Highlights of Iceland FAM Trip 13-19 November 2017

Even in increasingly popular Iceland, few visitors will reach the elusive and beautiful north coast. After a taste of

Reykjavik and the surrounds, leave the crowds behind and get out into the true wilderness of this awesome country.

Spend a short break in Iceland’s capital and the famed Golden Circle. The region is Iceland’s top circuit for a reason.

With historic sites, waterfalls and geysers, no trip to Iceland is complete without stops here. Then it’s north to Iceland’s

fjords, perfect for pristine beauty, silence and aurora opportunities. Visit both Akureyri and Siglufjordur, two areas

focusing on sparkling historical charm in a breath-taking setting. Explore the “Icelandic Alps”, a region of steep

mountains and black-sand coastline. Step back in time in charming communities with beautifully preserved buildings

and a trove of local legends. Visit historical family farms and see how people live so close to the Arctic. Sample locally-

crafted food and drink. You will be in a fantastic setting for northern lights, should the weather conditions co-operate!

Whether you are interested in visiting a romantic destination, discovering historical legends or simply savoring serene

winter settings, this short Iceland FAM trip adventure is a great introduction to the country, one that is guaranteed to

enchant and leave you wanting to come back for more.

Day 1 – Monday, November 13, 2017 Depart Home Today you will depart home and on your evening overnight flight to Iceland. Your arrival time into Reykjavik will be in the morning of Day 2, November 14th. International Flights are included with Icelandair from the following gateways: Boston, New York EWR, Seattle, Chicago, Tampa Bay, and Toronto. Meals Included: None Accommodation: N/A Day 2 – Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Reykjavik - Blue Lagoon & City Tour Your flight will arrive at approximately 6:30am at KEF, depending on your specific flight. After clearing immigration and customs, please look for a sign with indicating Goway FAM trip, and keep an eye out for Kathy Scott, Goway’s BDM, who is the Goway representative on the tour. You all will head out for breakfast at a local restaurant and shake off the grogginess of the night flight. From there it will be a with an energizing morning visit to one of Iceland’s most famous natural wonders - the Blue Lagoon. Even in November and a late sunrise, bathing in the electric-blue geothermal waters, surrounded by lava fields, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. After a couple of hours soaking and enjoying the silica face masks and saunas included in entrance fee, take a short walk around the lagoon and to the viewpoint above the restaurant.

We’ll continue on for lunch and head to Reykjavik for a sightseeing city tour around the old town, where you take in all the city‘s major attractions, including: the old town centre, the Parliament, the cathedral, the harbour, the Pearl and the city‘s main landmark, Hallgrímskirkja. There‘s no better way to get to grips with everything Reykjavík has to offer in just a few hours. Finally, you are delivered to your hotel late afternoon. Take a bit of down time, and we will gather for a welcome meal in Reykjavik.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: IcelandAir Hotel Natura, or similar https://www.icelandairhotels.com/en/hotels/natura Rating: 4 Star Duration: 3 Nights

Day 3 – Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Golden Circle & Friðheimar Greenhouse

This morning you can catch up on some rest, so today’s departure time is a nice and civilized 10:00am. It’s off to the explore the sites south and east of the city. First, we visit Thingvellir National Park (UNESCO), Iceland's greatest historical site and a place of tremendous geological interest. A short ride across fertile farmlands in the south reveal the stunning Gullfoss ‘Golden' Waterfalls where traversing a narr ow path provides close-up views of the thundering waterfall below. Only a few minutes away is the Geysir geothermal area where hot springs are in abundance, geysers explode and pools of mud bubble.

Then we continue on to the Fontana Steam Baths with its recently renovated facilities, which include various types of steam baths, geothermal pools and hot tubs. Take a dip and enjoy the included lunch.

As the return journey back to Reykjavik begins, you will visit Friðheimar Horse farm and Geothermal Greenhouse. A visit to the greenhouse in Friðheimar offers an educational and pleasurable experience and an insight into a vivid place of work in the Icelandic countryside. They grow their own pesticide-free tomatoes and cucumbers using geothermal heat. You will also be able to have a taste of Tomato Shnapps. The early sunset comes quickly, and it’s a drive back to Reykjavik for an evening in the city.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch Day 4 – Thursday, November 16, 2017 Into the glacier

We will take some time this morning to visit a couple of Goway’s preferred hotels in Reykjavik, and then savour a light lunch at Hotel Húsafell. From here in the afternoon, we’ll start the Into the Glacier Adventure. Exploring a man–made ice cave, your Into The Glacier Adventure is truly a unique experience. You will get the oppor tunity of a lifetime to enjoy one of the world’s greatest wilderness experiences: Iceland’s second largest glacier – from the inside! Never before has anyone been able to see the beautiful blue ice at the heart of an ice cap glacier. You’ll get to ride on the glacier itself in a specially modified glacier vehicle, explore the glacier environment, enjoy a view out of this world

and go INTO the glacier to experience the glacier’s beauty from the inside! Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 – Friday, November 17, 2017 Fly to Akureyri & visit Lake Myvatn & the Nature Baths Today we set off early, and head to the domestic airport in Reykjavik not far from the hotel. Here you’ll see how easy the domestic flights are within Iceland, and enjoy an amazing flight “north of the wall” as you fly to Akureyri. This region is the area in which many parts of Games of Thrones series is filmed, and is the perfect alternate or add on to the well trafficked Golden Circle route in and around Reykjavik. The north offers areas of extreme contrasts, bird life, flora, geothermal activity, geology and saga! The Lake Myvatn area is by many considered the most beautiful and at the same time, the most catastrophic place in Iceland. The highlights of out afternoon tour today stops at Goðafoss Waterfall, the pseudo-craters of Skutustadagigar and at the mystic Dimmuborgir (Dark Cities), formations full of lava-pillars that are rich of mystic sagas and tales. We also stop at the Krafla volcano area. The tour ends at the Myvatn Nature Baths. Enjoy a relaxing stay in a completely natural pool of geothermal water based in the middle of lava fields with a great view over Lake Myvatn. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Akureyri, or similar https://www.icelandairhotels.com/en/hotels/akureyri Rating: 4 Star Duration: 2 Nights

Day 6 – Saturday, November 18, 2017 Siglufjordur daytour Thanks to the opening of the mountain Tunnel in 2010, the historic herring-fishing town of Siglufjörður now makes a great d ay tour destination from Akureyri. The town of Siglufjörður is nestled in a dramatic fjord on the very edge of Iceland’s steep northern mountains. With lovingly restored old buildings, many Icelanders believe Siglufjörður to be the country’s prettiest town. On the way from Akureyri, pass Möðruvellir, famous from Icelandic Sagas. An historic 19th century church currently stands in the area. As you drive along, enjoy views of Hrísey Iisland, which is a bird sanctuary. Drive through beautiful Eyjafjörður, Iceland’s longest fjord, and onto the Tröllaskagi (Troll Peninsula). Known as the “Icelandic Alps,” Tröllaskagi offers some of the highest mountains in Iceland; the views of steep mountains plunging to the black-sand coastline are breathtaking.

En route, yo u’ll pass through three mountain tunnels and alongside tiny fishing villages. Lunch will be in one of the villages. There you will be introduced to the history of the fishing industry and try Icelandic schnapps! Upon arrival in the town of Siglufjörður, visit the award-winning Herring Era Maritime Museum. Many Icelandic historians believe it was Siglufjörður’s herring “gold rush” of the early 20th century that helped bring modernization to the country of Iceland. Explore the museum’s three buildings and take in the history and significance of this rural Iceland outpost. Dinner is at leisure this evening. We suggest Rub 23! Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch Day 7 – Sunday, November 19, 2017 Return to Reykjavik and then home The morning is free to explore Akureyri before the group meets up to head back to the airport for your flight to Reykjavik. On arrival, you will be transferred from the domestic airport to the International airport for your flight home. Meals Included: Buffet Breakfast Inclusions:

Return international airfare with Icelandair

Return flight to/from Akureyri

3 nights’ accommodation in Reykjavik and 2 nights’ accommodation in Akureyri

Driver-guide for 6 days

Breakfast on arrival day

Meet and greet by guide at airport

Comfort level admission to the Blue Lagoon

Friðheimar Greenhouse visit

Admission to Fontana

Into the Glacier adventure tour

All transfers

Airport taxes

Admission to Myvatn Nature Baths

Admission to the Herring Museum in Siglufjordur

6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Exclusions:

Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Domestic airfare to/from the Icelandair gateways of BOS, EWR, ORD, SEA, TPA, YYZ

Beverages, snack, lunches, dinners outside of what is listed

Porterage service

Accommodation outside of normal check-in/check-out times

Optional excursions, activities, museums not mentioned above

Tips for guides, drivers, servers

Unforeseen entrance fees

Any service not specifically listed under the Inclusions section above

Other Details:

Hosted by Kathy Scott, Goway Business Development Manager, Mid Atlantic USA

Price of US$1,749 / CA$2,149 includes all of the below, based on twin share occupancy. Single rooms (limited) available on request, with a US$350 / CA$440 supplement.

Companions not permitted. No deviations.

Itinerary subject to change. There may be minor deviations on the itinerary timings and site inspections, based on hotel availability and local timing.