ICELAND of the four elements and a close encounter of the 1st degree... - south Iceland classic VAN tour

Glacier caps shimmering in the sun, and against their background active and extinct volcano craters, hot springs, geysers, natural spas and lagoons, jagged fjord rocks with waves crashing against them, boundless expanses covered with black lava and forest oases in the middle of nowhere.... Somewhere there - hidden in the bushes, among peat houses like from Tolkien's Hobbit tale - Elves... This is what Iceland is like - wild, harsh, diverse, beautiful and somewhat mysterious. 

A short, only 8-day, stationary and roundtrip, intensive, effective and impressive exploration of the southern part of the Island of the Four Elements, in a classic program with the Golden Circle and the cleanest air in Europe. Accompanied flight, intimate group, comfortable van on site, 2 accommodation bases throughout the stay, sightseeing road trip and trekking as standard, with options for the discerning boat trip and horse trip, all activities interspersed with relaxation in geothermal spas. A trip for the travel-oriented and not demanding excessive luxury, somewhat austere, like the harsh place it leads to, but unimaginably phenomenal and unique. A classic in a European's travel calendar - Iceland in a nutshell and, for many, a prelude to further, bolder explorations... perhaps Tour de Iceland by motorcycles and campers... 🙂 ... 

project manager and pilot: JOANNA PYTLEWSKA - certified pilot in Iceland 

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WHAT AND FOR WHOM IS THE TRIP?

A several-day nature and sightseeing trip to Europe's most beautiful island. The tour includes the southern part of the island with the easternmost Vatnajökull glacier and the so-called Golden Circle located north of Reykjavik - approx. A 300-kilometer route leading to three of Iceland's most popular natural attractions: the Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir National Park. 

Emphasis in the organization of the expedition was placed on determining the most interesting route possible, with places of great tourist attraction, ensuring a balance between travel time and stationary time, and creating conditions for establishing good relations between participants, while taking care to maintain the expected privacy. It is at the same time a tourist trip, by definition aimed at getting to know the country, interesting places and local culture.

Accommodation in hotels, guesthouses, or comfortable guest houses, at least one meal at the table a day, make the trip relatively comfortable.

A proposal suitable for all those who find in themselves the spirit and fierceness of a traveler, dream of distant journeys, but do not have the experience and time necessary to organize such a trip well. For all those who feel much more comfortable in the assistance of someone who will guide, advise, help, organize, communicate, literally - cushion and allow you to enjoy the time and place, allow you to fully relax taking over the tedious and laborious organizational tasks. 

WHAT IS THE PLAN IN A NUTSHELL?

Departure from Poland (GDN) on Friday early in the morning with landing in Keflavik (KEF) on the same day before noon, or from any other airport (convenient connections Wroclaw, Warsaw) and any other flight to Keflavik, Iceland at a date and time allowing to arrive at the designated assembly place on DAY 1 of the program (the place and time of the assembly will be specified in the ROAD BOOK issued approximately 1 week before the date of travel).

This Keflavik airport is the starting and ending point of our organized exploration tour of Iceland. Our pilot, together with the group, picks up the prepared rental car and the same day begins the 8-day adventure in the southern part of the island - considered the most beautiful part of the island. Two accommodations, 2 base camps provided for the entire program. From them daily explorations of the island will take place according to the prepared and tested program.

Return to airport and return flight on 8th day of stay in Friday in the evening From Keflavik (KEF) to Poland. However, due to favorable connection prices, we recommend taking the Saturday morning connection. The difference in the ticket price and the absence of a return flight at night will probably compensate for the evening in the intimate capital of Iceland.

Below are sample connections for recommended flight dates:

WHAT IS THE FORMULA?

Participants arrive by flight at their own expense and organization (we provide support in the selection and purchase of airline tickets, we do not support group purchase, for which min. 10 people in a group from/to the same departure/return point).

The program of the stay takes into account the needs of tourists - the passage along the designated route and the implementation of the program points will be carried out in a group formula, for which the organizers have provided a person in charge (pilot-group leader). 

For each 8-person tourist group, 1 expedition pilot will be assigned, responsible for efficient organization in the group, leading the group along the designated route, implementation of the planned program, communication and coordination at the place of program implementation, translation support at tourist sites. 

WHY WITH US, WHAT MAKES THE OFFER DIFFERENT?

• TOUR OPERATOR - we are legally operating tour operators, registered in the Central Register of Tour Operators and Entrepreneurs Facilitating the Acquisition of Related Travel Services (CEOTiPUNPUT) So your trip is secured completely and in two pillars: through insurance guarantees provided to us by Insurance Companies and through the Tourist Guarantee Fund.
• TRAVEL INSURANCE - in. Within the framework of the contract concluded with us, you will receive, in the price of each tourist event and according to the destination, a package of travel insurance on the subject of: Costs of Treatment and Assistance (KL), Rescue Costs (KR), Personal Accident (NNW), Civil Liability (OC) - details in the contract for participation in a tourist event and the T&C of the insurance included
• CANCELLATION INSURANCE - in our offer, in addition to the possibility of increasing the sums insured also the possibility of Insurance Costs of Cancellation and Interruption of the Tourist Event
• INTEGRATION AND RELATIONSHIPS -  We are part of the group, integrating and having fun together with you, vigilantly ensuring safety, smooth execution and only positive impressions. We create conditions for building valuable and lasting relationships, while respecting your privacy.
• LOYALTY PROGRAM - all our customers are covered by a rewarding loyalty program MOTOloyalty - Giving tangible benefits from ongoing cooperation....

You can find several similar offers. Of all those available, ours stands out:

• PREMIUM QUALITY at an affordable price - it is not a budget offer, we provide an increased standard of service and livelihood at the place of organization
• GROUP TRAVEL - The addressees of the offer and potential participants are those who are aware and determined to travel in groups and with the support/guidance of the organizer
• ACCOMMODATIONS - accommodations always of high standard are carefully selected, most are our permanent base
• CAREGIVER WITH EXPERIENCE - 24/7 care of an experienced and professional tour leader pilot, with knowledge of foreign language, with knowledge of routes and places included in the program
• HOT-LINE TRAVEL ASSISTANT - A communicator that allows constant 24/7 contact with the organizing team at least 1 month before the departure date
• SERVICE ON THE GO - ad hoc organization of free time, optional excursions, local transportation at the request of the participant during the trip
• REFINED PLAN AND PROGRAM - The formula of trips places very high the needs of cognitive and social tourism, travel in a detailed planned program framework, with a high intensity of thematically diverse program points, without losing valuable time for unplanned activities.