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Geotours Trip to Iceland – July 8 GeoTours Trip to Iceland – 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 Gullfoss – beautiful two-tier waterfalls 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: Seljalandsfoss (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 Dettifoss - Europe’s largest waterfall in volume Selfoss 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) REGISTRATION/PAYMENT PROCEDURE 1. Complete this form and submit it to Matt Ebiner/GeoTours. You should keep a copy of this completed form. 2. Attach a $300 payment (made payable to GeoTours LLC) to this form and mail to GeoTours at the address below or submit payment online through www.popmoney.com or www.paypal.com, payable to [email protected]. You can also make an online bank transfer if you are a customer of Chase (through QuickPay) or Wells Fargo (SurePay) to [email protected] or 310-686-8171 (GeoTours phone #). 3. Second payment of $500 is due on February 29, 2016. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS! 4. Final payment is due on April 30, 2016. If signing up after April 30 then full payment is due with registration. Sign up with your deposit before July 31, 5. Payments made after May 15 will be assessed a $75 late fee. 2015 and receive a $75 discount. Sign up August 1 – September 30, 2015 Payments should be made payable to GeoTours LLC and sent to: and receive a $40 discount GeoTours CONTACT: Sign up October 1 – November 30 and 1547 E. Puente Street Matt Ebiner, Trip Organizer/Leader, receive a $25 discount Covina, CA 91724 [email protected]; (310) 686-8171 Sign up with a roommate and each of you gets a $25 discount DO YOU WANT TO DO THE PARIS EXTENSION JULY 18 – 22, 2016 (+$690) GeoTours alumni receive an additional discount of $25 multiplied by the number YES NO of GeoTours trips they have done (maximum $100 alumni discount). PARTICIPANT INFORMATION (Please print clearly and use your precise name as it appears, or will appear, on your passport) First Name Last Name Gender: Address City, State Zip Are you a US citizen? Yes ___No, I am a citizen of _________ Passport # Passport Expiration Email Address Date of Birth Home Phone (_______) Cell Phone (_______) ACCOMMODATION REQUEST - The program price is based on double occupancy. If you sign up without a roommate we will try to match you with someone of the same sex, but this is not guaranteed. A single room incurs a supplement of +$600 in Iceland, and +$250 in Paris. Please check one: Sharing a Twin room (2 beds) ______ Sharing a Double room (1 large bed) _____ Single Room _____ Name of preferred roommate (if any) EMERGENCY CONTACT Name Relationship _________________________ Address City, State Zip Home Phone ( _____ ) ________ _________Cell ( _____ ) Email Address CANCELLATIONS To cancel your participation, you need to inform GeoTours in writing or by email. Cancellation date is the day when GeoTours has received your written notice.
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