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GJ-011 CLASSIC ROUND TRIP from/to Seydisfjördur 

8 days / 7 nights

Day 1: WELCOME TO ICELAND & EXPLORE EASTFJORDS
Arrival and explore East Iceland. Overnight in the area of Höfn.
Day 2: VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK
Vatnajökull/Skaftafell National Park. Overnight in Skaftafell/ Kirkjubaejarklaustur area.
Day 3: SOUTH SHORE
South Iceland with glaciers, beaches, bird cliffs and waterfalls. Overnight in Hella/Selfoss area.
Day 4: GOLDEN CIRCLE & REYKJAVIK
Golden Circle with Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot spring and Thingvellir National Park. Overnight in Reykjavik.
Day 5: TRAVEL WEST & NORTH
Sites of West Iceland and Skagafjördur, valley of the horses and sagas. Overnight in Eyjafjördur area, North Iceland.
Day 6: AKUREYRI & LAKE MYVATN
Akureyri-Godafoss waterfall-Lake Myvatn. Overnight at Lake Myvatn/ Husavik/Eyjafjördur area, North Iceland.
Day 7: HUSAVIK & ASBYRGI
Husavik – Europe‘s whale watching capital, Ásbyrgi National Park, highland desert and the East Fjords. Overnight in East Iceland.
Day 8: DEPARTURE

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GJ-011 CLASSIC ROUND TRIP from/to Seydisfjördur 

8 days / 7 nights

Day 1: WELCOME TO ICELAND & EXPLORE EAST FJORDS (300 km/186 miles)
Arrival in Iceland and travel the scenic route along the dramatic fjord landscape and fishing villages of East Iceland. Overnight in the area of Höfn, Southeast Iceland.

Day 2: VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK (200 km/125 miles)

Today travel in Europe's largest National Park, Vatnajökull, that is also Europe's largest glacier. We recommend a boat tour between icebergs on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon and a short hike in Skaftafell National Park. The most popular walk is to Svartifoss waterfall. Overnight in Skaftafell, Kirkjubaejarklaustur area.

Day 3: SOUTH SHORE (180 km/112 miles)

A beautiful drive with many natural wonders awaits you today as you head across the Laki lava field, pass the waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. The bird cliffs of Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara are simply amazing. We recommend also a stroll on the black lava beaches of Vík. Overnight in Hella/Selfoss area.

Day 4: GOLDEN CIRCLE & REYKJAVIK (230 km/143 miles)

Today's program is called Golden Circle with Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot spring and Thingvellir National Park. Take some time to explore Reykjavik, Iceland's capital. Overnight in Reykjavik.

Day 5: TRAVEL WEST & NORTH (410 km/255 miles)

Explore the saga valley of Borgarfjörður in West Iceland and climb Grábrók volcano in the Bifröst area. Continue to Skagafjördur, valley of the horses and sagas. Here you find the Glaumbær turf farm & folk museum and the Viðimýri church, one of the most beautiful examples of traditional turf church architecture. Overnight in Eyjafjördur area, North Iceland.

Day 6: AKUREYRI & LAKE MYVATN (200-220 km/124-137 miles)

Akureyri is the capital of North Iceland and we recommend a visit to the old town, the modern church and botanical garden. Continue to Godafoss, the waterfall of the Gods. Lake Myvatn offers a wide spectrum of volcanic and geological features, abundant bird life and a wealth of walking trails. Overnight at Lake Myvatn, Husavik,  Eyjafjördur area, North Iceland.

Day 7: HUSAVIK & ASBYRGI (240-300 km/150-186 miles)

Húsavik is called Europe's whale watching capital where you have the option to visit the whale museum and go on a  whale watching cruise. Drive around the mountainous peninsula Tjörnes and visit Ásbyrgi & Dettifoss National Park. Travel east over Jökuldalsheiði moorland plateau, lava and sand desert. Egilsstaðir is the center of East Iceland. Overnight in East Iceland.

Day 8: DEPARTURE (28 km/18 miles)

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GJ-TRAVEL HOTEL PACKAGES FOR SELF DRIVE TOURS

 

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

  • Budget: rooms with shared facilities 
  • Standard: rooms with private shower/wc in simple hotels, farm houses and guesthouses 
  • Comfort: rooms with private shower/wc in good tourist class hotels and farm houses 
  • Superior: rooms with private shower/wc at the best available hotels or best available room categories
  • Hot-Deal: rooms with shower/wc in simple guesthouses, farms and hotels. Names of accommodation will be revealed after full payment. Bookings are non-refundable in case of cancellation or change of dates.

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:

  • 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
  • Hot-Deal Bookings are non-refundable in case of cancellation or change of dates

Change of reservation

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

 

Children discount

Children 3-12 years sharing room with 2 full paying guests: Pay EUR 35 net per day including breakfast.
This tour is available in Single, Double and Triple rooms. No family rooms available for this tour.

Children up to 2 years of age sharing room with parents: free of charge

 

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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GJ-TRAVEL PRICE LIST FOR SELF-DRIVE HOTEL PACKAGES

Tour

GJ-011 CLASSIC ROUND TRIP from/to Seyðisfjörður 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

Hot Deal - rooms with private shower/wc: Single room EUR 656 / Twin room EUR 831  / Triple room EUR 1.094

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

Hot Deal - rooms with private shower/wc: Single room EUR 823 / Twin room EUR 1.041  / Triple room EUR 1.365

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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. Names of accommodation for Hot-Deal Bookings will be confirmed after full payment and bookings are non-refundable in case of cancellation or change of dates. 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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