Wintertime in Iceland

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1 & WINTER WINTER

2 AN INTRODUCTION TO GUÐMUNDUR JÓNASSON TRAVEL For more than 80 years, our company has hosted travellers from all corners of the world. Through Guðmundur Jónasson Travel, many have returned time and time again together with their families and friends, to experience Iceland s unique, beautiful nature and historical traditions. Our dedicated team never lose sight of the personal touch, and work hard to ensure that the varied and interesting itineraries offered by Guðmundur Jónasson Travel provide fully for the needs of today s travellers. Our company was formed in 1929, when our founder Guðmundur Jónasson obtained his first driving licence. Fascinated by the seldom explored interior, he ventured out to the highlands and even onto the glaciers, opening up a whole new world to the 20th century traveller. Since he passed away in 1985, his family has continued to share his love and enthusiasm for Iceland, and is committed to introducing fascinating tours and adventures for everyone to enjoy. GUÐMUNDUR JÓNASSON A PERSONAL REFLECTION Guðmundur, the founder of Guðmundur Jónasson Travel, was not content with Iceland s limited number of roads in the 1930 s, so he pioneered his own. His travels in the highlands and on Iceland s glaciers are legendary and today s travellers are his beneficiaries. When NASA chose Iceland as their training ground for the first moon landing because of the lunar style landscape, they chose Guðmundur to show the way. He teamed up with Sir Edmund Hillary, guiding him when he visited Iceland after his ascent of Mt. Everest. Those who travel with us today travel in his footsteps and we hope they share his love for this Land of Ice and Fire called Iceland. Iceland welcomes you! ÍSAFJÖRÐUR STYKKISHÓLMUR Wintertime in Iceland REYKHOLT KEFLA BLUE LAGOON GLAUMBÆR SELFOSS LANDMANNA- LAUGAR DETTIFOSS Do you have an image of a cold and dark Icelandic Winter? Well, then it is time to amend this image. Winter in Iceland is neither as cold as most people imagine it to be, nor is it only dark. A warm ocean current called the Golf Stream keeps the temperature around 0 Celcius, which is often warmer then what you might encounter in New York or on Continental Europe. In fact, a sunny day in December can feel warmer than a rainy day in July! Towards the end of September when the busy touristic Icelandic summer has ebbed down and with the arrival of the first snow of the season, Iceland transforms into a white dreamland. The sun dangles along the horizon, stretching sunsets and sunrises far into the day. The daylight has a soft quality during winter time and the star-sown night might seem only long and dark until the northern lights appear in the sky. The visual contrasts in the landscape are sharpened and the land appears to be even more dramatic than during summer: Lakes and waterfalls freeze, but the geothermal fields steam nonetheless, revealing the Hot Spot underneath Iceland. Needless to say, the pleasure of relaxing in a naturally heated hot pot is at its best during the cold season. If the auroras happen to dance across the nightly sky while sitting in a warm bath the serenity of an Icelandic winter is complete. HÖFN JÖKULSÁRLÓN 2 COVER PHOTO: Borgarfjörður by Stefan Thaler RENATO GRÜENENFELDER, GENERAL MANAGER Guðmundur Jónasson Travel Active travellers shall also not get bored during winter. Snowshoe walks, ski tours, ice climbing, hiking on the glacier, snowmobiling, or just exploring the land in a super jeep there is plenty to do. While the puffins have flown to warmer climates, the orcas arrive in the ocean around Iceland during the colder season. The art scenes flourish during winter and many cultural events in Reykjavík shorten the nights: popular music festivals as Iceland Airwaves and Sonar Reykjavík attract thousands of people to the northernmost capital of the world. The winter light Festival, the Museum Night, and the Design March are part of the visual art festivals taking place, and for gourmets the Food and Fun Festival is a must. If you choose December to be your season, you shall be rewarded by a festive pre-christmas atmosphere: meet the 13 Icelandic Santa-clauses called Yule Lads and join the New Year s celebration yes, December might be the coldest and darkest time of the year, but it is also the most social time of the year. Do not underestimate the beauty of an Icelandic Winter and come visit us!

3 Auroras over Vatnajökull National Park (photo courtesy of client) NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPLORATION BEST SELLER TOUR IN 2012, 2013 AND 2014 Experience the best of Iceland s winter! Our Northern Lights Exploration series are designed to include the highlights of Iceland and aim to maximize the chances of seeing the elusive Northern Lights. In addition to a seven night stay with breakfast, this program includes our special six night Northern Lights Academy, a combination of evening presentations, lectures, film and guided searches for the Aurora Borealis the Northern Lights. Experience Icelandic winter as good as it gets. Head to the countryside: from the regions of Snæfellsnes Peninsula in the west to the Vatnajökull glacier in the southeast. Profit to search for the Aurora Borealis away from the big city lights. Climb a volcano crater and walk between two continental tectonic plates Visit a traditional shark farmer, turf farmsteads and churches Relax in the Blue Lagoon and learn about living next to Eyjafjallajökull volcano See Icelandic horses, taste freshly baked hot spring bread and enjoy a fjord cruise Six evenings Northern Lights Academy Program offered in two group sizes: maximum 14 or 45 persons DURATION: 8 days / 7 nights From September to April a total of 80 departures are offered. See details on LANGUAGES English or German ACCOMMODATION Simple tourist-class hotels, in rooms with shower/wc MEALS 7x breakfast, 1x lunch and 1x dinner transfer by FLYBUS Fully escorted 6-day bus tour with an English or a German speaking guide Cruise on Breiðafjörður fjord including lunch Visit to traditional shark curing farm Hot spring Tasting with geothermally cooked bread and eggs Visit to Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse Multi media presentation at Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Information Center Admission to Skógar folk museum and turf houses Entrance with towel at Blue Lagoon Traditional Icelandic dinner at Northern Light Inn Northern Lights Academy program during 6 evenings with a combination of lectures, presentations, film, guided Northern Lights searches and midnight refreshments Use of winter explorer equipment: snow & ice gripper spikes and a flash light GROUP SIZE Maximum 14 or 45 persons TOUR CODE GJ 21 NORTHERN LIGHTS The Northern Lights are visible in the northern sky from September through April when the sky is clear and free of clouds. The tour is dependent on weather and therefore sightings are not guaranteed. Like many natural wonders, it is an ephemeral spectacle the Northern Lights 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 this truly outstanding event. For the best photos we recommend using a tripod. Day 1: WELCOME TO Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from Keflavik airport to Reykjavík. Day 2: REYKJAVIK CITY TOUR & BORGARFJÖRÐUR SAGA VALLEY Meet our tour guide and start with a Reykjavík city tour. Then we head west. Borgarfjörður is known as the Saga valley because of its many important historical events. We get a chance to climb a volcano crater and get warmed at Europe's most powerful hot spring. Hraunfossar is a series of waterfalls pouring from beneath a wide lava field. We spend two nights in Reykholt, West Iceland. The afternoon includes a lecture about Northern Lights. After dinner there is a guided walk in search for the Northern Lights followed by a hot cup of chocolate or tea. Day 3: SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA & FJORD CRUISE We travel to the picturesque fishing town of Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula for a lunch cruise in the Breiðafjörður fjord. A uniquely Icelandic treat awaits us at Bjarnarhöfn, where they make Hákarl - the fermented shark. Naturally, once darkness falls, we are out to chase the Northern Lights and to soak in the hotel s outdoor hot tubs. Day 4: GOLDEN CIRCLE, GEOTHERMAL TASTE & IC HORSES Today we travel along the scenic shores of Hvalfjörður fjord and turn inland to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We continue to Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir geothermal fields, where you can taste freshly baked hot spring bread, geothermally boiled eggs and herring. In the afternoon, we visit a horse stable and a geothermal greenhouse, before we reach the accommodation in South Iceland. Tonight s search for the elusive Northern Lights is amidst the peace and stillness of rural Iceland. Day 5: NATURAL WONDERS OF SOUTH & EYJAFJALLA- JÖKULL VOLCANO Today we travel along the South coast. At the Eyjafjallajökull Information Center we learn about living next to a glacier and an active volcano. Skógafoss waterfall is 60 meters high and one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. It is near one of Iceland's finest folk museums with turf-built houses. Next we take a stroll on the black lava beach at Reynisfjara in South Iceland. We spend 2 nights in the Vatnajökull National Park region, located in complete darkness and ideal for Northern Lights search. Day 6: NATIONAL PARK & GLACIER Today s program: 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. 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 quite location or you may just miss out one more chance of seeing the Northern Lights shimmering and dancing across the night sky. Day 7: SOUTH SHORE, & BLUE LAGOON We head across the Laki lava field to the village of Vík, where we make a photo stop and walk along the black lava beach with lively bird cliffs. The next stop is at the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall. 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, followed by a traditional Icelandic dinner at the Northern Light Inn Hotel and followed by one last nocturnal tour to seek the Northern Lights. Day 8: DEPARTURE HOME Individual transfer by Flybus airport shuttle from Reykjavík to Keflavík airport. 3

4 4 Hverfjall Crater at Lake Mývatn NORTH AURORA CHALLENGE WINTER ADVENTURE CLOSE TO THE ARCTIC CIRCLE Experience the Arctic North! This tour takes you on an exploration of West and North Iceland, known for its winter adventures in a veritable nature paradise. Enjoy a relaxing visit to the Mývatn Nature Baths, join a snowshoe walk in a lava labyrinth, climb a volcano crater, travel along scenic fjord routes where you can almost touch the Arctic Circle. Do you want to go to places where most people do not go in the winter time? Are you looking for some very unique but not arduous outdoor activities and a chance to search for the Northern Lights that appear in high latitudes when the skies are clear? Well, perhaps you are ready to take the North Iceland Aurora Challenge! Visit places where most other tour groups do not go in the winter time A lot of museums, special visits and culinary experiences included Snow shoe hike (or hike if no snow) in a lava labyrinth Soak in the mineral rich waters of the Mývatn Nature Baths Spend two nights in Reykjavik and 5 nights in North Iceland 5 evenings of lectures, presentations, film and guided searches for Northern Lights DURATION: 8 days / 7 nights From October to March a total of 10 departures are offered. See details on LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION Tourist-class hotels, in rooms with shower/wc MEALS 7x breakfast, 2x lunch and 3x dinner transfer by FLYBUS Fully escorted 6-day bus tour with an English speaking guide Entrance fee to natural history & seal museum Horse show, coffee & cake at local horse farm Visit to herring museum and local micro beer brewery Hot steam baked bread tasting Entrance with towel at Mývatn Nature Baths Snow shoe hike (or hike if no snow) in lava labyrinth Admission to Lake Mývatn bird museum Visit to Christmas house & garden outside Akureyri Admission to Víðimýri turf church, Glaumbær folk museum & turf farm and tannery in Skagafjörður Northern Lights program during 5 evenings with a combination of lectures, presentations, film and guided searches for the Northern Lights Use of winter explorer equipment: snow & ice gripper spikes and a flash light GROUP SIZE Maximum 30 persons TOUR CODE GJ 22 NORTHERN LIGHTS The Northern Lights are visible in the northern sky from September through April when the sky is clear and free of clouds. The tour is dependent on weather and therefore sightings are not guaranteed. Like many natural wonders, it is an ephemeral spectacle the Northern Lights 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 this truly outstanding event. Day 1, FRI: WELCOME TO Transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavík airport to Reykjavík. Day 2, SAT: VOLCANO CRATER, SEALS, FJORDS & MOUNTAINS Meet your tour guide and travel west, passing the town of Borgarnes and climb the Grábrók volcano crater. We visit a natural history & seal museum and further north we stop at the turf church of Víðimýri. We travel along scenic fjords and over several challenging mountain passes until we reach Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. In the evening, if weather permits, we take a little walk to search for the Northern Lights. Day 3, SUN: 'S NORTHERNMOST TOWN Today we drive along Eyjafjörður, Iceland's longest fjord which offers an amazing mountain panorama and explore Tröllaskagi Peninsula. Along the way, we stop at a deserted fjord valley that even most Icelanders have not seen. Our goal for today is Siglufjörður, Iceland s northernmost town, known as the herring capital of the North Atlantic. In Siglufjörður we visit the herring museum, the largest seafaring and industrial museum in the country. Later we stop at a local brewery and taste one of Iceland's micro-beers. We continue to Lake Mývatn, a winter wonderland, where we stay for 3 nights. Join an evening lecture about Northern Lights and don't miss the chance to search for the magical auroras after dinner. Day 4, MON: SEARCH FOR THE TROLLS & SNOW ADVENTURES This morning we go for a snowshoe trip (or a normal hike if there is no snow) through the lava formations of Dimmuborgir the dark castles, hoping to get a glimpse of the trolls who are said to live there. The afternoon is free at leisure to explore the many pseudo craters or walk along the lake shores. Also available is an optional tour on cross-country skis. In the evening we take a relaxing soak at Lake Mývatn Nature Baths and get ready to chase the elusive Northern Lights. Day 5, TUE: EXPLORE LAKE Lake Mývatn is known for its geological wonders and active bird life, but also for having Iceland's coldest temperatures. We take an easy walk through the bizarre lava formations and landscape with great views to the lake, bird life and trees. Later we explore the hot spring area of Námaskarð with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. We taste traditional dark bread baked underground in the geothermal heat. In the evening enjoy a video presentation about Northern Lights as a part of the Northern Lights educational program. After a delicious dinner join for a hot drink under the stars on the hotel terrace. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the Northern Lights. Day 6, WED: BIRDS, CHRISTMAS GARDEN & THE CAPITAL OF NORTH We visit the Lake Mývatn bird museum and travel to Goðafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods. Next stop is the Christmas Garden, a small museum and shop where you find countless items connected to Icelandic Christmas traditions. The afternoon is free at leisure to explore Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland on your own. There are some excellent local museums and a great geothermal swimming pool. Depending on weather there is a short excursion into the darkness to hunt the Aurora Borealis. Day 7, THU: HISTORY, DESIGN & HORSES IN SKAGAFJÖRÐUR We travel back west over the mountains to Skagafjörður, the valley of horses and home of many ancient farms. We visit the folk museum and turf farm at Glaumbær. Enjoy a guided tour through the only tannery in Europe which makes fish leather. Later we stop for coffee & cake at a horse farm, where we learn about the history and the special gaits of Icelandic horses. We reach Reykjavík in the evening. Day 8, FRI: DEPARTURE HOME Individual transfer by Flybus to Keflavík airport.

5 Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, South Iceland (photo courtesy of client) NORTHERN LIGHTS DISCOVERY THE BEST OF WEST, SOUTH AND NORTH This tour is the combination of two popular winter programs: the Northern Lights Exploration and the North Iceland Aurora Challenge. Additionally we include a Northern Lights fjord cruise in Reykjavík. This 15-day escorted winter tour is designed to discover West, South and North Iceland and to maximize the chances of seeing the elusive Northern Lights. Included are a lot of cultural experiences and museum visits. You take part in winter adventures and activities: fjord cruise by day and night, snowshoe walk, volcano climb, torch hike to search for the Aurora Borealis and bathing in geothermal lagoons. 12 evenings of educational Northern Lights program and searches Iceland tour with focus on nature, culture and winter adventures Must-see locations and off-the-beaten path discoveries Wellness at the Blue Lagoon and Mývatn Nature Bath Explore, learn and share with a group of international travellers Excellent value for money DURATION: 15 days / 14 nights From October to March a total of 10 departures are offered. See details on LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION Tourist-class hotels, in rooms with shower/wc MEALS 14x breakfast, 3x light lunch and 4x dinner transfer by FLYBUS Fully escorted 12-day bus tour with an English speaking guide 8x midnight refreshments Fjord Cruise on Breiðafjörður fjord including lunch 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 Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Information Center Admission to Skógar folk museum and turf houses Entrance with towel at Blue Lagoon Visit to natural history & seal museum Admission and guided tour at herring museum Visit to local micro-beer brewery Hot steam baked bread tasting in North Iceland Entrance with towel at Mývatn Nature Baths Snow shoe hike (or hike if no snow) in lava labyrinth Hot drink under open sky Visit to Mývatn bird museum Visit to Christmas house & garden near Akureyri Visit to Víðimýri turf church, Glaumbær folk museum & turf farm and tannery in Skagafjörður Horse show, coffee & cake at local horse farm Northern Lights fjord cruise from Reykjavik (in case of cancellation, tour is replaced by a dinner at Kopar Restaurant in Reykjavík) Northern Lights program during 12 evenings with a combination of lectures, presentations, film and guided searches for the Northern Lights Use of winter explorer equipment: snow & ice gripper spikes and a flash light GROUP SIZE Maximum persons TOUR CODE GJ 29 Day 1, FRI: ARRIVAL Transfer to Reykjavík. Day 2, SAT: REYKJAVIK & BORGARFJÖRÐUR SAGA VALLEY Meet your tour guide and start with a Reykjavík city tour. In West Iceland climb a volcano crater, visit hot springs and waterfalls. Northern Lights lecture and torch hike in search for the Aurora Borealis. Day 3, SUN: SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA We travel to the charming fishing town of Stykkishólmur for a lunch cruise in the Breiðafjörður fjord. A uniquely Icelandic treat awaits us at Bjarnarhöfn, where they make fermented shark. The guide gives practical tips of how to photograph the Auroras as part of the Northern Lights Academy program. Day 4, MON: GOLDEN CIRCLE & GEOTHERMAL TASTE Explore Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir geothermal fields. We taste freshly baked hot spring bread served with Icelandic butter, geothermally boiled eggs and herring, best served with ice cold Brennivín snaps. Visit a horse stable and a geothermal greenhouse. Day 5, TUE: SOUTH At the Eyjafjallajökull Information Center learn about living next to a glacier and an active volcano. Next stop is at Skógar folk museum with turf houses and the Skógafoss waterfall. Further east we stroll on the black lava beach at Reynisfjara and spend 2 nights in the Vatnajökull National Park region. Day 6, WED: NATIONAL PARK Today s program: glaciers, ice and icebergs. We travel to Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. We visit the tiny turf church at Hof and Vatnajökull, the largest glacier and the largest national park in Europe. Enjoy a movie presentation about Northern Lights after dinner. Day 7, THU: SOUTH SHORE, & BLUE LAGOON We head to the village of Vík and walk on the black lava beach with high bird cliffs and pounding waves. Next stop is Seljalandsfoss waterfall and in the evening soak in the famous Blue Lagoon. 2 night stay in Reykjavík. Day 8, FRI: LEISURE DAY & NORTHERN LIGHTS FJORD CRUISE Enjoy a leisure day for exploring Iceland's capital, visit museums, do some shopping, go for spa treatments or take an optional whale watching tour. Evening Northern Lights hunt by boat to escape the city lights. Day 9, SAT: VOLCANO CRATER, SEALS & FJORDS Start the second part of the tour and travel west. Visit a natural history & seal museum and stop at the turf church of Víðimýri. We travel along scenic fjords and over several challenging mountain passes until we reach Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. Day 10, SUN: 'S NORTHERNMOST TOWN Our goal for today is Siglufjörður, Iceland s northernmost town, known as the herring capital of the North Atlantic. Next stop is at a local micro-beer brewery. We stay 3 nights at Lake Mývatn to search for the magical auroras. Day 11, MON: ACTIVITY DAY Snowshoe walk (or a hike if no snow) through a world of lava. The afternoon is free at leisure to explore pseudo craters, walk along the lake shores or join an optional cross-country skiing tour. In the evening soak at Mývatn Nature Baths and get ready to chase the elusive Northern Lights. Day 12, TUE: EXPLORE Lake Mývatn is known for its geological wonders. We walk in lava formations, explore bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. Day 13, WED: BIRDS, CHRISTMAS & We visit the Mývatn bird museum, see Goðafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods, and stop at the Christmas Garden. Afternoon free at leisure in Akureyri. Day 14, THU: HISTORY, DESIGN & HORSES Skagafjörður is known for horses, ancient farms and Iceland s only fish-skin tannery. We stop for coffee & cake at a horse farm and witness a horse show. We stay one night in Reykjavík. Day 15, FRI: DEPARTURE Transfer to Keflavík airport. 5

6 6 New tour Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike NORTHERN LIGHTS ADVENTURE INTERACTIVE, FUN AND OUT-OF-THE BOX WINTER TOUR Get involved! This tour is for the adventurous traveller not only looking for a winter trip filled with touring the exceptional remote winter landscape of South- and Northwest Iceland, but who wishes to take part in a holiday full of extraordinary activities. The long evenings of the Icelandic winter are dedicated to the Northern Lights. During the day experience Icelandic culture through many activities: Eat and drink shark, adopt your own seal, craft your own knitted souvenir and design with fish leather. We go hiking, walking on a glacier, bathing in geothermal lagoons, horseback riding and on night expeditions with torches. Taste local food, listen to regional ghost stories and folk songs, go swimming, visit turf farms, folk museums and a micro-beer brewery. You see classical Icelandic highlights but we unveil many hidden secrets of an Icelandic winter wonderland. Small group tour with maximum 14 persons A lot of cultural and adventurous activities included Focus on sustainable tourism and experience rural Iceland Sleep 2 nights in Reykjavík and 6 nights in the countryside Stay at farms, cottages and guesthouses 7 evening of Northern Lights adventures DURATION: 9 days / 8 nights From October to April a total of 8 departures are offered. See details on LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION Farms, cottages and guesthouses, in rooms with shared or with private facilities MEALS 8x breakfast, 3x light lunch and 7x dinner transfer by FLYBUS Fully escorted 7-day bus tour with an English speaking driver-guide Entrance & towel at Secret Lagoon, South Iceland Glacier hike Sólheimajökull (incl. all necessary equipment) Multimedia presentation at Eyjafjallajökull volcano information center Entrance & towel at Blue Lagoon Guided visit to shark boat exhibition including a small culinary "treat" Visit to natural history & seal museum Adopt your own seal program Guided visit through wool factory and cut out your own souvenir Horse show, coffee & cake at local horse farm Horseback riding for beginners Visit to Víðimýri turf church, to Glaumbær folk museum & turf farm and to Hofsós Icelandic Emigration Center Visit to tannery in Skagafjörður and craft work shop to make your own souvenir out of fish leather Visit to local micro-beer brewery including a "Happy Hour" Entrance fee to geothermal swimming pool at Hofsós Folk songs performance and ghost story reading Several guided walking tours during the trip Torch hike up the rim of Grábrók volcano crater and torch walk through the botanical garden of Reykjavík Northern Lights program during 7 evenings with a combination of lectures, presentations, film and guided searches for the Northern Lights and midnight refreshments Use of winter explorer equipment: snow & ice gripper spikes and a flash light GROUP SIZE Small groups with maximum 14 persons TOUR CODE GJ 23 Day 1, SAT: WELCOME Transfer to Reykjavík. Day 2, SUN: HIKE & BATHE Explore Þingvellir National Park and hike along faults and fissures to a small waterfall. Next stop is at Geysir geothermal fields and Gullfoss waterfall. Get a true Icelandic bathing experience at the Secret Lagoon, a natural hot spring. Stay two nights at a farm-guesthouse in South Iceland. Learn about the Northern Lights and once darkness falls, you hopefully see them from the garden of the farm. Day 3, MON: GLACIER HIKE, WATERFALLS & VOLCANO Travel along the South coast and visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfall. Further east experience an easy and safe glacier walk on the breathtaking Sólheimajökull glacier. At the Eyjafjallajökull Information Center learn about life next to a glacier and an active volcano. After dinner, video presentation about Northern Lights. Day 4, TUE: HOT SPRINGS, BLUE LAGOON & TORCH HIKE Explore Reykjanes and see the peninsula's many unusual geological features. Walk along the seashore and visit the famous Blue Lagoon. Take an unusual night expedition, as we hike equipped with torches up the rim of Grábrók volcano crater. On the top we hope for a full panoramic view of the elusive Northern Lights in the sky. Day 5, WED: SHARK TALES, ADOPT A SEAL AND MEET THE HORSES We continue our journey up north and visit a tiny folk museum. The local guide tells us about shark fishing and you will become a true Icelander if you try the famous fermented shark with a shot of Brennivín snaps and taste the valuable and medicinal shark liver oil. We support the Icelandic seal centre's research and their nature based tourism by becoming part of their program: Adopting a seal! Our next activity is called "sheep to sweater". A guided tour takes you through one of Iceland's largest wool factories where you cut out your own knitted souvenir. Next stop is coffee, cake and horse show. 3 nights stay in Northwest Iceland at a cozy chalet-style retreat which is perfect for a Northern Lights adventure camp. Outside the main house is a large bell, which anyone should use to alert the group members if the Northern Lights have been spotted. Day 6, THU: COUNTRY TREASURES & SWIMMING WITH A VIEW Explore the west coast of the Tröllaskagi Peninsula and tour through the Icelandic Emigration Center in Hofsós. After a light lunch visit the local swimming pool, known for its magnificent view over the bay. Afterwards take a walk through history in Hólar. Back at the cottages the group prepares and cooks a BBQ-dinner together. Evening torch hike and hot tubing to check whether the Northern Lights are visible. Day 7, FRI: FARMS, HISTORY, DESIGN AND GHOSTS It is slow travel at its best. Visit the folk museum and turf farm at Glaumbær, visit a local farm and meet its owners and its livestock, and see the only fish-skin tannery in Europe. Join a small craft seminar to make your own souvenir out of fish leader. Beer tasting at micro-brewery. Local artists give a unique performance in an old traditional way of singing. After dinner, listen to a famous regional ghost story, have a hot drink under the stars and soak in the outdoor hot tub. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the Northern Lights and ring the Northern Lights alarm bell. Day 8, SAT: HORSEBACK RIDING & HIKING Todays activities: horseback riding & hiking in Northwest Iceland, visit the turf church of Víðimýri and torch hike through the botanical garden in Reykjavík to search for the Northern Lights. Farewell dinner and overnight in Iceland s capital. Day 9, SUN: DEPARTURE HOME Transfer to Keflavík airport.

7 New tour Northern Lights over Fáskrúðsfjörður, East Iceland NORTHERN LIGHTS AROUND EXPLORE NORTH, EAST AND SOUTH IN THE WINTER This incredible Northern Lights photo was taken by Jónína Guðrún Óskarsdóttir in the small fishing village of Fáskrúðsfjörður in East Iceland. Awe-inspiring, magical, breathtaking, spellbinding, mesmerising, these are a few of the words to describe the Aurora Borealis or - as they are more commonly called - the Northern Lights. In fact, no amount of words or, indeed, images could ever do real justice to the Aurora. It is one of Mother Nature s most spectacular natural phenomena. This winter adventure goes to North, East and South Iceland. Join us for a group tour around the country in pursuit of Northern Lights. New winter program: Circle tour around Iceland Explore Akureyri, Lake Mývatn and the East Fjords Visit Vatnajökull glacier and Jökulsárlón ice lagoon Discover Eyjafjallajökull volcano and Golden Circle classics Hot spring bathing and short walks in volcanic landscapes Domestic flight from Reykjavík to North Iceland DURATION: 8 days / 7 nights From October to April a total of 10 departures are offered. See details on LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION Simple tourist-class hotels, in rooms with shower/wc MEALS 7x breakfast, 1x lunch and 5x dinner transfer by FLYBUS Fully escorted 6-day bus tour with an English speaking guide Domestic flight Reykjavík-Akureyri including airport taxes and airport transfer in Reykjavík 1x coffee & cake en route on day 3 Entrance with towel at Mývatn Nature Baths Visit to bird museum at lake Mývatn Shark meat, dried fish and Brennivín snaps tasting Entrance and tour at Maritime Museum and Randulf s sea-house in Eskifjörður Visit to the home of Sigurborg and Sören s stone & crystal collection Evening with the Northern Lights photographer Jónína Guðrún Óskarsdóttir Visit to a multi media presentation at Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Information Center Northern Lights Academy program during 5 evenings with a combination of lectures, presentations, film, guided Northern Lights searches Use of winter explorer equipment: snow & ice gripper spikes and a flash light GROUP SIZE Maximum 30 persons TOUR CODE GJ 28 Day 1, SUN: WELCOME TO Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from Keflavik airport to Reykjavík. Day 2, MON: THE CAPITAL OF NORTH & LAKE Meet your tour guide and travel by air to Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. We explore this charming town of 17,000 inhabitants and travel to Goðafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods. We continue to Lake Mývatn which is known for its geological wonders, active bird life and being Iceland s winter wonderland, but also for having Iceland's coldest temperatures. We stop at bizarre lava formations, walk around pseudo craters and hike in a lava field at Dimmuborgir the dark castles. In the evening, join a lecture about Northern Lights, relax at Mývatn Nature Baths and get ready to chase the elusive Northern Lights. Day 3, TUE: TRAVEL EAST We start the day at Mývatn bird museum and travel to the hot spring area of Námaskarð with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras. We head through the uninhabited highlands and a moonlike surrounding to East Iceland. With some luck with might spot an Arctic fox or see some reindeer. We stay at Hotel Hallormsstaður located in Iceland s largest forest. This setting is perfect for hunting the magical auroras. Day 4, WED: WALK IN THE WOODS, VISIT FISHING VILLAGES & MEET THE LOCALS After a walk through the Hallormsstaður arboretum we travel to Eskifjörður, a charming seaside village in the East Fjords. We visit the local maritime museum, take a private tour through a historic seaman s lodge and get the opportunity to taste locally produced shark meat, dried fish and Brennivin snaps. We are invited to a private home where the owners show us their incredible collection of stones and minerals. The local photographer and Aurora hunter, Ms Jónína Guðrún Óskarsdóttir, shows us some of her best Northern Lights photos, tells us about her Aurora encounters and if the weather conditions are suitable, leads us to her secret Northern Lights spot just outside the village. Overnight at Fosshotel Eastfjords. Day 5, THU: FJORDS, GLACIER AND ICE It is a day to admire the dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads in the East Fjords. Soon we see Vatnajökull, Europe s biggest glacier and we stop at Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. We travel to the tiny turf church at Hof and continue through the largest national park in Europe. 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. Overnight in the region. Day 6, FRI: SOUTH COAST A beautiful drive with many natural wonders awaits us today as we head across the Eldhraun lava field. We see sandy deserts, mountainous cliffs, glaciers and waterfalls. We stroll along the black lava beach of Reynisfjara and stop at Skógafoss waterfall which is 60 meters high and one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. At the Eyjafjallajökull Information Center we learn about living next to a glacier and an active volcano. We continue to the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall. After dinner we enjoy a film presentation about Northern Lights which is part of the Northern Lights educational program. Naturally, once darkness falls, we are out to chase the Northern Lights and to soak in the hotel s outdoor hot tubs. Overnight in South Iceland. Day 7, SAT: GOLDEN CIRCLE We explore the Golden Circle sights: Geysir geothermal fields, Gullfoss waterfall and Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As we return to Reykjavík, we show you highlights of the world's northern-most capital. Last stay in Reykjavík. Day 8, SUN: DEPARTURE HOME Individual transfer by Flybus airport shuttle from Reykjavík to Keflavík airport. 7

8 A romantic moment in heart of Reykjavik! Distinctly Icelandic Food Come enjoy our luscious food based on our Icelandic cultural heritage and local culinary traditions. HOTEL ELDHESTAR a cozy countryside hotel Experience the stay at our hotel with luxurious atmosphere, featuring 26 rooms, a restaurant and a conference facility. The hotel is dedicated to the Icelandic horse with genuine craftsmanship and old tradition inspiring the interior. Eldhestar, Vellir, 816 Ölfus info@eldhestar.is Tel: Don t miss The Settlement Centre in Borgarnes the ideal starting point when traveling in Iceland - just an hours drive from Reykjavík - Unique Saga Exhbitions - Audio guide in 14 languages. - Friendly Restaurant - Gift Shop Brákarbraut Borgarnes Tel landnam@landnam.is NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE Give us a call on or visit

9 Spacious apartments Superior double rooms Northern Lights Luxurious apartments and superior double rooms at the Golden Circle Only minutes away from South Iceland s most breathtaking natural sights Private hot tubs First class accommodation Hotel bar New restaurant Transfer service Ásborgir 30, 801 Selfoss Phone: info@grimsborgir.com

10 10 Icelandic Horses in West Iceland WINTER & NORTHERN LIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY THE PERFECT WINTER ADVENTURE FOR NATURE LOVERS You can combine your interest in travel, photography and nature with a memorable winter visit to Iceland! Share knowledge, tricks and techniques with other amateur or hobby photographers from around the world. Explore fascinating landscape with a tour guide who shows you hidden secrets tucked here and there and suggests spots to shoot the best pictures. Iceland offers stunning natural photo motives: lava fields, volcano craters, hot springs, geysers, waterfalls, sea shores, mountains, lakes, fishing villages, farms, light houses and other special sights that catch your fancy. We search for the Northern Lights and try to capture them "on film". Designed with the photographer in mind - plenty of time to explore and take photos Travel off-the-beaten paths and along Iceland s many natural hidden secrets Slow travel at its best with ever-changing landscape and colourful locations All country hotels are perfect spots for Northern Lights hunt Tour guide helps to find fantastic photo ops A chance to exchange ideas and technique with other photographers DURATION: 8 days / 7 nights From October to April a total of 9 departures are offered. See details on LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION Hotels and country guesthouses, in rooms with shower/wc MEALS 7x breakfast, 1x lunch and 5x dinner transfer by FLYBUS Fully escorted 6-day bus tour with an English speaking guide Visit to the Viking farm of Leifur Eiríksson Visit to sheep farm and eagle exhibition centre Entrance with towel at Blue Lagoon Guide assistance to show good photo ops and giving practical tips for nature and Northern Lights photography Northern Lights program during 5 evenings with a combination of lectures, presentations, film and guided searches for the Northern Lights and midnight refreshments Use of winter explorer equipment: snow & ice gripper spikes and a flash light. GROUP SIZE Maximum 24 passengers TOUR CODE GJ 25 NORTHERN LIGHTS The Northern Lights are visible in the northern sky from September through April when the sky is clear and free of clouds. The tour is dependent on weather and therefore sightings are not guaranteed. Like many natural wonders, it is an ephemeral spectacle the Northern Lights 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 this truly outstanding event. For the best photos we recommend using a tripod. ICELAN D Day 1, SUN: WELCOME TO The Flybus shuttle from Keflavík International airport to Reykjavík. Day 2, MON: SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA Meet your tour guide and start your photography tour by heading through amazing countryside to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We spend most of the day in the fishing village of Grundarfjörður, located at Breiðafjörður Bay with its myriad of tiny islands, an impressive coastline and mountains, lakes and waterfalls behind the village. Jutting out into the bay rises one of the most photographed mountain in Iceland, Mt. Kirkjufell. After dinner the tour guide provides you with a seminar about the Northern Lights and teaches you how to take photos of this natural phenomenon. Day 3, TUE: FISHING TOWNS, FJORDS AND VIKINGS In the morning we explore the fishing town of Stykkishólmur with its sheltered harbour and wander around the charming town with its many old wooden houses. We continue along the north coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the beautiful "Swan Fjord". At Haukadalur is an authentic replica of the homestead of Erik the Red, the famous explorer, who founded the Icelandic colony in Greenland. His son Leif-the-Lucky became the first European to set foot in North America. We stay 2 nights near Breiðafjörður Bay, a very remote and perfect location for viewing the Northern Lights, if the weather conditions are right. Day 4, WED: SAGA LAND Few parts of Iceland are as rich in history as Dalir, a region with rounded mountains, lush valleys, lakes, rivers, spectacular sea shores and amazing mountain panorama. We travel mostly off-the-beaten path, experience short walks and stop to photograph farms, beautiful little country churches and Icelandic horses. We visit a sheep farm and a small local Eagle Exhibition Centre. During the night we keep a lookout for the Northern Lights. That is a good time to soak in the hotel's outdoor hot tub. Day 5, THU: VOLCANOES, HOT SPRINGS AND WATERFALLS Travel to Bifröst in West Iceland, known for its natural beauty with lava fields and volcano craters. Interesting colours, Icelandic moss, lava formations and spectacular mountain panoramas are your photo models in the morning. We continue to Europe's most powerful hot spring. Hraunfossar waterfalls pour from beneath a long row of lava fields, mix with glacial run off and create a very colourful scene. Spend the night in Reykholt, West Iceland. After dinner, enjoy the outdoor hot tubs and keep an eye on the Northern Lights! Day 6, FRI: GOLDEN CIRCLE Start the day driving along the scenic coast of the Hvalfjörður Fjord to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore one of Iceland's most fascinating geological and historical places. Continue to Geysir geothermal fields with many hot springs and bubbling pools. Nearby is Gullfoss, a double waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into a deep canyon. Stay in South Iceland where you can step into the darkness to search for the elusive Northern Lights. Day 7, SAT: BLUE LAGOON, HOT SPRINGS AND REYKJAVIK The last full day of travel takes us to Reykjanes where we see the peninsula's many unusual geological features, hot springs, bird cliffs, light houses and fishing villages. Top this off with a visit to the famous Blue Lagoon and soak in its warm geothermal water. We travel back to Reykjavík for one last night in Iceland's capital. Day 8, SUN: DEPARTURE HOME Transfer by Flybus airport shuttle to Keflavík airport.

11 New tour Reykjavík (photo courtesy of client) NORTHERN LIGHTS IN STYLE SMALL GROUP TOUR & FIRST CLASS HOTELS With the Northern Lights in Style we offer you an exclusive escorted bus tour. You stay in first class hotels, travel in a tour bus offering two seats per person and the group size is small with maximum 14 persons. The tour is available as a 6-day or 8-day program. You experience unspoiled nature, geological wonders, cultural and culinary treats and a variety of soft adventures and activities during the day. At night you search for the Northern Lights: a mysterious, multicolored curtain of light swirling through the sky with a wondrous glow. Small group tour with maximum 14 persons First class accommodation Wellness at Fontana steam baths and Blue Lagoon Langoustine dinner, crab feast and gourmet dining Glacier hike for beginners Meet the locals and learn about living with geo-powers Educational Northern Lights program and guided Aurora hunts DURATION: 6 or 8 days From October to April a total of 12 departures are offered. See details on LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION First class hotels, in rooms with shower/wc MEALS 6-day program: 5x breakfast, 2x lunch and 4x dinner. 8-day program: 7x breakfast, 2x lunch, 1x picnic lunch and 4x dinner transfer by FLYBUS Fully escorted 4-day bus tour with an English speaking guide and 2 seats per person on the bus Welcome cocktail Entrance to observation tower at Hallgrímskirkja church in Reykjavík Visit and seminar at the cheese & skyr school in Reykjavík Entrance with towel at Fontana steam baths Entrance to Kerið volcano crater Meet the locals and guided tour in Hveragerði including egg boiling and hot steam bread tasting Meet the locals and private tour at folk museum and historic church in South Iceland Shark meat, dried fish and Brennivin (Black death) snaps tasting Visit to multimedia presentation at Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Info Center Entrance fee to Skógar folk museum and turf houses Glacier hike Entrance to Viking ship and history museum Experience package at Blue Lagoon that includes entrance fee, towel, bathrobe, a drink of your choice and a volcano scrub or an algae mask Northern Lights program during 4 evenings with a combination of lectures, presentations, film and guided searches for the Northern Lights and midnight refreshments Use of winter explorer equipment: snow & ice gripper spikes and a flash light The 2-nights extension program includes additionally: Northern Lights fjord cruise Full day super-jeep adventure in West Iceland including beer tasting at local brewery GROUP SIZE Maximum 14 persons TOUR CODE GJ 26 Day 1, SUN: WELCOME Transfer to Reykjavík. Day 2, MON:, CHEESE, NATIONAL PARK & STEAM BATHS Start the exclusive program with a two-hour Reykjavík city tour. Visit to the exceptional observation tower of the Hallgrímskirkja church offering incredible panoramic views across the city. Learn about Icelandic cheese and the unique dairy product skyr, whilst having a lovely lunch in a cheese school buttery. Depart for Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site and stop for a wellness retreat at the Fontana thermal baths. Stay 3 nights in the luxury country hotel Grímsborgir in South Iceland. After a gourmet dinner, our expert tour guide provides you with a seminar about the Northern Lights and teaches you how to take photos of this natural phenomenon. Step into the darkness, soak in the hotel's outdoor hot tubs and check if the Northern Lights are visible. Day 3, TUE: GEOTHERMAL POWER & LANGOUSTINE FEAST Visit Gullfoss waterfall and the nearby Geysir geothermal fields with a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The explosion crater called Kerið is filled with water and resembles an ancient amphitheatre. Meet a local who tells us all about living in an earthquake active place with its geothermal powers and challenges. You get the opportunity to boil egg in a hot spring and taste bread baked with hot steam. Travel to seashore villages with many old and colorful houses. During a private tour around a local folk museum and a historic wooden church we taste shark meat, dried fish and Brennivín (Black Death) snaps. After a nice langoustine dinner we go outside to watch out for the magical Northern Lights. Day 4: WED: SOUTH COAST & GLACIER HIKE Travel to Seljalandsfoss waterfall and stop at the Eyjafjallajökull Information Center where we learn about living next to a glacier and an active volcano. Visit one of Iceland's finest folk museums with turf-built houses and the nearby Skógafoss waterfall. You can choose between a guided walk that is especially organized for beginners on a nearby glacier, or continue the bus tour to explore a black lava beach with bird cliffs. After a gourmet dinner, see a video presentation about Northern Lights and look out if the auroras are across the sky. Day 5, THU: VIKING SHIP, CRAB FEAST & BLUE LAGOON Explore the Reykjanes Peninsula and see the region s many unusual geological features, hot springs, moon-like landscapes, bird cliffs, light houses and fishing villages. Visit a Viking ship and history museum that tells the story about the Viking expansion across the North Atlantic. After a unique seafood & crab feast we visit the famous Blue Lagoon. The comfort experience package includes a drink of your choice and a volcano scrub or an algae mask. Enjoy a delicious lamb dinner at the Northern Light Inn, where the 6-day program ends with an overnight and breakfast. The group members for the 8-day tour return to Reykjavík for a 3-night stay. Day 6, FRI: DEPARTURE HOME Transfer to Keflavík Airport. Day 6, FRI: EXTENSION FOR THE 8-DAY PROGRAM Leisure day to explore Iceland's capital, visit museums, go shopping, spa treatments or an optional whale watching tour. Included is a Northern Lights hunt by boat to escape the city lights. Day 7, SAT: SUPERJEEP TOUR Explore West Iceland on a full day super-jeep tour: highland track, glaciers, lava caves, waterfalls, cultural site, hot springs, fjord and a visit to a micro-beer brewery. This is a true adventure with spectacular landscapes. Stay in Reykjavík. Day 8, SUN: DEPARTURE Transfer to Keflavík Airport. 11

12 12 Vík in South Iceland (photo courtesy of client) THE LAND OF NORTHERN LIGHT A SHORT WINTER TRIP TO THE IC COUNTRYSIDE During the day we explore Southwest Iceland, known for its natural wonders and cultural sights. See glittering glaciers, snow-clad mountains, giant lava fields and steaming hot springs. Bathe in the mineral rich geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon, walk on a black lava beach, visit Icelandic horses on their farm and travel close to the famous Eyjafjallajökull volcano. This short getaway to Iceland offers insight into Iceland's nature and cultural life, with two nights in Iceland's capital and two nights in simple cottages in South Iceland, an ideal location for the search for the Northern Lights. Budget holiday offering excellent value for money Must-see nature: the Golden Circle, the South Coast and the Blue Lagoon Visit to Skógar folk museum with turf houses 2 night stay in cottages in South Iceland, ideal for Northern Lights hunting 2 evenings of lectures, presentations, film and guided searches for Aurora Borealis Optional Northern Lights fjord cruise DURATION: 5 days / 4 nights From September to April a total of 45 departures are offered. See details on LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION Simple guesthouses and cottages, in rooms with shower/wc MEALS 4x breakfast transfer by FLYBUS Fully escorted 3-day bus tour with an English speaking guide Entrance with towel at Blue Lagoon Entrance fee to Skógar folk museum and turf houses Visit to Icelandic horse stables & geothermal greenhouse Northern Lights program during 2 evenings with a combination of lectures, presentations, film and guided searches for the Northern Lights and midnight refreshments Use of winter explorer equipment: snow & ice gripper spikes and a flash light GROUP SIZE Maximum 30 persons TOUR CODE GJ 24 NORTHERN LIGHTS The Northern Lights are visible in the northern sky from September through April when the sky is clear and free of clouds. The tour is dependent on weather and therefore sightings are not guaranteed. Like many natural wonders, it is an ephemeral spectacle the Northern Lights 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 this truly outstanding event. For the best photos we recommend using a tripod. Day 1, TUE or THU: WELCOME TO Flybus shuttle on arrival from Keflavík International airport to Reykjavík. Day 2, WED or FRI: REYKJAVIK CITY TOUR, THE BLUE LAGOON & REYKJANES PENINSULA The tour guide shows the group the highlights of Iceland's exciting capital city. Then head out to the Reykjanes Peninsula with its hot springs, mountains, bird cliffs, light houses and fishing villages. At the end of the day, soak in the warm mineral rich water of the Blue Lagoon. We stay two nights in simple cottages in South Iceland. In the evening, we hear about the Northern Lights from our tour guide. Naturally, once darkness falls, you are out and about chasing the Northern Lights. Day 3, THU or SAT: SOUTH Today we head along the south coast and reach the active volcano beneath the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. We stop at the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which plunges from the mountain. There is a trail that goes behind the falling water and offers interesting views, if you are prepared to get wet! At the seaside, you can stroll on the black lava beach to see the amazing bird cliffs at Reynisfjara near Vík. In the afternoon visit one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country the 60 meter high Skógafoss waterfall. It is next to one of Iceland's finest folk museums, which contains an outstanding collection of farm and domestic artifacts from Iceland's past and several turf-built houses. In the evening there is another presentation about the Northern Lights. If the night is clear, you might see the Northern Lights swirling in a wild and carefree dance across the heavens in dramatic shapes, colours, patterns and sizes. Day 4, FRI or SUN: HORSES & GOLDEN CIRCLE In the morning you learn about the Icelandic horse, its special qualities and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse. Travel the Golden Circle route. See steam rising from the Geysir geothermal fields as you arrive. There is a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. Strokkur "the Churn" erupts at 5-10 minute intervals. Continue on to Gullfoss, a double waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into the Hvítá River and attracts tourists and travellers in summer and winter. Head inland to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before returning to Reykjavík for your last night. An optional Northern Lights evening cruise can be booked on the spot, if the weather conditions are ideal. Day 5, SAT or MON: DEPARTURE HOME Transfer by Flybus airport shuttle back to Keflavík airport.

13 New tour Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon AURORAS, VOLCANOES & GLACIER LAGOON WINTER SHORT BREAK TO EXPLORE HIGHLIGHTS OF Iceland is the perfect place to enjoy a winter trip full of adventure, icy landscapes and the chance to see the elusive Northern Lights. You visit Iceland's most popular sites such as the Golden Circle route, the South coast and Vatnajökull national park. You see cascading waterfalls, smoking geysers, colourful volcano craters, a spectacular ice lagoon with floating icebergs and black lava beaches, all set against a backdrop of glistering glaciers and restless geology. There is always a thrilling potential for the night sky to be decorated with the jewels of the amazing aurora borealis. Imagine the excitement to search for the most spectacular - and natural - light show on earth. New winter tour with 2 nights in Reykjavik and 2 nights in the countryside Visit Vatnajökull glacier and Jökulsárlón ice lagoon Explore hot springs, lava fields, waterfalls and volcano craters Visit to Volcano house in Reykjavík 2 evenings of lectures, presentations, film and guided searches for Northern Lights Optional Northern Lights fjord cruise DURATION: 5 days / 4 nights From September to April a total of 14 departures are offered. See details on LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION Simple tourist-class hotels and cottages, in rooms with shower/wc MEALS 4x breakfast and 2x dinner transfer by FLYBUS Fully escorted 3-day bus tour with an English speaking guide Visit to a multimedia presentation at the Volcano House in Reykjavík Entrance to Kerið volcano crater Northern Lights program during 2 evenings with a combination of lectures, presentations, film and guided searches for the Northern Lights Use of winter explorer equipment: snow & ice gripper spikes and a flash light GROUP SIZE Maximum 30 persons TOUR CODE GJ 27 NORTHERN LIGHTS The Northern Lights are visible in the northern sky from September through April when the sky is clear and free of clouds. The tour is dependent on weather and therefore sightings are not guaranteed. Like many natural wonders, it is an ephemeral spectacle the Northern Lights 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 this truly outstanding event. For the best photos we recommend using a tripod. Day 1, SUN: WELCOME TO Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle from Keflavik airport to Reykjavík. Day 2, MON: VOLCANO HOUSE & THE GOLDEN CIRCLE ROUTE Meet our tour guide and start the escorted tour program with a short introduction to Icelandic geology while watching a striking film at Reykjavik Volcano House documenting the eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull and Fimmvörðuháls in 2010, which caused millions of people to be stranded worldwide as thousands of flights were cancelled. These films give a good insight into the general geology and volcanology of Iceland. At the Volcano House you can experience a hands-on geological exhibition and examine various pieces of pumice, ash and lava from Icelandic volcanoes. Later on we depart Reykjavik for Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site. Þingvellir is one of Iceland's most fascinating historical and geological places. The site is situated on the boundaries of the tectonic plates of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The faults and fissures of the area make the rifting of the earth's crust evident. Exploring the hot springs at Geysir is like watching a geography lesson in real life: natural springs bubble away in the ground until the pressure becomes too high and explode spectacularly. Geysir and Strokkur are the two biggest of the geysers there. While Geysir no longer is active, Strokkur still spouts every 5 to 15 minutes to the delight of visitors. Next we travel to Gullfoss, a double waterfall that tumbles 34 meters into a canyon. In the evening, you hear about the Northern Lights from our tour guide. Naturally, once darkness falls, we are out in the garden waiting for the Northern Lights. We stay for one night in simple cottages in South Iceland. Day 3, TUE: NATIONAL PARK & GLACIER LAGOON A long drive brings us to a world of glaciers, ice and icebergs. We travel to Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs. We explore this extraordinary site and perhaps see some seals swimming in the arctic waters. You can walk on the black sandy beach where large icebergs get stranded. The Vatnajökull National Park is about 12,000 square kilometers and it is the largest national park in Europe. In this area we find Iceland s highest mountains, an alpine environment and Europe's largest glacier. After dinner we show a movie about Northern Lights as part of the Northern Lights educational 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. We stay for one night in the Vatnajökull region. Day 4, WED: SOUTH COAST We head across the Eldhraun lava field to the village of Vík where we make a photo stop. We take a stroll on the black lava beach and along the bird cliffs at Reynisfjara in South Iceland. We pass the glacier Mýrdalsjökull and the infamous volcano Eyjafjallajökull and continue to Skógafoss waterfall which is 60 meters high and belongs to the most impressive waterfalls in the country. Further west we reach the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall. There is a trail that goes behind the fall which is interesting if you are prepared to get wet! In the evening you return to Reykjavik. An optional Northern Lights bus tour or fjord cruise can be booked on the spot, if the weather conditions are ideal. We stay one night in Iceland's capital. Day 5, THU: DEPARTURE HOME Individual transfer by Flybus airport shuttle from Reykjavík to Keflavík airport. 13

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16 16 New tour Fontana Laugarvatn, South Iceland SPRING & AUTUMN DISCOVERY NATURE, SOFT ADVENTURES AND FUN IN Explore Iceland, an exotic island in the North Atlantic, as part of an international group. This tour focuses on nature exploration, soft adventures, culture and culinary experiences during spring and autumn in Iceland. Would you like to climb a volcano crater, walk through a lava field and bathe in a geothermal hot spring? Would you like to learn about the Vikings, meet some locals, enjoy meals made of pure and natural Icelandic ingredients and help prepare some of these with your fellow travellers? Group tours are a great way of meeting new people while exploring interesting places. This tour is offered without the single room supplement. Must-see sights such as the Golden Circle, South Iceland and Reykjanes Peninsula Enjoy Icelandic wellness in the Blue Lagoon and Fontana geothermal steam baths Farm visit and help to prepare an Icelandic dinner Explore, learn and share with a group of international travellers Excellent value for money and no single room supplement We arrange twin share accommodation for you with another tour member of the same sex Small groups, maximum 20 persons DURATION: 8 days / 7 nights In May and September a total of 6 departures are offered. See details on LANGUAGES English or English & German ACCOMMODATION Tourist-class hotels, in rooms with shower/wc MEALS 7x breakfast and 7x dinner transfer by FLYBUS Fully escorted 6-day bus tour with an English or an English & German speaking guide Welcome drink Visit to settlement center in West Iceland Farm visit and help preparing dinner with local host Entrance with towel at Blue Lagoon Visit to Icelandic horse stables and geothermal greenhouse Entrance with towel at Fontana steam baths Visit to multimedia presentation at Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Information Center Admission to Skógar folk museum and turf houses Visit to local folk & maritime museum. GROUP SIZE Maximum 20 persons TOUR CODE GJ 96 Day 1, SUN: WELCOME TO Arrival and Flybus shuttle to Reykjavík where you spend two nights. Get-together, welcome drink and Icelandic fish dinner. Day 2, MON: VOLCANO HIKE, FARM VISIT AND COOK YOUR OWN DINNER In West Iceland we are introduced to the Icelandic sagas and we climb a volcano crater in an old lava field. We go on to Europe's most powerful hot spring and Hraunfossar waterfalls. At the scenic "Whale Fjord" we visit a sheep farm where the whole group helps to prepare dinner together with the local host. Day 3, TUE: & BLUE LAGOON After a Reykjavík city tour we take a less travelled route around Reykjanes Peninsula. Diverse geological features, hot springs, mountains, lava fields, amazing bird cliffs, moon-like landscapes, light houses and fishing villages are on today s itinerary. We visit the famous Blue Lagoon where we soak in the geothermal water. We continue to South Iceland, where we stay for the next 4 nights. Day 4, WED: GOLDEN CIRCLE, IC HORSES & GEO- THERMAL WELLNESS This morning you learn about Icelandic horses and their history, and also visit a geothermal greenhouse. We continue to Gullfoss waterfall and to Geysir hot springs. The next stop is at the thermal baths Fontana in Laugarvatn, where healing geothermal heat seeps directly from the ground amidst a landscape with beautiful mountain ranges. Fontana is a highlight of any wellness retreat in Iceland. Day 5: THU: SOUTH COAST, EYJAFALLAJÖKULL VOLCANO AND OPTIONAL GLACIER HIKE We explore the high but narrow Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Further east we stop at the Eyjafjallajökull Information Center and learn about living next to a glacier and an active volcano. Skógafoss waterfall is 60 meters high and one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. It s situated near one of Iceland's finest folk museums. Choose between an optional guided walk on a nearby glacier or continue the bus tour to explore a black lava beach with bird cliffs. Day 6: FRI: OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, COASTAL VILLAGES & LOBSTER DINNER Free morning to enjoy a selection of optional activities: horseback riding, hiking or biking tour or join an easy guided walk through the greenhouse village of Hveragerði. In the afternoon we travel to the nearby coastal villages with many old and colourful houses and visit a local folk and maritime museum. A real highlight will be a dinner of Icelandic lobster at a seashore restaurant. Day 7: SAT: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE & OPTIONAL WHALE WATCHING CRUISE & EXPLORE REYKJAVIK We start the day with a visit at Þingvellir National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, an area of exceptional geological and historical interest. Around noon we return to Reykjavík for a last night in Iceland s capital. Afternoon is at leisure for sightseeing, museum visits, shopping, spa treatments or optional whale watching tour. The Iceland Discovery Tour ends with a fish-buffet at a downtown restaurant. As the night is still young, you might want to check out Reykjavík s famous nightlife scene. Day 8: SUN: DEPARTURE HOME Flybus airport shuttle to Keflavík airport. Note: This tour is offered without a single room supplement

17 Hraunfossar, West Iceland NORTHERN LIGHTS AND AUTUMN COLOURS NATURE, WILDLIFE, HISTORY AND NORTHERN LIGHTS In Iceland when autumn colours appear, the Northern Lights start to dance across the arctic skies. This tour focuses on Northern Lights, nature, history and wild life. Come to explore mountains, rivers, fjords, lava fields, hot springs and volcanoes. There are glaciers to visit, birds to see and walks to take in the beautiful countryside. Set also a glimpse into Iceland s interior. On the best of nights the first Northern Lights of the season may make an appearance as well. This tour takes you to South-, West- and North Iceland and is a classic and comfortable Iceland discovery when the colours of nature and the evening sky are most dramatic. DURATION: 7 days / 6 nights In September one departure is offered. See details on LANGUAGES English ACCOMMODATION Hotels and guesthouses, in rooms with shower/wc MEALS 6x breakfast and 4x dinner transfer by FLYBUS Fully escorted 5-day coach tour with an English speaking guide Visit to horse farm and geothermal greenhouse Bird watching & nature cruise on Breiðafjörður fjord Visit to shark farmer Entrance with towel to the Lake Mývatn Nature Baths Visit to bird museum at Lake Mývatn and to the Christmas house & garden near Akureyri Northern Lights lectures, movie presentation and guided search for the Aurora Borealis. GROUP SIZE Maximum 20 persons TOUR CODE GJ 95B Day 1: WELCOME TO Flybus shuttle on arrival at Keflavík International airport to Reykjavík. Day 2: GOLDEN CIRCLE & NORTHERN LIGHTS LECTURE Start with a short Reykjavík city tour, followed by a visit to an Icelandic horse stable and a geothermal greenhouse. Explore the Geysir geothermal fields, Gullfoss waterfall and Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue over the highland track "Kaldidalur" to the Saga valley of Borgarfjörður and spend two nights in West Iceland. After dinner join a lecture about the Northern Lights and take a guided walk in search of them yourself! Day 3: SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA & FJORD CRUISE Travel to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, visit the charming fishing town of Stykkishólmur and enjoy a bird watching and nature tour in the Breiðafjörður fjord. A uniquely Icelandic treat" awaits us at Bjarnarhöfn where they make fermented shark. Naturally, once darkness falls, you are out and about chasing the Northern Lights and soaking in the hotel s outdoor hot tubs. Day 4: SAGA VALLEY, WATERFALLS, HOT SPRINGS AND VOLCANO HIKE The Borgarfjörður valley is known as the Saga valley of West Iceland because many important historical events took place there. Hraunfossar is a series of waterfalls pouring from beneath a lava field which stretches for a kilometer. Climb the Grábrók volcano crater for wonderful views. We continue to Lake Mývatn in Northeast Iceland, travelling through the fertile farmlands and fjord landscapes of Northwest Iceland. Spend two nights at Lake Mývatn, an ideal location to search for the Northern Lights. Day 5: GEOLOGICAL WONDERS & NORTHERN LIGHTS HUNT We tour the Lake Mývatn area, considered one of the most fertile areas in the world so close to the Arctic Circle. The lake s unique features are shaped by nature - strange lava formations, pseudo craters, attractive bays filled with thousands of birds. We stroll through the lava sculptures of Dimmuborgir and walk to the rim of the ash crater Hverfjall. We see the hot springs and bubbling mud pools of Námaskarð and travel to the Crater Lake Víti in the Krafla geothermal fields. As a reward for all that walking there s a relaxing soak after dinner at Lake Mývatn Nature Baths. This will get us revived and ready to chase the elusive Northern Lights. We also invite you to an educational movie about aurora borealis - the Northern Lights. Day 6: BIRDS, CHRISTMAS GARDEN AND THE CAPITAL OF NORTH We start the day with a visit at the Lake Mývatn bird museum and travel to Goðafoss, the waterfall of the Gods, an important spot in Iceland's history. Next stop is the Christmas Garden, a small museum and shop where you find countless items connected to Icelandic Christmas traditions. The afternoon is free to explore Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland on your own. There are some excellent local museums, a beautiful botanical garden and a great geothermal swimming pool. In the evening we travel back to Reykjavik. We reach Iceland's capital around 22:00 for a last nights stay. Day 7: IT'S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE Individual transfer by Flybus airport shuttle to Keflavík airport. Must-see sights such as Golden Circle, Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Lake Mývatn Bird watching & island cruise in Breiðafjörður fjord Climb two volcano craters and soak in the Nature Baths at Lake Mývatn Visit a shark farmer, a bird museum and the Akureyri Christmas house & garden Peak into the interior highland desert, travel along Iceland s second largest glacier Northern Lights lecture, movie and guided search for the Aurora Borealis Note: This tour has an average of 1-2 hours of walking each day - it is an easy tour in which nearly everyone can take part. 17

18 18 NEW YEAR S FESTIVAL Join the fun, fireworks and festivities around Reykjavík. New Year s Eve in Iceland certainly goes with a bang! The sky at midnight lights up with fireworks as the Icelanders enjoy their celebration. 3 or 4 nights are based in Iceland s capital. During your stay a number of guided excursions are included: to Gullfoss waterfall & Geysir hot springs, to the Blue Lagoon and a Reykjavík city tour. The New Year s Gala Dinner is at the exclusive revolving Perlan Restaurant, which is situated above geothermal hot water tanks and offers the best views of Reykjavík. DURATION: 4-5 days 29 or 30 Dec to 02 Jan TOUR CODE GJ NEW YEAR S CELEBRATION This tour package includes 4 nights in Reykjavik. During your stay a number of sightseeing tours and soft adventures are included: the Golden Circle with a visit to Fontana steam baths, the South coast with waterfalls, Eyjafjallajökull volcano and a glacier hike, the Reykjanes Peninsula with moonscapes, hot springs, light houses and the famous Blue Lagoon. The New Year's Buffet is included at the Perlan 4th floor cafeteria, which is situated above geothermal hot water tanks. You have one of best views of Reykjavík and the amazing fireworks at midnight. DURATION: 5 days / 4 nights 29 Dec to 02 Jan TOUR CODE GJ 2111 NEW YEAR & NORTHERN LIGHTS Travel to the Icelandic countryside and celebrate New Year s in a casual Icelandic way. Stay 2 nights in Reykjavík and 2 nights in simple cottages in a small village in South Iceland. Discover and experience how people in the Icelandic countryside celebrate New Year's Eve and join a party with the locals on the 1st of January. Your sightseeing program includes: Northern lights hunt, Reykjavík city tour, the Reykjanes Peninsula and Blue Lagoon, the Golden circle route and South Iceland, a region with glaciers, waterfalls and black lava beaches. DURATION: 5 days / 4 nights 30 Dec to 03 Jan TOUR CODE GJ 24 WINTER FUN The winter fun package is filled with sightseeing programs and activities to very attractive rates, offering great value for money. The departures are daily from October to Mid-April. There is a lot to see and a lot to do in a short time. Explore Reykjavik, Iceland s capital, walk around the world-famous Geysir hot spring area, visit the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, explore Þingvellir National Park and hunt the Northern Lights. There is also leisure time to visit museums, go shopping and join an optional Blue Lagoon or whale watching tour. DURATION: 4 days / 3 nights Daily from 01 Oct to 15 Apr TOUR CODE GJ 2101 Fireworks over Reykjavík Geysir (photo courtesy of client) Aurora Borealis (photo courtesy of client) Colourful Reykjavík Skógafoss Waterfall (photo courtesy of cilent) NATURE & NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPLORER Find yourself being an adventurer and explorer during the fascinating Nordic winter time. Discover the best Iceland s nature has to offer: boiling hot springs, spouting geysers, powerful waterfalls, glittering glaciers, black lava beaches, soothing Blue Lagoon and dancing Northern Lights. The departures are daily from October to Mid-April. The tour includes 4 nights in Reykjavík, return airport transfers, a full day Golden Circle tour and a South coast adventure excursion, a Northern Lights evening tour and a relaxing bath in the geothermal Blue Lagoon. DURATION: 5 days / 4 nights Daily from 01 Oct to 15 Apr TOUR CODE GJ 2103

19 City Pond of Reykjavík Driving in West Iceland Yule Lads at Lake Mývatn Cruising in Greenland Námaskarð Hot Springs WITH NATURE ALL AROUND Visit the northernmost capital in the world Iceland s oldest settlement is now a modern and vibrant city with a wide selection of restaurants, museums and night life. Reykjavík With Nature All Around is an ideal city break or a stopover program which includes a guided Reykjavík city tour and a full day Golden Circle excursion to Þingvellir National Park, Geysir hot springs and Gullfoss waterfall. Also included is a return bus trip and admission to the famous Blue Lagoon. Your stay is based at a good hotel or guest house in Reykjavík. DURATION: 4-8 days Daily, all year round TOUR CODE GJ 20 WINTER SELF DRIVE Our self-drive tours provide the opportunity to explore Iceland at your own pace. We pre-book your accommodation so you know that you have a relaxing evening ahead after your day on Iceland s open roads. To assist you further, we provide you with a very detailed travel itinerary in English that includes maps and information about what to do and what to see in Iceland. Our winter driving tours are designed to adjust the daily schedule to the limited day light and possible challenging road conditions when there is snow, ice and strong winds. DURATION: 4-8 days Daily, Oct-Apr TOUR CODE GJ YULE LADS CHRISTMAS TOUR The Icelandic Christmas period is an intriguing mixture of religious practice and traditional folklore. Unlike most countries that have a single Father Christmas or a Santa Claus character, Icelandic children are fortunate to be visited by 13 Yule Lads. The thirteen brothers are the sons of two of the most hideous trolls ever known in Iceland, Grýla and Leppalúði. Follow the journey of the Yule Lads brothers. Explore Akureyri and Lake Mývatn in the North and the well-known Golden Circle in the South. Experience a country full of natural wonders and with a unique Christmas culture. DURATION: 6 days / 5 nights Oct-Dec TOUR CODE GJ Christmas & NORTH- EAST GREENLAND Join a spectacular tour in the Arctic with the focus on Northern Lights, nature, history and wild life. Iceland offers an interesting mix of mountainous and volcanic landscape. After exploring Iceland, take an expedition ship to Northeast Greenland, far above the Arctic Circle. Voyage to places where most people have never been. The Greenland expedition brings you to one of the world's most remote locations, a place of astonishing natural beauty and pure untouched wilderness. Cruise through deep fjords with giant icebergs and glaciers. Explore Inuit settlements and Arctic wild life. DURATION: 14 days / 13 nights September TOUR CODE GJ 95 TAILOR MADE GROUP TOURS Guðmundur Jónasson Travel are the specialists to turn to when you want a tailor made group tour or holiday in Iceland. We focus our full attention to putting together a special tour for your group, which is individually designed for your group and your group alone. Simply tell us where you want to go, what activities or stops you have in mind, and we will put together the ideal group program for you and your group members. If you are new to Iceland, don t worry our group tour specialists are happy to lay out the many possibilities according to your travel time and budget. DURATION: any length of stay all year TOUR CODE tailor made groups 19

20 YOUR TRAVEL AGENT BORGARTÚN GUEST HOUSE You can be sure of a warm welcome at the Borgartún Guest House, which is situated on the upper floors above Guðmundur Jónasson Travel and is open throughout the year. We offer a breakfast buffet, and there is a number of restaurants nearby. As Guðmundur Jónasson Travel is also in the same building, your excursion arrangements could not be easier. Borgartún Guest House is on the main bus route into the city centre. A 30 minute walk by the sea also takes you to the centre. The main swimming pool with hot pots and steam bath is only a 10 minute walk away. 22 EN-SUITE ROOMS ALL ROOMS HAVE TV, CLOCK RADIO, HAIRDRYER ALL ROOMS ARE NON SMOKING OPEN ALL THE YEAR ROUND BREAKFAST BUFFET LOUNGE WITH TV AND INTERNET ACCESS LIFT TO ALL FLOORS 10 MINUTES WALK TO OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL 10 MINUTES WALK TO LEISURE CENTRE ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED 30 MINUTES WALK TO THE CITY CENTRE TRAVEL BUREAU IN THE SAME BUILDING BUS RENTAL GUÐMUNDUR JÓNASSON Our fleet numbers 25 Mercedes-Benz buses, ranging in size from 10 to 62 seats, and we have specially equipped kitchen buses and trailers. Buses are available for hire all the year round, for trips as short as taking a group from their hotel to a restaurant in town, for a highland camping trip or for a hotel tour. We can tailor a package to suit your exact requirements with tour guide, staffed kitchen bus, hotel accommodation or tents, airport-city transfers, and any other requirement you may need. If you have a group that wants to explore Iceland, contact us. Ask for our special group offer for escorted day excursions. OUR BUSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL OCCASIONS INCLUDING: BUS RENTAL INDEPENDENT GROUPS STUDY TOURS CONFERENCES AND INCENTIVES EXCURSIONS AIRPORT TRANSFERS SCHOOL GROUPS Guðmundur Jónasson Travel Borgartún 34, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland Tel: Fax: Borgartún Guest House Direct Line: Bus Company Direct Line: gjtravel@gjtravel.is OFFICE HOURS ALL YEAR MONDAY TO FRIDAY 09:00-17:00 FROM MID JUNE UNTIL MID AUGUST SATURDAY & SUNDAY 09:00-12:00 PHOTOS: Stefan Thaler, Otto Erhard, Dieter Schweizer, Iceland Mountain Guides, Jónína Guðrún Óskarsdóttir, Fontana Laugarvatn, Renato Grünenfelder, David Davies, Hike & Bike Mývatn, Oceanwide Expeditions DESIGN: BORGAR ÍMYND / PRINTING: LITRÓF FULL BOOKING INFORMATION AND LIABILITY RESTRICTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE IMPORTANT NOTICE We are always trying to improve our services and we would appreciate your help. Should you for any reason not be satisfied with the services provided during your stay, please inform our tour guide or a member of our staff, so that the situation can be rectified immediately. We can not guarantee a satisfactory solution to any complaint if it is not advised to us during your stay in Iceland. Thank you for your cooperation!