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FMJ 13D12N Winter Wonders of Iceland (COACH)
Departure date:05 Dec, 2023 (Fri) Coach Tour
Day 00 (Tue, 05 Dec’23)
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for flight to Frankfurt.
Day 01 (Wed, 06 Dec’23)
Singapore – Frankfurt – Keflavik – Reykjavík
(-/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: The Reykjavik EDITION or similar
Arriving in Iceland today, spend some time exploring the capital of Reykjavík, the largest city in Iceland. Visit some of the sights like Harpa, home of the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra which resembles an iceberg with its gleaming glass façade, and Hallgrímskirkja, a towering cathedral 74m in height that overlooks the city. The site of the first Viking settlement on the island, the city’s Historic Midtown and Harbour bustle with activity, while Nordic history and culture is expounded on in museums nearby. Admire the old-style wooden houses, topped with colourful corrugated iron and stroll around the main shopping areas.
Day 02 (Thu, 07 Dec’23)
Reykjavik – Borgarfjörður – Reykjavík
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: The Reykjavik EDITION or similar
Travel out to the Borgarfjörður region today where you will catch sight of its beautiful natural landscapes. See the most powerful hot spring in Europe, Deildartunguhver, which feeds into the geothermal baths in the surrounding areas, and one of Icelands most beautiful waterfalls, Hraunfossar and its neighbouring Barnafossar. Streaming down a series of cascades over the Hallmundarhraun Lava Field and into the Hvítá river, the waterfalls are spectacular sights of foaming white water against black lava rock faces.
Later, head into the depths of the Langjökull glacier through a man-made ice tunnel. Go up to 30m deep into the ice-cold heart of the glacier and witness as the ice transforms from white to brilliant blue with increasing depth.
Day 03 (Fri, 08 Dec’23)
Reykjavík – Golden Circle – Hvolsvöllur
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: UMI Hotel or similar
Start today by going round Iceland’s golden circle! First up is Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of rugged nature and beautiful scenery. This massive park where the tectonic plates meet is home to rift walls and lava plains and was the setting for the Viking parliament. Following that is a visit to Geysir, a hot spring area where you can see geysers erupt every few minutes. Each of the steaming spring pools in the area has different characteristics, from mineral blue water to muddy, bubbling ponds, with the occasional bursts of hot water into the air. Next, the ever-impressive Gullfoss is a two-tier waterfall set in a deep canyon along the Hvítá river, fed by Iceland’s second biggest glacier, Langjökull. With its stunning views and magnificent spray, it is no wonder that the roaring 32 metre falls is one of Iceland’s most visited sights.
Later, take part in a Geothermal Bakery Experience using geothermal energy from the hot springs of Laugarvatn to bake bread and visit the LAVA Centre where you can learn how Iceland was formed by volcanic eruptions and seismic activity over millions of years ago. The interactive displays will show how nature’s forces formed the earth as we know it and Iceland’s monitoring systems to combat natural disasters.
Day 04 (Sat, 09 Dec’23)
Hvolsvöllur
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: UMI Hotel or similar
Head along the south coast and see a few of Iceland’s magnificent waterfalls. Walk behind the curtain of Seljalandsfoss, a waterfall in a beautiful meadow, for a breath-taking view from the other side. Get up close to the spray of the mighty Skógafoss and feel its power amid the roar of water plunging 60 metres down. Continue on to the Black Sand Beach of Reynisfjara, once ranked as one of the top 10 non-tropical beaches in the world. The volcanic beach, created by rapidly cooled lava, is surrounded by spectacular basalt cliffs, columns and caves. The violent, rolling waves that crash on this dark shore make the view extra dramatic and impressive.
Day 05 (Sun, 10 Dec’23)
Hvolsvöllur – Vik – Fjaðrárgljúfur – Skaftafell – Höfn
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Fosshótel Glacier Lagoon or similar
Moving on to the charming village of Vik this morning, you will be treated to an Icelandic Lava Show where you can see, hear, and feel the heat of real molten lava flowing before you in a recreation of a volcanic eruption.
Then, marvel at the massive canyon of Fjaðrárgljúfur stretching around 2km long and 100m deep. Formed by a glacial river during the Ice Age, the canyon is believed to be over 9,000 years old. More majestic nature awaits at Skaftafell National Park, part of the Vatnajökull National Park. Full of lush vegetation and rugged natural beauty, the scenery here is nothing short of breath-taking. Hiking trails round the park will bring you to wonderful sights of nature such as the stunning Svartifoss waterfall.
Day 06 (Mon, 11 Dec’23)
Höfn – Vatnajökull – Höfn
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Fosshótel Glacier Lagoon or similar
Today begins with a hike on one of the biggest glaciers in Europe, Vatnajökull. Hiding mountains, valleys, plateaus, caverns and even active volcanoes under the ice, learn about the secrets of the glacier on your hike and be awed at the wonders of nature. Afterwards, visit Jökulsárlón, the “glacier lagoon”. Located on the edge of Vatnajökull National Park, Jökulsárlón is the deepest lake in Iceland and ever increasing in size as the glaciers melt.
Day 07 (Tue, 12 Dec’23)
Höfn – Egilsstaðir
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Hotel 1001 Nott or similar
Admire the stunning scenery and undulating coastline of the East Fjords today. Replete with quaint villages, lighthouses, rugged fjords and coastal roads along steep cliffs, the sweeping views here will take your breath away. From the unusual mineral formations of Berufjörður, to the fishing town of Stöðvarfjörður, home to Petra’s stone collection, to the trading post of Fáskrúðsfjörður, you will see the highlights of the East Fjords.
Day 08 (Wed, 13 Dec’23)
Egilsstaðir – Vök – Mývatn
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Fosshótel Mývatn or similar
Spend the morning bathing in the floating geothermal pools of Vök. Located on Lake Urriðavatn and fed by underwater hot springs, the series of floating baths, the only ones in Iceland, gives bathers a fantastic view of the lake as they soak.
Heading north, you will pass by more stunning landscapes, including desert-like regions before arriving at Lake Mývatn, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful parts of Iceland. Created by volcanic activity around 2,300 years ago, the lake remains geothermally active and contains numerous geological formations that are home to a large number of birdlife.
Day 09 (Thu, 14 Dec’23)
Mývatn – Akureyri
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Berjaya Akureyri Hotel or similar
Exploring Mývatn, see the “dark castles” of Dimmuborgir, strange lava formations spread over a large area, and the pseudo craters of Skútustaðir, created by gas explosions. As you journey towards Akureyri, make a stop at Goðafoss, the “waterfall of the gods” to see one of the most spectacular, and historically significant, falls in Iceland.
Day 10 (Fri, 15 Dec’23)
Akureyri
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Berjaya Akureyri Hotel or similar
You can choose between a free and easy day or guided tour of the ‘capital of the North’, Akureyri, today. The largest town in Iceland outside of Reykjavik, it is the centre of culture, education and leisure in Northern Iceland. You may also like to spend some time at Forest Lagoon, a new geothermal spa located in the Vaðlaskógur forest.
Day 11 (Sat, 16 Dec'23)
Akureyri – Reykjavik
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: The Retreat at Blue Lagoon or similar
Start the morning at the mighty Kolugljúfur canyon where a giantess was said to have resided. Roughly 1km long and 60m wide, the beautiful canyon is also home to the Kolufossar waterfalls. On the way to the hotel, make a stop at Glanni waterfall, a pretty cascade surrounded by lava fields and rumoured to be home to elves and trolls.
This evening, luxuriate at the famous Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s premier geothermal spa known for its bright blue waters. Created by superheated sea water collecting in lava cavities, the mineral-rich water is said to cure skin ailments. Soak in the geothermal pools and rejuvenate yourself!
Day 12 (Sun, 17 Dec’23)
Reykjavik
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: The Retreat at Blue Lagoon or similar
Free and easy
Day 13 (Mon, 18 Dec’23)
Reykjavík – Keflavik – Frankfurt – Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)
Flight back to Singapore.
COACH TOUR
Assemble date: 05 Dec 2023, Tue (SO14846)
Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
06 Dec SQ 352 Singapore - Copenhagen
0030 / 0635+1
06 Dec SK 595 London - Reykjavik
0815 / 1040
18 Dec FI 454 Reykjavik - Chateauroux
1620 / 1930
18 Dec SQ 321 Chateauroux - Singapore
2205 / 1900+1
Tour price per person (in SGD)
Group size: 10 - 14 pax
Adult single $31,850; Adult twin $28,950
Group size: 15 - 19 pax
Adult single $30,350; Adult twin $27,450
Group size: 20 pax & above
Adult single $28,850; Adult twin $25,950
Tour price includes:
Hotel accommodation as stipulated in itinerary
Meals as stipulated in itinerary
Tour price excludes:
Air tickets
Airport taxes & fuel charges (subject to change)
Visa application fee (if any)
Tipping for guide/driver
Remarks:
The prices are subject to change upon fluctuations of currency exchange rates. Flight schedule and the sequence of the itinerary are subject to change with or without prior notice to ensure the smooth running of the tour.
Minimum group size to confirm tour is 10 adults/children with bed.
Please refer to booking form for further terms and conditions.
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