Incredible

September 12 - 21, 2016

HIGHLIGHTS Reykjavik Sightseeing

Snaefellsnes Peninsula Excursion

Shark Museum

Borgarfjordur & Grabrok Sightseeing Unforgettable Landscapes! Grabrok Crater, Settlement Exhibition

Golden Circle Tour

National Park Pingvellir with Waterfalls

Gullfoss & Geysir

Skaftafell Sights

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Boat Cruise

South Shore Adventure

Dyrholaey Rock Formation

Eyjafjallajokull Eruption Area

Skogar Folk Museum & Skogafoss Waterfall

Home Visit in Hallgrimskirja Spire Whale Watching Cruise MAP AT A GLANCE Blue Lagoon Bathing

24 Included Meals

Fun Facts: Iceland has the most active volcano area in the world, the largest waterfall and glacier in Europe, and the cleanest capital in the world. Soccor is Iceland’s favorite team game and in the phone book everyone is listed by their first name. 134 Day 1 – Depart the United States Arnarstapi and Hellnar. Stop at the gorgeous beach Djúpalónssan- Depart Mpls. with an R&J Tour Director and take an overnight flight dur, with its spectacular views and rich history. Experience all the to Reykjavik, Iceland. beauty and rich history with the serene and majestic Snæfellsjökull glacier serving as stunning backdrop. We’ll also visit the Shark mu- Day 2 – Arrive Reykjavik seum in Bjarnarhofn farm, where we’ll get the opportunity of tasting Arrive early afternoon in Reykjavik and enjoy a sightseeing tour. rotten shark, considered a delicacy in Iceland. Later dinner will be We will see the presidential residence at Bessastaðir as well as at a local restaurant. Hafnarfjorour, where we visit the old fishing harbor. Lunch today Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is at the unique restaurant Perlan, built on water tanks that hold the city’s hot water supplies. Take advantage of spectacular views Day 4 - Borgarfjordur & Grabrok Crater of the city and surrounding area as you dine. Later, a stop at Hofoi Today we’ll visit Grabrok Crater and the Borgarfjordur area. The cra- Building where the all-important summit between President Ronald ter erupted over 3000 years ago and is surrounded by lava covered Reagan and Secretary General Mikhail Gorbachev took place in in moss, birch and willow. We have the opportunity to take an easy 1986. See the University, the old town center where the Icelandic walk up to the crater to experience magnificent sweeping scenery. parliament Albingi is situated, the town hall, the pond Tjornin, and Continue to Borgarnes for lunch and a visit the Settlement Exhibi- Hallgrimskirkja Church. Continue onto the hotel where we settle tion. Discover how Iceland was discovered, and how the Viking in for the next three nights in the heart of Borgar Fjordur. sailors conquered the open ocean and why they left their home- Hotel: Hotel Bifrost (3 Nights) lands in Norway. We’ll continue to Deildartunguhver, the hot spring Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner with the strongest water flow in all of Europe. Visit the gorgeous waterfalls, and Barnafoss. Return to your hotel for a Day 3 – Snaefellsnes relaxing evening. The Snæfellsnes peninsula in Iceland´s West is almost like a minia- Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ture of the whole country. There are white and black beaches, bird cliffs, spectacular mountains and volcanic craters, incredibly rich Day 5 – Golden Circle trout lakes, salmon rivers, lush valleys, unique harbors in charming After breakfast, embark on the famous Golden Circle tour. First stop fishing villages and its world renowned glacier. We’ll look at stun- at the National Park Pingvellir, where you can see the continental ning rock formations and teeming bird life in the lovely towns of plates drifting apart. Visit the breathtaking waterfall and

Svartifoss Waterfall in Skaftafell

Dyrholaey

Mountain of Esja

135 Oraefajokull - Ice covered Volcano -

the famous Geysir area. We will enjoy lunch at Gullfoss Kaffi. This evening we unpack for a relaxing three night stay in Klauster. Hotel: Icelandair Hotel Klauster (3 Nights) Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 – Skaftafell and Jokulsarlon Glacier Today we drive east to explore the Skaftafell National Park. Take a walk up to Svartifoss waterfall, and take time to wander around this picturesque national park. Continue on to the breathtaking Jokul- sarlon Glacier Lagoon for a boat ride sailing amongst icebergs of all shapes and sizes. This thrilling environment is constantly changing as the massive glacier tongue retreats further. Lunch is included here in this unique and exciting piece of nature. Arrive back in Klauster to enjoy dinner together. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 – South Shore Adventure After breakfast, continue exploring the southern part of Iceland. Ex- plore the impressive black sand beach of Reynisfjara. We will also Strokkur Geysir visit Dyrholaey and experience impressive rock formations which the Southern coast of Iceland is famous for. Enjoy the scenic area, Restaurant, located at the top floor of Iceland’s newest concert Hall, with its glaciers, mountains and volcanoes. Lunch will be served at Harpan. A perfect way to spend our last evening together as we Hotel Anna. View the breathtaking movie of Eyjafjallajökull Erupts, reminisce about our Incredible Iceland adventure! a documentary that tells the story from the farmers who live closest Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner to the volcano and how it’s eruption in 2010 affected them. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 10 - Reykjavik to Home After breakfast, we’ll check out and head to the airport for our Day 8 – South Shore with Home Visit departure flight. After breakfast, meet your guide and coach. Today, visit the Skogar Included Meals: Breakfast Folk Museum and experience the Turf Houses and the history of 2016 Dates & Prices Bag Fees Icelanders. We will walk up to Skogafoss waterfall and admire its INCLUDED impressive 60 m drop. Lunch will be served amongst the sweeping Dates: views of the falls at the Hotel Skogafoss. Later we make our way September 12 - 21, 2016 (10 Days) towards waterfall where we’ll have the opportunity Price Per Person: $4,999 Double $5,779 Single to stand behind the plummeting Seljalandsfoss waterfall. A special RT Airfare including taxes, fuel surcharg- treat will be in Selfoss, where we will be served Icelandic pancakes Price Includes: es, & baggage fees! 24 Meals, Hotels & in an Icelandic home of an artist. Drive through the small town of Activities as stated, Luxury Motorcoach Hveragerdi, best known for its green houses, before arriving at our Deposit Due $200 deposit per person at time of reserva- hotel. Per Person: tion and final payment due June 14, 2016. Hotel: Radisson BLU hotel Saga (2 Nights) Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Optional Travel $340 Double per $445 Single Protection P/P: person Day 9 – Whale Watching and the Blue Lagoon Travel Bucks: $60 Travel Bucks p/p earned on this Tour. Today, enjoy a whale watching tour from Reykjavik Harbor. Lunch will be included before we make our way to the famous Blue Tour Pace: Moderate Walking Lagoon where you can bathe in its rejuvenating waters. In the Identification: A Valid Passport is Required. evening, we will enjoy a Farewell dinner together at Kolabrautin 1-800-758-6877 or www.rjtoursonline.com 136