ASTOUNDING ICELAND
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ASTOUNDING ICELAND
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PACKAGE COST INCLUDES
- Economy Class round trip airfare to Delhi.
- All Taxes mentioned on the ticket as on 15th January, 2024.
- All Visa Charges
- Accommodation at 3 star or 4 star hotels on double/twin/triple sharing basis.
- Meals – Daily Breakfasts & Dinners (Indian/Local).
- Transfer to and from and tour of all the places mentioned in the itinerary by luxury coach.
- Internal transfers & tours (if any mentioned in the itinerary) by cruise, train and flight.
- Entry fees to places that are included in the itinerary.
- Compulsory tips to coach driver.
- Travel insurance premium up to 60 years (only the difference will have to be paid for people above 60 years old).
Package Cost Excludes
- 5% GST on the Total Tour Cost (including tips and any optional tour) which is payable at Kolkata by Indian Currency only in favour of Go Everywhere Tours and Travels Pvt. Ltd.
- 5% T.C.S is applicable on total foreign exchange part (including GST) as and when applicable up to date of travel only in favour of Go Everywhere Tours and Travels Pvt. Ltd., which will be adjusted with your income tax return if the forex amount is less than or equal to 7 lakhs within one financial year (1st April to 31st March). If the forex amount paid in one financial year is more than 7 lakhs, then 20% TCS will be charged on the outstanding amount.
- RT-PCR tests cost (both ways, India & abroad, if required).
- Expenses and services of personal nature – telephone calls, mineral water, any meals not forming a part of the group itinerary menu, room services orders, mini bar & beverages (alcoholic or nonalcoholic), snacks or refreshments or any other usage, laundry, personal entertainment expenses except for mentioned itinerary items, extra conveyance expenses, if any, entrance charges except for the mentioned itinerary items, any other incidental or medical expenses etc.
- Cost of optional tours
- Any Porterage Charges at airports, ports, waterways, stations or any hotels etc.
- Any services not mentioned in the ‘Tour Cost Includes’.
- NB: The Tour Itinerary as well as the Package Price is subject to change if any unforeseen/unavoidable situations occur before or during the tour AND/OR if there is any increase or decrease of cost per Airline, IATA rule, Visa & Rate of Exchange (ROE) at the time of final payment & departure of the tour, respectively. The package cost which includes all the services (as mentioned in the itinerary etc.) has been framed as on 15th January, 2024. The Tour Itinerary, Airfare, Taxes, Visa Charges, Medical Insurance Premium and other related expenses/fees are subject to change if it requires for any unforeseen and/or unavoidable circumstances before and/or during the tour period.
- Payment equivalent to Foreign Currency Component (mentioned in package price) including the Tipping & Optional Tour if any, has to be paid in Indian Currency with local cheque/at par cheque only, favoring Go Everywhere Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd., as per Forex (foreign exchange) Card Board Rate based on the rate of the day of Final Payment as schedule by Go Everywhere Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd. Indian Currency part can be paid in A/C Payee (for local), “A/C Payee at Par” (for outstation), Demand Draft or by Cash.
ACCOMMODATION
- HELSINKI – 1 NGT = HOLIDAY INN- WEST RUOHOLAHTI OR ORIGINAL SOKOS PRESIDENTTI OR SIMILAR
- REYKJAVIK – 3 NGTS = GRAND HOTEL OR NATURA OR SIMILAR
- AKUREYRI – 2 NGTS = HOTEL BERJAYA ICELAND OR SIMILAR
- BORGARNES = 1 NGT = HOTEL VARMALAND OR SIMILAR
- VIK – 2 NGTS = HOTEL STRACTA OR HOTEL VIK-I-MYDRAL OR SIMILAR
- KEFLAVIK – 1 NGT = HOTEL PARK RADISSON OR SIMILAR
TEMPERATURE CHART
Source : AccuWeather
PLACE | TEMPERATURE IN NOVEMBER | |
MAX. TEMP. (in °Celsius) | MIN. TEMP. (in °Celsius) | |
REYKJAVIK | 5 | -4 |
AKUREYRI | 5 | -3 |
BORGARNES | 4 | -2 |
VIK | 3 | -5 |
Day 1: DELHI – HELSINKI MEAL ON BOARD – INDIAN DINNER
Greetings from Goeverywhere Holidays!!
We gladly introduce ourselves as the one stop provider for all your travel needs and requirements. Your presence at the Indira Gandhi International Airport 3 hours prior to the departure is mandatory. Our experienced Tour Manager will meet you at Delhi airport and assist you with all the formalities before boarding the flight early in the morning from Delhi to Helsinki.
Upon arrival at Helsinki in the afternoon, proceed for a city tour of Helsinki including Sibelius Monument, St. Nicholas Church, Senate Square and Helsinki Library.
Later, have dinner in the evening in an Indian restaurant followed by an overnight stay in the hotel at Helsinki.
Day 2:HELSINKI – REYKJAVIK BREAKFAST – INDIAN DINNER
Today packed breakfast will be served. Later, proceed to Helsinki airport to board the flight to Keflavik.
WELCOME TO ICELAND – The Land of Ice and Fire. After immigration, hop on to the luxury coach & proceed for the guided city tour of Reykjavik where we visit the famous landmarks of the city including Hallsgrimskirkja Church, Rainbow Street, the harbour and the old town center where Icelandic parliament, Alþingi and the Town Hall are situated.
Day 3: REYKJAVIK –GOLDEN CIRCLE TOUR – REYKJAVIK BREAKFAST – INDIAN DINNER
After breakfast, we will hop on to the luxury coach to proceed for a tour of the GOLDEN CIRCLE.
First, we will visit THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK. No single place epitomizes the history of Iceland and the Icelandic nation better than Thingvellir. It is the place where Alþingi, the world’s oldest parliament, was foundedin 930 AD as well as the place where Icelanders decided to become Christian. It was used as an execution spot for centuries.This park is also a natural wonder on an international scale, with the geologic historyand the biosystem of Lake Thingvallavatn forming a unique entity, a magnificent showcase. Thingvellir was declared a WORLD HERITAGE SITE in 2004.
Then we will take you to one of Iceland’s most visited active geyser – STROKKUR. Strokkur erupts blasting water to heights of around fifteen to twenty meters every five to ten minutes, although itis known toreach uptoforty meters.
Next, we will visit the GULLFOSS which literally means “Golden Waterfall” because on a sunny day,the water takes on a golden-brown color. The waterfall is considered the most beautiful waterfallin Iceland. The water cascades down in two stages, one 36 feet high, and the other 69 feet, into the 2,5 km long crevasse below, which was created at the end of the Ice Age by catastrophic flood waves and is lengthened by 25 cm a year by the constant erosion from the water. Later, have Indian dinner and stay overnight in the hotel at Reykjavik.
Day 4: REYKJAVIK – AKUREYRI BREAKFAST – LOCAL DINNER
After breakfast, we will check-out from the hotel at Reykjavik and proceed to the north of Iceland. We drive to the Skagafjorour region, an area known for horse breeding where manyIcelandic horses can be seen grazing in the fields of Skagafjorour Valley. Later, we proceed to Akureyri, the major town in North Iceland. On reaching Akureyri, we visit the Christmas House and Akureyri Church. Later, check-in to the hotel, have3 course local dinner and stay overnight in Akureyri.
DAY 5: AKUREYRI BREAKFAST – LOCAL DINNER
After breakfast, depart for the day trip to Diamond Circle located along the country’s main ring road. First, we will visit Godafoss meaning “Waterfall of the Gods” which is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland and a must visit spot for all travellers. The water from the river Skjálfandafljót drops from a height of 12 meters. It is an elegant 30-meter-wide (98 feet) horseshoe shaped waterfall with a big rock separating the flow in the middle.
Next, we will visit Lake Myvatn area covering Dimmuborgir lava field, Namaskard boiling mud pools and Lake Myvatn Natural Bath (outside visit because you are). Later, drive back to Akureyri, have a sumptuous local dinner and enjoy a comfortable stay overnight.
Day 6: AKUREYRI – HRAUNFOSSAR – BARNAFOSS – BORGARNES BREAKFAST – LOCAL DINNER
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel at Akureyri and proceed to Borgarnes.
On arrival at Husafell, we will continue our tour to the Borgarfjörður valley and visit Barnafoss Waterfall and then visit Hraunfossar Waterfall, a beautiful lava waterfall almost a mile long gushing through a wall of lava. Later, have 3 course local dinner and check-in to the hotel at Borgarnes for an overnight stay.
DAY 7: BORGARNES – INTO THE GLACIER – VIK BREAKFAST – LOCAL DINNER
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel at Borgarnes and proceed to Husafell where we will visit “Into The Glacier” that offers access to the largest man-made ice tunnel in the world.The ice tunnel and the caves are located high on Iceland‘s second largest glacier, Langjökull,where you will have an amazing opportunity to explore the glacier and see it from the inside. To journey inside one of Iceland’s frozen giants is truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Visiting the Ice Cave is an amazing opportunity to see the Langjökull glacier ice cap and explorewhat lies below.
It is a thrilling experience to descend into the glacier´s icy netherworld, as well as exploring the nearby lava fields, glacier landscapes and its amazing waterfalls. To get to the man-made ice tunnel and caves, located high up in a remote area of the glacier, we ride in a huge specially-modified truck. You will find yourself standing on top of a vast ice-cap, ready to descendinto the glacier and explore its icy netherworld. Your glacier guide will take you on an amazing journey, deep within the glacier where you can see the stunning blue-hued ice. This glacier walk will surely be a memorable experience of this tour.
Later, check-in to the hotel at VIK, Iceland’s southernmost village, followed by local dinner and an overnight stay.
DAY 8: VIK – REYNISFJARA – JOKULSARLON – VIK BREAKFAST – LOCAL DINNER
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel at Borgarnes and start our tour to Iceland’s magnificent south coast with its beautiful waterfalls, fabulous black sand beaches and view of majestic glaciers.
We will continue our journey along the southern coast of Iceland to the world-famous black sand beach of Iceland – REYNISFJARA. Upon visiting the beach, you will immediately observe rocky sea stacks sitting off the shoreline, known as Reynisdrangar.
Next, we proceed towards the famous Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon where blue, white, turquoise and black streaked icebergsshift and creak about in an icy dance. The icebergs are 1,000-year-old chunks of the retreating Oraefajokull glacier that have broken off and are floating out to sea. Enormous icebergs constantly breakoff the glacier into the lagoon, melting slowly as they drift towards the sea nearby.
Next, proceed for live lava show at VIK.
Return to the hotel at VIK, have dinner and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.
DAY 9: VIK – SKOGAFOSS – SOLHEIMASANDUR – REYKJAVIK BREAKFAST – INDIAN DINNER
After breakfast, journey througha breath- taking landscape to visit one of the most stunning waterfalls in Iceland
– Skógafoss. Skógafoss is one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland, with a drop of some 60 meters and a width of 25 meters. A legend is connected to Skógafoss waterfall; it is believed that behind ityou can find a chest filled with gold and treasures. The story goes that Þrasi Þórólfsson,the Viking Settler at Skógar in around 900, hid the chest and it is said that the first man who goes there will find great treasures.
Next, visit Seljalandsfoss, which is a beautiful waterfall along the southern coast. It cascades over steepcliffs, which makes it possible for you to walk behind the waterfall. You will get a spectacular view of the waterfall itself and the surroundings.
It is in Reynisfjara Black Beach, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss that the famous song “Gerua” from the film “Dilwale” starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol was shot.
Next, proceed towards the south coast of Iceland at Sólheimasandur which is a sand desert formed by jökulhlaup, or glacial outburst floods, from the Katla volcano system that lies underneath the Mýrdalsjökull glacier.
In 1973, a DC-3 US Navy plane ran out of fuel and landed on the beach of Sólheimasandur. Everyone survived the landing. The plane wreck is still there and it has become a popular site.
This location has served as a popular background in the famous song “Gerua” from the film“Dilwale” starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol.
Next, journey from the eastern to the western part of Iceland through a breath- taking landscape. After a scenic ride for about two hours, reach Grundarfjordur’s beautiful landmark, Kirkjufell (Church Mountain) which is said to be the most photographed mountain in Iceland. Its isolated position, 463 meters above sea level and jutting out into the sea, makes it a focal point for travellers and locals alike.
Later, have dinner in an Indian restaurant and stay overnight at Reykjavik.
Day 10: REYKJAVIK – FLYOVER ICELAND – BLUE LAGOON – KEFLAVIK BREAKFAST – INDIAN DINNER
After breakfast, check out from the hotel & enjoy FlyOver Iceland. FlyOver Iceland is a relatively new attraction in Reykjavík, located in the Grandi Harbour District. It is a ride that dangles you in front of a spherical screen taking you through Iceland’s most memorable landscapes taking in waterfalls, glaciers and volcanoes from above. You soar back and forth with the camera, giving you a sensation of flying. Special effects like mist as you fly by waterfalls makes it an even more immersive experience.
Next, we will visit Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa located in southwest Iceland in Reykjanes Peninsula, known for its bright blue waters and unique setting in a lava field. The lagoon is filled with mineral-rich water that is heated by the earth’s natural geothermal activity and is known for its therapeutic properties.
In the late afternoon, indulge in some shopping at Reykjavik.
Later, have Indian dinner and check-in tothe hotel followedby overnight stay in Keflavik.
Day 11: REYKJAVIK – DELHI PACKED BREAKFAST – MEAL ON BOARD
Today, packed breakfast will be served. Check-out from the hotel and proceed to Keflavik International toboard your flight back home.
Day 12: DELHI
Arrive at Delhi.
Bid good-bye to all the friends you have met during the tour. We will see you again on your next tour with us….!!
Note: All the scheduled spots mentioned in the itinerary will be booked by Go Everywhere but since the climatic condition/weather in this sector is very unpredictable, Go Everywhere will not be liable if any tour is called off by the concerned authority due to bad weather.
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FINNAIR & ICELAND AIR
DATE OF DEPARTURE:
22ND NOVEMBER, 2024(EX-DELHI)
21ST NOVEMBER, 2024 (CCU-DEL)
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
- Registration amount / Booking Advance of Rs.50000/- (amount may vary time to time) per person is required at the time of booking along with signed Passport & Pan card copies.
- An interim payment of Rs. 50000/- per person is payable before 90 days from the departure date.
- The Foreign exchange amount equivalent in INR [calculated at the specified exchange rate of the payment date: Inter Banking Rate + Corporate Remittance charge] is payable at least 45 days before the travel date.
- The final payment [balance amount of the tour cost]should be completed before 25 days prior to the travel date.