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GJ-032 DRIVE-HIKE West & South Iceland in 8 days / 7 nights

Day 1: WELCOME TO ICELAND (49 km/30 miles)
Arrival and overnight in Reykjavik/Keflavik.

Day 2: MT. ESJA (155 km/96 miles)
Climb Mount Esja, Reykjavík's favorite mountain and witness a panoramic view of Iceland's capital and its surroundings. Mt. Esja is 914 meters (2999 ft) high and the ascent is a relatively easy, about 2 hours hike. Another hiking suggestion is to Glymur, Iceland highest waterfall and Hvalfell mountain (challenging hike). Drive along the scenic Hvalfjördur fjord. 3 nights stay in Borgarfjörður/West Iceland area.

Day 3: SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA (280 km/ 174 miles)
Hike to Eldborg, a nicely shaped volcano crater about 90 minutes roundtrip walk through the beautiful Eldborgarhraun lava field. It is a protected natural feature. Explore the Snaefellsness national park with glacier, beautiful sand and stone beaches, lava fields, birds cliffs, rock formations and arches along the coast. Many shorter and longer hiking options are available in this area called Iceland in a nutshell.

Day 4: BIFRÖST (70 km/44 miles)
Explore Bifröst area that we consider as the hidden nature reserve of West Iceland.  Climb Grábrók volcano crater that offers a stunning view all over the Norðurárdalur valley and the encircling mountains. There are several easy walking trails at Lake Hreðavatn and the surrounding forest and this is simply a lovely place for a picnic. Nearby you can take a short walk down to an overlook on the cliffs, from where there is a fine view of Glanni, a spectacular waterfall on the Norðurá river. Continue to Paradísarlaut (Paradise Hollow), a small pond with beautiful, clear water.

Day 5: THINGVELLIR & NESJAVELLIR (230 km/143 miles)
Start the day with a visit to Thingvellir National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers numerous hiking trails; many are ideal for short and leisurely walks.   Mt. Hengill is a 803 m high mountain, most likely a part of a central volcano as the widespread thermal activity suggests. From the top you will enjoy an amazing view over a large part of South and Central Iceland. Nesjavellir is the largest geothermal power area in Iceland and a fascinating place to explore. 2 nights stay in South Iceland.

Day 6: GULLFOSS & GEYSIR (204 km/ 127 miles)
Visit Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and there are some options for easy hikes in Haukadalur forest and to Brúaráfoss waterfall, a little bit off the beaten track.

Day 7: SOUTH SHORE (360 km/200 miles, round trip)
Explore the glaciers and waterfalls of South Iceland with some shorter walks today. The bird cliffs of Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara are simply amazing. We recommend also a stroll on the black lava beaches of Vík. This day includes more driving and less time for hiking. There is also an option for a glacier hike and ice climbing. Overnight in Reykjavik.

Day 8: DEPARTURE (49 km/30 miles)
Note: Most hikes are easy to moderate with options of 4-6 hours walks per day.

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GJ-TRAVEL HOTEL PACKAGES FOR SELF DRIVE TOURS

We offer our self-drive hotel package with 4 different hotel categories

Vouchers

Are sent by email 3-4 weeks prior to arrival. Voucher delivery at the first hotel of the tour is subject to a supplement of EUR 15.-

Tour Program

A very detailed travel itinerary will be sent by email 3-4 weeks prior to arrival, offered in English only. A 7 days itinerary is about 50 A-4 pages, a 14 days itinerary is about 80 A-4 pages, including many website links, distances in km/miles and small regional maps. Note: For tailor made or changed programs, no detailed itinerary will be provided!

Emergency number and information meeting

We will provide a emergency phone number access service from May to September. Information meeting with our travel experts during office hours at our travel bureau at Borgartún 34 is offered where we find a selection of brochures, travel books and maps.

Prices and what is included

Prices are in EUR per room for 7 nights and including breakfast. Included in hotel package is also detailed travel itinerary in English, vouchers sent by email, emergency phone number access service and information meeting during office hours at our travel bureau at Borgartún 34 in Reykjavik. Prices are based on full prepayment 3-4 weeks prior to arrival.

Not included

Rental car, entrance fees and activities, detailed road maps and travel guide books are not included in above rates. These services are available at GJ-Travel for extra costs.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation will only be accepted in writing and must be reconfirmed by GJ-Travel in writing. Cancellations fees for GJ-Travel Hotel Packages are:

Change of reservation

EUR 50 changing fees if clients wish to change a reservation 2 weeks after booking confirmation.

Children discount

Please note that this tour is a hiking tour and not really recommended for children.

Bookings to be sent:

to email: gjtravel@gjtravel.is

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GJ-TRAVEL PRICE LIST FOR SELF-DRIVE HOTEL PACKAGES

Tour

GJ-032 DRIVE-HIKE West & South Iceland in 8 days / 7 nights

Departures

are daily between May 01 till September 30, 2012

Price per room in EUR, valid May & September 2012 for 7 nights including breakfast

Budget category with shared facilities: Single room EUR 607 / Twin room EUR 793 / Triple room EUR 1.101
Standard category with private shower/wc: Single room EUR 910  / Twin room EUR 1.050 / Triple room EUR 1.353
Comfort category with private shower/wc: Single room EUR 933  / Twin room EUR 1.143  / Triple room EUR 1.493 
Superior category with private shower/wc: Single room EUR 1.820 / Twin room EUR 2.007  / Triple room EUR 2.567

Price per room in EUR, valid June till August 2012 for 7 nights including breakfast

Budget category with shared facilities: Single room EUR 758 / Twin room EUR 992 / Triple room EUR 1.377
Standard category with private shower/wc: Single room EUR 1.138 / Twin room EUR 1.313 / Triple room EUR 1.692
Comfort category with private shower/wc: Single room EUR 1.167 / Twin room EUR 1.429 / Triple room EUR 1.867
Superior category with private shower/wc: Single room EUR 2.275 / Twin room EUR 2.508 / Triple room EUR 3.208

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Note

We guarantee above prices and availability (space) for all categories for bookings until 4 weeks prior to arrival. Names of accommodation for Budget, Standard, Comfort and Superior Category will be confirmed within 3-5 days after booking. See further information about room & hotel categories under TRIP GUIDE.

Not included

Rental car, entrance fees and activities, detailed road maps and travel guide books are not included in above rates. These services are available at GJ-Travel for extra costs.

Bookings to be sent:

to email: gjtravel@gjtravel.is