Descriptions and Information of the Planned Shore If Excursions Are Combinable It Will Be Mentioned in the Excursion Excursions Below
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2O2O Dear Guests! We proudly present our wide range of shore excursions. A cruise’s big- Please contact us for binding reservation by email, fax, post or gest advantage is the possibility of visiting many different fascinating online: Shore-excursion-form. The payment of the shore excur- places with a floating hotel. Look forward to unforgettable impressions sions will be on board only in USD. of cultures, histories and sceneries. Choose between e.g. interesting coach tours and active hikes! Please note that only 1 shore excursion per port of call is bookable in advance – EXCEPTION: Isafjordur, Akureyri and Vestmannaeyjar. You can find the descriptions and information of the planned shore If excursions are combinable it will be mentioned in the excursion excursions below. You have the opportunity to reserve a spot for your description. If an excursion will not be offered on a specific cruise it excursion prior the cruise (depending on availability). Of course it is will also be mentioned in the excursion description. possible to add excursions to your booking on board (depending on availability). Enjoy your trip! Your Iceland ProCruises-Team BEST OF ICELAND Discover the Land of Fire and Ice 20OD14: 09 Sep – 16 Sep 2020 20OD15: 16 Sep – 23 Sep 2020 General Information Shore Excursions Quality of the bus Changes/Cancellations through Iceland ProCruises GmbH The busses in Iceland have a good technical standard. Anyhow it has to be pointed out Due to weather and sea conditions, number of participants or cancellation by local that the busses are operated on extreme driving and weather conditions. Especially service providers, Iceland ProCruises has the right to change the prices, duration and when crossing the highlands the vehicles are heavily loaded and this can be seen at the content of the excursions or even cancel them. Please note that the order of sights outward appearance. may vary from the description due to high traffic volumes or other organizational Dust development in the busses while driving gravel tracks can’t be avoided. Toilets are reasons. not available on the busses but enough stops are scheduled at each tour. You can leave your backpacks or non needed clothes on the bus-it will be locked at any stop. Min/Max Shows the minimum and maximum number of participants for an excursion. If mini- Guides mum numbers are not reached we may cancel the excursion on short notice. All shore excursions organized by us take place in English. Every now and then, howev- er, it can happen that a bilingual excursion (in German & English language) takes place. Difficulty level and requirements All our guides are experienced, communicate a lot about country and people and are in no requirements; solid closed boots; easy walking on paved paths constant contact with our service office in Reykjavik. sure-footedness; hiking boots; moderate walking on partly unpaved Itinerary paths Strong winds, snow or even rain can affect the route of our excursions. The course of the good sure-footedness; hiking boots; good condition needed; hike on tour and the planned stops are followed as far as possible due to weather and road uneven terrain; maybe with a little climb conditions. Sometimes it can even happen that parts of a street or entire streets are blocked. We must reserve the right to make changes. very good sure-footedness; good hiking boots; very good condition needed; challenging hike over varying terrains expert knowledge and experience for years as well as familiarity with very difficult and challenging hikes needed STYKKISHOLMUR ST2 | BUS EXCURSION AROUND THE SNAEFELLSNES ST1 | BOAT TOUR & SEA FOOD TASTING PENINSULA Tour Highlights: Fascinating bird life, breathtaking scenery and sea food tasting Tour Highlights: An introduction to the history and geology of Iceland, diverse Difficulty level: landscapes and a visit to the shark museum For all guests suitable; short 10 minute walk to the pier Difficulty level: This tour involves walking (approx. 45 min) on a rugged Remarks: Warm and weatherproof jacket and sunglasses; terrain but it is also possible to stay on the bus excursion boat with indoor and outdoor seats Remarks: Clothes according to local weather; Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours lunch boxes from OCEAN DIAMOND Min/Max: -/30 Duration: 5-6 hours Reservation code: ST1 Min/Max: 20/45 Price: USD 75.- Reservation code: ST2 Price: USD 125.- If you have never tasted a fresh scallop straight from the sea you‘ll get the chance to do so on this tour. Experience the traditional Icelandic trapping method of e.g. mussels, Due to its diversity of landscapes and places of national interests, Snaefellsnes Peninsula is scallops, shrimps or sea stars and afterwards enjoy a delicious tasting of this “Viking-style often called “Iceland in miniature”. This excursion includes a drive through beautiful sushi”. Look forward to cruising past picturesque and fairytale-like landscapes in the sceneries, lava fields, black lava beaches and impressive glaciers. You will have a stunning Breidafjordur Bay as well as a huge variety of birds (mid April to mid August) and terrific view on the Snaefellsjokull Glacier, the dramatic rock formations of Snaefellsnes as well as basaltic rock formations. With a bit of luck you can spot a majestic white-tailed eagle. the Londrangar rock pinnacles, which are remnants of a large volcanic crater. In the summer months (mid April to mid August) a huge variety of birds can be seen. En route you also visit the small fishing village of Arnarstapi and the shark museum in Bjarnarhofn. 1 / 4 2O2O ST4 | BERSERKJAHRAUN HIKE I3 | BUS TOUR – DYNJANDI WATERFALL Tour Highlights: Walk across the lava and listen to ghosts and berserker stories Tour Highlights: Tour through harsh landscapes to the magnificent Dynjandi Difficulty level: Approx. 2.5-3 hours walking on uneven paths and lava waterfall fields Difficulty level: 20 minutes moderate walking on uneven ground to the Remarks: Clothes according to local weather; please bring a bottle of water waterfall; the waterfall can also be seen very clearly from the with you; bus transfer (ca. 30 minutes per way) included parking lot Duration: 3-4 hours Remarks: Clothes according to local weather; lunch included Min/Max: 15/40 Duration: 5-6 hours Reservation Code: ST4 Min/Max: 20/45 Price: USD 60.- Reservation code: I3 Price: USD 130.- The impressive and beautiful Berserkjahraun, or the Berserk Lava Field, is a 4,000-year- old lava field situated on the Snaefellsnes peninsula. The lava field was created after Discover the beauty of Iceland’s mystic Westfjords which is even for Iceland a very four scoria craters erupted in short intervals. The name Berserkjahraun comes from one sparsely populated area. Experience breathtaking rough nature, high summits and of the Icelandic Sagas, Eyrbyggja-Saga. So be prepared to hear interesting but also scary beautiful deep fjords. You will visit a typical Icelandic fishing village along the way stories about berserkers, ghosts and cruel people while walking through the beautiful where you will also have lunch. Another highlight of this tour is the magnificent lava scenery. Dynjandi waterfall, the highest and most impressive waterfall in the Westfjord region. It consists of six different waterfalls that flow fan-shaped together and its impressive height of 328 feet and width of 196 feet make it a spectacular natural beauty. ISAFJORDUR I1 | CULINARY HIGHLIGHTS OF ISAFJORDUR (This excursion is combinable with I2) AKUREYRI Tour Highlights: Highlights of Isafjordur incl. a presentation from our local fish A1 | BUS TOUR – MYVATN MAJOR monger with several fish tasting and a visit to the local brewery (This excursion is combinable with A4) including beer tasting Tour Highlights: The Lake Myvatn, Godafoss Waterfall, Dimmuborgir, Myvatn Nature Difficulty level: Approx. 1.5 to 2 hours walking Baths Remarks: Clothes according to local weather Difficulty level: Easy walking, longest walking time 20 min Duration: 3-3.5 hours Remarks: Clothes according to local weather; bring a bathing suit and a Min/Max: 8/20 towel (provided by ship); entrance fee to Nature Baths included; Reservation code: I1 lockers at Nature Baths available; Lunch included Price: USD 75.- Duration: 7-8 hours Min/Max: 20/45 On this walking tour through Isafjordur you will learn more about culture, traditions, Reservation code: A1 the life and history of the town by getting culinary experiences of the Westfjords. You Price: USD 180.- will walk through the picturesque center of Isafjordur. On the way you will stop at our local fish monger Kari who will introduce you to the local fishing industry and let you Enjoy one of the most beautiful areas of Northern Iceland. The local unique landscape taste different kind of fish specialities. A guided tour of the Westfjords first and only would be fascinating on its own. However, in the area around Lake Myvatn there are brewery, that brews high class craft beer is another highlight of this tour. Here, you will also countless bird species (mid April to mid August). You will also stop at the impressive not only get to taste a handful of exclusive brewed flavors with specialty branded beers black lava formations of Dimmuborgir and visit the spectacular Godafoss waterfall but will also learn more about the local micro brewery. (waterfall of the gods). In the end, a soothing bath awaits you at Myvatn Nature Baths. The thermal bath offers you a unique composition of minerals, silicates and geothermal I2 | IT`S A VIKING THING micro organisms. The warm, soothing water is a treat for body and mind and leaves a (This excursion is combinable with I1) lasting effect after this visit. Look forward to an amazing journey through an area of Tour Highlights: Interactive, fun Viking experience; history & culture of the Vikings extreme contrasts.