Iceland Adventure Tour, August 2008
A unique 9-days vacation August 16-24 to explore the most fascinating spots in Iceland. Visit the old Parliament site in Pingvellir, explore Borgarfjörour country and visit the hot springs, the lava waterfalls in Hraunfossar, and visit the Maritime Museum in Hellissandur. Enjoy a boat cruise, a horse show, and visits to a farm, the replica farmhouse of Erik the Red, and one of the oldest houses in Iceland. Take pictures of the Goöafoss, Hveravellir and Gullfoss Waterfalls. Visit the Geysir Area, and walk around its hot springs. And finally you may wish to enjoy a swim in the natural geothermal pool in the Blue Lagoon.
Day 1 (Sat.) Board your overnight direct flight from Halifax to Reykjavik.
Day 2 Arrival in Reykjavik, Iceland (Sun.) Transfer to hotel. Time to rest or start exploring Iceland’s capital. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
Day 3
Reykjavik–Pingvellir–Borgarfjörõur Country–Snaefellsnes (Mon.) Start your vacation with visits to the central historical places of the country: the old PARLIAMENT SITE at Pingvellir National Park (Parliament Fields), founded in 930 A.D.;
in Borgarfjörõur country the DEILDATUNGUHVER, one of the world’s most powerful hot springs; REYKHOLT (the Smokey Hill), a tiny village and former farm site of the 13th-century writer/scholar and chieftain Snorri Sturluson; and Hraunfossar, the LAVA WATERFALLS, where crystal-clear water seems to drop out of a 1,000-year-old lava field. 
Proceed to Snæfellsnes, where you will stay for the next two nights. (FB,D)
Day 4 Snaefellsnes Full-day Excursion and Boat Cruise. (Tue.) 
Your first visit this morning is to Arnastapi, a small village where, during a walk along the coast, you will enjoy the sea birds, kittiwakes, and arctic terns singing loudest. Via the Djúpárlónssandur continue your journey around the peninsula and stop in the small village of Hellissandur. Visit the MARITIME MUSEUM and learn about the traditions and lives of the former fishermen. Next, visit the BJARNARHÖFN FARM (Bear’s Harbor), where the farmer, Hildibrandur, explains how to prepare shark meat, and you can sample this traditional Icelandic specialty. Then drive to Stykkishólmur and enjoy a leisurely CRUISE around the islands of Breiõafjörõur (the Wide Fjord). End the day with “fishing,” where a net is thrown out to unveil the wonders of the sea. You may even get to taste fresh scallops and sea urchins! (FB,D)
Day 5 
Snaefellsnes – Laxárdalsheiõi – Glaumbær – Akureyri (Wed.) Today head north and visit the replica FARMHOUSE OF ERIK THE RED. Learn about his amazing saga before continuing further north to Skagafjörõur, known as the “Valley of Horses,” and enjoy a HORSE SHOW. Next, arrive in Akureyri, the biggest town in North Iceland. (FB)
Day 6 Akureyri Excursion to Goõafoss and the Mývatn Area. (Thu.) In the morning visit GOÕAFOSS (Waterfall of the Gods). 
Continue to LAKE MÝVATN and visit some of the natural wonders around the lake and the numerous pseudo-craters. Enjoy a short walk through the Dimmuborgir (Dark Cities) with the amazing rock formations and the colorful hill at Námaskarõ. Also time to take pictures of the active volcano area of Krafia, where the last eruption took place in 1984, before returning to Akureyri. (FB)
Day 7 
Akureyri–Hveravellir–Geysir Area–Hvolsvöllur (Fri.) Travel across the highlands and stop at the geothermal zone of Hveravellir (Field of Hot Springs) and see how steam comes up naturally. Leave this oasis and continue south through more deserted landscapes and arrive at Gullfoss (Golden Waterfalls). Then drive to the Geysir area and enjoy a walk around the hot springs. Overnight in Hvolsvöllur. (FB,D)
Day 8 
Hvolsvöllur Full-day Excursion. (Sat.) Today's highlight: the National Park of Skaftafell. Drive to the tongue of Skaftafellsjökull and enjoy a nice walk up to the biggest European glacier. Stop at Nupsstadur farm for a visit of the old tiny TURF CHAPEL next to the farmhouse. On the way back, drive through the lava fields of Eldhraun (fire lava). Then admire the WATERFALLS of Skogar and Seljalandsfoss before returning to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel to celebrate the success of your Icelandic vacation. (FB,D)
Day 9 
Hvolsvöllur–Eyrarbakki–Blue Lagoon–Keflavik Airport. (Sun.) In Eyrarbakki we visit one of the OLDEST HOUSES in Iceland. Then continue to the BLUE LAGOON, a natural geothermal pool in the middle of a large and dramatic lava field. Time to swim in the warm, mineral-rich water before going back to Keflavik Airport. Homebound flight in the afternoon. (FB)
Price per person Double-$3999.00
Suppliment $150
Tour included:
• Motorcoach Transportation Saint John – Halifax – Saint John
• Direct flight Halifax – Reykjavik - Halifax
• Transfer Airport-Hotel –Airport
• Eight nights accommodation: REYKJAVIK, SNAEFELLSNES, AKUREYRI, HVOLSVOLLUR
• Seven full Scandinavian breakfasts (FB) & Five three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Reykjavik and a farewell dinner in Hvolsvöllur
• Guided tours around Iceland
• Baggage
• Government Taxes
• Escorted by one of our professional Tour director from Freedom Tours & Travel
Deposit $750 per person due at time of booking.
