GeoTours Trip to – July 8 - 18, 2016 - $1990 Includes lodging (sharing a room), private transportation, entries/activities, Matt Ebiner as leader; airfare is extra

7/8/16 Depart USA for Reykjavik, Iceland

7/9/16 Arrive Reykjavik, capital city of Iceland, probably in the morning Hallgrimskirkja church tower, the tallest structure in Reykjavik, with great views Walking tour of Reykjavik to see the harbor, lakes, and city center Arbaer Open-Air Museum - guided tour of traditional Icelandic village Two nights in Reykjavik area

7/10/16 Tour the Golden Circle to see several of Iceland’s top highlights Kerio volcanic crater, with a lake inside – beautiful two-tier Strokkur Geyser, exploding every few minutes, and clear mineral pools Pingvellir Nat'l Park - Rift zone with the American plate pulling apart from the Eurasian Night #2 in Reykjavik area

7/11/16 Visit two magnificent waterfalls: (can walk behind it) & Skogafoss Skogar Folk Museum – traditional Icelandic houses with turf roofs Black sand beach and volcanic cliffs at Reynisdranger Two nights near Vatnajokull National Park

7/12/16 Full day in Skaftafell section of Vatnajokull National Park, Great walking/hiking opportunities to see the glaciers, mountains, and waterfalls Svinafell Glacier - short walk to the front of the glacier Night #2 near Vatnajokull National Park

7/13/16 Fjallasarlon - lagoon with icebergs in front of a massive glacier Jokulsarlon – boat ride through a lagoon filled with icebergs One night in Egilsstdir

7/14/16 Jokulsargljufur section of Vatnajokull National Park Impressive canyon carved into volcanic rock - Europe’s largest in volume waterfalls Two nights in Myvatn area

7/15/16 Lake Myvatn area Pseudocraters at Skutustadir & Dimmuborgir lava towers Hverir bubbling mud pits & fumaroles Krafla volcano with beautiful crater lake Myvatn Nature Baths (pools with warm mineral water) for a swim Night #2 in Myvatn area

7/16/16 Option to go whale-watching in Husavik Godafoss Waterfalls One night in Akureyri, Iceland’s 2nd largest city; visit the beautiful botanical gardens

7/17/16 Drive to Reykjavik; arrive in early afternoon, with time for last minute shopping or museums

7/18/16 Optional visit to Blue Lagoon to soak in the aquamarine-colored geothermal waters Depart Reykjavik for USA

Iceland Trip Cost = $1990 for Lodging, Transportation, Entries/Activities (Airfare is additional)

Included Highlights/Entries in Iceland  Reykjavik – Hallgrimskirkja Church Tower  Jokulsarlon – Boat ride past icebergs in a lagoon  Kerio Volcanic Crater  Lake Myvatn  Strokkur Geyser  Krafla Volcano and lake in Viti Crater  Gullfoss Waterfalls  Dettifoss & Selfoss Waterfalls  Pingvellir – Rift zone between tectonic plates  Pseudocraters at Skutustadir  Skogar Folk Museum  Myvatn Nature Baths (hot springs) for a swim  Skogafoss Waterfall  Hvirir bubbling mud pits  Seljalandsfoss Waterfalls  Dimmuborgir lava towers and lava tube  Black sand beach at Reynisdranger  Option to go whale watching at Husavik  Vatnajokull National Park - Skaftafell section  Akureyri – Botanical Gardens  Svinafell Glacier  Excellent bird watching opportunities  Fjallasarlon - lagoon with icebergs  Many hiking opportunities

Not included  Airfare - LAX-KEF-LAX costs about $1200-1400 in July using www.kayak.com Participants will be notified when to purchase tickets, and for what specific flights  Most meals are not included, but some places we stay have kitchen facilities; group will often stop at supermarkets

Accommodations  Price is based on sharing a room; if you don’t have a preferred roommate we will do our best to match you with someone of the same sex and age group. Some accommodations are cabins/cottages with 3-4 beds.  Lodging is at hotels, guesthouses, cabins. Sometimes there is a shared bathroom at the accommodations.  Some accommodations have beds with pillows and blanket/comforter without sheets; participants are encouraged to bring their own sheet sleeping sack  Single room supplement is +$600

Transportation  Private tour bus (probably 38-seats) with English-speaking Icelandic driver; total flexibility to stop wherever we like for spontaneous photo opportunities

Leader/Guide & Group Size  Matt Ebiner will lead the group throughout. The Icelandic bus driver also provides lots of information.  Group size will be approximately 15-24 people (including Matt, Suzan, and Sophia Ebiner)

Pace/Physical Effort/Culture Shock  This trip has a moderate pace and participants should be willing to walk up to 10 miles on the longest day. There are shorter options for those unable or not wanting to walk/hike that far.  Iceland is a very safe country with almost no crime at all  There are no health hazards in Iceland, but the weather is cool (average high usually in the 50sF) and rainy even in summer. It typically rains about 3 days per week, although it usually isn’t for hours and hours straight.  There are no mosquitoes in Iceland, but flies at Lake Myvatn are an annoyance. A head net could be useful.

Costs  Iceland is an expensive country. This trip has some breakfasts included, and to economize the group will often stop at supermarkets to buy food. We will often be staying at places with kitchen facilities so that we will sometimes be able to cook our own dinners and make our own meals.

OPTONAL PARIS EXTENSION, AFTER ICELAND – JULY 18 – 22, 2015 - $690 FOR 5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS INCLUDES HOTEL, GROUND TRANSPORTATION, ENTRIES Airfare from Iceland to Paris is additional, about $200 one-way

Mon 7/18 Morning flight Reykjavik-Paris Arrive Paris early afternoon Afternoon visit to Eiffel Tower 4 nights in Paris

Tue 7/19 Arc de Triomphe; go to top for views over Champs Elysees Funicular up to Montmartre; Basilica of Sacre Coeur Place du Tertre; Street Artists Musee d’Orsay – World’s greatest collection of impressionist paintings

Wed 7/20 Cathedral de Notre Dame Can climb Notre Dame Tower afterwards Day trip to Versailles Palace of Versailles (Royal Palace for French Kings Louis XIV to Louis XVI) Versailles Gardens Option to go to EuroDisney instead of Versailles Europe’s only Disney theme park Not included in the program; additional cost

Thu 7/21 Church of Sainte Chapelle (“oldest and finest stained glass in Paris”) Place de la Concorde 3300-year old Egyptian Obelisk; Executions during French Revolution Walk through Jardin de Tuileries (west end of Champs Elysees) Louvre Museum (highlights can be seen in 2 hours)

Fri 7/22 Final morning in Paris to visit anything you missed Fly home from Paris in the late morning or early afternoon

Included Highlights/Entries in Paris  Eiffel Tower  Arc de Triomphe  Funicular up Montmartre  Sacre Coeur Basilica  Musee d’Orsay  Cathedral & Tower of Notre Dame  Palace and Gardens of Versailles  Church of Sainte Chapelle  Louvre Museum  4-day Museum Pass – good for many other entries

Transportation  In Paris – private transport between airport and hotel; sightseeing in Paris & Versailles is by metro, train, and walking

Pace/Physical Effort/Culture Shock  This trip has a moderate pace and participants should be able and willing to walk up to 2 or 3 miles a day. Matt Ebiner will lead the group. 

Registration Form - GeoTours Trip to Iceland: July 8-18, 2016- LAND COST = $1990 (Includes lodging, private transportation, entries/activities, International Airfare extra)

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