THE BEST OF SOUTH ICELAND 2012

Experience the south with plenty of free time

THE BEST OF SOUTH ICELAND 2012 - ITINERARY

Experience the south with plenty of free time

Day 1, SU: SOUTH SHORE
Early morning transfer from Reykjavik to Hella in South Iceland, where you meet with the group and tour guide. We visit the glaciers, waterfalls, bird cliffs and lava beaches of South Iceland. You have free time for an optional glacier walk or visit the area of Skógar together with our guide.

Day 2, MO: ÞJÓRSÁRDALUR
We travel alongside the Hekla volcano and visit the Hjálparfoss waterfall, the Viking farm ruins at Stöng and enjoy a leisurely hike to Gjáin which appears  to be like an oasis in this moon landscape.

Day 3, TU: LEISURE DAY OR OPTIONAL DAY TOUR TO VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK
Today is a leisure day or you can join an optional day tour to Skaftafell National Park,  travel alongside Iceland's highest mountains and Europe's largest glacier to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon with floating icebergs.

Day 4, WE: WESTMAN ISLANDS
Ferry trip to the Westman Islands where we explore, on foot, the village of Heimaey. You then enjoy the afternoon on your own exploring the island. 

Day 5, TH: GOLDEN CIRCLE
Today we visit the Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and Thingvellir National Park.

Day 6, FR: REYKJANES PENINSULA, BLUE LAGOON AND REYKJAVÍK
Hot springs, lava fields, amazing bird cliffs and moon landscapes are on today's itinerary. After an optional visit to the Blue Lagoon we return to Reykjavík for a city tour.

THE BEST OF SOUTH ICELAND TOUR 2012

Experience the south with plenty of free time; tour GJ/32D-32L

Type: Hotel/Bus Tour for South Iceland

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights

Departure and Return: From our office at Borgartún 34 on Sundays at 09:00 returning Fridays between 16:00-18:00

Pick up for tour: Between 08.15-08.45 from any accommodation in Reykjavik

Language: All tours are guided in English and German

Group size: From 8 to 35 passengers

Accommodation: We only stay at one hotel during the tour. 
5 nights in Hella, South Iceland with the following accommodation choices:
* Fosshotel Mosfell with shared facilities
* Fosshotel Mosfell with private facilities
* Hotel Ranga as superior accommodation

Meals: 5x breakfast included. Lunch stops will be made at restaurants or café-shops en route. Dinner: we will provide the group members a list of restaurant options in Hella. For guests staying at Hotel Rangá the only dining option is the excellent a la carte restaurant at the hotel (not included in tour price).

Included on tour: 5 nights accommodation, 5x breakfast, bus and guide for 6 days and ferry to/from Westman Islands. Please note, that full day program on day 9 is optional and not included in the tour price.

On tour: This is an easy tour and suitable for everybody. Best of South Iceland offers more free time and independet accommodation, dining and touring options than other escorted Iceland round trips. Museums and activities are not included in tour price and can be paid on spot if interested to participate.

Optional tour:
Day 9: Vatnajökull National Park, 12 hours for EUR 140 per person
Optional tour can be booked in advance through your travel agent or through us. Optional tour can also be booked and paid while on tour directly with our tour guide.

Other highlights: You will explore the best of South Iceland with the concept off less packing, more free time, tour options and choosing your own room and hotel category. You can decide on spot for which activities you like to participate, where you like to dine, what you like to eat and if you prefer some time on your own. A new concept for escorted round trips in Iceland and a brilliant combination of independency, convenience, comfort and attractive price while visiting the best that South Iceland has to offer.

Pre & post nights in Reykjavik: Are not included in tour price and must be added subject to your arrival and departure flights. GJ-Travel offers a wide selection of accommodations & hotels in Reykjavik. Contact us for further information and prices.

Airport Transfers: are not included in tour price and can be bought through us if required.

THE BEST OF SOUTH ICELAND 2012 - DEPARTURES

All tours depart at 09:00

Rates:

Tourist class hotel with shared facilities per person
in Twin rooms: EUR 780 / Single room supplement: EUR 110 / Triple room not available
Tourist class hotel with private facilities per person
in Twin rooms: EUR 895 / Single room supplement: EUR 195 / per person in Triple room: EUR 895
Superior class hotel with private facilities per person
in Twin rooms: EUR 1.370 / Single room supplement: EUR 420 / Triple room not available

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