David Steinberg Itinerary 2015

2015 

Tailor-made Itinerary 13th June 2014 

Visit the Land of Fire and Ice. 

ICELAND 

THE LAND OF FIRE AND ICE 

Inbound port shuttle at 9 00 am. Your guide, Gregor, will meet and greet you directly after 

you pass through customs Iceland at visit, the port Fall and in Winter our Luxury Season. SUV . The experience will start straight 

away. You will be presented the venue of coming days along with the weather forecast and if 

you have any questions or special demands that you would like alter regarding the Itinerary 

then your guide will be happy to customize it. You will be given a phone that you can call free 

of charge 24 hour directly to your guide if you have any special request or questions. Your 

guide is also a photographer by passion and will document your experiences free of charge 

and you will receive a usb stick with the photos the night before you head back home. 

Your guide and car. 

Your Personal Guide will be Gregor V. Direct phone is +354 776 3883 at your service 24 hours 

After driving through Hengill volcano area we start off at Þingvellir (Thingvellir) which is the National 

Park where the Althing, an open-air assembly representing the whole of Iceland, was established in 930 

and continued to meet until 1798. 

Over two weeks a year, the assembly set laws - seen as a covenant between free men - and settled 

disputes. The Althing has deep historical and symbolic associations for the people of Iceland. The 

property includes the Þingvellir National Park and the remains of the Althing itself: fragments of around 

By Ryan Urbon 

Icelimo Luxury Travel 

11/5/2015

Program Highlights. 

Nov 11 th – 16:00 Flight 451 - Welcome to Iceland, Airport Transfer as directed and then drop off 

to Hotel Borg 

Nov 12 th – 09:00 Explore the Highlight of Iceland via Helicopter Icelimo Style 

Nov 13 th – 09:00 Relax in the Exclusive Lounge at Blue Lagoon and then drop off at Airport 

Omar Sara Ryan Magnus 

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Icelimo Luxury Travel – Your Iceland Specialist 

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Welcome to Iceland November 11 th 2015 

Airport Transfer to Accommodations – IcelandAir Flight 451 EST 16:00 

We will take care of you from the moment you land until you depart. You will be greeted by your 

private guide directly after customs at the airport. You will take a 50 minute ride to your 

accommodations to settle in and relax after the flight. 

We will make a stop on route at 66 North or local mall to buy clothing. 

Your vehicle: 

We then head to the city of Reykjavik to your accommodations. 

In Reykjavik, 

Relax and head out into the city centre, this will lead you to some of the most unusual and original 

places in Reykjavik You can get informed on the founding of Reykjavík, visit the iconic Hallgrímskirkja 

church, visit the Pearl for an 360° view over the Capital area and visit the old harbour and the our 

newest iconic building Harpa, the musical confrence hall. 


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Dinner and Northern Lights 

Now that it is going into the darker season, it could be possible to see Northern Lights and we will 

inform you. We have Dinner outside of Reykjavik at Hotel Ion. With amazing view of Landscape and the 

perfect place to watch the Northern Lights. 

We monitor the level each day as well as using our Iceland’s real time cloud watch. We base it off of 

these two sites: http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast 

http://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/cloudcover/ 


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Explore the Highlights of Iceland from Above Nov 12 th 2015 

This is a customized tour featuring highlights of the brand new Ice Tunnel in Langjokull then flying over 

to East Iceland to see the highlights of Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. We will also make a landing at Hotel 

Ranga on the South Coast for Lunch! 

09:00 Meet up with Helicopter pilot and experience the Ice Tunnels 

A visit to the man-made ice tunnel in Glacier Langjokull is a unique glacier encounter. It is a journey 

that starts at the roots of Europe’s second largest glacier, the entrance of the ice tunnel, 1200 meters 

above sea level. 

12:00 Lunch with a view at Hotel Rangá 

The restaurant at Hotel Rangá is an acclaimed gourmet restaurant overlooking one of Iceland's finest 

salmon rivers, East-Rangá River. The restaurant's motto is the concept of a "Farmers Market" - in effect 

using predominantly local ingredients of the highest quality and freshness - following seasonal 

availability. The menu is inspired by modern Nordic cuisine with a Mediterranean twist. 


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14:00 Visit to the Largest Glacier in Europe 

Your Chauffeur and guide will pick you up for a airport shuttle to the domestic airport where our Brand 

new Helicopter waits for us to depart on the other side of the Island. This location is known in many 

films like James bond and batman Returns for being unique and will only be visible by man then next 

30 years as the glacier is shrinking 300meters every year. On Location you will have a Private glacier 

lagoon boat ride on a special boat from World War II that can also drive on land. You will sail around 

the Icebergs you will feel that you are in a James bond movie. On our way back we will view Volcanic 

Island and The famous Eyjafjallajökull that erupted 5 years ago and stopped air traffic. 

South Coast Iceland on route back to Reykjavik 


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Lunar Landscape, Blue Lagoon and Airport Nov 13 th 2015 

09:00 pickup from accommodations – Bring Luggage with you 

The lunar landscape at Reykjanes, with all its volcanoes and different lava formations, gives you a good 

idea why Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin came to Iceland to practice their moonwalk. We start by 

going through the town of Hafnarfjordur and see how Icelanders still dry fish in the lava field just 

outside of the capital area. A few minutes later we are away from all city lights off-roading in the Super 

Jeep on lunar like landscape which is vast, barren and deserted with many volcanoes and endless lava. 

We are in fact driving right where the tectonic plates meet, the Eurasia plate and the North-American 

plate. This is the reason why the Reykjanes Peninsula is so volcanic. 

10:00-13:00 Experience the famous Blue lagoon – Exclusive Lounge followed by Lunch at Lava 

Next stop is the Blue Lagoon where you will be able to relax and loosen from your adventures the last 

few days. 


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We will be at your service 24 hours in your stay in Iceland only a phone call away at +354 5544000 ext 3 

our Concierge desk is free of charge and has the main purpose to make your visit in Iceland Fantastic. 

Let us help you to make your perfect Iceland experience. 

Ryan Gylfi Magnus Sara Omar 

Logistics Specialist, Project Manager, Certified Protection Officer, Finance Manager, Managing Director 


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Useful Information about Iceland 

Icelimo Luxury Travel is your host in Iceland. Here you will find useful information and some interesting 

statistics about Iceland. 

Contact list 

Icelimo Luxury Travel 24 hour phone Tel: +354 5544000 

Private Guide. Omar Djermoun Tel: +354-8958898 

Security chauffeur: Magnus Magnusson Tel:+354 6666051 

Travel Designer: Ryan Urbon Tel:+354 6968468 

Emergency numbers 

Emergency services: police, fire and ambulance. Tel: 112 

Search and Rescue. Tel: 570-5900 

Police Station. Tel: 444-1000 

International Directory Inquiries: 1811 

Dental assistance. Tel: 575-0505 

Health Care Services (out of hours) Tel: 1170 

For lost or stolen credit cards: Visa Tel: 525-2000. American Express Tel: 800-8111 

For lost or stolen credit cards: Master Card & Diners Club Tel: 533-1400/550-1500 

E.R Emergency Room Landspítali Hospital. Tel: 543-2000 

Icelandair Airline 24 hour. Tel: +354 5050100 

Useful statistics for Iceland 


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Population: 329.740 (Jan 2015). 

 

 

 

Religion: 86% Evangelical Lutheran. 

Total area: 103,000 square kilometers / 39,756 square miles. 

Capital: Reykjavik. 

President: Mr. Olafur Ragnar Grimson (since 1 August 1996) 

Prime Minister: Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson (since 2013) 

Form of Government: Republic since 17 June 17 1944. 

Independent since 1 December 1918. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approximately 7,250 square kilometers of Iceland is covered with glaciers. 

Hvannadalshnjukur is Iceland’s highest peak (2110 m). 

Jokulsarlon glacial reservoir is Iceland’s deepest lake (284 m). 

An average Icelandic male is 1,80 m, 88 kg and 33.9 years old. 

An average Icelandic female is 1,67 m, 73 kg and 35.3 years old. 

For two to three months in summer there is continuous daylight in Iceland. 

The mean annual temperature for Reykjavik is 5˚C, the average in January temperature being - 

0.4 ˚C and July 11.2 ˚C. 

Iceland’s location 

Iceland is located in the North Atlantic Ocean just south of the Arctic Circle. It lies about 970 

kilometers west of Norway and about 287 kilometers southeast from Greenland. Iceland is 

geologically a part of both the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate. 


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When should I travel to Iceland? 

You can travel to Iceland at any time. Iceland is great and beautiful in all the seasons. The main 

season lasts from mid-May until early September. During this time there are long daylight hours. 

Traveling in Iceland off-season – winter, spring and late autumn – can also be very special. From 

the beginning of July most interior and highland routes are open. 

The History of Iceland 

The first people believed to have settled in Iceland were Irish monks who came in the eight 

century AD. They left, however, upon the arrival of pagan Norsemen, who came in 874 to seek 

freedom from Norway's oppressive king Harald Fairhair. In 930 the Icelanders founded the 

Althingi, their supreme general assembly - the oldest parliament in the world. Christianity was 

adopted in the year 1000. In 1262, Iceland became subject to Norwegian control and in 1380 

came under Danish control, along with Norway. After the granting of a constitution (1874) and 

with an improving economy, Iceland, in 1918, finally became an independent sovereign state 

under a common king with Denmark. The Republic of Iceland was formally declared on June 17, 

1944. 


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The Icelanders 

Are quite Scandinavian, exceptionally friendly, highly educated, sophisticated, attractive, honest 

and very modern. Their ancestors were predominately Norwegian, although some came from 

the British Isles. 

Languages in Iceland 

The country’s written and spoken language is Icelandic, a Nordic language very similar to the 

language spoken by Iceland's first settlers. Icelandic is one of the oldest living languages in 

Europe. English and Danish are mandatory subjects in school. 

Most Icelanders speak fluent English. In fact, they welcome the opportunity - so never be shy 

about approaching an Icelander. 

The Icelandic Population 

The Icelandic population was 319.368 the first of January 2009, there are about 4 times that 

many sheep in Iceland. Iceland is the least populated country in Europe (seventh in the world). 

Most of the people are of Norwegian descent, with some admixture of Celtic blood from those 

who came from Ireland and the Scottish islands from the time of settlement. 

What do Icelanders eat? 

Icelanders now have a diet that is closer to the recommendations of nutritionists. Consumption 

of saturated fats has been reduced while fruit and vegetables are eaten more often. However, 

some developments are not so positive, as sugar consumption has increased. Boys drink an 

average of one liter of sweet, carbonated drinks every day. Their sugar intake is also exceedingly 

high at 143 grams of added sugar per day. Altogether more than 50 kg annually! Girls consume 

less sugar and drink more water than boys. At the same time, consumption of coffee has 

decreased. Icelanders now eat more poultry than before and less lamb. Fish consumption is 

dropping, which is a move away from traditional Icelandic eating habits. In 1990, Icelanders ate 

more fish than any other European nation, but current consumption is similar to most other 

countries in Europe. The proportion of fat in food has fallen and is now close to acceptable levels. 

Although Icelanders eat more sugar, their dental health has improved greatly thanks to 

improved dental hygiene and more regular visits to dentists. Surveys show that tooth decay in 


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the adult population dropped by 70% between 1986 and 1996. This figure was only 50% among 

children but still represents a significant improvement. 

What is there to see besides nature? 

Nature is obviously a big part of the Icelandic experience - but it is by no means the only part. 

Reykjavik is one of the liveliest, safest, most sophisticated and modern cities there is, and its 

nightlife and cultural activities have earned an exciting reputation. Other towns such as Akureyri 

in the north are great for visiting. For those who want to see both city and nature, the wilds 

begin just outside urban communities and a wide range of sightseeing tours are on offer from 

most of them. 

Weather 

Iceland is not considered a warm place by any normal standards, but thanks to the Gulf Stream 

temperatures are usually moderate all year round. Average temperatures in July are usually 

about 12 °C in Reykjavik and it is usually a bit warmer in the North and East of Iceland. It doesn't 

snow as much in Iceland as many people think, especially in Reykjavik where there is usually very 

little snow to be seen, even during winter. However in the north and east of Iceland and the 

West Fjords, there is more snow during winter. A big factor in Icelandic weather is that it is 

unpredictable; you never know what is going to happen next. A beautiful day can suddenly turn 

windy and rainy (and vice versa), and you can expect to see every weather imaginable in a couple 

of days in Iceland, especially in late autumn and early spring. 

Month °C °F 

January -1.3 29.7 

February 1.0 33.8 

March 2.1 35.8 

April 4.0 39.2 

May 7.2 44.9 


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June 13.1 55.6 

July 15.2 59.4 

August 13.3 55.9 

September 13.0 55.4 

October 6.1 43.0 

November 3.7 38.7 

December -0.8 30.6 

Daylight 

The daylight in Iceland is from mid-May to mid-August and the sun only sets for around 3 hours 

per day, and there is effectively light for the whole 24-hour period. In midwinter, there are 

around 5 hours of effective daylight. These long and short periods of daylight add drama to the 

atmosphere with lingering twilight. 

Reykjavik 

Reykjavik is the capital and the largest city of Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland on 

the southern shore of Faxafloi bay. Reykjavik is known worldwide for its wonderful amalgamation 

of unique boutiques and shops. A sense of fashion is central to the charm of the city, and the 

creative products that consistently originate from Reykjavik ensure that it remains at the cutting 

edge of art, culture and style. Reykjavik means "steamy bay" in Icelandic. It received this moniker 

as a result of the geothermal steam witnessed by the country's first settler, Ingolfur Arnarson. 

· 61% of Icelandic population lives in the Reykjavik area 

· Reykjavik population: about 120.000 

· Greater Reykjavik area population: about 202.000 

· There are 180 licensed pubs in Reykjavik 


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Northern lights 

The solar wind is a constant flow of atomic particles from the surface of the sun. These particles 

travel at extremely high speeds as they approach the Earth. They are generally repelled by the 

gravitational field, although some of them enter our atmosphere. When the charged particles 

collide with gas molecules, energy is released similar to fluorescent light. This light is called the 

Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. The lights, which shimmer and shift due to the constant 

movement of the particles, are normally only visible near the North and South Poles because of 

the structure of the Earth's magnetic field. Many tourists come to Iceland especially to watch the 

spectacular displays of Northern Lights. They are more clearly visible away from the Reykjavik 

area, where there are fewer streetlamps lighting up the surroundings. 

How to drive in Iceland 

Driving around Iceland in a rented car or your own vehicle gives you greater options than the 

bus system. Most of Route no.1, which runs around Iceland are fully surfaced except for a gravel 

run between lake Myvatn and Egilsstaðir in the north-eastern part of Iceland. Many other roads 

are gravel surfaced, but in the summertime they should be fairly easy to drive on, although they 

tend to slow the traveler down a bit. 

Monetary unit in Iceland 

The Icelandic monetary unit is the “krona” (plural “kronur”) (ISK). 

Coins are in denominations of: 100 kr, 50 kr, 10 kr, 5 kr, 1 kr. 

Bank notes are in denominations of: 5000 kr, 2000 kr, 1000 kr, 500 kr. 

All major currencies can be exchanged at the airport, banks and currency exchanges. Visa and 

MasterCard are accepted almost anywhere, and ATMs are easy to find. 

Sport 

Icelanders will ceremonially announce that handball is their national sport, although it is a long 

way from being the most popular. Football has far more participants. In 2002, there were 16,000 

footballers and 1,000 golfers. Around 6,000 played handball. Two sports that show constantly 

increasing popularity are golf and equestrian sports with 7,000 people riding regularly. Other 

popular sports are athletics and swimming. One sport that has increased rapidly in popularity in 

recent years is couch football. This increasing appeal is attributed to the large number of live 

broadcasts from the best competitions in the world, such as the English Premier League and the 


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European Champions League. Many Icelandic sportsmen have competed professionally at top 

levels all over the world. 

Electricity 

Icelandic electrical standards are European (50Hz, 240 volts) so many North American electrical 

devices will require converts. Plugs are generally two-pin, so devices brought in from the UK and 

North America will require adapters. 

Alcohol and smoking 

Icelanders drink less alcohol than most other Scandinavians (the Norwegians drink less). 

Icelanders and Norwegians are in the group of Europeans that drink the least. A typical Icelandic 

family, however, spends more on alcohol than on coffee, tea, cocoa, fizzy drinks and water put 

together! Strong beer was prohibited in Iceland for more than 80 years until it was permitted in 

1989, and consumption has increased steadily since then. Consumption of spirits fell during the 

same period. Many believe that the country's drinking culture has improved in recent years and 

there is now less drunkenness. Modern Icelanders have a growing taste for fine wines. People 

are more likely to drink wine with their food. Fewer teenagers go to summer festivals now, where 

many in the past drank alcohol for the first time. Most of these festivals are held on the public 

holiday at the beginning of August. Icelanders drink more heavily when they travel abroad, 

where prices are invariably lower than at home. They are also different to most other cultures in 

that they drink little during the week, choosing to indulge themselves more at weekends. 22% 

of Icelanders smoke. As in most Western countries, the number of people using tobacco has 

fallen in recent years. It is prohibited to smoke in restaurants and cafes, similar to that now in 

force in Ireland and Norway. Icelandic women smoke more heavily than women in most other 

countries. 

Tax Free 

A refund of local Value-Added Tax (VAT) is available to all visitors in Iceland. The refund will 

result in a reduction of up to 15% of the retail price, provided departure from Iceland is within 3 

months after the date of purchase. The purchase amount must be no less than ISK 4000 (VAT 

included) per store. All goods (except woolens) need to be shown at customs before check-in. 

At Keflavik airport this applies only to tax-free forms whose refund value exceeds ISK 5000. 

Reading 


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Icelanders regard themselves as a literate nation, and in 2000, a total of 1,137 books were 

published. The country's interest in books is never more obvious than at Christmas time when 

advertisements for the latest publications fill newspapers and television screens. Christmas 

books are an Icelandic phenomenon. Icelanders crowd into shops to buy books for friends and 

relatives. Biographies are still popular, but crime fiction is seen more and more often on the best 

seller lists. Arnaldur Indridason has claimed top spot for his detective novels during the last few 

years. Icelanders are very proud of their Nobel Prize-winning author, Halldor Laxness. His books 

sell well and are the subject of many further education courses. Universal literacy came early to 

Iceland, and less than 3% of the population is unable to read. This is similar to other Scandinavian 

countries. 

Tipping policy 

Service and VAT are invariably included in prices in Iceland and tipping is never required. 

However, if you are very pleased with provided service, Icelanders are generally not offended if 

they are offered tip. 

Opening hours of stores 

Shopping hours are generally from 10:00 until 18:00 Monday to Friday. On Saturdays most shops 

are open from 10:00 until 16:00. Opening hours of stores vary greatly between places, especially 

in the countryside. Office hours are generally from 09:00 to 17:00 and opening hours of banks 

and post offices are generally from 09:00 to 16:00. 

Post offices 

There are post offices located in all major communities in Iceland. General hours are: Monday 

to Friday 09:00-16:30. Many post offices in Reykjavik are also open during the weekends. 

Pharmacies 

Icelanders enjoy a healthy life, thanks to clean air, water and quality fish. Water is safe to drink 

throughout Iceland. Pharmacies are called "Apotek" and are open during normal business hours. 

Many are open at night. Reykjavik has many great general practitioners, as well as specialists, 

many of whom will receive patients at short notice. There are also many Health Centers in 

Reykjavik, with officially appointed family doctors who receive patients at short notice during 

the day. 


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Medical help 

There are medical centers and/or hospitals in all major cities and towns in Iceland. The 

emergency phone number (24 hours) in Iceland is 112. 

Health insurance policy 

Citizens of Scandinavia must show a passport in case of medical emergency. Citizens of EEA 

countries must have the E-111 form, otherwise the patient will be charged in full. Citizens of 

other countries will be fully charged. 

Internet access in Reykjavik 

To check your e-mail or surf the net, drop in at one of Reykjavik’s Internet cafes or cafe hot spots 

with free wireless Internet service. Internet service is also available at the Tourist Information 

Centre on Adalstraeti, and at all branches of the City Library. 

Mobile phones and computers 

Mobile phones and computers are widely used in Iceland. There are over 280,000 mobile phones 

in the country — almost one per person. Every Icelander over preschool age has a mobile phone 

and many have two. The Danes own on average 0.83 mobile phones, the Irish 0.68 and Germans 

0.81. 81% of Icelanders use the Internet as opposed to 77% in Sweden and 75% in Norway. Half 

of all Europeans use the Internet. There are computers in 86% of Icelandic homes and four of 

every five homes have an Internet connection. Icelanders are quick to adopt new technologies 

and determined to keep up with their neighbors. 

Mobile phone system 

There are a couple of GSM operators in Iceland: Siminn and Vodafone are the largest ones. 

Together they cover most of Iceland including all towns and villages with over 200 inhabitants. 

These telephone companies both sell pre-paid GSM phone cards and offer GSM/GPRS services. 

Pre-paid cards are available at petrol stations and shops around the country. 

Telephone code 


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The telephone code into Iceland from overseas is +354 and then a seven-digit number. There 

are no area codes. 

Visa policy 

Western Europeans and citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and 

Singapore do not require visas. Tourist stays are permitted for up to three months, and can be 

easily extended at local police stations. If you do not live in Western Europe or one of the 

countries mentioned above, then contact the Icelandic embassy or consulate in your country to 

make sure you have a valid visa before entering Iceland If there is not an Icelandic embassy or 

consulate in your country, you approach the Danish embassy or consulate. 

Passport 

A passport or other travel document accepted by Icelandic authorities valid at least three months 

beyond intended stay is required for visitors to Iceland. 

The Icelandic army 

Iceland has no army but a helpful policy. If you have any emergency contact: The Reykjavik 

police, for information only, Tel: +354 569 9020 or the local police station. The Emergency phone 

number in Iceland is 112. (24 hours). 

Outdoor clothing 

We advise that for your maximum comfort you wear good shoes or boots. Bring a hat and gloves 

and also a waterproof outer garment. Wearing three layers of lightweight upper body clothing 

is the most effective method for retaining warmth. 


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