Scotland & Iceland May Trip
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SCOTLAND & ICELAND MAY TRIP EDINBURGH & REYKJAVIK MAY 16-24, 2020 REGISTER EARLY TO INSURE YOUR SPOT! bismarckstate.edu/studyabroad Dr. Amy L. Juhala Dean of Humanities, Arts, & Sciences 701.224.5760, [email protected] Study Abroad ENG-024-1019 Tour Inclusions Additional Details • Hot Buffet/Full Breakfast each day at hotel • The trip is open to all BSC students & family, employees, • 1 full-day excursion of your choice with Rabbie’s Trail alumni, local community, etc. Burners (www.rabbies.com) • Average temperatures in May • Dinner at Howie’s Waterloo Place (Edinburgh) • Edinburgh: highs upper-50°Fs/low-60°Fs; lows • Premier Blue Lagoon access: silica mud mask, use of towel, mid-40°Fs; 1st drink of choice, 2nd mask of choice, slippers, use of • Reykjavik: highs upper-40°Fs/low-50°Fs; lows bathrobe (www.bluelagoon.com) upper-30°Fs/low 40°Fs • Dinner at Blue Lagoon’s Lava Restaurant • Weather: be prepared for passing rain showers • Full-day Golden Circle Tour: Thingvellir National Park, • Pack good walking shoes and rain gear / swimsuit needed Haukadalur geothermal area (Geysir & Strokkur geysers), for the Blue Lagoon Gullfoss waterfall • Full-day South Shore Adventure: Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Registration and Payment Skogafoss waterfall, Solheimajokull glacier, Vik, Reynisfjara • Price per person (based on double occupancy): $3,850 black sand beach • Single occupancy: add $510 • Dinner at Geysir Bistro (Reykjavik) • $500/person deposit due within 3 days of submitting reservation Optional Activities • Payments made to Northland Travel (credit card payments • Morning walk w/Amy through New Town, Water of Leith, add 5%) and Dean Village • Reservations close on Friday, December 6, 2019. • Mercat Tours: Ghosts & Ghouls Tour (w/Blair Street • Final payment due on/before Friday, January 31, 2020. Underground Vaults) • Recommended travel insurance: from $140 to $550 (based • Edinburgh Gin “Gin Discovery Tour” upon tour price and age of traveler) • 2 full days for Edinburgh sightseeing: • While unlikely, price is subject to change if exchange rate Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Museum of increases significantly by time of final payment Scotland, Real Mary King’s Close, Royal Yacht Britannia, Organized by: Once one of Edinburgh’s top department stores, the Rosslyn Chapel, Harry Potter/J.K. Rowling, Scotch Whisky Dr. Amy L. Juhala, Dean of Humanities, Arts, & Sciences building was fully refurbished in 2016 to bring the décor Travel Agent Experience, Fast & Furious 9 filming location MB Schmidt-Quainoo, Northland Travel, 701-557-7705, Amy lived in Edinburgh for 5 years while completing both MSc back to its stylish best. [email protected] and PhD in Scottish History at the University of Edinburgh • Central location, complimentary WiFi, laptop-sized safe, work desk w/ergonomic chair, Suite Dreams by Serta® College Credit • Students can register for HUMS 211, Summer 2020 bed, iron/ironing board, air conditioning/adjustable Questions Transportation (included in fare) • Depending upon the amount of work undertaken, students Contact Dr. Amy L. Juhala, Dean of Humanities, Arts, & • Flights: 5:30pm departure Bismarck-Minneapolis- thermostat, alarm radio, 40” Flat Panel HD TV, non- can earn 1 to 3 credits (Arts & Humanities / Enrichment). Sciences, 701-224-5760 or [email protected] Amsterdam (Delta); Amsterdam-Edinburgh (KLM); smoking, bathroom amenities, hairdryer, tea/coffee making Glasgow-Keflavik (Icelandair); Keflavik-Minneapolis- facilities. Bismarck (Delta) arrival 2:35pm Email List Contact Amy (above) to sign up for the email list and be • Transfer from Edinburgh Airport to Hilton Edinburgh 3 nights in Reykjavik at Fosshotel Reykjavik Carlton Hotel • Fosshotel Reykjavík, Iceland’s largest hotel, stands notified when informational meetings will be held. • Transfer from Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel to Glasgow prominently in Reykjavík’s business district, only a short Airport walk from the main shopping area. Here, from the heart • Transfers to/from Keflavik (Reykjavik) Airport and Fosshotel of the city, you can easily explore Reykjavík’s magnificent Reykjavik architecture, captivating history, vibrant markets and rich culture – ideal starting point for experience the best of Accommodation everything the city has to offer. Unwind at the Beer Garden 4 nights in Edinburgh at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton with local Icelandic draught beer and enjoy select dining at • Blending perfectly into the historic surroundings of the Fosshotel Reykjavík’s restaurant, Haust. Royal Mile, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is an iconic element • Central location, complimentary WiFi, in-room safe, 42” of the city. The building dates to the 1900s and is part flat panel Satellite TV, Ocean or city view, small fridge, of the impressive North Bridge which links Edinburgh’s tea/coffee making facilities, premium bedding, bathroom Old and New town together, giving you easy access to amenities, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, desk, non- countless shopping, dining and entertainment options. smoking, alarm radio..