Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answers to each of the questions. Highlights of Iceland In this exciting tour, you will discover glaciers, waterfalls and geysers and relax in the warm waters of the Blue Lagoon. You will also have the opportunity to ride snow-mobiles across the ice, or take a tour in a jeep across the lava fields (all year round). [A] In summer months you will have the chance to go on a boat tour and search for whales, and in ...

Number of nights: 3

Transport: Bus

Flights included: Optional

Meals included: Breakfast only

Group size: 14-20

Accommodation: 2* Hotel

Day 1

Our representative will meet you at the airport and a bus will transfer you to your hotel in the capital, Reykjavik. After checking in, your guide will give you an orientation tour and you will have an opportunity to visit some of the city’s highlights, such as the splendid cathedral. [B] After dinner, you can spend the evening relaxing in the warm waters of the Blue Lagoon.

Day 2

We tour Iceland’s Golden Circle, taking in Thingvellir National Park, Gulfoss Waterfall and the geothermal sites in Geysir. [C] Here you’ll see Strokkur, or the Butter Churn, which spouts a 100 foot jet of water into the air every 3-5 minutes.

Day 3

Day 3 is left free so that you can try out our optional tours. [D] Explore the glacial Thorsmork Valley on a jeep ride. Another option is to drive out onto the glaciers and take a snowmobile tour. Whale-watching and puffin-spotting boat trips are also available from Reykyavik harbour.

Day 4

The tour ends at the city airport.

Useful Information

*All room are twin-bed, so single travellers will have to share with another group member of the same sex. Single rooms are available at extra cost.

*The local currency is the Icelandic Krona (ISK). Currency is readily available at the airport, banks, post offices and ATMs in the city and credit cards are widely accepted. The optional tours on day 3 cost extra, and a minimum of 4 people is required for both the jeep and snowmobiling tours. Current Costs: Thorsmork Jeep tour: 27,000 ISK; Snow-mobile tour 34,200 ISK (based on two people sharing). Whale-watching (summer only) 9000 ISK; Puffin Tour (4700 ISK)

*Tipping is voluntary, but is expected in this part of the world for workers in the tourism industry, such as your bus driver and restaurant staff. If you wish to tip your tour guide it would undoubtedly be appreciated.

*You must have travel insurance to travel on our tours. You can arrange for this yourself, or buy it through our company.

*You can either book a flight with us or arrange your own flights. If you choose the latter, you will have to make your own way to the hotel, details of which will be sent to you in advance.