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Iceland Catalogue 2021 Spring | Summer | Autumm www.icetourism.com With Greenland on Page 29 WHY ICELAND? Iceland It’s not for everyone. It’s not for those who go where everyone else goes. It’s not for the conservative and expected traveler. It’s for those who travel the world to experience something different, to come back with stories to tell and secrets to share. The stories of Iceland don’t stop as winter comes. Every season, and in every region, Iceland offers secrets to the adventurous and enlightened traveler. So welcome! To all those who travel with the spirit of adventure, exploring and creativity. It may not be the first place you think of travelling to this season, but it’ll be the first place you tell your friends about. Ice Tourism...Come and be inspired by Iceland! Ice Tourism | Inspired by Iceland! | www.icetourism.com GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ICELAND Iceland is a country of extreme geological contrasts. Widely known as “the land of fire and ice” Iceland is home to some of the largest glaciers in europe, and some of the world’s most active volcanoes. Iceland is also the land of light and darkness. Long summer days with near 24-hours of sunshine are offset by short winter days with only a few hours of daylight. The population of Iceland is 360,000. The capital is Reykjavík. The largest municipalities are Reykjavík* (130,000), Kópavogur* (36,000), Hafnarfjörður* (30,000), Akureyri (19,000) and Reykjanesbær (18,000). *Cities in the capital region. The flag is blue with a red cross outlined in white. The colours are symbolic for Iceland: Red represents the volcanic fires, white recalls the snow and glaciers, and blue is for the skies above, the sea and the mountains. The size is 103,000 km2 (40,000 sq. miles) and the higest point is Hvannadalshnjúkur peak at 2,110 m. the currency is the Icelandic króna (plural krónur) –ISK and the government is parliamentary constitutional republic. The main natural resources are Fish, hydropower and geothermal energy. *cities located in the capital's metropolitan area SAFE & RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL IN ICELAND The Icelandic nature is the main attraction for tourists that come to Iceland. We want to make sure that our visitors know how to help us preserve it and how to enjoy it in a safe manner. Here https://safetravel.is/ you can find information about Safe Travel which is the official source for safe adventure in Iceland. PASSPORT AND VISA REGULATIONS Iceland is an associate member of the Schengen Agreement, which exempts travellers from personal border controls between 26 EU countries. For residents outside the Schengen area, a valid passport is required for at least three months beyond date of entry. For information on passport and visa requirements as well as the Schengen area regulations, visit the website of the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration. LANGUAGE Icelandic is the national language. English is spoken widely and Danish is the third language taught in schools. MEDICAL ATTENTION Pharmacies are called “Apótek” and are open during normal business hours. Only a few are open at night. Medical Care can be obtained by visiting a Health Care Centre, called “Heilsugæslustöð” in Icelandic, during opening hours. For information, call +354-585-1300 or visit the website about Health Care https://www.island.is/en/health/health_service/healthcare/. Medical help: There is a medical centre or hospital in all major cities and towns in Iceland. The emergency phone number (24 hours) in Iceland is 112. Health insurance: Citizens of EEA countries must bring their EHIC card (European Health Insurance Card), otherwise they will be charged in full. Non-EEA citizens are not covered by the EEA regulations and will be charged in full. For further information, contact the Icelandic Health Insurance https://www.sjukra.is/english. Tel.: +354-515-0100. Office hours: 10:00–15:00. Special vaccinations are not required to enter Iceland. USEFUL WEBSITES SAFETRAVEL https://safetravel.is/ ICELANDIC MET OFFICE https://en.vedur.is/ ROAD CONDITIONS AND WEATHER http://www.road.is/ POST OFFICE https://www.postur.is/en EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS Emergency number: 112 Police: 444 1000 Medical assistance: 1770 Page 3 Ice Tourism | Inspired by Iceland! Page 4 ICE TOURISM Ice Tourism is a receptive/Incoming travel agency/tour operator - for Iceland. It had its incubation in the Trans-Atlantic ehf group, Ice- landic travel agency/tour operator, founded in 2004. Ice Tourism became the first Icelandic travel agency/ tour operator specialized in tourism from Portugal, Brazil and Portuguese- Speaking African Countries to Iceland, currently expanding to the Spanish and American-speaking markets. Possessing experienced staff which includes tour guides and professionals with several years of experience. We organize trips for individuals, groups, companies, travel agencies and tour operators. Ice Tourism’s experience and knowledge of the field has resulted in great success and client satisfaction. https://www.icetourism.com/index.php/pt/about/history Calendar 2021 2021 Holidays for Iceland Ice Tourism ehf. Kennitala: 650820-0960 Iceland Head Office in Iceland: Síðumúli 29 - 108 Reykjavík │ Phone: 00 354 5888900 | Mobile/Whatsapp: 00 354 6973085 | [email protected] Iberic Office in Portugal: Av. Comend. Ferreira de Matos 403 Sala-113, 4450-024 Matosinhos| Tlf: 00 351 223 257936 | [email protected] Representation Office in Belgium: Boezingestraat 80-8920 Langemark, Poelkapelle| Mobile: 00 32 456236980 | [email protected] General Contacts: Email: [email protected] | Phone: +354 5888900 | Mobile/Whatsapp: +354 6973085 Instagram: www.instagram.com/icetourism | Facebook: www.facebook.com/icetourism.islandia | Website: www.icetourism.com Spring | Summer | Autumn Inspired by Iceland! Índex Pag 5 General Pages Why Iceland? .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Iceland - Travel Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 3 2021 Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Índex ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Day tours for cruise ships | 1 day Akureyri day tours ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Isafjordur and Seydisfjordur day tours .................................................................................................................................................. 7 Reykjavík day tours ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Programmes | Group Packages | departures with fix dates 2021 South: Beyond the Wall (Games of Thrones); 5 days 4 nights Dates: 7 to 11 April │ 12 to 16 May │ 9 to 13 June │ 7 to 11 July | 4 to 8 August | 25 to 29 August │ 8 to 12 September | 6 to 10 October .............. 9 Discovering Iceland; 8 days 7 nights Dates: 22 to 29 May │ 19 to 26 June │ 17 to 24 July | 14 to 21 August │ 18 to 25 September ........................................................................... 10 Iceland Self & Drive | 1 April to 30 October Viking Sagas Route; 5 days 4 nights (Reykjavík and Southwest) ................................................................................................................. 12 Fom Ice to Fire; 6 days 5 nights (Reykjavík, South and Southeast) .............................................................................................................. 13 Silver Iceland Circuit; 8 days 7 nights (Ring road around Iceland - N1) ........................................................................................................ 14 Westen Magical Circuit; 8 days 7 nights (West Coast and West Fjords) ..................................................................................................... 15 Diamond Iceland Circuit; 13 days 12 nights (Complete Ring Around Iceland) .............................................................................................. 16 Circuits with Private Driver-Guide | 1 April to 30 October Viking Sagas Route; 5 days 4 nights (Reykjavík and Southwest) ................................................................................................................. 17 Fom Ice to Fire; 6 days 5 nights (Reykjavík, South and Southeast) .............................................................................................................. 18 Silver Iceland Circuit; 8 days 7 nights (Ring road around Iceland - N1) ........................................................................................................ 19 Westen Magical Circuit; 8 days 7 nights (West Coast and West Fjords) ..................................................................................................... 20 Diamond Iceland Circuit; 13 days 12 nights (Complete Ring Around Iceland) .............................................................................................