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Exploring Iceland Exclusive UCLA departure – August 11-21, 2022 Exploring Iceland 11 days from $5,697 total price from Boston, New York, Wash, DC ($5,395 air & land inclusive plus $302 airline taxes and fees) It's a surprising, even astonishing land; one of massive glaciers and rumbling volcanoes, bub- bling mud holes and powerful waterfalls; hugely abundant bird life and just 340,000 people; and where the sun never sets for six splendid weeks. It’s also perfect for exploring in a small group, as we discover traveling the breadth of the country and getting an up-close view of this natural “wonderland.” Destination Air Siglufjordur Motorcoach Entry/Departure Lake Myvatn Akureyri ICELAND Borgarbyggo We visit the stunning Skogafoss waterfall, Iceland’s largest, on Day 3. Reykjavik Selfoss Day 1: Depart U.S. for Reykjavik, Iceland its environs of bubbling mud flats, lava fields, and lunar- Avg. High (°F) Aug Sep like volcanic craters comprise a stunning national park. Lake Myvatn 57 50 Reykjavik 56 52 Day 2: Arrive Reykjavik/Selfoss Upon our early We stop to explore the bizarre lava formations at Dim- morning arrival in Iceland’s capital, we meet our muborgir, and also see the region’s unique “pseudo Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director, have breakfast craters,” the boiling mud pots at Namaskard, the at a local restaurant then enjoy a scenic drive east. explosion crater at Viti, and the flat volcano system Your Small Group Tour Highlights We stop to view the geothermal exhibit at the Helli- at Krafla. B,D sheidi Power Plant. Mid-afternoon, we reach pastoral Accommodations in well-located, atmospheric small hotels • Stunning, unique natural scenery • Hellisheidi geothermal Selfoss, and our hotel. Tonight: a briefing on the Day 5: Lake Myvatn/Husavik/Vatnajokull National power plant • Popular Skogafoss waterfall • Lake Myvatn’s journey ahead followed by a welcome dinner. B,D Park This morning we travel to Husavik, where we mud flats, lava fields, and volcanic craters • Dramatic bird- embark on a bird-watching cruise to Puffin Island. watching coastal cruise • Glacial River Canyon National Park Day 3: Selfoss/Vik Our first stop today is at pictur- Depending on the season, we may see thousands of • Dettifoss, Iceland’s “Niagara” • Godafoss, “waterfall of esque Seljalandsfoss, Iceland’s most visited waterfall, seabirds here, including puffins, black guillemots, the gods” • Visit to Icelandic Breed horse farm • Touring followed by nearby Skogafoss, another popular waterfall, fulmars, and Arctic terns. On departures that visit the beautiful Snaefellsnes Peninsula • Thingvellir National known for its rainbows on sunny days. We continue after the puffins have migrated for the season (typi- Park • European-accented Reykjavik on to lovely Vik, Iceland’s southernmost town, where cally in August), we take a whale watch cruise out of we're free to explore and shop for items of locally Husavik. This afternoon, we visit Vatnajokull National Day Itinerary Hotel Rating produced wool. This afternoon, we walk along the Park, yet another of Iceland’s natural wonders. Here 1 Depart U.S. for Reykjavik black-sand beach at Reynisfjara, lined with columnar we see Asbyrgi, a huge canyon enveloped by tow- 2-3 Selfoss Hotel Selfoss First Class basalt-filled caves. En route to our hotel, we stop by ering walls; in the middle of the partially wooded 4-5 Lake Myvatn Fosshotel Myvatn First Class the Solheimajokull “sliding” glacier. B canyon sits a hoof-shaped rock called “The Island.” 6 Siglufjordur Hotel Siglo First Class Next, we visit Hljodaklettar Echo Cliffs, where we 7-8 Borgarbyggo Hotel Husafell First Class Day 4: Selfoss/Reykjavik/Akureyri/Lake Myvatn explore the labyrinth of “echoing rocks” created Hotel Reykjavik We transfer to Reykjavik this morning for the one- by the spiral basalt formations of the arches and 9-10 Reykjavik First Class Centrum hour flight to Akureyri, Iceland’s “northern capital,” canyons here. Our last stop: jaw-dropping Detti- 11 Depart Reykjavik for U.S. where, upon arrival, we travel to beautiful Lake Myvatn. foss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall and Iceland’s Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel One of the world’s natural wonders, Lake Myvatn and “Niagara.” B,L,D industry standard reference. 24 Visit us at travel.alumni.ucla.edu B – Breakfast; L – Lunch; D – Dinner Tour membership limited to 24 UCLA alumni and friends Day 6: Lake Myvatn/Akureyri/Siglufjordur This OUR GUIDE WAS FANTASTIC, THE morning, we stop at Godafoss, the “waterfall of the UCLA HOST WAS AMAZING, AND gods” named for the carvings of Norse gods discarded here when the country was declared Christian a thou- THE TERRAIN, THE NORTHERN sand years ago. Mid-morning, we arrive in Akureyri, LIGHTS, THE WEATHER, AND where we have free time to explore and for lunch on EVERYTHING ABOUT CELAND our own. We travel on to Siglufjordur, where we visit I the unique Herring Era Museum then arrive at our WAS SPECTACULAR!” hotel in time for dinner there tonight. B,D – DAN ’67, MBA ’69 & CHRIS ’67 WolFUS Day 7: Siglufjordur/Borgarbyggo We travel towards the southwest corner of Iceland today, passing through where the fissure between the geological plates of more incredible natural scenery. En route, we visit North America and Europe is most evident. It’s Glaumbaer, a folk museum featuring authentic turf also a gem of nature, with canyons, caves, waterfalls, houses. Later we stop at a Gauksmyri farm featuring and ponds surrounded by snowcapped mountains. famed Icelandic horses – small, hardy, and with long Then we depart for famed Great Geysir and Gull- manes. We also enjoy scenic views at Grabrok Crater, foss, Iceland’s immensely popular “golden” waterfall. and stop to view the thermal areas of Deildartunguhver We continue on to Reykjavik, arriving in time for and Hraunfossar Falls. B,D dinner on our own in this stylish city. B,L Day 8: Borgarbyggo/Snaefellsnes Peninsula Today Day 10: Reykjavik This morning we embark on a Iceland’s landscape reveals an austere beauty. we encounter the stunning Snaefellsnes Peninsula. tour of the Icelandic capital. Then the remainder We begin with a walk along the shell sand beach at of today is at leisure to explore and enjoy Reykjavik as we please; those who wish can join in an optional the abandoned tour to the Blue Lagoon. Tonight, we celebrate our fishing village adventure over a farewell dinner. B,D of Budir, sur- rounded by a Day 11: Depart for U.S. Today we depart for the air- vast lava field. port and our return flights to the U.S. B We also explore the caves and bizarre rock formations along Tour Departs: August 11, 2022 Prices include international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees the rugged shore Boston, New York, at Arnarstapi, $5,697 site of thousands Washington, DC of nesting cliff Baltimore, Denver, Minneapolis, $5,997 birds. After a Philadelphia, Seattle lunch of a tra- Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, ditional fresh Cincinnati, Cleveland, $6,097 We may see puffins on our tour. seafood soup at a Detroit, Miami, rustic oceanfront Orlando, Tampa restaurant, we see the haunting remains of abandoned Dallas, Houston, coastal farms at Djupalonssandur. B,L,D Los Angeles, Phoenix, $6,197 Portland (OR), San Francisco Day 9: Borgarbyggo/Reykjavik En route to Reykjavik today, we visit Thingvellir National Park, Land Only (transfers not included) $5,095 known both for its historic import and as the place Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $302, which are subject to change Post-Tour Extension Iceland’s hot spring geysers are famous natural attractions. until final payment is made. Single travelers please add $995. Your $500 deposit is August 21-23, 2022 Your Tour Price Includes fully refundable up to 95 days prior to departure. All 2022 Reykjavik – On Your Own • Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; flight within tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and 3 days/2 nights for $395 total price itinerary fees) are guaranteed. Single Supplement: $295 • 9 nights’ accommodations in First Class hotels Business Class upgrade on round-trip international flight: Make the most of the long days in Iceland’s • 20 meals: 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners $1,595 per person from Boston, Newark, New York, colorful capital, at your own pace. • Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees Wash, D.C. (Dulles); $2,195 per person from Chicago, • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director Minneapolis; $2,595 per person from Denver, Seattle Your Tour Price Includes • Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip in addition to the above costs (upgrade is subject to • Luggage handling for one bag per person availability and pricing is subject to change). • 2 nights’ accommodations at Hotel Reykjavik Centrum (First • Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and Please note: This trip involves considerable walking on Class) hotel porters, and all drivers • 2 meals: 2 breakfasts uneven terrain in a natural environment. You should be • Transfer to Reykjavik airport • $100 frequent traveler credit towards your next UCLA/Odysseys in good physical condition to enjoy this tour to the fullest. Unlimited tour ($200 after 3 tours; $300 after 10 tours) For reservations, call UCLA Alumni Travel at 310-206-0613 or email [email protected] 25.
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