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Iceland: Reykjavik & the Golden Circle
Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- Reykjavik’s vibrant art & music scene
- The relaxing, rejuvenating Blue Lagoon
- Great Geysir—namesake of all other geysers
- Golden Waterfall—the most powerful in Europe
- South Iceland’s stunning glaciers
- Black sand beaches & towering bird cliffs
Short Description
Inhale fresh Icelandic air; discover geysers and waterfalls; tap into the restorative powers of the northern isle. Your home base is Reykjavik, famed for progressive thinking and high standards of living. From here, you can see the best of Iceland, including the enticing Blue Lagoon, the inspiring Golden Circle and the otherworldly beauty of South Iceland.
Itinerary
Day 1: Travel day
Board an overnight flight to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik 4 nights Hotel info
Day 2: Arrival in Reykjavik
Meals: Dinner
Welcome to Iceland! Get a feel for Reykjavik, often called the greenest city on Earth, with your Tour Director leading the way.
- See the Höfôi House, Perlan Restaurant and the presidential residence at Bessastadir
- Visit Hallgrim’s Church and the University District
- Pass the Old Town Center, Parliament House and modern City Hall
- Glimpse the artwork of Ásmundur Sveinsson and Einar Jónsson, both famous Icelandic artists
Join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner this evening.
Day 3: The Golden Circle
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Leave the bustle of Reykjavik behind as you travel the Golden Circle, a ring of some of Iceland’s most magnificent natural wonders.
- Stop at Thingvellir National Park to see the Althing, an open-air governmental assembly that was established in 930 and continued to meet until 1798
- Explore the Great Geysir Geothermal Area, located in the Haukadalur Valley
- Discover Gullfoss, or the Golden Waterfall, a natural wonder and the most powerful waterfall in Europe
Day 4: The South Coast
Meals: Breakfast
Embark on an excursion to the South Coast, a lowland region of lush farmland, striking waterfalls, beaches, glaciers and picturesque villages.
- Stand behind the impressive Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- View the Eyjafjallajökull volcano
- Marvel at the beauty of the Sólheimajökull glacier (weather permitting)
- Walk on the South Coast’s black sands
Day 5: The Blue Lagoon
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Spend the morning exploring on your own or add an excursion.
This afternoon, travel to the Blue Lagoon, a famed geothermal spa known for its restorative properties.
- Float weightlessly in the ethereal light-blue waters
- Choose to purchase therapeutic spa treatments and massages
- Say goodbye to your group at a farewell dinner this evening.
Optional Excursion - Whale Watching Cruise $85pp* Details
Day 6: Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Availability
- Deposit Price: $ 300
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Details
Flight & Transport Inclusions
All internal ground transport
Group Size
Standard Group - 25 + people
Maximum Number of People in Group: 35
Maximum tour group size: 35 travelers
Accommodations
Hotel Centrum
Hotel Reykjavik Centrum is located on one of Reykjavik’s oldest streets, Adalstraeti, in a newly renovated building, the oldest part of which was built in 1764. The hotel has 89 rooms, each fitted with modern amenities, such as satellite TV, telephone, Internet access, mini-bar, radio, iron and board, hair dryer, safe and tea & coffee set. All rooms have en-suite bathroom with either a shower or a bath.
Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
The hotel is conveniently located in the city centre of the Icelandic capital and offers a great base to conduct business or explore the capital city by foot or bus. The bus stop is directly outside the hotel and all guests get free bus cards to travel around. This Reykjavik hotel is only about five minutes from Laugardalur - the largest recreational, fitness and green area in Reykjavik.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel your reservation, the cancellation fee schedule below will apply. If you are booked in a double/twin room and your roommate cancels his or her tour more than 45 days prior to departure, you will be responsible for paying the single supplement fee. Upon notifying GAT of your cancellation, you will be given a confirmation number that verifies your cancellation. If you purchased travel protection and are cancelling for a reason covered under the policy guidelines, cancellation fees will be reimbursed to you directly from the insurance company. In the event that you have to cancel your tour on the day of departure, you must notify GAT prior to the departure of your first flight. Any penalties for supplemental services/guarantees (including, but not limited to, flights, hotels or late additions) resulting from cancellations made at your request will be your responsibility, and all service fees are non-refundable. Substitution of travelers is not permitted. If you choose not to travel, but fail to cancel your tour prior to the departure date or if you return home before the scheduled completion of your tour, you will not be eligible for any refund or reimbursement from GAT for any unused portion of your trip or costs incurred by leaving your trip early.
For travelers with the travel protection policy (goaheadtours.com/travelprotection), Go Ahead Tours will reimburse the participant in the form of a credit voucher in the event the participant wants to interrupt their tour due to reasons not covered by their travel protection policy. The voucher is valid for one year from the day of the interruption of the tour and represents the value of the missed time on tour including any unused air, land or sea arrangements already paid for by the participant up to a maximum of $1,000 as determined by Go Ahead Tours. The voucher is personal and non-transferable and may be applied towards a future Go Ahead tour and is not exchangeable for cash. The participant is responsible for any additional costs incurred by interrupting the tour including but not limited to the return flight and other transportation costs due to the interruption. Reservation fees, rebooking fees, change fees, late and returned check fees, revision fees, supplemental fees for international deliveries and special arrangement fees are considered Used Fees once incurred and will not be refundable.
Cancellation of European land tours
Days Prior to Departure Cancellation Fee (Includes reservation fee)
If Days Prior to Departure is 71 days or more, then Cancellation Fee (Includes reservation fee) is $300
If Days Prior to Departure is 70–46 days, then Cancellation Fee (Includes reservation fee) is $450
If Days Prior to Departure is 45–8 days, then Cancellation Fee (Includes reservation fee) is $1,000 or 100%
If Days Prior to Departure is 7–0 days, then Cancellation Fee (Includes reservation fee) is 100%*
*Percentages listed above are of the total tour cost, including reservation fee. Listed cancellation fee is applicable per traveler.
Trip ID#:
IceReyGoa
What's excluded
- Internal transportation
- Passport and visa charges
- Any kind of insurance
- Personal expenses
Meals Included
4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunches and 2 Dinners
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