GJ-1101: South Iceland Winter Explorer, 5 days – 4 nights

Day 1: WELCOME TO ICELAND
Arrival and overnight in Reykjavik.
Day 2: GOLDEN CIRCLE
Reykjavik-Thingvellir National Park-Gullfoss waterfall-Geysir hot springs-Hveragerði/Selfoss where you spend two nights.
Day 3: SOUTH SHORE
Explore the waterfalls, lava beaches, glaciers and bird cliffs of South Iceland.
Day 4: REYKJANES & BLUE LAGOON
Explore the Reykjanes Peninsula with light houses, bird cliffs, dramatic sea shores, the bridge over the continents, lava fields, hot springs, moon landscape and fishing villages. Reward yourself with an relaxing bathe at the famous Blue Lagoon. Overnight in Reykjavik.
Day 5: DEPARTURE

Valid 01.10.12-30.04.13, except Christmas & New Year

GJ-1101: South Iceland Winter Explorer, 5 days – 4 nights

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN ICELAND (49 km/30 miles)
Arrival and travel to Reykjavik. Explore Iceland's capital and overnight in Reykjavik.

Day 2: GOLDEN CIRCLE (190 km/118 miles)
Today travel to Thingvellir National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Gullfoss waterfall, widely known as the Golden Waterfall in the Hvitá river with a height of 34 meters. The spectacular sight attracts tourists and travelers in summer and winter. Geysir geothermal fields contains a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools including the original geyser and Strokkur that erupts at 5-10 minutes intervals. Next stop is Kerið volcano crater and lake. Stay two nights in Selfoss or Hveragerði, South Iceland.

Day 3: SOUTH SHORE WITH WATERFALLS, LAVA BEACHES AND BIRD CLIFFS (285 km/177 miles)
There are many natural wonders along the South Shore in Iceland. We recommend walking on the black lava beaches near Vik, where even in winter birds nest in the high cliffs. Skógafoss waterfall is 60 meters high and one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. Nearby you find one of Iceland's finest folk museums in Iceland with an outstanding collection of old farm implements and household articles in a new exhibition building and turf-built houses. Seljalandsfoss is a narrow but high waterfall, plunging over the mountainside into a shallow pool. You can walk behind the waterfall, but be prepared to get wet. You might also want to visit the Saga Centre Museum in Hvolsvöllur before returning to Selfoss/Hveragerði.

Day 4: REYKJANES PENINSULA & BLUE LAGOON (190 km/118 miles)
Today discover the wonders of the Reykjanes Peninsula with old lava flows, the grand barrenness, ruff shore-side, spectacular breaking surf of the Atlantic ocean, hot spring areas, small fishing villages, light houses, the bridge over the continents and abundant bird life.  If you like museums then there is quite a unique selection such as the salt fish museum in Grindavík,  Reykjanes Heritage Museum, Vikingaheimar with the replica Viking ship Íslendingur, Duushús ship model & art exhibition and many more. Reward yourself after a day of exploring with a relaxing bathe at the famous Blue Lagoon. Overnight in Reykjavik.

(North American travelers will spend this day exploring the seashore villages of South Iceland, the geothermal town of Hveragerði with some hiking or horseback riding options, bathe at the Blue Lagoon and overnight in Reykjavik. The Reykjanes Peninsula program would then be on day 5 before afternoon flight to North America).

Day 5: DEPARTURE HOME  (49 km/30 miles)

GJ-TRAVEL HOTEL PACKAGES FOR SELF DRIVE TOURS

 

Hotel package 

For this package we use 3 star hotels in Reykjavik and in the countryside, all of them offer rooms with shower/wc. Breakfast is included in the price.

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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 (about 50 pages) will be sent by email 3-4 weeks prior to arrival, offered in English only that includes many website links, distances in km/miles and small regional maps. Note: For tailor made or changed programs, no detailed itinerary will be provided!

  

Prices and what is included

Prices are in EUR per room for 4 nights and including breakfast. Included in hotel package is also detailed travel itinerary in English and vouchers sent by email. 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

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 30 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.

GJ-TRAVEL PRICE LIST FOR SELF-DRIVE HOTEL PACKAGES

Tour

GJ-1101: South Iceland Winter Explorer, 5 days - 4 nights

 

Departures

are daily between 01.10.2012 and 30.04.2013, except at Christmas & New Year

 

Price per room in EUR,

valid October 2012 to April 2013 for accommodation, 4 nights including breakfast

Single room EUR 278
Twin room EUR 347
Triple room EUR 512

See further information about room & hotel categories under TRIP GUIDE.

 

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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