Cox & Kings Europe 2013 Brochure - Travel Club Elite

iCeLANd pRivATE JOURNEys
ICELAND:
wINTER PRIvATE JOURNEYS
Lake Myvatn:
Northen Lights special
5 Days / 4 Nights from £1,080
Explore the cultural centres of both southern
and northern iceland in search of the northern
lights and experience the stunning natural
beauty and wonders of the land of fire and ice.
This short five-day itinerary includes stays in
both Reykjavik and Lake Myvatn, and a visit to
Akureyri, known as the capital of the north.
THE JOURNEY
Day 1 – To Lake Mývatn: Afternoon flight
from London Gatwick to Keflavik International
airport with Iceland Air. Transfer from the
airport to Reykjavik by Flybus shared coach
and stay overnight at the Hilton Hotel. (N)
Day 2 – Lake Mývatn: Morning flight to Akureyri
and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon there
is the opportunity to visit the Lake Mývatn
area, renowned for its beauty and geological
wonders. Stay 2 nights at the Sel Hotel. (B,D)
Day 3 – Lake Mývatn: Optional activities in the
area booked and payable locally through your
accommodation. (B,D)
Day 4 – To Reykjavik: Visit the town of
Akureyri, north Iceland’s trade and cultural
centre, set in a scenic fjord. Fly back to
Reykjavík and stay overnight at the Hilton
Hotel.(B)
Day 5 – To London: Early morning transfer
to Keflavik airport by Flybus shared coach for
your flight back to London with Iceland Air. (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast,
L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Aurora borealis, Iceland
standards of accommodation: In remote
areas, Cox & Kings uses the best available
accommodation. However, outside Reykjavik,
facilities should be regarded as basic and
comfortable.
GUiDELiNE pRiCEs
1 Jan – 31 Mar & 10 Oct – 31 Dec from: £1,080
1 Jan – 31 Mar 2014 from: £1,120
icleandic sojourn - self Drive
6 Days / 5 Nights from £1,175
West and southern iceland offer a host of
natural wonders and historical sites, like
Thingvellir, the cornerstone of icelandic
democracy and the oldest parliament in the
world. visit the Gullfoss waterfalls and head
along the south coast via the Westman islands
and see the pompeii of the north. Near the
Eyjafjallajokull glacier, visit the Thoraldseyri
farm visitors centre chronicling the recent
eruption of the volcano and head to the
Dyrholaey headland for stunning panoramas
along the coast. This six-day self-drive tour
includes a stay at the luxury scenic Hotel
Ranga near Hella.
THE JOURNEY
Day 1 – To Reykjavik: Afternoon flight from
London Gatwick to Keflavik International
airport with Iceland Air. Transfer from the
airport to Reykjavik by Flybus shared coach
and stay 2 nights at the Hilton Hotel.(N)
Day 2 – Reykjavik: Day at leisure to explore
the Icelandic capital. Wander around the
Eyjafjallajokull eruption, Hella
historic old centre of Reykjavik with its many
museums, shops and galleries. (B)
Day 3 – To Hella: Pick up your car in the
morning. Drive to Hella via the historic Golden
circle of Thingvellir, Gullfoss and the thermal
area of Haukadalur to see the geysers Stokkur
and Geysir. Stay 3 nights at Hotel Ranga. (B)
Day 4 – Hella: Day at leisure to explore
the southern coast. Visit the spectacular
waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skogarfoss, the
Thoraldseyri Farm Eyjafjallajokull eruption
exhibition as well as the Skogar folk Museum.
Before reaching Vik take the road to isolated
Dyrholaey headland for panoramic views out
to sea and along the coast. (B)
Day 5 – Hella: At leisure or visit the Westman
Islands where the ruins of some of the islands
village houses have been preserved after the
1973 volcanic eruption. (B)
Day 6 – To London: Early departure to Keflavik
airport, where you will return your car and fly
back to London. (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast,
L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
please note: The Hotel Ranga is an ideal
place to see the northern lights, a spectacular
phenomenon which, weather permitting, will
be the most visible they have been for 50
years over this winter season. Sightings are not
guaranteed.
GUiDELiNE pRiCEs
1 Jan – 30 Apr & 10 Oct – 31 Dec from: £1,175
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2014 from: £1,225