Iceland Glacial Exploration & Auroras
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- Chase the northern lights with Iceland's natural wonders as your backdrop.
- Explore culturally-rich Reykjavik and treat yourself to a typical Icelandic meal.
- Explore the glacial phenomenons in Vatnajokull National Park, Europe's largest national park.
- Discover the glaciers and geysers sprinkled throughout the country.
- Treat yourself to a taste of the produce grown in Iceland's famous geothermal greenhouses!
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- Round-trip economy class airfare to Reykjavik (KEF)
- Automatic transmission 4WD rental car for 7 days* with GPS system, complimentary insurance for an additional driver, CDW, theft protection, unlimited mileage and VAT
- Accommodations in hotels as listed, or similar: 1 night in Reykjavik at the Fosshotel Reykjavik
- 2 nights in the Borgarfjordur area at the Fosshotel Reykholt
- 1 night in Southwest Iceland at the Fosshotel Hekla
- 1 night in the Hofn area at the Hofn Hotel
- 1 night in the the Kirkjubaejarklaustur area at the Icelandair Hotel Klaustur
- 1 night in Reykjavik at the Fosshotel Reykjavik Daily breakfast
- Daily breakfast (excluding arrival day)
- Tablet with travel app called Iceland Travel Companion (picked up at Keflavik airport with your car rental) - including detailed description of your journey with hotel itinerary and GPS road guide to each hotel; a map view of your trip; information on nature sites, historic places and roadside services; safety guidelines; and a detailed pdf travel book about Iceland, in English and multiple languages
- Emergency phone line available 24/7
- Service fees & taxes *Please note that the package price is based on seven 24-hour rental days, starting at the time of rental. If your flight arrives early on day 1 and departs late on day 8, an additional supplement will be necessary unless you choose to return the car in Reykjavik when the 7 day rental is up, and use a departure shuttle transfer instead. *Must be 23 years of age to rent a car.
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