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Fire, Ice and
the Aurora
Itinerary
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Until recently, the wonders of Iceland went largely
unnoticed. For many years, flights between the U.S. and Europe
stopped only briefly for fuel in the capital city of Reykjavík (RAY-kyuh-vik).
Today, this small North Atlantic island is blossoming into a
destination noted for its wealth of natural wonders — explosive
geysers, gurgling mud pools, snakelike lava flows, majestic
waterfalls, towering glaciers, and steaming thermal baths.
TravelQuest International and Sky & Telescope invite you to join a
very special exploration of this exotic land of the Vikings, October
23–31, 2003, as we discover nature’s magnificence by day and marvel
at the elusive aurora borealis, or northern lights, by night. |
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DAY 1
Thursday, October 23, 2003
Fly to Iceland |
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Leave your home city
for your journey to Iceland. Flights from the U.S. will travel
nonstop from Boston or Minneapolis/St. Paul on an overnight flight
to Reykjavík. Travelers may wish to arrive in Reykjavík a day or two
early to recover from the long flights and take in the sights and
sounds of this cosmopolitan city. Contact TravelQuest for flight
details,
call 800-830-1998 |
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DAY 2 Friday,
Oct. 24
Breakfast
Arrive Reykjavík & Blue Lagoon |
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It’s an early-morning
arrival at Keflavík Airport. We’ll clear customs and travel by private
motor coach to the famous Blue Lagoon, where we’ll enjoy a welcome
breakfast and swim in the warm aqua-tinted, mineral-rich water known
for its curative powers. From the Blue Lagoon, we’ll travel through
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Icelandic Cottages |
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lava fields to the capital city of
Reykjavík. A short rest will be followed by a guided tour of the
town. Weaving our way through narrow
alleys framed with old timber houses, we’ll learn about the city’s
history, from its very beginning in A.D. 874. We’ll visit the harbor and Hallgrimskirkja, whose church tower offers a panoramic view of Reykjavík,
the fjord, and mountains. Later today, join us for a discussion on the
aurora and photographic techniques. The evening is yours to enjoy on your
own.
Overnight: Hotel Loftleidir (2 nights) |
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DAY 3
Saturday, Oct. 25
Breakfast
Free day in Reykjavík |
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Today is free
to explore Reykjavík on your own or take a sightseeing excursion.
Travelers will receive a "menu" of optional excursions to choose from,
including a 4x4 Jeep trip to the ancient volcanic area of Landmannalaugar,
and a horseback-riding adventure with Icelandic horses. |
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Aurora Views |
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DAY 4
Sunday, Oct. 26
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Thingvellir ancient Viking parliament |
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After a
morning at leisure, we’ll have lunch together before leaving the city and
heading to Thingvellir National Park to stroll around Althingi, Iceland’s
most sacred site and the home of the old Viking parliament. Thingvellir
(located near Iceland’s largest lake, Thingvallavatn) is known for its
fascinating natural beauty and, set on a vast plain flanked by large
fissures, is geologically spectacular. In the late afternoon we’ll arrive
at Efri Bru (population 50) and stay at a charming farmhouse that has
recently added comfortable accommodations for travelers to this beautiful
area. After dinner, join us outside the hotel for our first night of
aurora viewing.
Overnight: Efri Bru Country Hotel (2 nights) |
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Copyright 2002 TravelQuest
International. All rights
reserved. 800-830-1998
Revised: December 07, 2004.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies or trademark holders. |
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