The volcanic island of Iceland is an ideal destination for nature and wildlife watching. This tour offers you the opportunity to observe the nature and wildlife in two different parts of the country that happen to be located along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (the meeting point of the European and North American tectonic plates and the source of Iceland's volcanic activity.) These areas are the Reykjanes Peninsula and the volcanic wonderland of the Lake Myvatn nature conservation area. Lake Myvatn is a natural wonder on its own in a world that has nothing else like it. Even people with no interest in nature and wildlife are blown away by the variety and magnitude of both the birdlife as well as all the different natural phenomenona that surround you in the area. Another highlight of this tour is the chance to go whalewatching in one of Europe's best areas for spotting whales. This is a very exclusive tour for nature enthusiasts, focusing on small group size and excellent guides with knowledge in nature and wildlife in Iceland. We work with Gavia Travel, Iceland's major nature and wildlife travel specialist.
Duration: 3 Nights in Iceland
2008 Departures (Based on arrival day in Iceland):
Aug 5, 12, 19
Afternoon flights from North America (New York-JFK / Boston) depart on these days and arrive in Iceland the same night. Guests can usually check into their hotel rooms right away. Evening flights from North America depart the evening before and arrive in Iceland early in the morning on the above dates. Please note that your room may not be ready for immediate check-in.
These tours work best with the evening flights unless passengers decide to add an additional pre-night in Iceland.
Accommodation: Hotels with private bathroom
Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners (2 inflight, 2 during tour)
Group Size: 3 - 12 (min. of 3 passengers to guarantee tour)
Languages: English.
Includes
- Round-trip air transportation
- Airport/hotel transfers
- Accommodations in hotel double room with private bathrooms
- Tour as described in itinerary
- Tips and taxes at hotel
Not included
- Personal travel insurance (arranged by passenger)
- Meals other than those listed in itinerary
