7 days Self-Drive Combo Tour (Tour 1)

Start Point

Reykjavik

End Point

Reykjavik

Days

7 days & 6 nights

Price Per Person

USD 0.00 Twin/USD 0.00 Single


Tour Description

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This is one of the most complete adventure tours and difficult to find any where else , 4 wheel drive , Zodiac boat to the Ice , whales and Glaciers , snow scooter rides and helicopter flight and swim in the lagoons and much more nature and adventure.

Iceland is an island located in the North Atlantic Ocean, occupying a total area of 102,775 square kilometers (39,682 square miles). The terrain is characterized by sand and lava fields surrounded by mountains and glaciers. The country is made warm by the Gulf Stream and has a generally temperate climate. Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe with approximately 332,329 people. The current administration center and also home to more than two-thirds of the people is called Reykjavik.

 

Greenland is the world’s largest island. Though geographically located near North America, Greenland is administratively and politically associated with Europe. Occupying 2,166,086 square kilometers (836,330 square meters), the island is home to only 56,480 people, making it the least populated country in the world. The low population is due to the fact that three-quarters of the island is unoccupied since it is full of a dense ice sheet. The capital city is called Nuuk where more than one-third of the people lives. The residents are the Inuit people who are the offsprings of immigrants from Canada in the13th century.

A story is told of a quarrel among the Norwegian Vikings which led to war. One group ran away by setting sail via boat. They ended up on the actual green island. Fearing being pursued by the rival group they sent word back home that the island was actually ice covered and inhabitable. They further added that there was another island further which was green and fit for human settlement. That is how the icy island was named Greenland and the green island called Iceland. This story, however, is untrue.

Naming of Iceland

Iceland was initially a bare land. The first occupant migrated there in the ninth century led by a Norseman from Norway called Naddador (Naddodd). Naddodd named the place snow land due to the plenty of snow occupying the island. The second recorded immigrant was a swede, Garoar Svavarsson, who was followed by a Viking called Floki Vilgeroarson. Floki is believed to have given the island the name Iceland for the icebergs that surrounded the place since it was winter at the time of his visit. This is contrary to the myth that the Viking gave it the name to discourage other people from coming to the place.

Archeological records have it that the Celtic monks arrived in Iceland long before the Scandinavian immigrants. In 870, the first Swedish explorer circumnavigated the whole region and recorded that it was actually an island. One of his assistants named Nattfari was left behind and was among the first successful settlers in the island. Farming venture and grazing grounds also thrived. All these settlers did not alter the name Iceland.

Despite the name Iceland, temperatures of up to 30.5 °C (86.9 °F) were recorded in June 1939 in Teigarhorn region. In Reykjavik region, temperatures of up to 26.2 °C (79.2 °F) were recorded on July 30, 2008. There are different climatic conditions with the south coast being warmer and wetter than the north.

Naming of Greenland

The name Greenland was first given by a Norwegian named Erik the Red. He was running away from charges of manslaughter and carried with him members of his family. He started exploring for an icy region known to exist in the northwest. On reaching there, he looked for a favorable name that would attract others to settle in it. He named the island "Greenland." Successive settlers continued calling the islands Greenland. The immigrants included the Icelandic and Norwegians.

Despite the name Greenland, temperatures are known to go to the below -17 °C (1.4 °F) during winter.

Day 1 Keflavik Int’l airport to Blue Lagoon and Reykjavik

Place visiting
Today maak your self ready for the amazing Iceland tour
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Pick up your rental car at Keflavik car rental office  -

  • Toyota Land Cruiser GX 4WD Automatic or similar
  • 6 days rental  
  • 5 Door - Automatic 
  • 5 seater 
  • Unl.km, CDW, TP
  • GPS  
  • Pick up Keflavik airport 
  • Drop off Akureyri airport -
  • Please Note: - * Optional extras such as SuperCover are available to purchase at the location. 

Self-drive: Keflavik Int’l airport to Blue Lagoon and Reykjavik   

The Spa at The Retreat at Blue Lagoon 

  • Duration: Max. 4 hrs 
  • 1 x private changing room, for 1-2 people  
  • Access to Blue Lagoon Ritual, Retreat Lagoon & Blue Lagoon 
  • Towels, bathrobes, slippers 
  • Blue Lagoon Skin care amenities 

Overnight at Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel , Deluxe Double room,

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Day 2 Húsafell National Park, journey Into the Glacier

Place visiting
National park and Glacier , Monster Glacier
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Self-drive: Húsafell National Park, journey Into the Glacier

 Into the Glacier / scheduled, shared tour

▪ 2 adults

▪ Transfers (shared) included: Shuttle bus to and from Husafell to glacier base, Monster truck transfer to and from ice tunnel

 ▪ Total tour duration 3-4 hours (50 minutes inside the tunnel) Bring with you:  

• Waterproof shoes and warm socks.

• Base and mid layer clothing  

• Waterproof and warm coat.  

• Hat, gloves & sunglasses.   

Overnight at Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel , Deluxe Double room,

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Day 3 Golden Circle, visit to Secret Lagoon

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Southwest of Iceland's waterfalls, lakes and geysers
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Self-drive tour: Golden Circle, visit to Secret Lagoon

  •  Highlights:  See the best of the southwest of Iceland's waterfalls, lakes and geysers.

            Discover where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Feel the spray of the Gullfoss Waterfall

Visit to Secret Lagoon  -

  • Including: towels and batherobes    
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Day 4 Waterfalls, volcanos , black beach, snowmobile on Eyjafjallajökull glacier

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Snowmobile tour on Eyjafjallajökull
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 Self - drive : Waterfalls, volcanos , black beach, snowmobile on Eyjafjallajökull glacier

Snowmobile tour on Eyjafjallajökull

  • Included:
  •  Private snowmobile tour, 2 x single rids
  •  Duration 1 hour on bike, total 3,5 hrs  
  • English speaking local guide - All gears included   
Description

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Day 5 Vatnajökull National Park, Glacier Lagoon boat sailing

Place visiting
Vatnajokull Glacier, Breiðamerkur Glacier lagoon, Jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Hofn Lobster village  
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 Self - drive : Vatnajökull National Park, Glacier Lagoon boat sailing

  •  Highlights: Vatnajokull Glacier, Breiðamerkur Glacier lagoon, Jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Hofn Lobster village  

Glacier Lagoon Zodiak boat trip

  • Private tour
  •  Duration 40 min
  •  Local guide   
Description

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Day 6 Domestic flight and Reykjavik Tour

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Reykjavik City Tour with private driver guide, pick-up at Reykjavik domestic airport
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Check Rental car drop off at Hofn airport

Scheduled domestic flight from Hofn to Reykjavik

  •  2x adults
  •  1 checked in bag per pax

Reykjavik City Tour with private driver guide, pick-up at Reykjavik domestic airport

  •  Vehicle: SUV or similar • Capacity: 3 pax / 3 bags
  • Duration max. 3 hours ▪ Tastings of Icelandic delicacies
  • Drop-off at helicopter supplier o Helicopter tour – Reykjavik Mountain View
  •  Tour duration: 30 min with one landing  
  •  Take off , return Reykjavik heliport
  •  Highlights: Route:Reykjavík, Esja, Reykjavik
  •  Transfer back to hotel provided by supplyer  
  • *weather & conditions dependent 
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Day 7 The last day of the amazing iceland explorer drive

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Free time till transfer to airport
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Private (non-guided) transfer to Keflavik Int’l  Airport, duration 20 min    

  •  Vehicle: Busines SUV or similar
  • Capacity:  3 pax / 3 suitecases   
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Good to know before you go

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Be briefed
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Weather changes in Iceland can be unpredictable, and we are sometimes struck with strong winds and low cloud overcast, without much notice. For this reason, flights are dependent on weather conditions and our suppliers reserve the right to change the flight route and/or itinerary due to weather or other circumstances which are out of their control. If in any case the supplier is forced to cancel the flight due to weather, that particular service is fully refundable.   
In order to ensure that we are able fulfill the itinerary without much disruption we will do whatever is in our power to rearrange the program so that our guests can still enjoy the activities which have been booked for them.   
In case of canceled flights, we strive to make a second plan, usually the day before, or in the morning of acquired information from our suppliers who monitor the weather and keep the Nine Worlds contact, who is on the 24/7 emergency phone, updated. The procedure is that if changes need to be made we calculate the difference between the cancelled services and the services we book instead. Subsequently, the clients are informed of what will be either charged or reimbursed accordingly.    
Kindly note that cancellations or changes of the itinerary initiated by the client will not result in refund.   
Other: • Meet and greet by Nine Worlds staff member upon arrival at hotel in Reykjavík. When the first night is spent outside of Reykjavik, all travel documents and welcome material will be provided by the arrival driver/driver guide, or at hotel check-in.  • A welcome kit including a small gift and printed welcome materials and a cell phone for your use in Iceland 
  
• Light snacks in vehicle during day tours • Waterbottles in vehicles  • 24/7 Emergency phone access   
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:  • Alcogol beverages in Private Villa, payable on spot  • Additional hours for drivers, guides or driver-guides exceeding the stated number of hours o Price pr. extra hour for vehicle & guide is from: USD 150 / EUR 120 • Travel insurance (highly recommended) • Beverages, snack, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted • Room outside of normal check-in/check-out times • Porterage at airport and hotels • Optional excursions, activities, museums or pre and post trips not mentioned above • Any service not specifically listed under "included”   
VALIDITY OF PRICES The rates and condition in this quotation are valid for 30 days from date of issue. All rates quoted or shown in our tariffs are based on current purchasing prices in Iceland. Iceland Travel/Nine Worlds reserves the right to increase prices already quoted or published in our price lists without notice in the event of currency fluctuation, government taxes, or due to any other cost increases that are outside IT’s control. After the invoice has been issued the price is guaranteed against any surcharge, unless an increase is due to government laws or currency changes. IT will absorb an amount equivalent to 5% of the package price. Amounts that exceed the 5% will be charged and clients will be entitled to cancel their booking with a full refund if the surcharge exceeds 10%.  
TERMS OF PAYMENT A nonrefundable deposit of 20%, of the total package price should reach Iceland Travel/Nine Worlds upon confirmation of booking. Iceland Travel/Nine Worlds will send a proforma invoice for FIT/groups for full payment, 8 weeks prior to arrival. Full payment (less deposit) for groups and individuals shall reach Iceland Travel/Nine Worlds at least 6 weeks prior to arrival of clients or upon confirmation of booking if done within 6 weeks. In case of further delay on payments, Iceland Travel/Nine Worlds will reserve the right to treat the booking as a cancellation and withdraw its confirmation of services.  
ROOMING LISTS A preliminary rooming list must be received no later than 8 weeks prior to the client's arrival, and a final rooming list at least 4 weeks prior to client's arrival.  
CANCELLATION All cancellations must be made by letter, fax or e-mail. In conformity with business practices within the Icelandic travel industry, the Travel Agent is obliged to charge cancellation fees to passenger(s) as follows:  
CANCELLATION CHARGES (Applies to 80% of the final price, 20% confirmation fee is non-refundable) Time of cancellation (Individuals) or cancellation within a group: More than 6 weeks prior to arrival  none   
5 weeks (35 days) and more than 4 weeks  
4 weeks (28 days) and more than 3 weeks 
  5%  
 7% 
3 weeks (21 days) and more than 2 weeks 10% 
  
2 weeks (14 days) and more than 1 week 25% 1 week (7 days) and more than 72 hours  50% 72 hours and more than 24 hours 75% 24 hours’ notice and less 100%  
Time of cancellation (Groups (10+ )):For large groups (=50 rooms) more than 6 months 10%  (of accommodation) More than 8 weeks prior to arrival  none 
8 weeks and more than 4 weeks 10% 
4 weeks and more than 1 week 50% 
1 week and more than 72 hours 75% 
Less than 72 hours  100%  
The counting method for cancellation charges excludes the day of arrival, and a week is seven (7) days Please note that cancellation of one or more passengers within a group may cause a price increase for the group or a cancellation fee according to above rules for those cancelled passengers. Cancellation terms may be stricter than stated above when dealing with conferences and large groups. If a service which has unconditionally been confirmed is cancelled by Iceland Travel/Nine Worlds, for example due to insufficient participation, cancellations must be made with at least 4 weeks´ notice on IT´s behalf. IT shall make every effort to provide similar alternative arrangements without additional cost to the buyer. Should those alternatives not be to the buyer’s satisfaction, a full refund shall be made to the amount paid.   
LIABILITY Iceland Travel/ Nine Worlds disclaims responsibility for any loss, damage, accidents, sickness or changes in schedules caused by weather, strikes or any other irregularity outside Iceland Travel’s/Nine World’s control. Iceland Travel/Nine Worlds reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries or departure times, without prior notice, should the necessity arise. In case of any changes in flights (domestic and international), the passenger has to pay any additional cost caused by this, at the time the service is provided (extra hotel nights, meals, transfers etc). We advise all clients to have insurance, as clients are on their own responsibility on optional tours, such as riding tours and snow scooter tours. All complaints must reach Iceland Travel/Nine Worlds within 5 days from departure from Iceland. Otherwise possible compensation is not valid.   
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS AND TO/FROM GREENLAND-  SPECIAL CANCELLATION AND CHANGING CONDITIONS  
Air Iceland does not permit Group Allocations on any flights.   
For flights to/from Greenland only 
A 20% nonrefundable deposit is required to for all reservation on a flight to and from Greenland.  If a reservation for individuals, groups or an individual from a group, is changed 72 hours after reservation is made and until 8 weeks prior to departure, Iceland Travel will charge agent a 10% changing fee of the fare/ package price per passenger.   
The following does also apply for domestic flights as well as flights to/from Greenland.   
If a reservation, individual, group or an individual from a group, is cancelled within 8 weeks and until 6 weeks prior to departure, Iceland Travel will charge agent 40% off the fare/ package price per passenger. If a reservation is changed during this time Iceland Travel will charge 20% in changing fee.  
   
If a reservation, individual, group or an individual from a group, is cancelled within 6 weeks and until 4 weeks prior to departure, Iceland Travel will charge agent 60% off the fare/ package price per passenger. If a reservation is changed during this time Iceland Travel will charge 30% in changing fee.   
If a reservation, individual, group or an individual from a group, is cancelled within 4 weeks and until 2 weeks prior to departure, Iceland Travel will charge agent 80% off the fare/ package price per passenger. If a reservation is changed during this time Iceland Travel will charge 40% in changing fee  
If a reservation, individual, group or an individual from a group, is cancelled within 2 weeks prior to departure, Iceland Travel will charge agent 100% off the fare/ package price per passenger. If a reservation is changed during this time Iceland Travel will charge 50% in changing fee   

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Map of Arctic region and Iceland

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Find your way
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