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ICELAND 09 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS

DEPARTURE DATES May : 01, 11, 21 June : 01 Sep : 01, 11, 21 Oct : 01, 11, 21 Nov : 01, 11


SECTOR INTRODUCTION

Iceland is a country of sharp contrasts. A place where fire and ice co-exist. Where dark winters are offset by the summer’s midnight sun. A country where insular existence has spurred a rich and vibrant culture. An under-populated island marooned near the top of the globe, Iceland is, literally, a country in the making. It's a vast volcanic laboratory where mighty forces shape the earth: geysers gush, mudpots gloop, ice-covered volcanoes rumble and glaciers cut great pathways through the mountains. Its supercharged splendour seems designed to remind visitors of their utter insignificance in the greater scheme of things. And it works a treat: some crisp clean air, an eyeful of the cinematic landscapes, and everyone is transfixed.


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR

• Travel with Gem tours serving Excellence & Luxury since 1983

• One & only travel agency in India serving Pure Vegetarian food “GEM TOURS AND TRAVELS”

• Gem Tours: Since 1983. Travel Safe, Sound and Secure

• Covering Most Beautiful Country: Iceland

• Reykjavik: 1+2 Nights Stay covers City tour, Blue Lagoon, Lava Show & Flyover Iceland etc...

• Akuryeri: 2 Nights cover Diamond Circle, Lake Myvatn & Dettifoss waterfall...

• Reykholt : 1 Night stay covers Into the Glacier, Waterfall, Barnafoss...

• Hella Area : 3 Night stay covers Black sand Beach, Diamond Beach, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Skógafoss Waterfall and DC Wreck Plane Site, Vik

area, Glacier Lagoon, Amphibian boat Tour, Diamond Beach

• Entrance include : DC Plane Wreck (shuttle), Blue Lagoon, Amphibian boat ride, Lava Show & Flyover Iceland...


DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1 – HOME TOWN – REYKJAVIK

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Akuryeri. Enroute visit Grabrok crater rises about 170 meters above the ground and is easily accessible via a footpath. It’s quite steep, so steps have been built on part of it to make the hike easier. Grabrok belongs to the volcanic system of Ljosufjoll. It reaches from Berserker lava field in the North of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, close to Stykkisholmur, over the actual Ljósufjöll and Hnappadalur all the way to the Grabrok craters. It extends over a distance of 90 km and is one of the longest in Iceland. The last eruption took place about thousand years ago at Hnappadalur. Arrive Akuryeri and check-in at the hotel. Our Location is far away from any light pollution, so if the weather conditions are right, there is a chance you could see northern lights* from hotel itself. Overnight at Akureyri. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY 2 – REYKJAVIK – AKUREYRI

Arrive at Keflavik airport and after clearing customs and immigration we precede towards Reykjavik. Proceed for check in at Hotel. Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik.. Overnight at Reykjavik. (Meals: Dinner)


DAY 3 – AKUREYRI – DIAMOND CIRCLE – AKUREYRI

Morning after breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Reykholt. Enroute visit the beautiful Hraunfossar Waterfalls - this waterfalls is formed by rivulets streaming over a distance of about 900 metres out of the Hallmundarhraun, a lava field which flowed from an eruption of one of the volcanoes lying under the glacier Langjökull. The waterfalls pour into the Hvítá river from ledges of less porous rock in the lava. Also visit Barnafoss – this is also known as Bjarnafoss, which was its previous name. Barnafoss is near Hraunfossar which burst out of Hallmundarhraun which is a great lava plain. Barnafoss is on the river Hvítá in Borgarfjörður. Further visit Into the Glacier (optional) - Into the Glacier is offering access to the largest man-made ice tunnel in the world. The ice tunnel and the caves are located high on Iceland‘s second largest glacier, Langjökull, where you will have an amazing opportunity to explore the glacier and see it from the inside. To journey inside one of Iceland’s frozen giants is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Further drive Reykholt. Arrive, check-in at the hotel and relax. Overnight in Reykholt. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY 4 – AKUREYRI – INTO THE GLACIER – REYKHOLT

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Diamond Circle. Today we enjoy North Iceland's most famous Diamond Circle tour. We stop first on route at Godafoss waterfall, the waterfall of the pagan gods. Then we continue to the Lake Myvatn area where we spend some time exploring the wonders around the lake, which is one of Iceland's most interesting regions with fantastic volcanic formation, geothermal activity and lake itself, teeming with bird life, particularly ducks. Then we see Dimmuborgir lava formations, also Skutustadur pseudocrates. Later we visit the amazing boiling mud pools and steam vents of Namaskard, and then the Krafia area, where a series of volcanic eruptions tool place from 1975-1984. Later we visit Dettifoss (Subject to weather conditions) which is one of the biggest and most powerful waterfalls of Iceland. Evening proceed back to Akureyri. Evening return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Akureyri. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)


DAY 5 – REYKHOLT – GOLDEN CIRCLE – HELLA AREA

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to visit Glacier Lagoon - It is known as the Water Glacier in English, is the largest and most voluminous ice cap in Iceland, and one of the largest in area in Europe. A glacier is a persistent body of dense ice that is constantly moving under its own weight; it forms where the accumulation of snow exceeds its ablation over many years, often centuries. Enjoy Amphibian Boat ride - The excursion takes 30 – 40 minutes and includes an English speaking guide who explains to you the geology and facts of the lagoon. Further visit Diamond Beach, where you have opportunity to click lots of pictures. En route we pass by Skaftafell National Park we stop for a photostop. Evening return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Hella Area. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY 6 – HELLA AREA – GLACIER LAGOON – DIAMOND BEACH – HELLA AREA

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Today we go on Golden Circle route, where we will visit Thingvellir National Park. The park is a place of great beauty located on the biggest lake of Iceland (Silfra Lake). Where the Tectonic Plates of North America and Euro Asia continent drifts apart each year. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We continue our journey towards Geysir - home to the Littli Geysir & the great Strokkur Geyser which erupts about every 8 Minutes. Then we visit Gullfoss Waterfall, one of the most impressive waterfall in Europe that falls in two folds. At the end of the day proceed to Hella area. Overnight at Hella Area. ( Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)


DAY 7 – HELLA AREA – REYNISFJRA – BLACK SAND BEACH – DC PLANE WRECK – WATERFALL – HELLA AREA

Morning after breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Reykjavik. Arrive and proceed to Blue Lagoon – this is a geothermal spa is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland. The spa is located in a lava field in Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula; southwestern Iceland in a location favourable. Further proceed for Reykjavik Orientation City tour visiting Hveragerði, Hallgrímskirkja church, Perlan, Höfði house, the old town center & harbor, Harpa Music Hall. Later check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Reykjavik. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY 8 – HELLA AREA – BLUE LAGOON – CITY TOUR – REYKJAVIK

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Reynisfjra. Visit Black sand beach & Basalt Stone. Reynisfjara is a world-famous black-sand beach found on the South Coast of Iceland, just beside the small fishing village of Vík í Mýrdal. With its enormous basalt stacks, roaring Atlantic waves and stunning panoramas, Reynisfjara is widely considered to be the most beautiful example of Iceland's black sand beaches. Further proceed to visit DC Plane Wreck You may have Watched the Move Dilwale by Now Anyway, there was this song ‘Gerua‘ stoot on this location, Later proceed towards Seljalandsfoss Waterfall & Skógafoss Waterfall. Further drive to Hella area. Arrive, check-in and relax. Overnight stay in Hella area. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)


DAY 9 – REYKJAVIK

After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and transfer to the airport. Board your flight to onward destination. Tour ends with Sweet Memories of Iceland with Gem Tours & Travels.

DAY 10 – REYKJAVIK – HOME TOWN

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to enjoy Flyover Iceland - Experience All of Iceland's Wonderful Beauty From Your Seat. See the Best of Iceland. Unforgettable Experience. Feel Like You're Flying. Also enjoy Lava Show - the only place in the world where you can safely experience hot molten lava in close proximity. The show recreates a volcano eruption, similar to what Eyjafjallajökull and Katla volcano are famous for. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Reykjavik. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)


TOUR COST

Adults: EURO 2750 per person on Twin sharing basis

Adults: EURO 980 per person on Single Supplement

Child: EURO 2475 per child with bed

Child: EURO 2065 per child without bed

COST INCLUSION

• Accommodation using 3* & 4* hotels

• Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

• All transportation in super deluxe air-conditioned Vehicle

• Entry fees of all the sightseeing mentioned as per the itinerary

• Services of Tour Manager

• Services of Indian chef (Maharaj)

COST EXCLUSION

• Airfare (Main and Internal)

• Visa Charges & Insurance

• GST 5%

• Tips

• All expenses of personal nature like tips, laundry charges,

telephone charges, food, drinks, Porterage, gratuities and mineral

water not forming part of the group menus.

• Any items not specifically mentioned in “tour cost includes”.


NOTES

• The cost is based on 30 people travelling together, however if the group size is less then additional supplement of EURO 200 will be applicable .

• Currency Details:- the currency details in terms of Indian rupees

• 1 EURO = 80 INR • Climate Specification

• Time specification:- India is ahead of Iceland by n Standard Time (IST) • Clothing assistance

• Shopping

• Optional activities

• Do not forget any specific personal Medications and very Importantly carry a proper prescription of the medicines you carry


VISA REQUIREMENT

• 4 recent photographs ( 35mm*45 mm white background matt finishing; 80% face focus)

• Original passport with minimum validity of six months.

( please provide all old passports if any) (Validity of Passport should be 10 year from the date of issue)

• Last three years income tax – Saral form (photocopies) Company & Personal.

• Recent 6 months personal bank statements of all the passengers travelling. (photocopies) Company & Personal.

• 3 Letterheads individual / company.

• Pan card copy

• Insurance copy

• Student id proof

• Business Proof (Partnership Deed / MOU of Proprietor / MOU of shop & establishment)

• If salaried person, we need leave letter on company’s letter head and 3 months’ salary slip


MORE INFORMATION

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PAYMENT POLICY

Rs 80,000 at the time of booking (Non- Refundable) Balance Payment 30 Days Prior to Departure.

CANCELLATION POLICY

No of Days Charges

60 Days or more prior to the date of departure Deposit Amount 60 – 45 Days 25 % of Tour Cost 45 – 36 Days 50 % of Tour Cost 35 – 31 Days 75 % of Tour Cost 30 days of less prior to the date of departure 100 % of Tour Cost

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