South West Iceland

Reykjavík	Radisson SAS Saga Hotel	1 night
Hella or Nesjavellir	(see note on hotels)	3 nights
Borgarfjörður area	(see note on hotels)	2 nights
Reykjavík	Radisson SAS Saga Hotel	1 night

8 days from £860

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Day 1 - Arrive Keflavik. Drive to Reykjavík.

On arrival at Keflavik Airport you will pick up your hire car and drive into Iceland's capital city Reykjavík, a journey of around 40 minutes. Recommended flight from London: Icelandair from London Heathrow (see below). If you are travelling from a country other than the UK we would be happy to give you guidance on your flight options.

Day 2 - Gullfoss, Geysir, Þingvellir.

This morning drive to Gullfoss, known as the 'Queen of Iceland´s waterfalls', before visiting the nearby famous hot spring area of Geysir; there has been geothermal activity here for thousands of years and Geysir has given its name to water spouts throughout the world. Also visit the church at Skálholt and the old Parliament site at Þingvellir (Parliament fields) founded in the year 930 A.D.
Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 3 - Hvolsvöllur, Skógar, Vík.

Drive along the south coast to visit Hvolsvöllur Saga Museum, with its models of Viking houses and ships, maps, dioramas and paintings. Continue to Skógar waterfall, the interesting Skógar Folk Museum (pictured left) and the black-sand beach of Vík, known for its bizarre rock formation, the 'Troll Rocks'.
Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 4 - Reykjanes Peninsula, Blue Lagoon, Krýsuvík.

Explore the Reykjanes peninsula in the extreme southwest of the island, a barren region of wild, rocky coastline and contoured piles of lava with views of snow-capped peaks in the distance. Here you will find the Blue Lagoon, Iceland's foremost thermal bathing spot, famed for its therapeutic mineral-rich waters. You will also visit the geothermal area of Krýsuvík.
Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 5 - Borgarfjörður, Reykholt, Hraunfossar.

Drive to the Borgarfjörður region, with its spectacular mountain and coastal scenery. Visit Reykholt, home of the 13th century poet, Snorri Sturluson and the beautiful turquoise waterfalls of Hraunfossar (Lava Falls, pictured left).
Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 6 - Snæfellsnes.

A full day to explore the Snæfellsnes peninsula, which is dominated by the glacier where, according to Jules Verne’s book, the entrance to the Centre of the Earth can be found. There is the possibility of taking a boat trip to visit the islands of Breiðafjörður, home of the puffins and the white tailed eagle.
Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 7 - Return to Reykjavík.

Today you will return Iceland's capital for an overnight stay. The afternoon is free to explore the capital.
Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 8 -: Depart for UK.

Drive to Keflavik Airport to return your hired car and board your homeward flight.
Meals included: Breakfast.

Hotels

Outside Reykjavík, there are no hotels of international standard. Hotels used vary from departure to departure according to availability. The hotels used on this tour are "summer hotels", used most of the year as boarding schools or country hotels. They are simple and clean.

International Flights.

We recommend the daily service of Icelandair from London Heathrow. Flights are non-stop and have a choice of classes. Current timings (subject to possible change) are as follows:
Heathrow/Keflavik. Depart at 13.00; arrive Keflavik at 16:00
Keflavik/Heathrow. Depart at 16.30; arrive Heathrow at 19.30
Icelandair also operates direct flights between Glasgow and Keflavik. British Airways operate daily flights from London Gatwick. 'No Frills' airline Iceland Express also operate flights from London Stansted.

South West Iceland (Tour Reference: WDIC003)
2009 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:

Daily Departures	Price
1 Jun to 31 August	£860

Single Room Supplements on request.

The price includes:

• Hotel accommodation as listed above in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities
• 7 breakfasts as shown in the itinerary
• Group A Rental Car (upgrade available for supplement)
• Unlimited mileage, tax and CDW
• Map of Iceland and comprehensive route planner, and information about driving in Iceland

Not included in the price:

• International flights (see our recommendation above). We are happy to discuss the flights with you and give you further guidance
• Sightseeing
• International airport taxes
• Tipping

A deposit of £250 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of the price for your travel arrangements must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure date.