ICELAND – A LAND OF FIRE & ICE...Day 3 Reykjavik - Golden Circle Tour/Vik C h eck- ou tfy r land...

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DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS Explore Reykjavik, a sophisticated European city with museums, galleries, theater, symphony, boutiques and restaurants • Visit Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Vikings established the world's first democratic parliament in AD 930 • View the geothermal pools at Geysir, and marvel at Iceland's most famous waterfall, Gullfoss • Visit a geothermal power plant and witness geology in action • Visit a geothermal bakery • Savor delicious tomato soup at a local farm • Take a dip in the healing geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon • Explore Copenhagen, the bustling maritime city • Marvel at the wharf-side homes and stores in the beautifully preserved Nyhavn district and much much more… ICELAND – A LAND OF FIRE & ICE 7 DAYS/5 NIGHTS TOUR FEATURES ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION - Air transportation from New York QUALITY ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations for 5 nights SUPERB CUISINE - 9 included meals consisting of 6 buffet breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows: City Tour of Reykjavik, Viking World Museum, Golden Circle Tour including Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss “Golden” Waterfall and Great Geysir Geothermal Area, South Coast Tour including Seljalanfoss and Skogafoss Waterfalls, and Thermal Pools of the Blue Lagoon CULTURAL DISCOVERY SERIES - Our program encompasses cultural connections, in-depth learning on the local economy and social systems, and interaction with locals such as visits to a geothermal bakery to sample delicious local bread and to the latest geothermal heat and electric power plant PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of a professional Tour Director for the entire length of the tour upon arrival in Reykjavik DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handling for one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport OPTIONAL COPENHAGEN EXTENSION TOUR FEATURES AIR TRANSPORTATION - Air transportation from Reykjavik to Copenhagen FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations for 2 nights SUPERB CUISINE - 2 included meals consisting of 2 buffet breakfasts SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAMS - Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows: City tour of Copenhagen and Canal cruise PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of a professional Tour Director for the entire length of the tour BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handling for one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport For more information, call: 888-482-5887 or visit: www.aventuraworld.com Aventura World is the Official Travel Partner of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (1) Reykjavik • (1) Vik• (3) Reykjavik - NO. OF OVERNIGHT STAYS # Seljalandsfoss Skogafoss Thingvellir Gullfoss Blue Lagoon Reykjavik Vik Copenhagen ICELAND SWEDEN DENMARK NORWAY 4 1

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Page 1: ICELAND – A LAND OF FIRE & ICE...Day 3 Reykjavik - Golden Circle Tour/Vik C h eck- ou tfy r land depart for a full day excursion of the Golden Circle. Visit the Thingvellir National

DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS Explore Reykjavik, a sophisticated European city with museums, galleries,theater, symphony, boutiques and restaurants • Visit Thingvellir NationalPark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Vikings established the world'sfirst democratic parliament in AD 930 • View the geothermal pools atGeysir, and marvel at Iceland's most famous waterfall, Gullfoss • Visit ageothermal power plant and witness geology in action • Visit a geothermalbakery • Savor delicious tomato soup at a local farm • Take a dip in thehealing geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon • Explore Copenhagen, thebustling maritime city • Marvel at the wharf-side homes and stores in thebeautifully preserved Nyhavn district and much much more…

ICELAND – A LAND OF FIRE & ICE7 DAYS/5 NIGHTS

TOUR FEATURES•ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION - Air transportation from New York•QUALITY ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations for 5 nights•SUPERB CUISINE - 9 included meals consisting of 6 buffet breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners

•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including local guide andall entrance fees as follows: City Tour of Reykjavik, Viking WorldMuseum, Golden Circle Tour including Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss“Golden” Waterfall and Great Geysir Geothermal Area, South Coast Tourincluding Seljalanfoss and Skogafoss Waterfalls, and Thermal Pools ofthe Blue Lagoon

•CULTURAL DISCOVERY SERIES - Our program encompasses culturalconnections, in-depth learning on the local economy and social systems,and interaction with locals such as visits to a geothermal bakery tosample delicious local bread and to the latest geothermal heat andelectric power plant

•PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of a professional TourDirector for the entire length of the tour upon arrival in Reykjavik

•DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditionedmotorcoach

•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handling for onepiece of checked luggage outside of the airport

OPTIONAL COPENHAGEN EXTENSION TOUR FEATURES•AIR TRANSPORTATION - Air transportation from Reykjavik to Copenhagen•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations for 2 nights•SUPERB CUISINE - 2 included meals consisting of 2 buffet breakfasts•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAMS - Sightseeing, including local guide andall entrance fees as follows: City tour of Copenhagen and Canal cruise

•PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of a professional TourDirector for the entire length of the tour

•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handling for one pieceof checked luggage outside of the airport

For more information, call: 888-482-5887 or visit: www.aventuraworld.com

Aventura World is the OfficialTravel Partner of the Association ofChamber of Commerce Executives

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Day 1 Depart USA Today you begin a wondrous adventure as wedepart the USA for your overnight flight to Reykjavik, Iceland. Meals andrefreshments served on board.Day 2 Arrive Reykjavik, Iceland - Viking World Museum - City TourWelcome to Iceland! Iceland is an amazing country filled with beautifulnature, wonderful food, and inspiring art and culture. Start your daywith a traditional breakfast at Viking World Café. Afterwards, view theViking World Museum and then continue for our city sightseeing tour.Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Tonight, join us for a Welcome Dinnerat the hotel. Overnight in Reykjavik. (B,D)Day 3 Reykjavik - Golden Circle Tour/Vik Check-out of your hotel anddepart for a full day excursion of the Golden Circle. Visit the ThingvellirNational Park and then stop in Fontana to partake in one of our CulturalDiscovery Series- visit a fascinating geothermal bakery and sampledelicious rye bread. After lunch, depart for Great Geysir and Gullfoss.Continue to the southern coast and enjoy the scenery of this beautifulagricultural region. Arrive in Vik and check-in to your hotel. Evening isat leisure (venture out in search for the Northern Lights*). Overnight inVik. (B,L)Day 4 Vik - South Coast Tour/Reykjavik Check-out of your hotel anddepart for a full day excursion to the South Coast. Take a morning walkalong the black sand beach at Reynisfjara lined with columnar basalt-filled caves. Visit Seljalanfoss and Skogafoss, Iceland's most visitedwaterfalls. Visit the Skogar Folk Museum depicting traditional life ofIceland. Independent lunch at the local restaurant. Continue the journeythrough the stunning landscape and view Hekla and Eyjafjallajokullvolcanoes. Visit the newest geothermal heat and electric power stationin Hellisheidavirkjun – Cultural Discovery Series. Arrive in Reykjavik andcheck-in to your hotel. Overnight in Reykjavik. (B)Day 5 Reykjavik - Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa This morning travelto the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa, and get ready for an invigoratingand energizing swim in this natural and unique wonder of Iceland. Relaxand rejuvenate as you swim and soak-in the thermal waters of thisnatural phenomenon. In the afternoon, return to the hotel and enjoythe rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Reykjavik. (B)Day 6 Reykjavik Today enjoy a free day to experience Reykjavik’scolorful buildings, wander off the beaten track to shop and dip into thecapital's rich culture, galleries, and cafés. This evening a FarewellDinner will be served at the hotel. (B,D)Day 7 Reykjavik to USA or extend your stay with an optionalCopenhagen extension Transfer to the airport for your return flighthome with great memories to share of your unforgettable Icelandadventure or continue on your 2-day extension tour to Copenhagen,Denmark. (B)OPTIONAL COPENHAGEN EXTENSIONDay 7 Reykjavik/Copenhagen – City Tour Following breakfast,transfer to the airport for your flight to Copenhagen where your optionalextension vacation continues for the next two nights in “WonderfulCopenhagen.” Not only is Copenhagen the trendiest city of Scandinavia,but also gets constantly ranked as the happiest city in the world. Upon

arrival, you will be met at the airport by your Tour Director and head outon a panoramic guided tour of Copenhagen. Enjoy the famed charmsfrom the past and present, including the famous Little Mermaid statue,the city hall, and the Amalienborg Castle, home to the Danish royalfamily. View also the home of the famous writer Hans ChristianAndersen, and walk around Nyhavn, originally a busy commercial port,but nowadays a vibrant hub of city life and shopping. Later in theafternoon check-in at your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure. (B)Day 8 Copenhagen – Canal Tour This morning, following breakfast,get familiar with Denmark’s wonderful capital from the water on aCopenhagen boat tour. Glide along the city’s pretty canals and harborwaters and soak up stunning views of Copenhagen charm andgrandeur. Pass landmarks such as the Royal Palace and theCopenhagen Opera House, a stunning contemporary building thatstands imperiously on the harbor side. Cruise around the pretty canalsof Christianshavn with its cobbled streets and pastel-colored houses.As you cruise, learn about Copenhagen’s rich history from the onboardguide, who will share illuminating facts and background of this amazingcity. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Copenhagen at your ownpace. You may opt to visit Tivoli Gardens, an amusement park andquintessential Copenhagen adventure which has been a tradition since1843, or simply relax and join in the locals for an afternoon stroll alongthe Stroget. (B) Day 9 Copenhagen to USA Today after breakfast you will betransferred to Copenhagen International Airport for your homewardflight. (B)

*As the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, the best viewing times to seethem based on our departure dates are the months of March, April, September,and October. (B) – Breakfast, (L) – Lunch, (D) – DinnerHotel and Itinerary are subject to change.

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