Escorted Tours 2020 & 2021 - 2nd Edition - Mercury Holidays

DEPARTURES & FROM PRICES 2022 DEPARTURES AT 2021 PRICES CONTACT US FOR DATES REGIONAL FLIGHTS AVAILABLE FROM: • Prices based on flights from London Heathrow to Iceland with Iceland Air • Rooms available with no single supplement Once sold, single supplement starts from £239 114 EUROPE AND THE MED MEAL PLAN: 3 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION Reykjavik 3 nights 3 ★ Hotel Klettur REYKJAVIK 2 nights 3 ★ B&B from £299 Characterised by its creative atmosphere, Reykjavik is bursting at the seams with brightly painted buildings and eye-catching architecture. Visit our website to learn more about our extensions. EXTEND YOUR TOUR DAY 1: UK TO REYKJAVIK Depart London on your direct flight to Iceland. Here, you will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel in the capital, Reykjavik. This evening, journey to a secluded vantage point for a chance to witness the Northern Lights, a celestial kaleidoscope of turquoise bands rolling across the still night sky, illuminating shimmering ice sheets and volcanic summits. This phenomenon is a truly awe-inspiring spectacle to behold and Iceland’s vast, dark plains provide the perfect backdrop for their splendour. DAY 2: REYKJAVIK B Following breakfast, wrap up in a hand-knitted lopapeysa and embark on a full-day tour around the Golden Circle, a route that loops around south- western Iceland, passing steaming hot springs, bubbling mud pots, erupting geysers and dazzling landscapes. Witness the spectacular double cascade of Gullfoss Waterfall which is equally breath-taking in summer when rainbows arch through the spray, and winter when ice and snow are carried by its powerful flow. Next, observe the enormous plumes of the Strokkur geyser, where eruptions burst upwards to heights of 15–30 metres. Discover how tomatoes grow within this harsh tundra at the Frioheimar Cultivation Centre then head to the UNESCO-recognised Thingvellir National Park. This colossal fissured rift valley was home to the world’s first democratic parliament, formed in 930A.D. and offers sweeping views of rugged peaks and terrain. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure. DAY 3: REYKJAVIK B Today is at leisure for you to experience the world’s northernmost capital, home to incredible architecture, hospitable locals and mountains with snow-capped peaks. Abounding historical, cultural and artistic treasures, the city of Reykjavik boasts a wealth of captivating sites just waiting to be explored; you may choose to spend your day at leisure meandering through the old town’s brightly painted houses, admiring the contemporary glass façade of the Harpa Concert Hall or observing The Sun Voyager, Reykjavik’s most iconic structure, majestically positioned on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Alternatively, a range of optional excursions are available to pre book at a fee. DAY 4: REYKJAVIK TO THE UK B After breakfast, enjoy a morning at leisure, allowing you to fit in some last-minute shopping, enjoy coffee in a nearby cafe or relax in your hotel. This afternoon, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK, or continue on to your chosen extension. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner FOR YOU TO KNOW: No visa is required when travelling to Iceland, however insurance must be obtained before travel. Tips: It is customary to tip your guides. This is at your discretion, but we recommend approximately £8pp for the duration of your tour. *Optional excursions are at an additional cost. Full details of your optional excursion will be given to you on your arrival into Iceland, including pick up and return times and meeting points. Optional excursions may be dependent on local weather conditions. 4 days from £599pp Northern Lights Icelandic Horses ICELAND’S NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ✔ Search for the Aurora Borealis on a Northern Lights excursion. If you don’t see it, the excursion will be repeated ✔ A full day at leisure to explore Reykjavik or optional excursion ✔ Witness the Gullfoss Waterfall and the eruptions of Strokkur Geyser ✔ Full-day tour around the Golden Circle ✔ Thingvellir National Park Experience Iceland’s astonishing cosmic displays of the Northern Lights, bursts of geothermic water from prehistoric geysers and cinematic landscapes dominated by snow-topped mountain ranges. Explore Viking history upon the mammoth plains of Thingvellir National Park. 1 Number of nights <  < Reykjavik Iceland Frioheimar Gullfoss Waterfall Strokkur Geyser Thingvellir National Park   •• •  • 3 Keflavik Airport North Atlantic Coach • OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS DAY 3 Reykjavik city tour from £49 Blue lagoon with Comfort Entrance from £119 Whale Watching Tour with Hotel Pick Up from £89 Whale Watching and Northern Lights Cruise with Hotel Pick Up from £149 SOUTH SHORE from £89 Manchester £719 Glasgow £719 ROOMS AVAILABLE WITH NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT 05 Nov 20 £819 12 Nov 20 £689 19 Nov 20 £699 26 Nov 20 £729 03 Dec 20 £789 10 Dec 20 £819 07 Jan 21 £929 21 Jan 21 £859 11 Feb 21 £859 25 Feb 21 £839 04 Mar 21 £799 11 Mar 21 £699 25 Mar 21 £599 01 Apr 21 £799 07 Oct 21 £859 21 Oct 21 £839 04 Nov 21 £739 18 Nov 21 £739 25 Nov 21 £759 02 Dec 21 £819 PACE: To book or for further information visit your local travel agent or call us FREE on 0800 408 0556