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GJ-041 FAMILY TOUR South Iceland & Reykjavik, 8 days / 7 nights

Day 1: WELCOME TO ICELAND
Arrival and overnight in Reykjavik/Keflavik, hotel including breakfast.
Day 2: GULLFOSS & GEYSIR
Farm animal park at Slakki, waterfall Gullfoss and hot spring Geysir. Optional: river rafting for older children. 3 nights stay in South Iceland, hotel including breakfast.
Day 3: SOUTH SHORE
Waterfalls, beaches, bird cliffs and glaciers in South Iceland.
Day 4: FISHING VILLAGES
Trolls, Elves and Northern light museum in Stokkseyri, small fishing villages and bird life. Optional: kayak tours and horseback riding.
Day 5: THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK
Explore Thingvellir National Park and go swimming at one of many nice pools in the area. Stay 3 nights in Reykjavik, hotel including breakfast.
Day 6: REYKJAVIK
Enjoy Reykjavik. Option for whale watching tours from the capital.
Day 7: REYKJANES & BLUE LAGOON
Light houses, hot springs, mountains and Blue Lagoon at Reykjanes peninsula.
Day 8: DEPARTURE

Our family tours are designed for families with smaller children. Driving distances are limited leaving more time for exploring, touching, playing and having fun. Many children-friendly activities are recommended in our detailed travel itineraries. Multiple night stay at each hotel is ideal for a more relaxing travel style and easier for children to adopt to their new environments. For these tours we use family rooms in hotels including breakfast.

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GJ-041 FAMILY TOUR South Iceland & Reykjavik, 8 days / 7 nights

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

Day 2: GULLFOSS & GEYSIR (260km/162 miles)
Travel to South Iceland and visit the farm animal park at Slakki that is ideal for smaller children. Continue to Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot springs. Optional: river rafting for children age 10 or more. 3 nights stay in South Iceland, accommodation in a hotel including breakfast.  

Day 3: SOUTH SHORE (200 km/124 miles)
Visit the waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Nearby is the lovely Skogar folk museum with turf houses. The bird cliffs of Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara are simply amazing. We recommend also a stroll on the black lava beaches of Vík. 

Day 4: SMALL COASTAL VILLAGES (120 km/75miles)
Today we schedule a relaxing day. We recommend a visit to the Troll, Elves and Northern light museum in Stokkseyri. This area is ideal for bird watching and walking along the sandy beaches and the wonderful sea coast. Optional kayak tours are available. Continue to Eyrarbakki, a small village with old wooden  houses, a folk  & maritime museum. In Hveragerdi are optional horseback riding tours available.

Day 5: THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK (160 km/99 miles)
You might want to start  the day with a visit to one of the many children friendly outdoor geothermal swimming pools in South Icleand. In the afternoon explore Thingvellir National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers numerous hiking trails; many are ideal for short and leisurely walks. Stay 3 nights in Reykjavik, hotel including breakfast.

Day 6: REYKJAVIK (100 km/62 miles)
The capital Reykjavik has plenty of recreational areas, sightseeing attractions and activities for the whole family. Option for whale watching tours from the capital.

Day 7: REYKJANES & BLUE LAGOON (150 km/93 miles)
The Reykjanes peninsula offers diverse geological features, several light houses, hot springs, mountains, bird cliffs and the famous Blue Lagoon. There is also a Viking ship museum and the popular salt fish museum.

Day 8: DEPARTURE (49 km/30 miles)

Our family tours are designed for families with smaller children. Driving distances are limited leaving more time for exploring, touching, playing and having fun. Many children-friendly activities are recommended in our detailed travel itineraries. Multiple night stay at each hotel is ideal for a more relaxing travel style and easier for children to adopt to their new environments. For these tours we use family rooms in hotels including breakfast.

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GJ-TRAVEL HOTEL PACKAGES FOR SELF DRIVE TOURS

 

Hotel accommodation

Family rooms for 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years of age. Breakfast included.

Price and what is included

The price is in EUR per room for 7 nights for the above selected accommodation category. The price includes also
  • a children´s map of Iceland
  • a very detailed travel itinerary in English with recommendation for family friendly restaurants, museums, sites and activities
  • emergency phone number access service
  • information meeting during office hours at our travel bureau at Borgartún 34 in Reykjavik
  • 7x breakfast

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 have a selection of brochures, travel books and maps.

 

Not included

Rental car, and detailed road maps 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:

  • 14-21 days prior arrival: 20 % of full package price
  • 03-13 days prior arrival: 50 % of full package price
  • 0-02 days prior arrival and no-shows: 100 % of full package price

Change of reservation

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

 

Bookings to be sent:

to email: gjtravel@gjtravel.is

After we receive your booking by email, you will get a short reconfirmation from us. The final confirmation with names of hotels will be send within 3-4 days after booking receipt. Payment is due latest 4 weeks prior to arrival and vouchers and detailed itinerary will be sent after receipt of  final payment. This concept will assure an interactive relation between you and our company and we can assist you with any personal needs you might have. If you like to rent a car through us, please request our rental car prices and rental information.

Note:

Our family tours are designed for families with smaller children. Driving distances are limited leaving more time for exploring, touching, playing and having fun. Many children-friendly activities are recommended in our detailed travel itineraries. Multiple night stay at each hotel is ideal for a more relaxing travel style and easier for children to adopt to their new environments. For these tours we use family rooms in hotels including breakfast.



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GJ-TRAVEL PRICE LIST FOR SELF-DRIVE HOTEL PACKAGES

Tour

GJ-041 FAMILY TOUR South Iceland & Reykjavik in 8 days / 7 nights

 

Departures

are daily between May 01 till September 30, 2012


Price per room in EUR, 7 nights including breakfast

01.05.-31.05.2012 & 01.09.-30.09.2012: EUR 1.295, family room for 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years of age
01.06.-31.08.2012: EUR 1.520, family room for 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years of age
.
01.05.-31.05.2012 & 01.09.-30.09.2012: EUR 1.143, triple room for 2 adults and 1 child under 12 years of age
01.06.-31.08.2012: EUR 1.429, triple room for 2 adults and 1 child under 12 years of age
.

Included

In addition to above selected accommodation category the price includes a children´s map of Iceland and a very detailed travel itinerary in English with recommendation for family friendly restaurants, museums, sites and activities. Also included: emergency phone number access service and information meeting during office hours at our travel bureau at Borgartún 34 in Reykjavik.

Note

We guarantee above prices and availability (space) for all categories for bookings until 4 weeks prior to arrival. Names of accommodation fll 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

After we receive your booking by email, you will get a short reconfirmation from us. The final confirmation with names of hotels will be send within 3-4 days after booking receipt. Payment is due latest 4 weeks prior to arrival and vouchers and detailed itinerary will be sent after receipt of  final payment. This concept will assure an interactive relation between you and our company and we can assist you with any personal needs you might have. If you like to rent a car through us, please request our rental car prices and rental information.

 
 
 
 
  
 
  

 
 
 
     
    
 
 

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