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10 DAY SOLO TOUR: AUGUST 2020

§ Exclusively for Solo Travellers § Your Own Room Always § Visit Amazing Destinations

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Includes Blue Lagoon entry and travel insurance

Iceland is a country of extreme contrasts. A place where fire and ice co-exist. Where dark winters are offset by the summer’s midnight sun. A country where an insular existence has spurred a rich and vibrant culture. Iceland is so much more than just a destination. It’s an adventure of discovery set amongst stunning scenery, defined by dramatic landscapes of volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in the Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s intriguing, Viking history. Our 10 day solos only tour will take you on a journey through this epic landscape on an adventure you will never forget.Will you join us?

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ICELAND 10 DAY SOLOS TOUR: 12TH - 21ST AUGUST 2020

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Day 1 - Wednesday 12th August 2020 Reykjavik Arrive in to Reykjavik, Iceland’s quirky capital, and settle into your hotel. There are no activities planned until tonight’s group meeting, but if you arrive early, take a stroll and acquaint yourself with the world’s northernmost capital. Perhaps take a trip to the National Museum to see the permanent exhibition on the history of Iceland from the 9th century to the present. Meet your trip leader, Two’s a Crowd Host and fellow Iceland explorers at 6pm for a welcome meeting. Included Activities: • Arrival Transfer from Keflavik Airport

§ Accommodation: Your own room at ‘Hotel Klettur’ in Reykjavik.

Day 2 - Thursday 13th August 2020 Reykjavik (B)This morning soak in the geothermal waters of the famous Blue Lagoon. Known for its milky blue water, rock formations and skin nourishing clay, it will provide the ultimate in relaxation time. This afternoon we will tour around Reykjavik and see all the main sights of the World’s most Northern Capital City.Included Activities:• Blue Lagoon visit • 1/2 day Reykjavik City Tour


Day 3 - Friday 14th August 2020 PINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK - SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA (B,D)Today you’ll board your private vehicle and drive to Þingvellir National Park (Parliament Plains), the original location of Iceland’s first parliament from 930 AD and a geological phenomenon. From here enter the Borgarfjordur area and visit the stunning waterfalls of Hraunfossar (Lava waterfalls) and Barnafossar (Children’s waterfalls). Continue to Deildartunguhver, Europe’s hottest water spring. In the afternoon head to your overnight stay in the southern part of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Later meet up with the group for dinner.Included Activities:• Deildartunguhver Hot Spring • Thingvellir (Parliament Plains)• Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls

§ Accommodation: Your own room at ‘Guesthouse Langaholt,’ in Snaefellsbaer

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Day 4 - Saturday 15th August 2020 SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA - SAUDARKROKUR (B,D)Today we will continue around the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and its magnificent glacier Snaefellsjokull, an icecap covering a dormant volcano underneath. Places we will visit today include basaltic pebble beaches framed by strange lava formations, and Arnarstapi, where a short stroll along the coastal cliffs gives you access to the rich bird life and other wonders of nature. Continue to the pretty town of Stykkisholmur with its famous modern church overlooking town, before driving to our overnight stay in Saudarkrokur, in Iceland’s north.Included Activities:• Snaefellsjokull, Arnarstapi & Stykkisholmur

§ Accommodation: Your own room at ‘Hotel Tindastoll,’ in Saudarkrokur.

Day 5: Sunday 16th August 2020 TROLLASKAGI PENINSULA - AKUREYRI (B,D)Drive around the impossibly picturesque Trollaskagi Peninsula and visit the small fishing town of Siglufjordur. Explore the compact town centre, dwarfed by towering mountains on three sides, and opening up to the fjord on its northern side. Continue to the town of Akureyri, Iceland’s second town, where you will have the afternoon to enjoy at leisure. Perhaps visit the quaint church or join a whale watching adventure from the town’s port.Included Activities:• Trollaskagi Peninsula, Siglufjordur & AkureyriOptional Activities:• Whale Watching (Seasonal) - ISK9000

§ Accommodation: Your own room at ‘Icelandair Hotel’ or ‘Hotel Kea,’ in Akureyri.

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Day 6: Monday 17th August 2020 LAKE MYVATN – MODRUDALUR VALLEY (B,D)Start the day by driving to the waterfall Godafoss, also known as The Waterfall of the Gods. Continue to Lake Myvatn, one of the most interesting geological and geographical areas of the northern hemisphere. Visit a number of anomalies lining the lake’s shore line, including the lava labyrinth of Dimmuborgir and the pseudo-crater group at Skutustadir, and the boiling mud pots and sulphuric vents of Namaskard. From Lake Myvatn we drive to the magnificent waterfall Dettifoss, Europe’s mightiest waterfall. In the Modrudalur Valley, a settlement in Iceland’s highlands, a local baker will ‘treat’ you to a pastry making demonstration. Astarpungur – translated into English this means “love-ball” – is a round donut-like pastry typical to the region. You will spend the night in Modrudalur.Included Activities:• Godafoss Waterfall• Namaskard Boiling Mud Pools, Dimmuborgir & Skutustadir

Crater Group• Dettifoss Waterfall

§ Accommodation: Your own room at ‘Fjalladyrd Farm House,’ Modrudalur Valley.

Day 7: Tuesday 18th August 2020 EAST FJORDS - JOKULSARLON - SKAFTAFELL (B,D)This morning after breakfast continue back to the coast and along the beautiful coastal region of Iceland’s East Fjords, with spectacular landscapes, high mountains and deep fjords. If you are lucky you may spot a seal or two. Drive to the famous Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon for an unforgettable boat tour on the milky blue waters and between floating icebergs, originating from Vatnajokull, Europe’s largest ice cap. In the afternoon you will arrive at your overnight stop at Skaftafell.Included Activities:• Boat Ride on Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon• East Fjords

§ Accommodation: Your own room at ‘Hotel Skaftafell’ in Skaftafell.



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Day 8: Wednesday 19th August 2020 SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK – VIK – SOUTH COAST – HVOLSVOLLUR AREA (B,D)Today we visit Skaftafell National Park and walk to the tongue of the glacier of the same name. Drive over the black sands and lava formations caused by the Laki eruption of 1782-1783 (an event that has shaped Iceland’s history and culture) to the village of Vik. From here continue to the beautiful scenery of Iceland’s South Shore, with sights including the Solheimajokull glacier and the towering black rocks of Reynisdrangar. If the sky is clear you will be able to see Eyafjallajokull, the volcano which wreaked havoc across Iceland (and the World, with thousands of flights cancelled, grounded and diverted) when it erupted in 2010. In the afternoon you will visit the waterfalls of Seljarlandsfoss and Skogafoss before arriving at our overnight stop at a farmhouse in the Hvolsvollur Valley. Here our local friends will give us an insight into how the eruption of Eyafjallajokull volcano in 2010 has affected the lives of the residents in this area of Iceland. This farmhouse is the leader in responsible tourism and sustainability in Iceland. Since the arrival of the first settlers to Iceland, deforestation has taken place in order to make space for pastures. Overgrazing of herds has then led to soil erosion. With this in mind, the owners had the idea to start a tree planting project on their land to contribute to lowering CO2 and counteract soil erosion. We join the effort and head out into the hills surrounding the property to be a green thumb and plant some trees. This is your best opportunity to give a little back to this incredible natural landscape. Included Activities:• South Shore, Reynisdrangar/Solheimajokull Glacier• Laki Lava Fields• Seljarlandsfoss & Skogarfoss Waterfalls• Responsible Travel Tree Planting Activity

§ Accommodation: Your own room at ‘Hotel Smaratun Farm’ in Fljótshlíð, Hvolsvollur Valley



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Day 9: Thursday 20th August 2020 GOLDEN CIRCLE - REYKJAVIK (B)From Hvolsvollur we drive to the geyser geothermal area for the spouting hot springs of Geysir (after which all other geysers were named) and Strokkur, the most reliable of the geysers, erupting every 10 minutes on average. Don’t stand downwind if you don’t want a hot shower! Then it’s on to Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall, where on a sunny day you can see rainbows shimmer in the spray above the waterfall. In the afternoon we drive back to Reykjavik. The evening is then free for us to explore the streets of Iceland’s capital. Perhaps join the locals in one of the many cafés (aka pubs).Included Activities:• Golden Circle (Strokkur Geyser & Gullfoss Waterfall)


Day 10: Friday 21st August 2020 REYKJAVIK (B)Our Icelandic journey comes to an end after a group departure transfer to Keflavik Airport. Most flights depart between 7.30am - 10.30am, so there is no time today for any additional sightseeing.Alternately, why not stay a little longer in Reykjavik and continue to immerse yourself in the Nordic culture?Included Activities:• Group departure transfer to Keflavik Airport.

Thinking of extending your stay? Let Two’s a Crowd organise any pre or post tour accommodation that you may require in Reykjavik. 1 night at ‘Hotel Klettur’ is priced from AUD$$300, including taxes and breakfast. A private airport transfer is also available.


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NEED MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT THE TEAM: (Phone: 1300 55 45 01 (AUS) or 0800 895 145 (NZ) Email: [email protected]

ABOUT TWO’S A CROWD: We are an award winning tour company exclusively dedicated to the needs of solo travellers. At Two’s a Crowd, single and solo travellers have access to fantastic itineraries at great prices without ever feeling like a third wheel to someone else’s

private getaway. Our travellers enjoy the best of both worlds: private time, personalised attention, low single supplements, as well as thecamaraderie of like-minded travellers. For your peace of mind we are ATAS accredited (No A13850).

Our commitment is to make solo travel more enjoyable and affordable.Terms & Conditions: • Prices are per person and based on sole use rooms throughout • Pricing correct at February 2019 and is subject to change until paid in full.

• Refer to our website www.twosacrowd.com.au for full terms and conditions. ©2019 Travel Passion Pty Ltd | ABN 32 140 754 856 trading as Two’s a Crowd.Two’s a Crowd and the disk logo are registered trademarks of Travel Passion Pty Ltd.

Issued: 01/02/2019

TOUR PRICE AUD$11,779 PLUS INTERNATIONAL AIRFARES AND TAXESTOUR DATES: 12TH - 21ST AUGUST 2020

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Tour Inclusions: § All guiding and experiences as per detailed itinerary

§ Two’s a Crowd Tour Host accompanies group throughout.

§ Accommodation at listed hotels (or similar) in your own room with daily breakfasts.

§ All transport as mentioned by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

§ All airport transfers with English speaking guide.

§ Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfasts, L= lunches and D=dinners).

§ All entrance fees as detailed in itinerary.

§ English speaking local tour guide throughout

§ Tips and gratuities.

§ Entry to the Blue Lagoon - your ‘comfort ticket’ includes:

• entrance to the Lagoon and all other spa facilities, including change rooms and the sauna, steam bath, relaxation area, and pool bar.

• silica mud mask- the Lagoon’s principal element

• large & comfortable Blue Lagoon towel (return after use)

• 1st drink of your choice at the Blue Lagoon Bar

§ Standard CHI Travel Insurance Policy. Additional premium may be payable if over 69 years, have an existing medial condition or wish to extend your travelling dates (underwritten by Allianz).

Tour Exclusions: § International flights and taxes.

§ Personal expenses.

§ Visas.

§ Services and meals if not mentioned in itinerary.

§ All drinks, including water, soft drink and alcohol on all included or optional excursions.

§ Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature.

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