Wonders of Iceland NEW
Like nowhere else on Earth, Iceland offers wide open landscapes and great walking through ever-changing scenery: huge glaciers, waterfalls, fast-running rivers and spectacular geysers. Encounter tales of Viking exploration and mysterious sagas and legends, splendid arctic wildlife and long summer days.
Detailed information
| 2009 Tour
Itinerary |
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Days 1-3: Fly to Reykjavik.
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Travel to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula (3 nights) for coastal and clifftop walks in the national park and a boat trip to Flatey Island. |
Day 4: Choose either a walk on the Snæfellsjökull glacier, a coastal walk, or whale watching (payable locally). Continue to Reykholt (1 night) and relax in the hotel’s hot spring baths.
Day 5: Explore the region’s natural wonders, including Hraunfossar waterfall, Pingvellir, the beautiful setting of the world’s first democratic parliament, Geysir, where the tall plume of Strokkur geyser erupts every 5 to 7 minutes, and the majestic double cascade of Gullfoss. Continue south to Hella (3 nights).
Days 6-7: Visit Porsmork, Stakkholtsgja gorge, and Landmannalaugar an active volcanic zone with spectacular scenery.
Days 8-9: Travel to the spectacular Skogarfoss waterfall, the lava fields of Eldrhraun and the rugged Fjardrargljufur Gorge. Continue to Skaftafell (2 nights), Europe’s largest national park, with its ice fields, moorlands and mighty rivers.
Day 10: Travel up the coast to Reykjavik (2 nights) stopping to see the impressive Solheimajokull ice wall and Seljalandsfoss waterfall.
Days 11-12: Explore Reykjavik and the Blue Lagoon before your flight home.
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| About
the walks |
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Guided Walks:
An exciting holiday walking over a remarkable variety of terrains. Walks are a mixture of part-day and full-day, from 1 to 10 miles, with some challenging options such as glacier hikes. |
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| Dates
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| 23 June 2009 (11nts) |
£2,479 |
£2,295 |
| 7 July 2009 (11nts) |
£2,479 |
£2,295 |
| 11 August 2009 (11nts) |
£2,479 |
£2,295 |
Single room supplement: £425.
Independent travellers who book the no flight option can join the HF Holidays' airport transfers for £20 per person return.
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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| Temperatures |
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| Accommodation |
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Modern, comfortable three-star hotels with a good range of facilities chosen for their location, views, and accessibility to the national parks and landscapes.
Where you'll stay
Snæfellsnes Peninsula -3 nights
Reykholt - 1 night
Hella - 3 nights
Skaftafell - 2 nights
Reykjavik - 2 nights
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| Flight information |
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Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 23/06/08 (provisional)
Iceland Air
Heathrow - Reykjavik
Out 13:00 (Tues) - 15:00 (Tues)
Return 16:10 (Sat) - 20:10 (Sat)
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| What
the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel UK / Iceland on scheduled airlines, with appropriate
in-flight meals.
- 11 nights' accommodation in twin en-suite rooms.
- Full Board from dinner on arrival, except one lunch and one dinner.
- Services of an HF Holidays' leader and local tour guides.
- Walks, sightseeing, entrance fees and travel by air-conditioned coach.
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