The first activity you will be going on is a trip to the Blue Lagoon Spa. Just a 20 minute car ride from Iceland International airport. at only $52.46 for the day, this relaxing recreational trip is the first of many enjoyable activities.

Activity 2:

The second activity you will go no is a historical trip to the famous Hallgrimskirkja Church in the heart of Reykjavik. This is the largest building in Iceland and is know to have the largest organ than any other chuch in the world. Admission goes for $8.47 for adults and $1.47 for children.

Activity 3:

The third activity is the National Museum of Iceland which offers a variety of fascinating exhibitions and one permanent display illustrating lavishly the story of Iceland’s past, from the medieval days of Viking settlements to current contemporary culture. Admission is $15.88 per person

Activity 4:

The fourth activity is winter whale watching which gives you a whole new experience and adventure than the summer tours. This soft adventure continues to surprise us with the wildlife it offers. Tickets start at $95.37 for adults and $47.65 for children.

Acivity 5:

In this fifth activity, you visit some of Iceland's most stunning attractions. The first one is Geyser geothermal area, with Strokkur shooting column of water up as high as 30 meters into the air. We then visit Gullfoss waterfall that plunges into a 32m deep crevice. This soft adventure tour costs $111.19 per person. This is soft adventure.

Activity 6:

The sixth activity is located at the foot of Vatnajökull glacier, the biggest glacier outside of the polar regions, Skaftafell is the gateway to the largest national park in Europe. If you are looking for breathtaking views, great hiking and unforgettable glacier trips, this is certainly Iceland's top location. This soft adventure costs $211.69 per person.

Activity 7:

The last activity is an adventurous journey from Reykjavik to Iceland’s Sólheimajökull Glacier. Your expert guide will take you glacier hiking and ice climbing on this magnificent natural phenomenon - a rugged, raw and ever-changing hub of ancient frozen water. This soft adventure will cost you $275.74 per person.

Deluxe Room: Room sleeps 3 guests

$432.71 per night 4.7/5 stars

Review by Suzanne from Long Island:

Great hotel close to many restaurants and shops

Flight #1

Icelandair-Economy Class, Round-Trip: $911.00 *Excl Taxes and additional fees

Depart 9:05pm YYZ (Toronto Pearson International)

Arrive 6:20am KEF (Reykjavik International)

Return:

Depart 5:00pm KEF Arrive 6:55pm YYZ

Flight #2

Delta-Economy Class, Round-Trip:$938.00 *Excl Taxes and additional fees

Depart 6:20am YYZ Arrive 8:07am JFK *1h 08m Layover*

Depart 9:15am JFK Arrive 7:00pm KEF

Return:

Depart 10:30am KEF Arrive 12:27pm JFK *2h 33m Layover*

Depart 1:30pm JFK Arrive 2:20pm YYZ

Flight #3

Lufthansa-Economy Plus, Round-Trip: $1140.00*Excl Taxes and additional fees

Depart 4:30pm YYZ Arrive 12.00am KEF

Return:

Depart 1:30pm KEF Arrive 2:20pmYYZ

Getting around in Iceland:

Car Rental: Pick up and drop off car at airport rental centre.

$788.26 for 8 day car rental

Taxi: Rates start at $2.84 per km

Bus: $10.64 for 9 ticket cards

**All prices shown are in Canadian Dollars

Overall Trip Cost:

Air Fare-$911.00

Car Rental-$788.26

Food-$800

Act 1-$52.46

Act 2-$8.47

Act 3-$15.88

Act 4-$95.37

Act 5-$111.19

Act 6-$211.69

Act 7-$275.74

Hotel-$3,028.97

Random Expenses-$150.00

 = Approx. $6,449.03 Per Person

*Excl Taxes

Travelling to Iceland is an experience like no other. You can take an excursion to some of Iceland's beautiful scenic landscapes or visit exquisite churches and cathedrals in the city center. Physical motivators are visiting Iceland's hot springs and geysers. Prestige motivators are climbing volcanoes and glaciers formed thousands of years ago.

Travel Barriers

Travelling to Iceland is a worldly experience, but there are some things that may prevent you from having the experience you are looking for. Expensive accommodations and transportation can affect how long you stay in Iceland and how many activities. Also there is a language barrier in some of the more rural areas.

Type of Destination

Iceland is a frontier type of destination. The many mountains and glaciers make it this way because it is very isolated and has harsh conditions.

-85% of Iceland's energy comes from renewable resources

-Police in Iceland don't carry guns

-There are no McDonald's Restaurants in Iceland

-Iceland does not have an Army, Navy or Air Force

-Beer remained illegal in Iceland until 1989

Culture

-Official Language: Icelandic

-Population: 329,100

-Religion: Norse and Roman Catholic

-Arts: Landscape Paintings and Nordic music

-Food and Traditions: Fish, Lamb and Herbs. Traditional Scandinavian practices with little American influences

Weather

-15C Average Summer Temperature

-5C Average Winter Temperature

-Snow and Blizzards are common in the winter

Physical Features

-Hvannadalshnúkur Mountain Range

-Langjökull Glacier

-Eyjafjallajökull Volcano

-Stakksfjörður Fjord

-Blue Lagoon Hot spring

-Valid Passport

Immunization

-Measles vaccinations are recommended but not mandatory for overall good health. Contraction rates are low but there is still a risk

Time zone

- Greenwich Mean Time Zone

UTC + 00:00 (% hours ahead of Toronto, Canada)

**THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO TRAVEL ADVISORIES FOR ICELAND**

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