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 Christmas in Reykjavik, Iceland...
Iceland main menu - 0845 003 2211 or 01543 258631
Spend Christmas in Iceland with this
great value offer. Explore Reykjavik,
experience the spectacular phenomenon of
the Northern Lights, enjoy a full day
guided excursion of Iceland’s natural
wonders, geology and history, and take a
trip to the Blue Lagoon, bathing in the
mineral-rich waters of the lagoon.
Thursday 24th – Monday 28th
December 2009
Cost From £550.00 Per Person
Based on Double/Twin[Share] Accommodation
Single Room Supplement @ £75.00
We are offering a choice of 2 4* Hotels Hotel Reykjavik Centrum & Hilton
Reykjavik Nordica
THURSDAY 24 DECEMBER
DAY 1 UK - ICELAND
Fly London[Heathrow]/Keflavik:
On arrival, transfer by the 'Flybus' Shuttle Service to your Reykjavik
accommodation.
Overnight Reykjavik:
FRIDAY 25 DECEMBER
DAY 2 Excursion. Reference. RE/62:
NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR
Duration: 2 ½ - 3 Hours.
Departure: 21:00 Hours.
Hotel Pick-Up Service 20:30 Hours.
The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are a spectacular
natural phenomenon, often seen dancing
around in fantastic colours across the Arctic Sky. The Northern Lights originate
from the sun, where large explosions and
electronic storms throw flares and solar particles deep into space. The clouds
of solar particles are caught by the Earth’s
magnetic field on the south and north poles. The solar particles collide with
the atmospheric gases and create this
wonderful light effect, known as the Aurora Borealis. Note: The Northern Lights
can be seen when certain weather
conditions are fulfilled, usually during crispy cold and very still evenings.
Subject to the correct weather conditions for
sightings this tour will operate.
Overnight Reykjavik:
SATURDAY 26 DECEMBER
DAY 3 Excursion. Reference. RE/04:
THE GOLDEN CIRCLE
Visiting GULLFOSS . GEYSIR . THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK
Duration: 8 Hours.
Departure: 09:00 Hours.
Hotel Pick-Up Service 08:30 Hours.
This has been our most popular tour for many years - and with good reason. The
day is spent encountering a cross-section of Iceland’s natural wonders, geology
and history, making numerous stops along the way in order to experience
Iceland’s nature up-close and personal. We drive to Kerid, a huge volcanic
crater turned lake, then onto Iceland’s most famous and picturesque waterfall ‘Gullfoss’,
known as ‘The Golden Falls’ - the Queen of Iceland’s waterfalls. After lunch
[optional] we continue to explore the nearby Geysir geothermal area, bubbling
with activity, where hot springs are in abundance and the active Geysir
‘Strokkur’ spouts every 15 minutes. Visit the Geysir Museum [admission
included], an informative, multimedia exhibition that vividly shows how the
forces of nature shaped the country and its people down through the ages.
Continue via Lake Laugarvatn to *Thingvellir National Park, a place of great
geological interest and the site of the ‘Althing’, Iceland’s oldest Parliament
founded in 930. [*visited during Winter months only when road conditions allow].
Overnight Reykjavik:
SUNDAY 27 DECEMBER
DAY 4 REYKJAVIK
RE/710 - RE/718 : BLUE LAGOON EXPRESS
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A GUIDED TOUR
Duration: Min. 4 Hours.
Departures: RE/710 10:00 Hours. RE/711 11:00 Hours. RE/714 14:00 Hours. RE/716
16:00 Hours.
RE/718 18:00 Hours.
The Blue Lagoon is located South-West of Reykjavik near the fishing village of
Grindavik on the Reykjanes Peninsula. A high-temperature geothermal field
supplies the hot water to the Reykjanes district and steam to run the power
plant, and it is the mineral-rich overflow water from this operation that fills
the Lagoon. The geothermal water is pumped up from 2,000 metres below the Earths
surface. High levels of silica, minerals and algae give the Blue Lagoon its rich
blue colour. It was in 1980 that people began to bathe in the Blue Lagoon and
since then its popularity has continued to increase. Last year some 170.000
bathers enjoyed the Lagoons facilities. The new bathhouse and bathing facilities
can accommodate 900 guests. Whether in the middle of winter surrounded by snow,
or in the long summer daylight, the Lagoon is exciting, invigorating and
superbly relaxing. On Tour RE/718 between late Autumn and early Spring the
Northern Lights are often seen dancing in the sky, when conditions allow a stop
will be made in the lava fields so that you may experience the spectacular
display of undulating colours - an experience not to be missed!
Overnight Reykjavik:
MONDAY 28 DECEMBER
DAY 5 REYKJAVIK - KEFLAVIK/ICELAND - UK
Airport Transfer arranged by the ‘Flybus’ Shuttle Service back to Keflavik
International Airport to connect with your return flight
Keflavik/London[Heathrow]:
Prices Include:
*Economy Class Scheduled Flights by
Icelandair London[Heathrow]/Keflavik Return. Flight Timing Outbound:
13:00/16:00. Inbound: 08:30/11:30 Or 16:30/19:30 *All Airport Taxes.
*Return Airport Transfers by the ‘Flybus’ Shuttle Service.
*Total 4 Nights 4* Accommodation: Reykjavik Centrum Hotel Or Hilton Reykjavik
Nordica Standard Double/Twin [Share] Room with Private Facilities.
*Including Breakfast.
*Guided Coach Excursion hunting for the Aurora Borealis - Northern Lights!
*Guided Coach Excursion exploring Iceland’s famed ‘Golden Circle’ - where you
will experience some of Iceland’s greatest natural phenomena.
*Coach Excursion [Not Guided] to the ‘Blue Lagoon’ - Enjoy a relaxing bathe in
the blue mineral-rich waters of Iceland’s world famous Lagoon.
To check availability and make your booking please call us
on 0845 003 2211 or 01543 258631
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