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6 Day Essential Iceland
Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- City tour of Reykjavik, including the Pearl Vantage Point
- Visit Gullfoss Waterfall and the Geysir Geothermal Area, home of the Strokkur Geysir
- At the remarkable historic site of Þingvellir, visit the site of the world's oldest parliament
Short Description
2 Flúðir, 2 Reykjavik
Destinations
N/AActivities & Interests
N/AItinerary
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DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Iceland
DAY 2, Saturday - Reykjavik City Tour, Village of Flúðir DAY 3, Sunday - Full Day in Flúðir DAY 4, Monday - Gullfoss, Geysir, Þingvellir DAY 5, Tuesday - Full Day in Reykjavik DAY 6, Wednesday - Depart Iceland |
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745 Gate 1 Travel Travel Reviews & Ratings
6 Day Essential Iceland
Company Reviews
THE ABSOLUTE WORST
We booked a trip to Europe with them, and it was a mess from start to finish. The flight that we paid extra for (it's worth the extra money for me to fly nonstop) was changed by the airline to include a stop, but Gate 1 wouldn't refund the extra amount they charged me for it. They also refused to call Delta about the flight change - even though Delta told me that all Gate 1 had to do was call to request the change back to a nonstop flight for me (at no extra charge). After I called Gate 1 out on this, they suddenly claimed that they HAD called Delta, but that they didn't know when and didn't know who they spoke with, and they couldn't call with me on the line.
They also promised me a $450 credit to make up for the extra night of hotel I could not be used because of their incompetence, and said they would apply it to my account. However, they did not actually issue that credit. When I brought it up, they told me that since I'd made final payment prior to their issuance of the credit, they weren't going to give it to me anymore. Excuse me, but YOUR inability or failure to do what YOU promised to do is not my fault or my problem. This is further evidence of incompetence, dishonesty, and fraud.
Gate 1 clearly does not care one bit about their customers or their reputation.
Gate 1 should go out of business. I'm reporting them to the various state agencies for their dishonest business practices.
Poor customer service
One star is way too many
I already wrote a couple of bad reviews…
The very bad experience we had on our most recent trip to Mexico was because of the third party tour company and tour manager that Gate 1 employed—for a big company like Gate 1, offering travels all over the world, this Mexico trip being our 9th with them, I expected more! The tour manager’s actions is a reflection of how bad Gate 1 was with regards to their travel quality control. They should check each hotels, restaurants, foods, and activities before going to any third party tour companies!
Awesome Kenya Safari
Update to my earlier review - Stay away from Gate1 until they change their ways
Gate 1 replied with another "customer service will contact you" message. To date that has not happened. Horrible company and horrible customer service!!
Details
Optional Activities
Farm Visit with Tasting & Dinner
Tonight, you'll enjoy a visit to a local Icelandic dairy farm, where you'll meet the family and gain unique insight into farm life in Iceland. Enjoy a presentation about Icelandic dairy farming and taste fresh farm to table products, like Skyr, Feta Cheese, and Ice Cream. Then continue your farm to table experience, by sitting down to share a dinner at the farm's very own restaurant, with drinks included. Finish up with a scoop of their famous organic and home-made ice cream.
Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours.
OnDay : 3
Price : $99
Viking Feast & Entertainment
This evening, step back to the time of the Vikings, at the Viking Village. Enjoy a traditional three course feast with wine or beer, served in Viking-style trays. But first, start your evening with the traditional Viking snack and Black Death, the famous Icelandic schnapps. Enjoy the jubilant Viking atmosphere and setting as Valkyries and Vikings sing to you as you dine. The feast reaches a climax, when the Fjoru-chieftain crowns one guest as an Honorary Viking.
Approximate tour duration is 4 hours.
OnDay : 5
Price : $129
Blue Lagoon Experience Comfort
The Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s unique natural pool of mineral-rich geothermal water, located in the middle of a lava field in the pure, beautiful Icelandic wilderness, is not to be missed. A combination of fresh and sea water of 100-110°F, surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges, is ideal for wading and soaking in the shallow 3-5 foot waters, (swimming not required), while the air temperature ranges from 25-55°F.
The facility is a modern building with clean changing rooms and showers, skin care facility, and gift shop. Included in your price are entrance to the Blue Lagoon, use of towel, silica mud mask and first drink of your choice. Food is available in snack bars and fine dining restaurants on site; plus a selection of smoothies, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased in the Lagoon Bar, so there’s no need to leave the water!
Upgrades to the Premium Package can be booked upon check in at the Blue Lagoon. The Premium package includes all features of the Comfort Package with the addition of an algae mask and the use of a bathrobe and slippers.
Children under 2 are not permitted in the Blue Lagoon.
The Blue Lagoon optional tour may not be available to book locally. In order to guarantee availability, you must pre-book this tour at least 8 days prior to your departure.
Time will be advised when you receive your documents. Please be ready at your pick-up point 15 minutes prior to your tour’s departure time. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. Drop off to be advised locally.
OnDay : 5
Price : $129
Full Day South Shore Adventure
The South Shore Adventure tour visits the amazing southern coast of Iceland, famous for its black sand coastline and stunning scenery. The first stop of the day is at the majestic and much-photographed Skógafoss waterfall. The thundering falls plummet nearly 200 feet over a cliff to the valley floor. Next, continue to the the charming village of Vik, with free time for lunch on your own. Continue to Dyrhólaey Nature Reserve where you get a beautiful view of the coastline. Finish your full day excursion at the gorgeous Seljalandsfoss waterfall which you can walk behind if conditions allow (Bring a raincoat!)
Approximate tour duration is 10 hours.
OnDay : 3
Price : $109
Farm Visit with Tasting & Dinner
Tonight, you'll enjoy a visit to a local Icelandic dairy farm, where you'll meet the family and gain unique insight into farm life in Iceland. Enjoy a presentation about Icelandic dairy farming and taste fresh farm to table products, like Skyr, Feta Cheese, and Ice Cream. Then continue your farm to table experience, by sitting down to share a dinner at the farm's very own restaurant, with drinks included. Finish up with a scoop of their famous organic and home-made ice cream.
Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours.
OnDay : 3
Price : $99
Viking Feast & Entertainment
This evening, step back to the time of the Vikings, at the Viking Village. Enjoy a traditional three course feast with wine or beer, served in Viking-style trays. But first, start your evening with the traditional Viking snack and Black Death, the famous Icelandic schnapps. Enjoy the jubilant Viking atmosphere and setting as Valkyries and Vikings sing to you as you dine. The feast reaches a climax, when the Fjoru-chieftain crowns one guest as an Honorary Viking.
Approximate tour duration is 4 hours.
OnDay : 5
Price : $129
Blue Lagoon Experience Comfort
The Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s unique natural pool of mineral-rich geothermal water, located in the middle of a lava field in the pure, beautiful Icelandic wilderness, is not to be missed. A combination of fresh and sea water of 100-110°F, surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges, is ideal for wading and soaking in the shallow 3-5 foot waters, (swimming not required), while the air temperature ranges from 25-55°F.
The facility is a modern building with clean changing rooms and showers, skin care facility, and gift shop. Included in your price are entrance to the Blue Lagoon, use of towel, silica mud mask and first drink of your choice. Food is available in snack bars and fine dining restaurants on site; plus a selection of smoothies, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased in the Lagoon Bar, so there’s no need to leave the water!
Upgrades to the Premium Package can be booked upon check in at the Blue Lagoon. The Premium package includes all features of the Comfort Package with the addition of an algae mask and the use of a bathrobe and slippers.
Children under 2 are not permitted in the Blue Lagoon.
The Blue Lagoon optional tour may not be available to book locally. In order to guarantee availability, you must pre-book this tour at least 8 days prior to your departure.
Time will be advised when you receive your documents. Please be ready at your pick-up point 15 minutes prior to your tour’s departure time. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. Drop off to be advised locally.
OnDay : 5
Price : $129
Full Day South Shore Adventure
The South Shore Adventure tour visits the amazing southern coast of Iceland, famous for its black sand coastline and stunning scenery. The first stop of the day is at the majestic and much-photographed Skógafoss waterfall. The thundering falls plummet nearly 200 feet over a cliff to the valley floor. Next, continue to the the charming village of Vik, with free time for lunch on your own. Continue to Dyrhólaey Nature Reserve where you get a beautiful view of the coastline. Finish your full day excursion at the gorgeous Seljalandsfoss waterfall which you can walk behind if conditions allow (Bring a raincoat!)
Approximate tour duration is 10 hours.
OnDay : 3
Price : $109
Flight & Transport Inclusions
All internal ground transport
Group Size
Small Group - 24 max
Additional Information
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include departure transfer, but does include the group arrival transfer that departs between 7 and 8:30 AM from Keflavik Airport on Day 2. Please contact a service agent to make arrangements to meet the group if your arrival flight does not arrive on Day 2 of the tour.
Trip ID#:
gate1-IS-6DESSIS-PKG-23
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