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Guided tours in small groups around Iceland in Winter. Photo tours, 4x4 Self Drive tours, and tours focused on Icelandic culture. Have a look at our website, www.isafoldtravel.is, and/or say 'Hi' on Facebook: www.facebook.com/IsafoldTravel Private tours and 4x4 car rental packages also available - contact [email protected]

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GUIDED SCHEDULEDTOURS IN ICELANDWINTER 2014-2015

www.isafoldtravel.is

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ICELAND WINTER PHOTO TOUR

The days are short during winter in Iceland, but these few hours of light can create some of the most amaz-ing light conditions a photographer can dream of. You will immortalise snow-covered landscapes, the surf pounding on the black basaltic coast, and visit some stunning ice caves. After dinner it will be dark enough to go hunting for Northern Lights – condi-tions allowing.

Tour dates 2014: 21.-25. Nov Tour dates 2015: 27. Feb-03.MarLength: 5 days/ 4 nightsGroup size: 2-8 peopleIncluded: Transportation & photo guide, accommodation for 4 nights, full board, and ice cave tour.

Day 1 Þingvellir – Gullfoss – Geysir – Eyja�allajökullDay 2 South Coast – HrífunesDay 3 Skaftafell National Park – Glacier Lagoon – Day & Evening PhotographyDay 4 Glacier landscapes & Ice caveDay 5 South Coast – Reykjavík

Combine this tour with: West Iceland Photo Tour.

Double-private facilities: EUR 2.880.- p.p. Single-private facilities: EUR 2.980.- p.p.

Double-shared facilites: EUR 2.790.- p.p. Single-shared facilities: EUR 2.890.- [email protected] | www.isafoldtravel.is

PHOTO TOUR

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WEST ICELAND PHOTO TOUR

This two day winter photo tour around West Iceland o�ers great opportunities for nature photography. Places like Hraunfossar lava waterfalls, the pebble beach of Djúpalónssandur and the rugged coastline between Arnarstapi and Hellnar, are just few of many picturesque locations you will visit.

Tour dates 2014: 19.-20. Nov, 27.-28. DecTour dates 2015: 25.-26. FebLength: 2 days/ 1 nightGroup size: 2-8 peopleIncluded: Transportation & photo guide, accommodation for 1 night, full board.

Day 1 Reykjavík – Deildartunguhver – Hraunfossar – StykkishólmurDay 2 Around the tip of the peninsula – South part of Snæfellsnes – Reykjavík

Combine this tour with: Iceland Winter Photo Tour, Iceland Break – New Year´s or Winter Highland Safari.

Double-private facilities: EUR 1.050.- p.p.Single-private facilities: EUR 1.090.- [email protected] | www.isafoldtravel.is

PHOTO TOUR

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We believe the best thing for family bonding is to spend quality time together on vacation. Do activities that everyone can enjoy, like North-ern Lights hunt, hiking, snow ball �ght, take a nature bath and enjoy the vastness of the nature.

Tour dates 2014: 11.-17. Oct, 18.-24. Oct, 25.-31. Oct Tour dates 2015: 31. Jan -06. Feb, 07.-13. Feb, 14.-20. Feb, 02.-08. Apr Length: 7 days/ 6 nightsGroup size: 4-12 peopleTour includes: Transportation & guide, accommo-dation for 6 nights, sleeping bag, and full board. Saga museum, caving, power plant visit & glacier walk. Note: 2 nights in remote hut, dormitory style & sleeping bag, cooperative cooking.

Day 1 Þingvellir National Park – Laugarvatn – Geysir – GullfossDay 2 Horse riding – Hellisheiði Power Plant – Afternoon hike & Nature BathDay 3 In the steps of the Vikings – Seljalandsfoss – ÞórsmörkDay 4 Day in Þórsmörk Glacier and Volcano ValleyDay 5 South Coast – Skógafoss – Dyrhólaey – Vík Village – ReynisdrangarDay 6 Skaftafell National Park – Glacier Lagoon – Glacier WalkDay 7 South Coast – Caving – City Tour

Double-shared facilites: EUR 2.050.- p.p.Single-shared facilities: EUR 2.110.- p.p.

Children 4-12 years old get 25% discount if sharing a room with parents. Children under 4 year get [email protected] | www.isafoldtravel.is

FAMILY TOUR

FAMILY FAIRYTALE – WINTER IN SOUTH ICELAND

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On this three day tour you will explore best of West Iceland, combining nature and historic Icelandic sites. You will visit the lava cave called Vatnshellir, quaint villages, a former shark hunter in Bjarnarhöfn, go on a boat tour around Breiða�örður Bay, visit the recon-structed home of Eirikur the Red and much more.

Tour dates 2014: 08.-10. Sept, 03.-05. Nov, 08.-10. DecTour dates 2015: 16-.18. Feb, 23.-25. Mar, 13.-15. Apr, 25.-27. MayLength: 3 days/ 2 nightsGroup size: 2-10 peopleIncludes: Transportation & guide, hotel accom-modation for 2 nights, full board, caving, shark farm, boat tour.

Day 1 Reykjavík – Snæfellsnes Peninsula HighlightsDay 2 Stykkishólmur – Viking Path – Remote FellsströndDay 3 Borgar�örður area – Hval�örður – Reykjavík

Combine this tour with: Iceland Break – South, Iceland Break – Solar Eclipse, South Iceland Adventure, Winter Highland Safari or Glacier & Volcano.

Double-private facilities: EUR 1.450.- p.p.Single-private facilities: EUR 1.490.- [email protected] | www.isafoldtravel.is

AUTHENTIC ICELAND

ICELAND BREAK – WEST

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Explore the highlights of South Iceland in three days visiting the most renowned sites, such as waterfall Gullfoss and the hot springs by Geysir; Skaftafell National Park; the Glacier Lagoon; Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls. You will stay at a lovely little guesthouse in the countryside, giving you a chance to view the Northern Lights, if the conditions are right.

Tour dates 2014: 05.-07. Sept, 31. Oct-02. Nov, 05.-07. Dec Tour dates 2015: 13.-15. Feb, 10.-12. Apr, 22.-24. May Length: 3 days/ 2 nightsGroup size: 2-10 peopleIncluded: Transportation & guide, accommo-dation for 2 nights, full board. Optional: Glacier walk.

Day 1 Golden Circle Highlights – Greenhouse VisitDay 2 Skaftafell – Glacier Lagoon – Glacier WalkDay 3 South Coast Highlights – Northern Lights

Combine this tour with: Iceland Break – West, Highland & Comfort South or West, Winter Trophy.

Double-private facilities: EUR 1.510.- p.p.Single-private facilities: EUR 1.550.- p.p.

Double-shared facilites: EUR 1.450.- p.p.Single-shared facilities: EUR 1.490.- [email protected] | www.isafoldtravel.is

AUTHENTIC ICELAND

ICELAND BREAK – SOUTH

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The �rst morning will be spent enjoying the partial Solar Eclipse in middle of nature. The remainder of the tour will focus on visiting beautiful secret spots and famous places along the Golden Circle and the South Coast. A whole day of exploring the National Park Skaftafell, where the �oat-ing icebergs at the Glacier Lagoon play the main role. We recommend an easy glacier walk on one of the outlet gla-ciers of Vatnajökull, Europe´s largest glacier.

Tour dates 2015: 20.-22. MarLength: 3 days/ 2 nightsGroup size: 2-10 peopleIncluded: Transportation & guide, accommo-dation for 2 nights, full board. Optional: Glacier walk.

Day 1 Solar Eclipse – Golden Circle Highlights – Greenhouse VisitDay 2 Skaftafell – Glacier Lagoon – Glacier WalkDay 3 South Coast Highlights – Northern Lights

Combine this tour with: Iceland Break – West or Highland & Comfort West

Double-private facilities: EUR 1.510.- p.p.Single-private facilities: EUR 1.550.- p.p.

Double-shared facilites: EUR 1.450.- p.p.Single-shared facilities: EUR 1.490.- [email protected] | www.isafoldtravel.is

AUTHENTIC ICELAND

ICELAND BREAK – SOLAR ECLIPSE

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Take a few days o� in the countryside and experience the Icelandic winter before celebrating New Year´s Eve Icelandic style. You arrive back in Reykjavík on New Year´s Eve, after exploring South Iceland for 3 days. You go out for a gala dinner, visit a bon�re and end the night with �reworks. This will be the party of the year.

Tour dates 2014: 29.-31. DecLength: 3 days/ 2 nightsGroup size: 2-10 peopleIncluded: Transportation & guide, accommo-dation for 2 nights, full board, gala dinner and New Year´s Eve program. Note: Accommoda-tion on New Year´s Eve not included.

Day 1 Golden Circle – Northern LightsDay 2 Skaftafell – Glacier Lagoon – Glacier WalkDay 3 South Coast Highlights

Combine this tour with: West Iceland Photo Tour, South Iceland Adventure, Winter Highlands Safari.

Double-private facilites: EUR 1.690.- p.p.Single-private facilities: EUR 1.750.- [email protected] | www.isafoldtravel.is

AUTHENTIC ICELAND

ICELAND BREAK – NEW YEAR’S

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The use of �sh leather in fashion is ever grow-ing and we like to intrigue you with a sewing workshop at Atlantic Leather, the market leader in producing quality �sh leather. This tour is also a culinary feast, as you will enjoy local products and bring your taste buds on a surprising journey. Optional: Join a cooking class to learn the secrets of the New Nordic Kitchen, before or after the tour.

Tour dates 2014: 07.-09. Nov, 14.-16. Nov, 21.-23. Nov, 28.-30. NovLength: 3 days/ 2 nightsGroup size: 6-8 peopleIncluded: Transportation & guide, accommo-dation for 2 nights, full board, visit to Glaumbær museum and workshop with material for 1 item.

Day 1 Reykjavík – Glaumbær Old Turf Farm – Sauðárkrókur VillageDay 2 Full day workshop at the local Tannery – Working with �sh leather & lamb skin – Private & Remote Dinner with Nature Bath & Local Treats – Northern Light HuntDay 3 Half day workshop at the local Tannery – Transfer to Reykjavík

Combine this tour with: Highland & Comfort South and West Iceland Photo Tour.

Double-private facilities: EUR 1.150.- p.p.Single-private facilities: EUR 1.190.- [email protected] | www.isafoldtravel.is

AUTHENTIC ICELAND

ICELAND INSPIRATION – HANDCRAFT & FOOD

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GLACIER & VOLCANO – 4x4 TOUR

Get an insight into the devastating forces of nature of this small volcanic island in the North Atlantic Ocean. You will be in control on this powerful two day self-drive tour in modi�ed 4x4’s under the guidance of a local guide, driving on top of Eyja�allajökull glacier and up to the volcanic ridge Fimmvörðuháls.

Tour dates 2015: 14.-15. Feb, 21.-22. Feb, 28. Feb–01. Mar, 07.-08. Mar, 14.-15. Mar, 21.-22. Mar, 28.-29. Mar, 04.-05. Apr, 11.-12. Apr, 18.-19. Apr, 25.-26. Apr.Length: 2 days/ 1 nightGroup size: 2-10 peopleIncluded: Guide, self-drive vehicle with CDW insurance with self-risk of EUR 2.500 per vehicle, hotel accommodation for 1 night, full board, Volcano museum.

Day 1 Reykjavík – Fimmvörðuháls Volcanic RidgeDay 2 Eyja�allajökull Glacier and Volcano – Reykjavík

Combine this tour with: Highland & Comfort South or West, West Iceland Photo Tour, Iceland Break – West.

Double-private facilities: EUR 1.190.- p.p.Single-private facilities: EUR 1.230.- [email protected] | www.isafoldtravel.is

4x4 GUIDED SELF DRIVE TOUR

Max 4 people in vehicle. Additional cost for a private vehicle is EUR 400.- for 2 days.

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SOUTH ICELAND ADVENTURE – 4x4 TOUR

Get a taste of the snow covered Icelandic Highlands, along with visiting the famous sights of the Golden Circle and Þorsmörk valley. Icelanders have a long tradition of travelling around the highlands in the winter time. Modi�ed 4x4 vehicles enable us to access areas that would otherwise be out of reach during winter time.

Tour dates 2014: Every Saturday in Sept-DecTour dates 2015: Every Saturday in Jan-MayLength: 2 days/ 1 nightGroup size: 2-16 peopleIncluded: Guide, self-drive vehicle with CDW insurance with self-risk of EUR 2.500 per vehicle, accommodation for 1 night and full board.

Day 1 Reykjavík – 1000 Water Way – Nature Bath – Þórsmörk Valley – Fljótshlíð ValleyDay 2 Black Sandy Beach – Geysir – Gullfoss – Highland tracks – Þingvellir – Reykjavík

Combine this tour with: Highland & Comfort South or West, West Iceland Photo Tour, Iceland Break – West or Iceland Break – New Year´s.

Double-shared facilites: EUR 1.150.- p.p.Single-shared facilities: EUR 1.180. [email protected] | www.isafoldtravel.is

4x4 GUIDED SELF DRIVE TOUR

Max 4 people in vehicle. Additional cost for a private vehicle is EUR 400.- for 2 days.

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VATNAJÖKULL GLACIER TROPHY – 4x4 TOUR

If you have good experience of 4x4 driving, and want something more challenging and adventurous, this tour is what you are looking for. Participants drive modi�ed 4x4 vehicles on top of Vatnajökull glacier under the guidance of our expert sta�. On this 5 day glacier tour participants will spend 3 whole days exploring Europe´s largest ice cap, which very few people in the world have done.

Tour dates 2015: 04.-08. MayLength: 5 days/ 4 nightsGroup size: 3-16 peopleIncluded: Guide, self-drive vehicle with CDW insurance with self-risk of EUR 2.500 per vehicle, accommodation for 4 nights, full board. Note: 3 nights sleeping bag in remote hut and dormitory rooms, cooperative cooking.

Day 0 Welcome to IcelandDay 1 Reykjavík – West Edge of Vatnajökull GlacierDay 2 Ascending the glacier – Grímsvötn Volcano AreaDay 3 Day on the glacier – Kverk�öll geothermal areaDay 4 Saying goodbye to the glacierDay 5 South Coast – Reykjavík – Goodbye dinner

Dormitory-shared facilities: EUR 3.490.- [email protected] | www.isafoldtravel.is

4x4 GUIDED SELF DRIVE TOUR

Max 2 people in vehicle. Additional cost for a private vehicle is EUR 1.000.- for 5 days.

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HIGHLAND & COMFORT WEST – 4x4 TOUR

This guided self-drive tour, with our specially modi�ed 4x4 Land Rover Defenders, combines real adventure and comfort. You will take on the Western highlands and visit famous sights like Þingvellir national park, Húsafell area, crossing Langjökull glacier, Hveravellir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area, and more. In the evening you will stay at a lovely hotel and relax in the outdoor Jacuzzi after dinner.

Tour dates 2015: 03.-06. Feb, 10.-13. Feb, 24.-27. Feb, 03.-06. Mar, 10.-13. Mar, 17.-20. Mar, 24.-27. Mar, 07.-10. Apr, 14.-17. Apr, 21.-24. Apr, 28. Apr-01. MayLength: 4 days/ 3 nightsGroup size: 2-16 peopleIncluded: Guide, self-drive vehicle with CDW insurance with self-risk of EUR 2.500 per vehicle, hotel accommodation for 3 nights, full board, visit fee, entrance to Fontana Spa.

Day 1 Þingvellir – Kaldidalur – HúsafellDay 2 Crossing Langjökull GlacierDay 3 Hveravellir/Kerlingar�öll Geothermal AreaDay 4 Highlands South of Langjökull – Laugarvatn – Reykjavík

Combine this tour with: Glacier & Volcano, Iceland Break – South, Winter Highland Safari or Iceland Break – Solar Eclipse.

Double-private facilities: EUR 2.490.- p.p.Single-private facilities: EUR 2.590.- [email protected] | www.isafoldtravel.is

4x4 GUIDED SELF DRIVE TOUR

Max 4 people in vehicle. Additional cost for a private vehicle is EUR 800.- for 4 days.

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HIGHLAND & COMFORT SOUTH – 4x4 TOUR

This tour is for those who want the best of both worlds. During the day you´ll have the challenge of navigating your modi�ed 4x4 vehicle through mountain tracks. Then at night you´ll enjoy a nice dinner at a hotel on the edge of the highlands and relax in the comfort of their hot tubs, hopefully with some Northern Lights providing the entertainment.

Tour dates 2014: 08.-11. Sept, 20.-23. Oct, 10.-13. Nov, 01.-04. DecTour dates 2015: 26.-29. Jan, 09.-12. Feb, 02.-05. Mar, 30. Mar-02. Apr, 20.-23. AprLength: 4 days/ 3 nightsGroup size: 2-16 peopleIncluded: Guide, self-drive vehicle with CDW insurance with self-risk of EUR 2.500 per vehicle, hotel accommodation for 3 nights, full board, visit fee.

Day 1 Golden Circle on highland tracksDay 2 The trail to Vatnajökull GlacierDay 3 LandmannalaugarDay 4 Volcano Hekla - Reykjavík

Combine this tour with: Glacier & Volcano or Iceland Break - South.

Double-private facilities: EUR 2.490.- p.p.Single-private facilities: EUR 2.590.- [email protected] | www.isafoldtravel.is

4x4 GUIDED SELF DRIVE TOUR

Max 4 people in vehicle. Additional cost for a private vehicle is EUR 800.- for 4 days.

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WINTER HIGHLAND SAFARI – 4x4 TOUR

Take on the challenging highlands tracks on this guided winter self-drive tour. Visit areas that are impossible to enter during this time of the year unless you have the right vehicle. A great tour for those that enjoy driving modi�ed 4x4s in challeng-ing conditions, as well as those looking for breathtaking winter landscapes.

Tour dates 2014: Every Friday in Sept - DecTour dates 2015: Every Friday in Jan - AprLength: 3 days/ 2 nightsGroup size: 2-16 peopleIncluded: Guide, self-drive vehicle with CDW insurance with self-risk of EUR 2.500 per vehi-cle, full board, cooperative cooking and 2 nights in remote huts with sleeping bag and dormitory rooms.

Day 1 Reykjavík – Þingvellir – Crossing highland tracks to Gullfoss and Geysir - HólaskógurDay 2 Fjallabak North – LandmannalaugarDay 3 Fjallabak Area – Reykjavík

Combine this tour with: Iceland Break New Year´s, Iceland Break-West, West Iceland Photo Tour or Highland & Comfort West.

Dormitory-shared facilities: EUR 1.690.- [email protected] | www.isafoldtravel.is

4x4 GUIDED SELF DRIVE TOUR

Max 4 people in vehicle. Additional cost for a private vehicle is EUR 600.- for 3 days.

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WINTER TROPHY – 4x4 TOUR

On this 5 day expedition you will get to see Iceland o� the beaten track. The tour moves around uninhabited areas of Iceland far away from civilization. Tackling adven-turous trails to glacier Mýrdalsjökull, volca-nic ridge Fimmvörðuháls and crossing unbridged rivers in Þórsmörk Valley are just a few of many exciting things we will do with our modi�ed 4x4 self-drive vehicle.

Tour dates 2015: 16.-20. Feb, 30. Mar-03. AprLength: 5 days/ 4 nightsGroup size: 2-16 peopleIncluded: Guide, self-drive vehicle with CDW insurance with self-risk of EUR 2.500 per vehicle, accommodation for 4 nights, full board. Note: 3 nights in remote huts with sleeping bag and dormitory rooms. Cooperative cooking.

Day 1 Reykjavík – Mýrdalsjökull Glacier – Fimmvörðu- háls Eruption Area – Þórsmörk ValleyDay 2 Black Sandy Beach – Þjórsádalur Valley – Hekla VolcanoDay 3 Geysir – Gullfoss – Kjölur Mountain Track – Kerlinga�öll MountainsDay 4 Day in the Highlands – Hveravellir Geothermal Area – Kerlingar�öll MountainsDay 5 Kjölur Mountain Track – Þingvellir– Reykjavík – Goodbye Dinner

Double-shared facilites: EUR 2.990.- p.p.Single-shared facilities: EUR 3.040.- p.p. [email protected] | www.isafoldtravel.is

4x4 GUIDED SELF DRIVE TOUR

Max 4 people in vehicle. Additional cost for a private vehicle is EUR 1.000.- for 5 days.

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