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field, cutting deeply through a narrow canyon. Before dinner
          together, we check in to our hotel, located in the perfect   2025 Departure Dates:                           EUROPE
          area to hunt for northern lights dancing above. MEALS B+D
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          2 nights in the Reykholt region                           ○○ ● ○
          Day 4: Breidafjordur Bay                                  JAN   FEB  MAR   APR
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          We depart this morning for Stykkisholmur, a gateway city to   ○○○○
          Breidafjordur Bay, where our boat awaits. Cruise the scenic   MAY  JUN  JUL  AUG     Scan this QR code
          bay and savor a delicious lunch while taking in vistas of tiny   ○ ● ○○                for all dates &
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          islands, quaint fishing villages, and majestic mountains.                         tour information
          Marvel as the crew members lower a dredge to the sea floor   SEP  OCT  NOV  DEC
          to catch a large variety of shellfish for Viking sushi, then
          taste it straight from the pristine waters! Next, we drive to   From $5,999 per person
          Arnarstapi to walk along massive basalt columns and see   Book now with a deposit of $200
                                                                    Triple/Quad subject to availability
          the famous Gatklettur rock. Our picturesque views continue
          at Snaefellsjokull National Park, with everything from moss-  Final Payment: 95 days prior to departure
          blanketed lava fields to jagged cliffs and pebbled beaches.   Full refund up to 96 days prior to departure
          Later, we head back to our hotel for dinner and relaxation     Valid passport required
          before another opportunity to discover the mystical aurora
          borealis tonight. MEALS B+L+D                                   ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
          Day 5: Golden Circle of Natural Wonders
          Today is brimming with farm-to-table foods and
          extraordinary marvels as we venture into the Golden Circle
          of Natural Wonders. We begin by exploring Thingvellir
          National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the
          world’s oldest ongoing parliament. Admire the dramatic
          landscape where the North American and Eurasian
          tectonic plates meet, creating bulging lava fields and
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          glacial pools. Next, savor a special lunch at Fridheimar                                 Blue Lagoon   
          farm before seeing how tomatoes are grown in their
          greenhouses year-round and learning about the fascinating
          gaits of Icelandic horses. Afterwards, we experience the   including Strokkur, which spouts water 100 feet into the air
          power of Gullfoss Waterfall as glacial water thunders down   like clockwork. Our taste buds are then treated to regional
          a rugged canyon and stroll through the Geysir Hot Springs   delights at Efstidalur II farm while we hear about Iceland’s
          area, packed with bubbling mud pits and explosive geysers   important dairy history, followed by a visit to Hveragerdi,
                                                                the Hot Springs Capital of the World. Tonight, we settle
                                                                into our accommodations in Selfoss and search the sky for

              BREIDAFJORDUR                                     shimmering lights. MEALS B+L
                  BAY
                                                                1 night in Selfoss
            Snaefellsjokull
            National Park  Stykkisholmur
                                                                Day 6: Reykjanes Peninsula & Blue Lagoon
                                                                Rise and shine for a spectacular coastal drive along the
              Arnarstapi                                        Reykjanes Peninsula, a UNESCO Global Geopark. Have
                                     2 Reykholt
                                         Barnafoss Waterfall    your camera ready as we view the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the
                                       Hraunfossar Waterfall    only place in the world where it is visible above sea level!
                                         Deildartunguhver Hot Spring
                                                                Next, we visit Iceland’s most popular attraction, the Blue
                                                Gullfoss Waterfall  Lagoon. Soak in the mineral-rich seawater, naturally a
                                               Geysir Hot Springs
                            Reykjavik      Thingvellir National Park  constant 102°F, and take advantage of the silica mud
                                 1                              mask and beverage that come in your included Comfort
                                  1           Efstidalur
                                                                Package. Feeling refreshed and energized, we travel to
                                        1 Hveragerdi Region     the fishing town of Grindavik for lunch, followed by sights
                                                                of Lake Kleifarvatn, uniquely filled with underground
                         Grindavik                              water. Later, we return to Reykjavik and enjoy a
                         Blue Lagoon
                                                                celebratory Farewell Dinner. MEALS B+D
                   Motorcoach
                   Breidafjordur Bay Cruise                     1 night in Reykjavik
             1 2 3  # of Overnights     ATLANTIC OCEAN
                                                                Day 7: Fly Home    MEAL B

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