Scandinavian American World Tours

ICELAND SELF DRIVE TOURS
May 01 - September 30, 2008
Select tours can be done in April and October

Day 1: Arrival at Keflavik Airport. Transfer on own from Keflavík airport to accommodation in Reykjavík. Recommend that you take scheduled Flybus to city center/hotel.

Day 2: Drive across Hellisheiði to the greenhouse village of Hveragerði. Continuation to the waterfall Gullfoss and the hot springs at Geysir. Þingvellir, site of the ancient Icelandic
parliament, and through Hvalfjörður or Kaldidalur highland pass (4WD needed) to Borgarfjörður.

Day 3: Drive north through Borgarfjörður, to the shores of Húnaflói bay and the towering mountains and horse-breeding valleys of Skagafjörður. On to Akureyri.
Optional:
- River rafting $call P.P.
- Horse riding in Skagafjörður. $call P.P.

Day 4: A morning in Akureyri, the capital of the North. After a stop in the town, onwards to the Lake Mývatn area.

Day 5: Exploring the natural wonders of Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area, including fantastic lava formations. Visit to the volcanic area of Krafla along with the colorful sulfurous slopes of Námaskarð pass.

Day 6: Drive north to the fishing port of Húsavík and around Tjörnes peninsula. Ásbyrgi, a magnificent horseshoe-shaped canyon, and Jökulsárgljúfur National Park. Proceeding to Dettifoss, Europe's mightiest waterfall, before heading across the highland plateau to Egilsstaðir.
Optional:
- Whale watching from Húsavík $call P.P.

Day 7: Drive south through the spectacular Eastern fjords, where towering, terraced mountains plunge vertically into the ocean and on to the town of Höfn in Hornafjörður, gateway to the south coast.
Optional:
- Boat tour to Papey Island $call P.P.
- Petra's stone collection $call P.P.

Day 8: Drive to the shimmering icebergs and still, milky waters of Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon before continuing to Skaftafell National Park. On to the picturesque village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Optional:
- Jeep tour to Vatnajökull glacier $call P.P.
- Boat tour on Jökulsárlón $call P.P.
- Ice climbing in Skaftafell area $call P.P.

Day 9: Drive along the spectacular southern coast, a sweeping landscape of sandy desert, rocky shores and rolling farmland sandwiched between snow-capped glaciers, mountains and
the ocean. Return to Reykjavík.

Prices are per adult double land only, (note children supplement 2-11 years USD560.-)
Below rates based on 2 adults sharing car. Max. 2 adults per room.

CAR CAT; (Type of car recommended: Nr. 2 (Compact) and higher)
1. Economy Toyota Yaris or sim. USD 2405.-
2. Compact Toyota Corolla or sim. USD 2445.-
3. Intermediate Toyota Avensis or sim. USD 2635.-
3.1 Interm. Automatic Toyota Avensis or sim. USD 2685.-
3.2 Interm./Wagon Toyota Corolla or sim. USD 2595.-
4. Small 4wd. Suzuki Jimny USD 3075.-
5. Medium 4wd. Suzuki Vitara USD 3160.-
6. Intermediate 4wd. Toyota Landcruiser LX or sim. USD 3630.-
7. Large 4wd. Automatic Toyota Landcruiser GX or sim. USD 3735.-

Single supplement USD 990.- (hotel only - call for single person rates incl. car)

NOTE!! 15% discount on above rates for travel in May and September & 20% in April and October, if possible to drive.
Discounts are available for accommodations with shared facilities. If interested please call/e-mail us for a quote.

INCLUDED:
-Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT, for 8 days
-Accommodation with private facilities and breakfast, for 9 nights
-Map and detailed itinerary upon arrival at first hotel in Reykjavik.

See Terms & Conditions for more information.
All prices and descriptions can be subject to change.

Scandinavian American World Tours, Inc.
108 N, Main Street
Cranbury, NJ 08512 USA