New years & Christmas for FIT’s with Russian speaking guide
Valid: 30.December 2010 – 08.January 2011
Date of issue : 06.08.2010
31.December. Reykjavik city tour & Blue lagoon
Reykjavík is the world's most northerly capital, with more
than one third of Iceland's population. Today Reykjavík is a
modern city with a variety of restaurants, museums, galleries
and theaters. We will see the old town centre, the Parliament,
the Cathedral, the harbour, the Pearl and Höfði house, the
summit site of 1986. Drive continues past Reykjavik's largest
outdoor swimming pool in Laugardalur which is heated with
water from natural hot springs under the city and
Hallgrímskirkja Church (whose steeple is a Reykjavík
landmark).
After a drive through Hafnarfjörður village we head to the Blue
Lagoon. The Lagoon is a unique wonder of nature; a lagoon
with pleasantly warm mineral-rich geothermal water in a
middle of a black lava field. The high natural levels of silica
and minerals give the Lagoon its rich blue colour. The
facilities include modern changing rooms and showers, an
indoor geothermal pool, a winter garden, restaurants and
other services. A visit to the Blue Lagoon is both invigorating
and exiting whether one bathes there surrounded by snow in
the middle of the winter. End at your hotel around 16:00.
Duration: 6 hours
Departure : 10:00 from Reykjavik , pick up from hotel at 09:30
Included: Private coach, Russian speaking guide, bathing fee & towel at Blue lagoon
Rate: EUR 108
01.January. Afternoon horse riding tour
Pick up transfer from your hotel a 12:45-13:15 to a horse
riding center in Hafnarfjörður, where the participants put on an
overall, riding helmet, boots and gloves (supplied). After a
short introduction of the horses and staff, our ride starts into
the beautiful Heiðmörk with its numerous caves and canyons.
The horses are well suited both for the beginner and more
advanced riders.
When the Vikings first came to Iceland about a thousand years
ago they brought their horses with them, and no horse has
been imported since. They are small but strong. They are friendly, willing, docile animals and rarely
give their riders any kind of trouble. An average horse will carry a heavy rider day after day, not just
across easy grassland, but up and down the rockiest of slopes, through rivers and across fields of
rough lava. Transfer back to your hotels after the ride. Estimated return at 16:00
Duration: 3 – 4 hours with transfers. 1 hour riding
Included: Return transfer to/from horse farm, Russian speaking guide assistance,1 hour riding
tour, riding helmet, rainwear during the ride, gloves, boots
Rate: EUR 103
02. January. Golden circle tour
Morning drive over Hellisheiði plateau to Hveragerði towards
Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall, one of the most impressive
waterfalls in Europe. Here you will see thousands of tons of icy
water thunder majestically down in double falls into a deep canyon.
Only a few minutes drive from Gullfoss is the famous Great Geysir
which has given name to hot spring all over the world. You will see
one of the most active geysers in the area, Strokkur, spouting up to
30 meters. Onwards to Þingvellir, a remarkable geological site and
the most historic site on the island. Þingvellir is the site of the
world's oldest democratic parliament founded in 930. Þingvellir,
located
by
Lake
Þingvallavatn, the largest
lake on the island, is now a
national park. The beautiful
canyon running through the
park is actually the meeting
point of two of the earth’s tectoniplates, and Þingvellir´s
combination of natural phenomena and historical
significance make it inseparable from the fabric of Icelandic
national life. From Þingvellir we travel over Mosfellsheiði
plateau to Reykjavík.
Duration: 8-9 hours
Departure : 09:00 from Reykjavik pick up from hotels at 08:30
Included: Private coach, Russian speaking guide
Rate: EUR 98
03. January. South shore tour
We drive from Reykjavik over the mountain pass Hellisheiði
offers a magnificent view of the wide plains formed by glacial
rivers, now fertile farmland in South-Iceland. A brief stop at
Hveragerði with its greenhouses before proceeding east
through small villages and farmlands to the majestic
mountains towering over the coast we will have frequent views
of mountains, including snow shrouded Hekla, the country’s
most active volcano and the towering, ice capped strato
volcano Eyjafjallajökull. We continue through the region where
one of the best known of the Icelandic classical sagas, Njál’s
Saga is set.
A stop at the spectacular waterfalls
Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss. Those two waterfalls tumble
over high rock escarpments.
We go past Dyrhólaey, a magnificent rocky headland with
sheer cliffs, with a huge wave cut gap in its ocean facing tip to
the beautiful sited village of Vík, where we will stop for a break.
We’ll head for the sea shore before we turn back to Reykjavík.
The sea shore is flanked by steep bird cliffs rising above the
black, wave pounded sands. In the sea ju st outside the village of Vík are Reynisdrangar rocks - 66
meters above sea level at their highest. According to legend the Reynisdrangar were formed when
two trolls were trying to drag a three-masted ship to land. When daylight broke they turned into a
stone.
Duration: 10 hours
Departure : 09:00 from Reykjavik, pick up from hotels at 08:30
Included: Private coach, Russian speaking guide
Rate : EUR 112
04.January Reykjavik city tour & visit to a local brewery
Reykjavík is the world's most northerly capital, with more than one
third of Iceland's population. Today
Reykjavík is a modern city with a variety
of restaurants, museums, galleries and
theaters. We will see the old town centre,
the Parliament, the Cathedral, the
harbour, the Pearl and Höfði house, the
summit site of 1986. Drive continues
past
Reykjavik's
largest
outdoor
swimming pool in Laugardalur which is heated with water from natural hot
springs under the city and Hallgrímskirkja Church (whose steeple is a
Reykjavík landmark).
After touring through the capital city, we will visit a local brewery for one
hour intrduction on the Icelandic history of beer production. A local expert
will educate you on the drinking habits of the Icelandic nation in a very
nice and modern manner & surroundings. Unlimited number of drinks will be served during this
introduction. Most popular alcohol drinks and bewerages will be introduced.
We guarantee a smile on your face after this tour.
Duration: 4-5 hours
Departure : 10:00, pick up from hotels at 09:30
Included: Private coach, Russian speaking guide, participation fee at the local brewery
Rate : EUR 103
05. January. Golden circle tour
Morning drive over Hellisheiði plateau to Hveragerði
towards Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall, one of the most
impressive waterfalls in Europe. Here you will see
thousands of tons of icy water thunder majestically down
in double falls into a deep canyon. Only a few minutes
drive from Gullfoss is the famous Great Geysir which has
given name to hot spring all over the world. You will see
one of the most active geysers in the area, Strokkur,
spouting up to 30 meters. Onwards to Þingvellir, a
remarkable
geological site and
the most historic
site on the island. Þingvellir is the site of the world's oldest
democratic parliament founded in 930. Þingvellir, located by
Lake Þingvallavatn, the largest lake on the island, is now a
national park. The beautiful canyon running through the park
is actually the meeting point of two of the earth’s tectoniplates, and Þingvellir´s combination of
natural phenomena and historical significance make it inseparable from the fabric of Icelandic
national life. From Þingvellir we travel over Mosfellsheiði plateau to Reykjavík.
Duration: 8-9 hours
Departure : 09:00 from Reykjavik pick up from hotels at 08:30
Included: Private coach, Russian speaking guide
Rate: EUR 98
6. January Reykjanes peninsula & the Blue lagoon
We drive to the Álftanes peninsula and to Bessastaðir, the
residence of Iceland’s President. Here we’ll visit the church,
with its beautiful stained glass windows. Then to the town of
Hafnarfjörður, situated picturesquely on an ancient lava flow.
On towards Lake Kleifarvatn, set in fascinating, stark, moonlike surroundings. Near the lake’s southern end lies Krísuvík
with powerful jets of steam escaping from deep below the
earth’s crust and sulphurous steam rising from numerous
vents of a geothermal field. Here we can see innumerable
small hot springs, mud pots, boiling pools and other types of
geothermal activity. We continue under low mountains along
the shore to stop by craggy cliffs rising sheer from the se a and dotted with bird’s nests. We
proceed to the town of Grindavik with its sizeable fishing fleet. After a drive through Grindavík we
approach the Blue Lagoon. The Lagoon is a unique wonder
of nature; a lagoon with pleasantly warm mineral-rich
geothermal water in a middle of a black lava field. The high
natural levels of silica and minerals give the Lagoon its rich
blue colour. The faci lities include modern changing rooms
and showers, an indoor geothermal pool, a winter garden,
restaurants and other services. A visit to the Blue Lagoon is
both invigorating and exiting whether one bathes there
surrounded by snow in the middle of the winter or in the long
summer daylight.
Duration: 5-6 hours
Departure : 10:00 from Reykjavik pick up from hotels at 09:30
Included: Private coach, Russian speaking guide, bathing fee & towel at Blue lagoon
Rate: EUR 108
07. January. South shore tour
We drive from Reykjavik over the mountain pass
Hellisheiði offers a magnificent view of the wide plains
formed by glacial rivers, now fertile farmland in SouthIceland. A brief stop at Hveragerði with its greenhouses
before proceeding east through small villages and
farmlands to the majestic mountains towering over the
coast we will have frequent views of mountains, including
snow shrouded Hekla, the country’s most active volcano
and the towering, ice capped strato volcano Eyjafjallajökull.
We continue through the region where one of the best
known of the Icelandic classical sagas, Njál’s Saga is set.
A stop at the spectacular waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss. Those two waterfalls tumble
over high rock escarpments.
We go past Dyrhólaey, a magnificent rocky headland with sheer cliffs, with a huge wave cut gap in
its ocean facing tip to the beautiful sited village of Vík,
where we will stop for a break.
We’ll head for the sea shore before we turn back to
Reykjavík. The sea shore is flanked by steep bird cliffs
rising above the black, wave pounded sands. In the sea ju
st outside the village of Vík are Reynisdrangar rocks - 66
meters above sea level at their highest. According to legend
the Reynisdrangar were formed when two trolls were trying
to drag a three-masted ship to land. When daylight broke
they turned into a stone.
Duration: 10 hours
Departure : 09:00 from Reykjavik, pick up from hotels at 08:30
Included: Private coach, Russian speaking guide
Rate : EUR 112
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Practical Information
Season and Climate:
The Icelandic climate is warmer than the name suggests, thanks to the Gulf Stream. Summers in Iceland are rather cool,
while the winters are relatively warm. The average monthly summer temperature ranges from 10 to 13 °C. During the
summer the climate is mild but unstable with possible rain and frequent weather changes. The daily temperature can
fluctuate from a minimum 5 °C at night to a maximum of 25 °C during the day.
Average Temperatures in Celsius (centigrade):
Reykjavi
k
Akureyri
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr
May
Jun.
Jul.
Aug.
Sep.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
-0.5
-2.2
0.4
-1.5
0.5
-1.3
2.9
1.6
6.3
5.5
9.0
9.1
10.6
10.5
10.3
10.0
7,4
6.3
4.4
3.0
1.1
-0.4
-0.2
-1.9
Feb.
09:55
17:29
Mar.
08:21
18:59
Apr.
06:42
20:22
May
04:39
22:12
Jun.
03:15
23:39
Jul.
03:07
23:55
Aug.
04:50
22:15
Sep.
06:16
20:37
Oct.
07:36
18:57
Nov.
09:24
16:58
Dec.
10:51
15:44
Feb.
09:51
17:03
Mar.
08:09
18:40
Apr.
06:23
20:11
May
04:09
22:12
Jun.
02:22
24:03
Jul.
02:02
24:27
Aug.
04:20
22:14
Sep.
05:55
20:26
Oct.
07:22
18:40
Nov.
09:19
16:32
Dec.
10:59
15:05
Sunrise and Sunset:
Reykjavik
Jan.
11:19
15:44
Akureyri
Jan.
11:31
15:01