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HOST: CINDY TAYLOR Professional Photographer

At the place where two continents quite literally brush up against each other is Iceland, land of fire and ice. Join your tour host Cindy Taylor to see this incredible country’s natural highlights. Visit the beautiful Blue Lagoon and relax in the warm mineral rich geothermal water, surrounded by a very old black lava field. Whilst on the tour you will also see geysers spouting, boiling mud pits, an exhibition on the eruption of the Eldheimar Volcano in the 1970s and have the opportunity to explore the stunning landscape and rich birdlife of the Westman Islands.

EXPLORE ICELANDRound-trip by land: Reykjavík

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* round-trip airfare

• Plaza Premium airport lounge pass

• six nights 4-star hotel accommodation

• six breakfasts, three lunches, and two dinners

• private motor coach transportation

• local English-speaking tour guide

• entrance fees as per the itinerary

• Blue Lagoon visit includes entrance fee and towel rental

• ferry to Westman islands and boat tour

• excursion to Fridheimar including: Greenhouse visit, tomato tasting and an Icelandic horse show

• Iceland destination guidebook

• Merit Travel tour host**

• all taxes and gratuities

What’s Included:

$5,695* p.p.Departs Toronto/Vancouver: Sept. 13, 2018

6 nights

Reykjavík - Westman Islands - South Shore - Glacier Lagoon - Gullfoss - Geysir - Thingvellir - Saefellsnes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon

Visits to:

Single supplements available! Call your local Merit Travel expert.

Group size: 20 maximum

Seljalandsfoss, Iceland

Your Itinerary | Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner = (B, L, D)

DAY 1 | Sept. 13, 2018 | Toronto/Vancouver - Reykjavík

Iceland Air flight FI 600 departs Toronto 1:55 p.m. arrives Reykjavík 11:20 p.m. Iceland Air flight FI 7674/FI684 departs Vancouver 6:00 a.m. arrives Reykjavík 11:30 p.m. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Overnight at Grand Hotel Reykjavík or similar (1 night)

DAY 2 | Sept. 14, 2018 | Reykjavík - Westman Islands (B, D)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. The tour commences with driving to the Westman Islands. The spectacular beauty of the Westman Islands has to be seen to be believed. This tour is your chance to experience the stunning landscape, dramatic volcanic history and rich birdlife of a remote island paradise.

From Reykjavik, we travel to the south coast, stopping en route at the amazing Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Upon reaching the Landeyjahöfn Harbour, we take a 30 minute ferry ride to the Westman Islands, where we will start by exploring Heimaey, the largest island in the Westman Islands archipelago.

Other adventures of the day include a visit to Stórhöfði Bird Cliff, a walk up to the crater of a volcano that erupted only three decades ago, visiting the Eldheimar Museum and exploring flora of the new lava field.

In the afternoon we take a boat tour from the historic Heimaey Harbor, which was almost lost during the volcanic eruption in 1973. The boat tour gives us a look at colourful ocean caves, the newly

formed volcanic island of Surtsey and other islands and their lava coastlines. We will see a variety of seabird and marine life such as puffin and whales.

The boat tour will also cruise into a Cliff Cave near the harbour, where we will listen to some instrumental music and enjoy the unique acoustics. Dinner will be at our hotel.

Overnight at Hotel Vestmannaeyjar or similar (1 night)

DAY 3 | Sept. 15, 2018 | Westman Islands - South Shore (B, L)

After breakfast, we check out and take the ferry back to the mainland and then travel further on along the south shore of Iceland.

The south shore is one of the most popular areas of Iceland due to uniquely Icelandic attractions that are easily accessible. We will see the stone arch Dyrhólaey with its sheer cliffs, the picturesque setting of Vík village, a row of glaciers towering over the scenery and the Reynisdrangar rock pillars decorating the black beach of Reynishverfi.

We then cross the lava field of Eldhraun, the largest mass of lava ever to flow on the face of the Earth, before we reach the small town Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a former site of a 12th century Catholic convent.

We head onwards to Skaftafell, part of Vatnajökull National Park, one of Iceland's most outstanding areas of natural beauty and continue to the stunning Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon to see floating icebergs and possibly some local wildlife.

Throughout the day we will enjoy magnificent views of the mighty Vatnajökull Glacier. At the end of the day we head to our accommodation on the south shore.

Overnight at Icelandair Hotel Klaustur or similar (1 night)

DAY 4 | Sept. 16, 2018 | South Shore - Gullfoss - Þingvellir - Reykjavík (B, L)

On our way back to Reykjavík we will explore the Golden Circle area.

We will make a lunch stop at the family run Friðheimar Greenhouse Cultivation Centre, where we learn about the magic behind growing delicious, pesticide-free tomatoes and cucumbers with the aid of the geothermal heat that Iceland has an abundance of.

In addition to the beautiful Greenhouse Centre, the family also runs a horse breeding farm, where you can visit and learn about the unique Icelandic horse.

We then travel to Gullfoss one of Iceland’s most impressive and powerful waterfalls. Nearby, we will also stop at the Geysir Hot Springs attraction where numerous hot springs, fumeroles and geysers can be found, including the famous 30-metre spouting Strokkur, a hot spring that spouts every few minutes.

Our next stop is Þingvellir (pronounced Thingvellir') National Park, a remarkable geological and historic site. The Park lies in a valley that separates the North Atlantic with the Eurasion tectonic plates. The Park is also the site of the world's oldest democratic parliament founded in 930 AD.

At the end of the day we return to Reykjavík to our hotel.

Overnight at Grand Hotel Reykjavík or similar (3 nights)

DAY 5 | Sept. 17, 2018 | Reykjavík - Snæfellsnes Peninsula (B, L)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit the beautiful west of Iceland and Iceland's youngest National Park; Snæfellsnes Peninsula.

Cindy Taylor is a Professional Photographer, who runs a highly successful, award winning commercial photography studio in Northumberland County for the past 20 years.

Cindy enjoys spending her time travelling around the world, hosting groups with Merit Travel, and sharing her passion for photography with her guests!

ACTIVITY LEVEL:Sight-seeing

APPROPRIATE FOR:

Travellers who are physically fit and comfortable with longer days of touring by transport and by foot and and do not require mobility aids.

Snæfellsnes is a unique area with a variety of geological interests such as lava fields, volcanoes, glaciers, beautiful rock formations, yellow and black sand beaches and caves, as well as interesting and unique bird life.

We will begin by driving to Arnarstapi with its magnificent columnar basalt rock formations. We'll then circle around the legendary Snæfellsjökull Glacier, a 700, 000 year old glacier capped stratovolcano.

The tour continues north through fishing villages to the colourful fishing town of Stykkishólmur, before returning to Reykjavík.

DAY 6 | Sept. 18, 2018 | Reykjavík - Blue Lagoon (B, D)

After breakfast at the hotel, we travel to the incredible Blue Lagoon to enjoy at your leisure. A reservation will be made for the group prior to arrival. There is no better way to end your Icelandic adventure than by immersing yourself into the geothermal, saline blue water, soaking up the scenic beauty surrounding you.

After having enjoyed everything the Blue Lagoon has to offer, we will return to Reykjavík. The rest of the day is free for you to use at your leisure to sightsee or relax in Reykjavík.

This evening we will enjoy a farewell dinner at the hotel.

DAY 7 | Sept. 19, 2018 | Reykjavík - Toronto/Vancouver (B)

After breakfast, we board our transfer to the airport for our departure flight home. FI 601 departs Reykjavík 5:00 p.m. arrives Toronto 6:55 p.m. FI693 / WS107 departs Reykjavík 4:45 p.m. arrives Vancouver 7:36 p.m.

RESPONSIBILITY

Merit Travel Group Inc. doing business as Merit Travel, acts solely as agents for the Travel Service Suppliers such as hoteliers, airlines, ground service operators, bus operators, etc. who are providing their facilities as described in this brochure. We do our best to select such suppliers but exercise no control over them and cannot be held responsible for the failure of these suppliers to carry out any obligations. Any and all bookings made with these suppliers by us, for you, are subject to the terms and conditions of each and every such supplier. Supplier liability may also be limited by law, tariffs, or conditions set forth in their documentation, tickets, etc.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Merit and its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, successors, assigns, agents and other representatives are not responsible for any and all claims for losses, damages (whether direct, indirect, special, punitive, or other consequential damages, lost profits or opportunities) delays, illness, injuries, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, or anxiety (whether based in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability or otherwise, and even if Merit and the Travel Service Suppliers have been advised of the possibility of damages to such party or any other party) arising from:

a. Fault or negligence or omissions on the part of the said travel service suppliers;

b. Illness, theft, strikes, mechanical problems, quarantine, governmental intervention, weather conditions, acts of hostility or violence, and any other grounds beyond our control;

c. Your failure to obtain passport, visas, other travel documents or inoculations

d. Your failure to advise us the name of the traveller exactly as it appears on the passport;

e. Your failure to report on time at an airport or ground transfer facility;

f. Material damages, theft or other mysterious disappearances of your goods;

g. Personal injuries or death;

h. Force Majeure - an event(s) beyond our, or our supplier(s), reasonable control including, but not limited to, acts of God, strikes, lockout or other labour disputes or disruptions, wars, blockades, insurrections, riots, earthquakes, weather conditions, floods or acts of restraints imposed by governmental authorities.

PRICING

All prices are per person in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. GST, HST and provincial taxes are applicable on tours as noted.

INCREASE IN TOUR COSTS

Merit reserves the right to increase tour prices in the event of an increase in government and airport authority imposed taxes and fees, fuel and currency surcharges, supplier price increases, or any other cost increase. If the increase is greater than 7% of the tour cost, the client may cancel the booking within seven days of notification and obtain a full refund.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

A deposit of $750 per person is required at the time of booking. Full and final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.

Please note, some of our suppliers may require additional deposit or full payments at time of booking, pending seasonality. You will be advised of additional requirements at time of booking.

LIABILITY

Merit cannot assume responsibility for any costs incurred for any travel arrangements purchased separately from the Merit tour. Merit’s responsibility shall extend only to the provisions of advice as to industry-standard or supplier recommended connections and check-in times.Provided Merit supplies such advice, they shall not be responsible for missed connections or departures, regardless of the cause.

TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN (INSURANCE)

Trip cancellation and interruption insurance, medical and hospital insurance,

baggage insurance, and various additional insurances are available and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you choose not to purchase insurance, you are required to sign an Insurance Waiver Form. Note that if you choose not to purchase insurance, you are fully liable for any and all penalties imposed as stated under Cancellation Policy on this page. Please speak to your representative at the time of making reservations about insurance.

REFUNDS

The nature of travel involves risks and unpredictable weather and thus Merit cannot assure any departure or arrival times at any point of an itinerary. Your right to receive a refund is limited. There will be no discounts or monies refunded for any missed or unused services. Merit reserves the right to cancel the tour for any reason. Should this occur, a full refund will be made to the traveller.

CANCELLATION POLICY

While Merit will do its utmost to minimize any penalties charged, there are irrecoverable costs associated with your tour. The following penalties will be considered the costs incurred with cancellation:

a. 90 days or more prior to departure: Loss of total deposit.

b. 89 – 60 days prior to departure: Loss of 50% of total tour cost.

c. 59 days or less prior to departure: Loss of 100% of total tour cost.

Cancellation penalties for some tours will vary and there may be additional penalties associated with the airfare. If so, these policies will be noted separately at time of booking and will prevail.

TOUR CHANGES

We reserve the right to substitute itineraries, hotels, airlines or vessels due to conditions beyond our control. In such cases we will do everything possible to ensure the locations visited, the excursions taken and the hotels offered are similar to the ones originally planned. Any change to itineraries will not result in eligibility for a refund.

REVISION FEE

Changes to your tour reservation might not be possible. Should you request a change and we are able to accommodate it, you will be subject to any charges imposed by the airline or tour suppliers. In addition, we reserve the right to charge a $50 revision fee for any change made after the deposit is paid. A change in name or departure date may constitute a cancellation, and the corresponding penalties may apply.

PERSONAL DOCUMENTATION

All passengers travelling internationally must travel with a passport. Many countries require the passport to be valid for 6 months beyond the traveller’s return date. Visas may be required for some destinations. It is the passenger’s responsibility to obtain at the passenger’s expense, all documentation required by all relevant authorities. In the event that the passenger does not possess the correct documentation, the air carrier has the right to refuse passage.

DESCRIPTION

Every effort has been made to describe and produce the travel services and photographs as accurately as possible in the printed tour description. However we reserve the right to correct errors and we will make all reasonable efforts to inform you should any significant changes occur.

Please note that the living standards and local conditions during your tour may be different from what you are accustomed to at home.

CONSENT

Your retention of tickets, reservations or bookings after issuance shall constitute your consent to the above terms.

If you encounter any concerns during your tour, please inform your local travel service provider. If the matter cannot be resolved, please inform Merit Travel in writing upon your return.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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