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About this trip
Walk among the glaciers, mountains and volcanoes of Iceland.
Explore the beautifully rugged landscapes of Iceland’s western peninsulas with soaring coastal cliffs, centuries-old volcanic glaciers and idyllic waterfalls on an eight-day adventure. Enjoy a boat cruise between icebergs at Glacier Lagoon, trek around vast waterside craters, marvel at geothermal hot springs, witness the steamy eruptions of a giant geyser, and see the giant Skogafoss and Dettifoss waterfalls in all their splendor. See the best of Iceland with expert local knowledge and time to explore – you’ll get a true taste of this Northern European outpost.
Please be aware that you must be able to walk up to 3 miles and be able to manage your own luggage up steps if need be.
We specialize in tours for adults only. We take you away from your everyday world and the necessary distractions of family life.
Safe and responsible travel
We're committed to ensuring our trips remain safe for everyone — for our travelers, our leaders and crew, and the people we visit along the way. As responsible travelers, anyone who chooses to travel with us has a duty of care to themselves and the people around them. Travelers are required to comply with local regulations and laws.
What are the medical and vaccination requirements?
Medical and general vaccination requirements differ between nations and as we are not medical practitioners, we unfortunately cannot advise on this issue. Please see your local GP or travel doctor for details and advice about current vaccination requirements.
We believe vaccinations play a key role in saving lives and helping to keep people safe. Around 70% of the world is vaccinated against COVID-19 but vaccination rates remain low in some of the destinations and communities we visit. Therefore proof of up to date COVID Vaccine is required on all of our trips.
Passport & Visa
All travelers must have a valid passport for international travel and many countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return. Some countries also require a machine-readable passport and/or unstamped available pages. When assisting with an international travel booking, we will assume that all travelers on the booking have a valid passport. If this is not the case, you must let us know. It is important to ensure you have valid passports, visas and re-entry permits which meet the requirements of immigration and other government authorities. Any fines, penalties, payments, delay or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be your sole responsibility.
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Liability
We exercise care in the selection of reputable travel service providers but we are not ourselves a provider of travel services and have no control over, or liability for, the services provided by third parties.
In no event do we accept any liability in contract, tort or otherwise, for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by the acts, omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of third party providers over whom we have no direct control, force majeure or any other event which is beyond our control or which is not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part. We also do not accept any liability in contract, tort or otherwise, for consequential loss (meaning indirect loss, loss of revenue, loss of reputation, loss of profits, loss of actual or anticipated savings, lost opportunities, including opportunities to enter into arrangements with third parties or loss or damage in connection with claims against you by third parties) howsoever caused in connection with your booking.
Risks of Travel and Release: We assume no responsibility for and shall not be liable for the acts or omissions on the part of any other party not under our control or any acts of God, unsafe conditions, terrorism, health hazards including pandemics, illness, weather hazards, or the suitability for a disabled person of any portion of any trip. We have no special knowledge of dangers during travel or at destinations. For information related to such dangers, we recommend going to the State Department travel website at travel.state.gov, click on "Find International travel Information" then click on "Country Information", and fill in the name of the destination country. For medical and health information, we recommend going to the Centers for Disease Control website at cdc.gov/travel, then click on "Destinations" and scroll to the name of the destination country. It is your personal decision to travel, and you are doing so with full knowledge of current travel recommendations and travel restrictions with regards to the risks of COVID-19. YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL OF THESE RISKS AND DANGERS, AND YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY AGREE TO FOREVER RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND HOLD US, AND OUR AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ASSOCIATES, AFFILIATED COMPANIES, GUIDES, GROUP LEADERS, AND SUBCONTRACTORS HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTIONS, SUITS, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF ANY AND EVERY KIND AND NATURE WHATSOEVER WHICH YOU NOW HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREAFTER ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE RISKS AND Dangers.
Cancellation
Should you cancel no more than 30 days after making your deposit you get a 100% refund minus a $150 admin fee.
Should you cancel between 30 days of booking to 180 days before the trip you will get a 50% refund minus the $150 admin fee.
Once we are within 180 days of the trip starting there are no refunds.
Note-should you find someone to fill your spot I can transfer your balance to them minus the $150 fee if it's 60 days before departure. Should you become sick or have other issues it’s highly likely the required travel insurance would kick in and reimburse you so be sure and check with your provider.
It is the responsibility of the trip attendee to reach out in the event of a cancellation and make their payments on time. We reserve the right to hold payments according to the cancellation policy above to pay our vendors to make this trip happen.
By making a deposit you agree to above terms of service and cancellation policy.
Packing List
To make things easier we created a list specific to this trip of things you may want. You can find it here.
For our best tips on packing in general check this out.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance will help protect your investment and is required for all of our trips. We recommend and use World Nomads. If you are over 70 we recommend using Insure My Trip.
What’s included
- LodgingAll lodging as mentioned
- Some mealsMeals as listed
- Local GuideAn English speaking guide is with us throughout the trip to show you around their country.
- HostTo handle all the details before and during your trip
- Activities/FeesAll activities and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary
- Peace of MindOther than your plane tickets we take care of everything and make sure you are on time and where you need to be.
- TransportAll trip transportation as outlined in the itinerary
What’s not included
- Air
- Travel InsuranceTravel insurance is required
- Airport TransferTransfer from the airport to the hotel at the start of the trip and transfer back to the airport at the end of the trip
- DrinksWith included meals
- TipsFor local guides and host
- Visas/PassportsVaries by destination
Available Packages
Available options
Need an extra hotel night at the start of the trip?
Need an extra night at the end of the trip?
Have your own room where available
Explore inside and ice cave. A true my unforgettable experience!
Transfer from airport to hotel upon arrival
Transfer from hotel to airport on departure
Itinerary
Welcome to Reykjavik, which lies just below the Arctic Circle. Surrounded by volcanic peaks and crystalline ocean and boasting a vibrant arts and nightlife scene, Reykjavik's contrasts are utterly beguiling. Your adventure kicks off with a welcome meeting at 6 pm at your accommodation. If you arrive early, why not
head to the National Museum, which depicts the history of Iceland from the ninth century – when the first Vikings from mainland Scandinavia arrived and settled – to the present day.
Arrival Transfer
• Not included
Included Activities
• Welcome meeting with the Tour Leader
Special Information
You can check in at the joining point accommodation any time after 2 pm. While early check-in is not guaranteed, you can store your luggage until needed. It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to
be late please let me know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Accommodation
Fosshotel Baron (Standard room) or similar
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