A special experience that will bring you behind the scenes!

Day 1 Sat. July 13 Join us at one of our 8 departure cities as we travel by motorcoach

to Minneapolis and then depart on an afternoon nonstop flight to Reykjavik.

Day 2 Sun. July 14 We arrive in Reykjavik where we will enjoy a welcome dinner. (D)

Day 3 Mon. July 15 Our big day starts with an orientation drive of cosmopolitan

Reykjavik, a visit to the Hellisheidarvirkjunand geothermal Power Station and hot

springs at the Geysir geothermal area. We will taste freshly baked bread, baked using

the heat from the hot springs, with Icelandic butter, boiled eggs and herring, and a

glass of Geysir schnapps, served at freezing point. Then, marvel at the mighty Gullfoss

Waterfall and stop in Thingvellir a geological paradise. Here, you will walk through the

rift valley. (B,D)

Day 4 Tues. July 16 A real treat! At Hauganes, embark for an unforgettable

experience of watching whales in their natural habitat! Continue to Akureyri for your

overnight stay. (B,D)

Day 5 Wed. July 17 We will visit the Icelandic Botanical Garden, featuring specimens

of almost all native Icelandic plants. Then we will admire Godafoss, known as the

“Waterfall of the Gods.” On to one of Iceland’s prettiest areas, the lovely blue Lake

Myvatn with a stop by the nature baths, a set of geothermally heated pools and

steam baths. Before arriving in Borgarfjordur Eystri, we will take pictures of the most

powerful waterfall in Europe, Dettifoss (road conditions permitting). This day is also

our best chance of seeing puffins, known as the “clown of the sea.” (B,D)

Day 6 Thurs. July 18 In the morning, we will enjoy a “Meet the Locals” walking tour and hear about life in the rural Icelandic countryside over the centuries. The motorcoach will follow the eastern coast, where the first Irish missionaries settled

some 200 years ago, and we will end our day in Hofn. (B,D) Day 7 Fri. July 19 We start the day with a stop at Lake Jokulsarlon, where some of the most spectacular scenes of the

James Bond movie Die Another Day were filmed. We will see

how the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajokull, flows into the

lake, forming icebergs. An exciting optional boat trip is

available through the icebergs. Drive through the National

Park at Skaftafell and arrive at your overnight hotel. (B,D)

Book early for best price!

$1000 Deposit per person

Final Payment Due

April 10, 2019

Iceland Adventure July 13 – 21, 2019 • 9 Days

Planned by Judy

Butters and escorted

by Merlea Schultz

Day 8 Sat. July 20 Today is all about the South shore. We will enjoy views of the

Eyjafjallajokull volcano, well known for the eruption that generated the massive ash

cloud in 2010, and then we will stop at the spectacular Seljalandsfoss waterfall before

returning to Reykjavik. This afternoon, join an optional excursion to the Blue Lagoon.

Tonight, a farewell dinner awaits at one of Reykjavik’s fine restaurants to celebrate

your Icelandic Adventure. (B,D)

Day 9 Sun. July 21 Our vacation comes to an end with breakfast this morning and a

transfer to the airport for our nonstop flight back to Minneapolis. A motorcoach will

be waiting to return us back to our departure cities. (B)

Your Icelandic Adventure includes:

Luxury motorcoach transportation

All air transportation and transfers between the airports and hotels

Lodging for 7 nights & 14 meals

Luggage handling for one piece of luggage at hotels

Departure Cities: Fort Dodge, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids,

Ames, Ankeny, Grinnell, Coralville, and Williams Travel Protection is recommended and available for an additional price.

Please contact us for more information. Without cancellation protection, regardless of the reason for cancellation, the

following penalties apply:

From receipt of deposit – March 12, $500 per person penalty, plus air penalty March 13 – May 2, $1000 per person penalty, plus air penalty

May 3 – June 12, 20% penalty, plus air penalty June 13 – July 2, 30% penalty, plus air penalty July 3 – July 10, 50% penalty, plus air penalty On or after July 11, 100% penalty/non-refundable

Iceland Adventure July 13 – 21, 2019 • 9 Days

$5999 per person dbl occ.

Call for details on single or triple accommodations. Book early to receive best pricing.

After Nov 20, 2018

$6499 per person dbl occ.

Planned by Judy

Butters and escorted

by Merlea Schultz

Activity Level: Active-Moderate pace,

good mobility needed. You must have a

travel companion with you if you require

personal/wheelchair assistance.