotel Akureyri or similar.

2 Day 3, THU or SUN: THE CAPITAL OF NORTH ICELAND, LAKE MÝVATN & GEOTHERMAL BATHS In the morning we explore Akureyri, a charming town of inhabitants, visit the botanical garden and enjoy the panoramic view over Eyjafjörður fjord. In the afternoon we travel to a prominent spot in Iceland's history, Goðafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods. We continue to Lake Mývatn which is known for its geological wonders and active bird life during summer. The lake's unique features are shaped by nature - strange lava formations, any kind of volcanic craters, beautiful bays filled with thousands of birds and ducks. We stop at the bizarre lava formations at Kálfaströnd followed by a walk around the many pseudocraters. We stroll through the mysterious lava field of Dimmuborgir, see the tephra cone Hverfjall and end an exciting day with a relaxing soak at Mývatn Nature Baths that contains a unique blend of minerals, silicates, and geothermal micro-organisms. The warm, soothing waters benefit both skin and spirit alike. The overnight location is either at Sel-Hotel Mývatn or a hotel in the Húsavík area. Northern Lights: The grounds of the hotel are extensive and dark, offering you an excellent location for Northern Lights search from October to mid-april, if the weather conditions are right. It requires patience, warm clothing and the excitement of "maybe there could be Northern Lights". Day 4, FRI or MON: LAVA LABYRINTH, HOT SPRINGS & TRAVEL EAST In the morning we hike in a lava labyrinth at Dimmuborgir "the dark castles", hoping to get a glimpse of the trolls who are said to live there. After an optional lunch, we visit the hot spring area of Námaskarð with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. We head through the uninhabited highlands and moon-like surrounding to East Iceland. With some luck, we might spot an Arctic fox or see reindeer. From June to August the tour includes a detour to Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall in the northern part of Vatnajökull National Park. The overnight location is either at Icelandair Hotel Hérað or Álfheimar Guesthouse in Borgarfjörður-Eystri. Day 5, SAT or TUE: FJORDS, GLACIER, AND ICE It's a day to admire the dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads in the East Fjords and on the route we visit Petra's impressive stone and mineral collection. In the afternoon we see Vatnajökull Europe's biggest glacier that is visible all over Southeast Iceland. Past the town of Höfn, we stop at Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, and we explore the extraordinary site and might see seals swimming in arctic waters. You can walk on the black sandy beach, where often large icebergs get stranded. Depending on the season optional boat trips are available. We travel along the southern part of the glacier Vatnajökull and spend some time at Europe's second largest national park, which has Iceland's highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe's largest glacier. The overnight location is either at Icelandair Hotel Kirkjubæjarklaustur or Hotel Höfn. Northern Lights: The grounds of the hotel are extensive and dark, offering you an excellent location for Northern Lights search from October to mid-april, if the weather conditions are right. It requires patience, warm clothing and the excitement of "maybe there could be Northern Lights".

3 Day 6, SUN or WED: SOUTH COAST A beautiful drive with many natural wonders awaits us today as we head across the Eldhraun lava field, cross the sandy desert of the south coast, overlooked by rugged cliffs, glaciers, and waterfalls. The worldfamous Reynisfjara shore, near the village Vík, is widely regarded as the most impressive black sand and pebble beach in Iceland and features an amazing cliff of regular basalt columns resembling a rocky step pyramid. Out in the sea are the spectacularly shaped basalt sea stacks Reynisdrangar. In the small village of Skógar, there is Skógafoss waterfall which is 62 meters high and is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. We continue to the 65-meter high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall which plunges over the mountain. There is an interesting trail that goes behind the fall if you are prepared to get wet! Further west we stop at the Lava & Volcano Information Center in Hvolsvöllur and learn about geothermal activities in Iceland. The overnight location is either at Icelandair Hotel Flúðir or Hotel Eyjafjallajökull. Northern Lights: The grounds of the hotel are extensive and dark, offering you an excellent location for Northern Lights search from October to mid-april, if the weather conditions are right. It requires patience, warm clothing and the excitement of "maybe there could be Northern Lights". Day 7, MON or THU: ICELANDIC HORSES & GOLDEN CIRCLE We explore classics today as we travel the route of the Golden Circle sights. We start the day at Friðheimar, where you learn about the Icelandic horse, its unique qualities, and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Later on, we see steam from the Geysir geothermal fields as we arrive. There is a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The original geyser is now dormant but has been replaced by Strokkur, "the Churn", which erupts at 5-10 minute intervals. We continue to Gullfoss, "the golden falls", which is a double waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into the Hvítá river and attracts travellers all year round. We venture inland to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and an area of exceptional geological and historical interest. The Þingvellir area is part of a fissure zone running through Iceland, situated on the tectonic plate boundaries of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The faults and fissures make evident the rifting of the earth's crust. As we return to Reykjavík, we take you for a short city tour to show highlights of the world's northernmost capital. Overnight is Icelandair Hotel Natura or similar. Northern Lights: From September to mid-april optional Northern Lights evening tours can be booked at the lobby of your hotel, should weather conditions be favourable. Day 8, TUE or FRI: DEPARTURE HOME Individual transfer by Flybus airport shuttle to Keflavík Airport. DAILY DRIVING: Total mileage without airport transfer is km (1.032 miles), which is an average of 278 km (172 miles) per day. You spend about 4 hours per day on the bus, depending on road conditions, traffic, and daily distances. On some days the driving might be longer than on some other days. NOTE: During the off-season, from September to May, in rare cases, a change of itinerary might be necessary especially for winter programs in Iceland, should snow, road and weather conditions not allow to follow the scheduled itinerary, and certain outdoor activities/day trips might be canceled. In this case, no refund will be given, but we will try to find reasonable alternatives where and whenever possible. *Available for private charter: min. 8 room - max. 16 rooms (For 2018 Departures) *Available for private charter: min. 8 room - max. 15 rooms (For 2019 Departures)

4 LANGUAGES: English only DEPARTURES : Every Tuesday & Friday all year-round DURATION: 8 days / 7 nights TOUR START: Arrival in Iceland is on Tuesdays or Fridays. Guided bus tour starts on Wednesdays or Saturdays at 09:00 END OF TOUR: The guided tour ends on Mondays or Thursdays between 16:00-18:00 for the last overnight in Reykjavík. Departure from Iceland is on Tuesdays or Fridays. NOTE: If you like to have more time to explore Reykjavik, then we suggest adding a pre- or post-night in Iceland's capital. IMPORTANT: There is limited daylight, about 5-6 hours, for departures mid-november to end of January. For your information, the shortest daylight in Iceland is on the 21st of December, about 4 hours. PRICE PER PERSON IN EURO Service/Room Type in a double or twin room including breakfast in a single room including breakfast Oct 2018 Jun-Sep 2018 Nov-Dec 2018 Jan Apr 2019 EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR CHILDREN DISCOUNT: 20% discount for children 8-11 years of age if sharing room with parents. Tour is not recommended for children younger than eight years of age. They are no triple room on this tour but we can offer double rooms with extra bed and ideal for two adults and one child. Note regarding pricing: Most double rooms in Iceland are twin bedded rooms. When travelling with a child, there is a possibility to add a little bed in the double room. Triple rooms not available for this tour ACCOMMODATION: Tourist-class accommodation, in rooms with shower/wc Reykjavik: Icelandair Hotel Natura or similar for first and last night North Iceland: Icelandair Hotel Akureyri or Keahotel Nordurland (1 night) and Hotel Sel- Mývatn at Lake Mývatn or a hotel in Húsavík area (1 night) East Iceland: Icelandair Hotel Hérað in Egilsstaðir or Álfheimar Guesthouse in Borgarfjörður- Eystri (1 night) Vatnajökull Region: Icelandair Hotel Kirkjubæjarklaustur or Hotel Höfn (1 night) South Iceland: Icelandair Hotel Flúðir or Hotel Eyjafjallajökull (1 night) ***Note that hotel list is subject to change. MEALS: 7x breakfast

5 GROUP SIZE: Guaranteed departures / Maximum group size: 30 persons INCLUDED: 1. Arrival & departure airport transfer by FLYBUS Plus shuttle (no guide) 2. Fully escorted 6-day bus tour with an English speaking guide or driver-guide 3. 7 nights accommodation in Iceland, in rooms with shower/wc 4. 7x breakfast 5. Visit to natural history & seal museum in Hvammstangi 6. Visit to Viðimýri turf church 7. Entrance with towel at Mývatn Nature Baths 8. Admission to Petra s Stone and Mineral Collection in the East Fjords 9. Multimedia presentation at Lava & Volcano Center in Hvolsvöllur 10. 2x guided Northern Lights searches during the tour on the grounds of the hotels in the countryside, subject to weather conditions. 11. Visit to Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse 12. Use of snow & ice gripper spikes and a flashlight for winter departures NATURE FEES: There is a possibility that some of the natural attractions around Iceland might charge an entrance fee during the trip. These entrance fees are not included in the tour price and need to be paid by all tour members additionally on the spot when entering any of these natural sites. Locations, amount of entrance fee, form of payment and other details are not known at present and are subject to change. Cancellations: A cancellation fee of 20% of the tour price and accommodation will be retained by us for cancellations made from 4 to 8 weeks before tour start. From 28 days until 7 days before tour start, the fee is 50%. No refund is possible for cancellations less than 7 days before tour start, or for noshows, and a tour began, but not completed. The exchange of one arrangement for another must be agreed by us beforehand Departures: Friday to Friday or Tuesday to Tuesday, groups with 30 persons maximum per group. Chances to see the Northern Lights during departures from October to mid-april. ***DAY/MONTH/YEAR Aug -10 Aug Aug -21 Aug Aug -28 Aug Aug -31 Aug Aug -04 Sep Aug -07 Sep Sep -11 Sep Sep -14 Sep Sep -21 Sep Sep -25 Sep Sep -28 Sep Sep -05 Oct Oct -09 Oct Oct -12 Oct Oct -16 Oct Oct -19 Oct Oct -30 Oct Nov -09 Nov Nov -16 Nov Nov -23 Nov Nov -30 Nov Nov -07 Dec Dec -14 Dec Dec -21 Dec 18

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7 G/F Park Trade Center 1716 Investment Drive Madrigal Business Park Ayala Alabang, Metro Manila Philippines Call: , , ICELAND: NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPLORATION BESTSELLER! 85-98% AURORA VIEWING SUCCESS Day 1, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday: WELCOME to ICELAND (50 km/31 mls) Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavik Airport to a bus stop near your accommodation in Reykjavík where you spend the night. We provide you with ideas how to explore Iceland's capital on your own. Day 2, Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday: REYKJAVIK CITY TOUR & BORGARFJÖRÐUR SAGA VALLEY (245 km/152 mls) At 09:00 meet your tour guide who shows the group the highlights of Iceland's exciting capital. Then we head west. Borgarfjörður is known as the Saga Valley because of its many important historical events. We get a chance to climb the Grábrók volcano crater and visit Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring which produces 180 litres per second of water that is nearly boiling - 97 Celsius. Hraunfossar is a series of waterfalls pouring from beneath a wide lava field. Barnafoss the Children s falls, is nearby with its own tragic tale. We spend two nights in Borgarnes, West Iceland. The afternoon includes a lecture about Northern Lights. After dinner, we step into the hotel garden in search of the Northern Lights followed by a hot cup of chocolate or tea. Day 3, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday: SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA & FJORD CRUISE(250 km/155 mls) The Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the peninsula of the snowy mountain, just out from Iceland s west coast, like a long arm with a clenched fist at its tip, and is in many ways a microcosm of the whole island. A rugged mountain chain runs its length. We travel to the charming fishing town of Stykkishólmur for a cruise in the Breiðafjörður fjord. After a light lunch a uniquely Icelandic treat awaits us at Bjarnarhöfn, where they make Hákarl - the fermented shark. Depending on road and weather conditions, we visit the fishing village of Grundarfjörður, a place with an impressive coastline and mountains, lakes and waterfalls behind the village. Jutting out into the bay rises one of the most photographed mountains in Iceland, Mt. Kirkjufell. On the way back to Borgarnes the guide gives you some practical tips on how to photograph the Auroras as part of the Northern Lights Academy program. Naturally, once darkness falls, we are out in the hotel garden to chase the Northern Lights and to soak in the hotel s outdoor hot tubs.

8 Day 4, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday or Monday: GOLDEN CIRCLE, GEOTHERMAL TASTE & ICELANDIC HORSES (220 km/136 mls) Today we travel along the Hvalfjörður fjord. The first stop is at an Icelandic wool outlet store, just to see what they do with all those sheep! We continue inland to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We travel the Golden Circle route and see steam rising from the Geysir geothermal fields as we arrive. There is a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The original geyser is now dormant but has been replaced by Strokkur, "the Churn", which erupts at 5-10 minute intervals. The chef of the Restaurant Geysir invites you to taste freshly baked hot spring bread served with Icelandic butter, geothermally boiled eggs and herring. It is best served with a small glass of Geysir Schnapps, very cold nearly freezing. On we travel to Gullfoss, a double waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into the Hvítá river and attracts tourists and travellers in summer and winter. In the afternoon, you learn about the Icelandic horse, its special qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse, before we reach the accommodation in South Iceland. Tonight, step into the darkness and search for the elusive Northern Lights, while best enjoyed from a comfortable hot tub in the garden of the hotel, amidst the peace and stillness of rural Iceland. Day 5, Thursday, Saturday, Monday or Tuesday: NATURAL WONDERS OF SOUTH ICELAND & VOLCANO CENTER (220 km/136 mls) Today we travel along the South coast. At the Lava & Volcano Exhibition Center, we learn about geology and active volcanoes. Further east we visit one of Iceland's finest folk museums. This museum contains an outstanding collection of farm and domestic artefacts from Iceland's past and several turf-built houses. Nearby is Skógafoss waterfall which is 60 meters high and one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. In the afternoon we take a stroll on the black lava beach and along bird cliffs at Reynisfjara in South Iceland. We spend 2 nights near Kirkjubæjarklaustur in the Vatnajökull National Park region, located in darkness and ideal for Northern Lights search. Day 6, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday or Wednesday: SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK & VATNAJÖKULL GLACIER (280 km/174 mls) Today s program is all about glaciers, ice and icebergs. We travel to Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, and we explore the extraordinary site and might see seals swimming in arctic waters. You can walk on the black sandy beach where large icebergs get stranded. In the afternoon we visit the tiny turf church at Hof and spend time at Europe s largest national park, which has Iceland s highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe's largest glacier. In the evening enjoy a film presentation about the Northern Lights as part of the Northern Lights Academy program. Be careful not to go to bed too soon in this remote and quiet location or you may just miss out one more chance of seeing the Northern Lights shimmering and dancing across the night sky.

9 New: Optional Ice Cave Tour offered between November 15th and March 15th Experience a spectacular crystal ice cave in Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull. It is like standing under a frozen blue ocean or in a frozen cathedral surrounded by millions of shades of blue. Deep under Iceland's massive Vatnajökull glacier, beautiful caves of ice are formed by rivers of melt water during the summer time. Too dangerous to visit in the spring and summer due to a threat of collapse, cold winter temperatures strengthen the ice and make exploration possible and safe to visit between November 15th and March 15th (subject to change). The tour takes about 2,5 hours in total - about 30-minute drive by 4x4 vehicle from the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and 5-15 minutes hike (one-way). You spend about one hour inside the ice cave. You need good hiking boots, warm clothing that keeps you dry from the dripping water in the ice cave. Minimum age is 10 years old. The ice cave tour can only be booked on day 2 of Northern Lights Exploration tour. You will have to fill in and sign an order form, once done a cancellation is not possible. Ice cave bookings have to be finalised with the guide by dinner time on day 2 of the tour. Bookings afterwards cannot be accommodated due to limited space. The price is ISK (about EUR 210) per person; subject to change. Payment is due with the ice cave tour operator on day 6 in Icelandic Krona cash only! The ice cave explorers meet their local guide at the glacier lagoon at 14:00 and will be brought back to the hotel after the ice cave tour, while the rest of the group continues the official tour program. The ice cave explorers will miss out on some of the official tour programs, as there is no time for everything, but the stop and visit at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon are included for all group members.. Day 7, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday: SOUTH SHORE, REYKJAVÍK & BLUE LAGOON (370 km/230 mls) From Kirkjubæjarklaustur we head across the Eldhraun lava field to the village of Vík, where we make a photo stop. The black lava beach with high bird cliffs and pounding waves is very impressive. Further west we reach the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall which plunges from the mountain. In the afternoon we return to Reykjavik and have about 2 hour leisure time to explore Iceland's capital on our own, visit museums, do some shopping or simply rest after all this touring. In the evening, we get to soak in the famous Blue Lagoon. After an Icelandic farewell dinner at a local restaurant, we go on one last nocturnal tour to seek more Northern Lights. Around midnight we reach Reykjavík for one last night. Day 8, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday: DEPARTURE HOME (50 km/31 mls) Individual transfer by Flybus airport shuttle from a bus stop near your accommodation in Reykjavík to Keflavík Airport. Daily driving: Total mileage without airport transfer is about km (983 miles) which is an average of 265 km (164 miles) per day. You spend about 3,5 hours per day on the bus, depending on road conditions, traffic and daily distances. On some days the driving might be longer than on some other days. Extra costs for dinners to be paid at the hotels: Fixed 2-course dinners with fish, meat or vegetarian main courses are available at the hotels starting at ISK (about EUR 63) per person per night. Note, that the country hotels do not offer a la carte meals and there are no other restaurants nearby. Paying for a 2-course dinner directly at the hotel is less expensive than to have it included in the tour package. NOTE: Itineraries may be subject to change at short notice during severe weather conditions and certain outdoor activities/day trips may be cancelled during the winter season in Iceland. In these rare cases, where situations of force majeure apply, excursions/activities cannot be refunded but the local guides will try their best to find reasonable alternatives where and whenever possible.

10 GROUP SIZE WINTER : Maximum group size: 16 or 45 persons, see below: Winter 18-19: English guided tours: Sunday to Sunday, Standard groups with 45 persons maximum per group. First and last night is at Centerhotel Plaza in Reykjavík Oct.-14 Oct Oct -21 Oct Oct -28 Oct Oct -04 Nov Nov -11 Nov Nov -18 Nov Nov -25 Nov Dec -16 Dec Jan -13 Jan Jan -20 Jan Jan -27 Jan Jan -03 Feb Feb -17 Feb Feb -24 Feb Feb -03 Mar Mar -10 Mar Mar -24 Mar Mar -31 Mar Mar -07 Apr Apr -14 Apr 2019 Winter 18-19: English guided tours: Friday to Friday, Standard groups with 45 persons maximum per group. First and last night is at Fosshotel Raudara in Reykjavík Sep -21 Sep Sep -28 Sep Oct -19 Oct Oct-26 Oct Oct -02 Nov Nov -09 Nov Nov -30 Nov Jan -11 Jan Jan -18 Jan Jan -25 Jan Jan -01 Feb Feb -08 Feb Feb -15 Feb Feb -22 Feb Feb -01 Mar Mar -08 Mar Mar -22 Mar Mar -29 Mar Mar -05 Apr Apr -12 Apr 2019

11 Winter 18-19: English guided tours: Tuesday to Tuesday, Small groups with 16 persons maximum per group, but 2 seats per person in the bus. First and last night is at Centerhotel Plaza in Reykjavík Sep-25 Sep Sep -02 Oct Oct -16 Oct Oct -23 Oct Oct -06 Nov Nov -27 Nov Jan -15 Jan Jan -22 Jan Jan -29 Jan Jan -05 Feb Feb -12 Feb Feb -19 Feb Feb -26 Feb Feb -05 Mar Mar -12 Mar Mar -19 Mar Mar -26 Mar Mar -02 Apr Apr -09 Apr 2019 DEPARTURES: From September 2018 to April 2019 TOUR START: Arrival in Iceland on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays. Guided bus tour starts on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays or Saturdays at 09:00 END OF TOUR: The guided tour ends on Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays around midnight for the last overnight in Reykjavík. Departure from Iceland is on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays. DURATION: 8 days / 7 nights MEALS: 7x breakfast, 1x light lunch and 1x farewell dinner LANGUAGES: English only GROUP SIZE WINTER : Maximum group size: 16 or 45 persons, see below *Available for private charter only. Big group min. 8 rooms max. 25 rooms. Small groups min. 6 rooms max. 10 rooms. IMPORTANT: There is limited daylight, about 5-6 hours, for departures mid-november to end of January. For your information, the shortest daylight in Iceland is on the 21st of December, about 4 hours. PRICES PER PERSON For large groups with maximum 45 persons September 2018 October 18-April 2019 In double, twin and triple* room EUR per person EUR per person In single rooms EUR per person EUR per person For small groups with maximum 16 persons September 2018 October 18-April 2019 In double, twin and triple* room EUR per person EUR per person In single rooms EUR per person EUR per person Note that most double rooms in Iceland are actually twin bedded rooms*triple room on request. CHILDREN DISCOUNT: 20% discount for children 8-11 years of age if sharing room with parents. Tour is not recommended for children younger than eight years of age. Triple rooms are double rooms with extra bed and ideal for two adults and one child.

12 INCLUDED: Arrival & departure airport transfer by FLYBUS Plus shuttle (no guide) Fully escorted 6-day bus tour with an English-speaking guide or driver-guide 7-nights accommodation in comfort tourist-class hotels including breakfast Fjord Cruise on Breiðafjörður fjord including light lunch (day 3) Visit to traditional shark curing farm Hot Spring Tasting with geothermally cooked bread and eggs Visit to Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse Visit to multimedia presentation at the Lava & Volcano Exhibition Center Entrance fee to Skógar folk museum and turf houses Entrance with towel at Blue Lagoon Traditional Icelandic dinner at local restaurant (day 7) Northern Lights Academy program during 6 evenings with a combination of lectures, presentations, film, guided Northern Lights searches and midnight refreshments Use of winter & Northern Lights Explorer equipment: simple non-slip snow & ice grippers spikes for shoes and a flashlight that is helpful when walking in the dark and operating your photo camera at night EXTRA COSTS FOR DINNERS TO BE PAID AT THE HOTELS: Fixed 2-course dinners with fish, meat or vegetarian main courses are available at the hotels starting at ISK (about EUR 63) per person per night. Note, that the country hotels do not offer a la carte meals and there are no other restaurants nearby. Paying for a 2-course dinner directly at the hotel is less expensive than to have it included in the tour package ACCOMMODATION WINTER : Comfort tourist-class hotels (subject to change) 13Reykjavik: Centerhotel Plaza for first and last night for Sunday-Sunday and Tuesday-Tuesday tours 14Reykjavik: Fosshotel Raudará for first and last night for Friday-Friday tours 15Reykjavik: Fosshotel Lind for first and last night for Thursday-Thursday tours 16West Iceland: Icelandair Hotel Hamar (2 nights) 17South Iceland: Fosshotel Hekla (1 night) 18Vatnajökull Region: Fosshotel Núpar near Kirkjubæjarklaustur (2 nights) ** Note that the hotel list is subject to change. NOTE: Itineraries may be subject to change at short notice during severe weather conditions and certain outdoor activities/day trips may be cancelled during the winter season in Iceland. In these rare cases, where situations of force majeure apply, excursions/activities cannot be refunded but the local guides will try their best to find reasonable alternatives where and whenever possible. NATURE FEES:There is a possibility that some of the natural attractions around Iceland might charge an entrance fee during the trip. These entrance fees are not included in the tour price and need to be paid by all tour members additionally on the spot when entering any of these natural sites. Locations, amount of entrance fee, form of payment and other details are not known at present and are subject to change. NORTHERN LIGHTS: This program includes a special six-night Northern Lights Academy which means that during 6 evenings there is a combination of presentations, lectures, a film and guided searches for the Aurora Borealis the Northern Lights. All countryside hotels in this program offer a Northern Lights wake-up call for guests that register for that special service at the hotel reception. The Northern Lights Exploration series are designed to spend 6 evenings in the countryside to maximise the chances of seeing the elusive Northern Lights, still the tour is dependent on weather and therefore sightings are not guaranteed. The Northern Lights are in the northern hemisphere from September through April but are only visible when the sky is clear and free of clouds. Like many of natural wonders, the Northern Lights are ephemeral they may be visible, they may appear for a bit and then be gone (it is not a TV show that you can just turn on and off). But it is worth the patience which is much required. Because they are a winter event, you need to be prepared to wait outside while looking for them. It is best to dress very warmly, in layers, with good footwear, gloves, hats and whatever else makes you comfortable while you await patiently this truly outstanding event. For the best photos, we recommend using a tripod.