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the mountains. The trail takes us past small gorges, steaming hot springs and yellow mountain ridges, over rainbow coloured mountains and black obsidian ridges. This tramp through to Porsmork is considered one of the world’s greatest walks. Reach Hrafntinnusker mountain hut in the later afternoon where we spend the night. Approx 4 - 5 hours walking, 12 kms. L.D. Day 16. Tue 19 th July. Trekking Descend into the gullies of Jokultungur passing hundreds of steaming hot springs and mud pools. Enjoy extensive views to the south towards Alftavatn (Swan Lake) and Myrdalsjokull (jokull = glacier) and Eyjafjallajokull. Overnight at Alftavatn hut after 4 – 5 hours walking, 12 kms. B.L.D. Day 17. Wed 20 th July. Trekking Passing the foot of the green conical volcano of Storasula, we enter the black deserts of Maelifellssandur. We now head towards Hattfel, another ancient volcano and visit the magnificent Markarfljot canyon, almost 200m deep. The overnight stop is at Botnar hut. Approx’ 6 – 7 hours walking, 15 kms. B.L.D. Day 18. Thu 21 st July. Trekking Walk up and down through the small valleys and gullies of Emstrur with the great Myrdalsjokull icecap only a couple of kms away. At the end of the day the vegetation grows thicker and higher as we descend into Porsmork’s (the woods of Thor) green valleys filled with arctic birch and colourful flowers. Overnight in one of the huts in Porsmork. Approx’ 6 – 7 hours walking, 15 kms. B.L.D. Day 19. Fri 22 nd July. Finish trekking and return to Reykjavik Spend the morning in Porsmork exploring this area. See Songhellir cave (Song cave) and climb the small peak of Valahnukur for magnificent views. In the afternoon we catch the bus back to Reykjavik and arrive early evening. Transfer to our hostel accommodation. B.L. Day 20. Sat 23 rd July. Reykjavik free day Lots to see and do as described earlier. Possibly join forces and hire a car to visit Geysir, Thingvellir and Gullfoss, or you could take a ‘Golden Circle’ bus tour. Another option is to transfer to High Places Greenland Tour. Visit www.highplaces.co.nz for further details of this ‘add-on’ tour Day 21. Sun 24 th July. Depart Iceland Transfer to Keflavik International Airport for your onward flight, if not staying on in Reykjavik or joining the Greenland tour.
Booking Conditions : 1. The FMC Travel Club (FMC) offers this small group trip in conjunction with Travel Smart Napier (TSN) and High Places (HP). All travel arrangements for this tour are made through TSN. Participants agree to all terms and conditions shown here by signing the Registration Form. A separate High Places Booking form must also be signed. 2. FMC is not responsible for an injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may arise from weather, defect in any vehicle, vessel or aircraft or through the acts or default of any person or company engaged in carrying out any of the arrangements of the trip. 3. We reserve the right to cancel the trip if minimum numbers don’t eventuate. If the happens, all monies paid will be fully refunded. A modified or alternative trip may also be offered in lieu. 4. The advertised price includes a payment to FMC and the apportioned cost of the trip leader’s travel. Final trip price depends on factors such as adverse currency fluctuations, scheduled airfares, government imposed charges etc. The price cannot therefore be guaranteed until full payment has been received. 5. Registrations are accepted in good faith on a first comers basis on receipt of the Registration Form and deposit of $500. A separate High Places form will be sent out with your receipt and trip invoice. If you make flight, travel insurance and other travel arrangements with TSN, then payment arrangements for these will be separate. All payments may be made by cash, EFTPOS, direct credit, visa or mastercard to the office of TSN. No other method or place of payment is accepted. Cheques must be payable to Travel Smart Napier. For direct credit payments use 010685 00151601 00 ‘Heerlen Ltd T/A Travel Smart Napier’ at ANZ Napier. Please include a last name and ‘Iceland’ in the details so we can identify the transaction. No extra charges are levied for payments by visa or mastercard. A discount of $150 is offered off the trip price for registrations received before 30 th November 2010. 6. CANCELLATIONS. If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, you must advise TSN in writing as soon as possible. An email is accepted but a phone call is inadequate. Fees apply as follows : � Cancellations received up to 30 th April 2011 incur a fee of $500 � Cancellations received from 1 st May to 31 st May 2011 incur a fee of $5000 � Cancellations received from 1 st June 2011 onwards incur a fee of 100% of trip costs � The above cancellation conditions over-ride those imposed by High Places � If YOU find a suitable replacement person, the above cancellation fees MAY be negated. 7. TRAVEL INSURANCE IS MANDATORY. You are advised to have trip cancellation cover when you register. When we confirm that the trip is viable, then you are advised to immediately take out full travel insurance cover. We recommend QBE Travel Insurance and a brochure/application by email or post is available to everyone. TSN will discount the premium on receipt of a signed application. You may buy insurance cover elsewhere, but note it is essential to ensure that cover extends to the activities of the trip plus rescue and repatriation including helicopter and air ambulance. You must provide the details of any cover taken out elsewhere. 8. Please provide a scan or photocopy of your passport when you register.
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