WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Private group arrival/departure transfers
  (transfers based on designated air arrival/departure times)
• Private transportation on air-conditioned bus as per itinerary
• 9 nights standard accommodation – 2 nights Reykjavik, 1-night Skagafjorour, 1-night Akureyri, 1-night Lake Myvatn, 1-night Egilsstaoir, 2-nights Jokulsarlon, 1-night Skogar
• Daily breakfast, 1 lunch, 8 dinners
• Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary
• Highlights include Blue Lagoon, Icelandic Textile Centre, Glaumbaer FoLk Museum, Forest Baths, Myvatn Nature Baths, Petra’s Mineral Museum, Amphibian Boat Tour, Icelandic Lava show, Frioheimar Cultivation Centre and more!
• Services of an English-speaking local guide
• Services of a Broad Escapes Tour Manager
• Includes all applicable taxes and service charges
• 24-hour Ellison Travel & Tours emergency contact number while on tour

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• Insurance has not been included as part of your tour package. Broad Escapes strongly recommends the purchase of Manulife Insurance coverage for Cancellation and Interruption Insurance, COVID-19 Travel Plan, Comprehensive Assistance, Health Coverage, Individual Accident Coverage and Baggage and Personal Effects Insurance. Contact us for rates and complete details.
• International airfare – Inquire with us about group space
• Passport, visas, government processing fees, vaccinations, COVID tests, if required at time of travel
• Luggage handling
• Beverages
• Meals not mentioned
• Items of personal nature
• Gratuities
• Additional taxes, fuel surcharges or service charges levied by the governments or our suppliers

OPTIONS

• International Flights – A designated flight from Toronto will be assigned. We would be pleased to book your flights from Toronto or any other departure gateway.
• Arrival and departure transfers – for those not arriving & departing on group flights

Please Note: Proof of medical insurance coverage is mandatory to participate in this tour. Broad Escapes strongly recommends the purchase of Manulife Insurance coverage for Cancellation and Interruption Insurance, and Comprehensive Assistance, Health Coverage, Individual Accident Coverage and Baggage and Personal Effects Insurance. Contact your agent for rates and complete details.

DAY 1 | Wednesday, June 14  (B/D)
Arrival in Reykjavik
Upon arrival in Iceland, meet our local English-speaking guide for a private group transfer from Keflavik International Airport. Start with a visit to a charming restaurant in the countryside, for a welcome breakfast. We then find our way to the famous Blue Lagoon for a relaxing bath in the blue water, renowned for its healing powers. In the afternoon drive through the lava fields to Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, to check into our centrally located hotel. Explore Reykjavik at leisure before gathering for a welcome dinner.

Overnight in Reykjavik – 1 night – Klettur Hotel (or similar)

Note: This is a land only tour, however, Broad Escapes will have a designated flight from Toronto. The group transfer and panoramic tour will be based on the recommended flight arrival time. Private transfers (additional cost) can be arranged for those arriving at a different time/date. Flights from all gateways can be arranged through Broad Escapes.

Day 2 | Thursday, June 15  (B/D)
Reykjavik – Skagafjörður
Start the day with a visit to the Icelandic Textile Centre, a unique collection of homemade wool and textile items. It also exhibits beautiful Icelandic national costumes and artistic embroideries along with many of the tools and equipment used to produce them. It is the only one of its kind in Iceland and was founded by the Women’s Union in East Húnavatnssýsla. In the afternoon learn about the old turf houses and life of Icelanders in the past at the Glaumbær Folk Museum. Continue to Skagafjörður for dinner and overnight.

Overnight in Skagafjörður – 1 night – Salthus Guesthouse (or similar)

Day 3 | Friday, June 16 (B)
Skagafjörður – Akureyri
Continue our journey to Akureyri, the second largest urban area in Iceland and referred to by locals as the capital of North Iceland. Enjoy leisure time to explore the cafes, shops, and botanical gardens. Later, relax in the mineral rich geothermal waters of the new Forest Lagoon. Return to Akureyri for an evening at leisure.

Overnight in Akureyri – 1 night – Akureyri Edda Plus (or similar)

Day 4 | Saturday, June 17 (B/D)
Akureyri – Lake Mývatn
Today we begin at Goðafoss waterfall, one of the most spectacular falls in the country. Continue to Lake Mývatn to explore the area. Visit the pseudo craters in Skútustaðir and the lava formations in Dimmuborgir and then continue to the incredible landscape of the Víti Crater in the slopes of Krafla Mountain and Leirhnjúkur Lava Fields. Before we check in to our accommodation in the Lake Mývatn area, enjoy a relaxing and soothing bath in the Mývatn Nature Baths surrounded by the lava fields. Dinner and overnight in Lake Myvatn area.

Overnight in Lake Mývatn – 1 night – Sel Hotel (or similar)

Day 5 | Sunday, June 18 (B/D)
Lake Mývatn – Dettifoss – Egilsstaðir
Today we have another spectacular day exploring the sights of Lake Mývatn before continuing our journey to Egilsstaðir. On route visit Dettifoss Waterfall, Europe‘s most powerful waterfall, and then on to the geothermal area in Námaskarð. End the day by checking into our hotel in the Egilsstaðir area for dinner and overnight.

Overnight in Egilsstaðir – 1 night – Eyvindara Hotel (or similar)

Day 6 | Monday, June 19 (B/D)
Egilsstaðir – Eastfjords – Jökulsárlón
Our drive today takes us through the picturesque Eastfjords of Iceland passing many charming fishing villages along the way. Visit the home of late Ms. Petra Sveinsdóttir in Stöðvarfjörður, to view the Petra Stone Mineral Collection, the most incredible collection of stones and minerals in Iceland. Continue to Jökulsárlón our home for the next 2 nights.

Overnight in Jökulsárlón – 2 nights – Skaftafell Hotel (or similar)

Day 7 | Tuesday, June 20  (B/D)
Jökulsárlón – Skaftafell National Park – Jökulsárlón
We start the day at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, one of the most iconic sites in Iceland. Get your cameras ready for our amphibian boat tour as we sail among aqua blue towering icebergs floating in the glacier waters – nature’s outstanding beauty at its best! This afternoon explore Skaftafell National Park and hike to the picturesque Svartifoss waterfall.

Day 8 | Wednesday, June 21 (B/D)
Jökulsárlón – Vik – Skógar
Today we drive through Skeiðarársandur Plains and Eldhraun Lava Fields to the south shore of Iceland. On route stop in the charming town of Vík. Enjoy the exhilarating Icelandic Lava Show, a volcano eruption recreation, and the only place in the world where one can safely experience hot molten lava in close proximity. Continue to Dyrhólaey Nature Reserve, a 120-meter-high promontory rich in bird life. (Note: Some areas of Dyrholaey Nature Reserve may not be accessible in June due to migratory bird nesting). Then, dip your toes in the ocean and beautiful black sand beaches at Reynisfjara Beach, with the stunning views of the basalt columns rising from the sea in the background. Travel along the south coast to Skógafoss Waterfall, one of Iceland’s largest before checking into our hotel in the Skógar area for dinner and overnight.

Overnight in Skógar – 1 night – Skógarfoss Hotel (or similar)

Day 9 | Thursday, June 22 (B/L/D)
Skógar – Gullfoss & Geysir – Reykjavik
Feel the mist on your face at Gullfoss Waterfall known as the “Golden Waterfall”. Then experience the heat of the geothermal area of Geysir and watch the thrilling display of nature’s forces when Strokkur erupts columns of water into the air every 5-7 minutes. On route visit the historic sites of Þingvellir National Park, where the Icelandic Parliament Alþingi was founded in the year 930 AD. At Þingvellir see how the earth is ever so slowly pulling apart along the North America and Eurasian tectonic plates. Continue to a local farm to learn about the iconic Icelandic horses followed by a greenhouse visit and horticulture production processes. Return to Reykjavik, where this wonderful journey began and check in to our centrally located hotel. Gather for a farewell dinner this evening to reminisce with fellow Broad Escapes travellers about the memories and experiences we’ve shared on this Fire & Ice tour of Iceland.

Overnight in Reykjavik – 1 night – Klettur Hotel (or similar)

Day 10 | Friday, June 23 (B)
DEPARTURE
Say farewell to Iceland with a private group transfer to the Keflavik International Airport.

B – Breakfast / L – Lunch / D – Dinner
denotes meals included in tour cost

Note: Travel times are based on averages and include the scheduled stops planned in the day’s itinerary.
**While it is our intention to adhere to the itinerary described above, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the tour. Due to traffic or other circumstances beyond our control, it may be necessary or desirable to make alterations. Broad Escapes reserves the right to change the itinerary when deemed necessary.**

$7,300 CAD
twin occupancy

Based on a minimum
maximum 16 passengers
Single Supplement $1200 CAD
Deposit $700 & insurance due: at time of booking
Balance due: March 14, 2023

Bonnie Hinschberger

Co-founder of Broad Escapes: Tours for Women, Group Specialist & Tour Leader

Bonnie’s passion for travel, keen interest in photography and love of outdoor adventure contributes to her enjoyment and appreciation for the uniqueness of destinations worldwide. With 30 years of travel industry experience, as well as being an avid traveller, she understands what makes the ultimate trip.

She embraces the “off the beaten path” type of travel and enjoys sharing her knowledge and experiences with others. As a group specialist and co-founder of Broad Escapes, she is very excited to be part of this unique and exciting travel program and looks forward to “going with the girls” on journeys worldwide.