Travel to Scandinavia

Iceland Stopover

3 nights

When going to Europe, stop in one of the most unspoiled places on earth. With a population of just over 300,000 ICELAND combines Nordic style and sophistication with dramatic nature and geothermal activity. And it is not just the nature in Iceland that is unspoiled but the culture as well. From its first settlers in 874 c.e the country developed over 1000years with very little influence from the outside world. The countries language, government and laws are very similar to the old Vikings; as well as many cultural traditions such as the sagas. So take a break on your way to Europe to discover this unspoiled gem of nature and man.

Town and Nature break.

Day 1: Depart US
Depart Boston, Minneapolis or New York in the late evening to Keflavik Iceland

Day 2: Arrive Iceland
Arrive Keflavik in the early morning, upon arrival self transfer to your Reykjavik and your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure in the northernmost capital in the world, Iceland’s oldest settlement is now a modern and vibrant city with a wide selection of restaurants, nightclubs, discos etc.

Day 3: Reykjavik and the Blue Lagoon
We start the morning with a 3 hour Reykjavik city tour. We see the home of the world’s oldest parliament, the modern church Hallgrimskirkja, the lake in the center of the city inhabited by numerous waterfowl, modern suburbs contrasting with the older parts of the city with their colorful little houses and much more. The afternoon is free for shopping and sightseeing in Reykjavik city center. Depart at 18:00 for an evening tour to the Blue Lagoon. We drive through rough lava fields to visit the Blue Lagoon where you can relax in its rejuvenating geothermal water. The water is very natural and rich in minerals believed to have healing powers. (B)

Day 4: Golden Circle
This tour takes you to some “must see” sights of Iceland. Drive around the fertile lowlands of Southern Iceland and visit one of Iceland’s most magnificent waterfalls, Gullfoss, the erupting hot springs in the Geyser area (not everyone realizes that the word geyser, meaning a hot spring is originally an Icelandic word) and the outstandingly beautiful Pingvellir National Park where the world’s oldest parliament was founded in the year 930. (B)

Day 5: Iceland-Onward
Self transfer to the airport for your onward flight or return flight or stay on for more adventure (B)

 

Viking Package

Includes: round-trip economy class air from NYC (other gateway cities and or add ons available) three nights at GJ Guesthouse daily breakfast, Reykjavik City Tour, Blue Lagoon and Golden Circle Tour. Does not include air transportation tax and fuel surcharge.

Season/destination	Iceland	*Europe
Jan-Apr/Oct-Dec	$678	$803
May & Sep	$819	$944
Jun-Aug	$1002	$1157

Erik the Red Package

Includes: round-trip economy comfort class air from NYC (other gateway cities and or add ons available) three nights at Grand Hotel Reykjavik daily breakfast, Reykjavik City Tour, Blue Lagoon and Golden Circle Tour. Does not include air transportation tax and fuel surcharge.

Season/destination	Iceland	*Europe
Jan-Apr/Oct-Dec	$1650	$1650
May & Sep	$1741	$1741
Jun-Aug	$1904	$1904

 

Leif Ericson Package

Includes: round-trip business class air three nights at Hotel Borg daily breakfast, Reykjavik City Tour, Blue Lagoon and Golden Circle Tour. Does not include air transportation tax and fuel surcharge.

Season/destination	Iceland	*Europe
Jan-Apr/Oct-Dec	$2793	$2793
May & Sep	$3014	$3014
Jun-Aug	$3014	$3014

*Europe includes the following destinations: Amsterdam,Barcelona,Bergen,Berlin,Brussles,Copenhagen,Dusseldorf,Frankfurt,Glasgow,Helsinki,London, Manchester,Milan,Munich,Stavanger,Stockholm,Trondheim

Also see the Viking Challenge.

 

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