GJ-1102 West Iceland Winter Explorer, 5 days – 4 nights

Day 1: WELCOME TO ICELAND
Arrival and optional stop at Blue Lagoon-Reykjavik. Overnight in Reykjavik.
Day 2: GOLDEN CIRCLE
Reykjavik-Gullfoss waterfall-Geysir hot springs-Thingvellir National Park-Hvalfjördur Fjord-Borgarnes -Reykholt where you spend two nights.
Day 3: SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA
Full day exploring Snæfellsnes pensinsula and the charming fishing town of Stykkishólmur.
Day 4: BORGARFJÖRDUR VALLEY
Visit Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfall and Deildartunguhver hot springs in West Iceland. Overnight in Reykjavik.
Day 5: DEPARTURE

Valid 01.10.12-30.04.13, except Christmas & New Year

GJ-1102 West Iceland Winter Explorer, 5 days – 4 nights

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN ICELAND (49 km/30 miles)
Arrival and optional stop at Blue Lagoon on the way to Reykjavik. Explore Iceland's capital and overnight in Reykjavik.

Day 2: GOLDEN CIRCLE-WEST ICELAND (370 km/230 miles)
Today you travel the route called "the Golden Circle". Drive over Hellisheiði mountain pass with lava fields and steam vents all over the mountains. Stop at Kerið volcano crater and lake. 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. 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. Explore Thingvellir National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. From here drive along the scenic shores of Hvalfjörður fjord to Borgarnes  and Reykholt in West Iceland, where you are staying for two nights.

Day 3: SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA (minimum 275 km/170 miles)
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula (the peninsula of the snowy mountain) juts out from Iceland’s west coast, like a long arm with a clenched fist at its tip, in many ways a microcosm of the whole island. Craters, lava flows, an ice cap, glaciated peaks, fjords, sandy beaches and high cliffs are its landscapes. A rugged mountain chain runs its length, capped by the 1,446m Snæfellsjökull, a mystical cone-shaped strato volcano where according to Jules Verne´s book the entrance to the center of the earth can be found. The south side of the peninsula is farming country yet has conserved much of its extensive marshlands, which are an important habitat for birds. Fringed by golden sand beaches, the wild and windswept coast is pounded by surf as it faces the full onslaught of an unforgiving Atlantic. The north side of Snæfellsnes is more sheltered and has fjords which make a good anchorage for fishing vessels. We highly recommend to visit the charming fishing town of Stykkishólmur.

Day 4: BORGARFJÖRÐUR VALLEY (minimum 160 km/99 miles)
There are many interesting sites in the Borgarfjörður valley, also known as the Saga valley of West Iceland. In Borgarnes you find the Saga Settlement Centre and nearby is the cultural and historical site of Reykholt. Deildartunguhver is Europe's most powerful hot spring giving off 180 liters per second and the water is about 97° Celsius hot. Hraunfossar is a series of waterfalls pouring beneath a giant lava field  along a one kilometer stretch. Barnafoss waterfall is just a few minutes walk. We also recommend to visit Grábrók volcano crater, North of Borgarnes. Return to Reykjavik via the scenic shores Hvalfjörður fjord and overnight in the capital.

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-1102: West 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 252
Twin room EUR  323
Triple room EUR  508

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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