Day 1:
(Sat.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrival in Reykjavik, Iceland. (Sun.) Time to rest or start exploring Iceland’s capital. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)

Day 3:
Reykjavik–Pingvellir–Borgarfjörõur Country–Snaefellsnes. (Mon.) Start your vacation with visits to the central historical places of the country: the old PARLIAMENT SITE at Pingvellir National Park (Parliament Fields), founded in 930 A.D.; in Borgarfjörõur country the DEILDATUNGUHVER, one of the world’s most powerful hot springs; REYKHOLT (the Smokey Hill), a tiny village and former farm site of the 13th-century writer/scholar and chieftain Snorri Sturluson; and Hraunfossar, the LAVA WATERFALLS, where crystal-clear water seems to drop out of a 1,000-year-old lava field. Proceed to Snæfellsnes, where you will stay for the next two nights. (FB,D)

Day 4:
Snaefellsnes. Full-day Excursion and Boat Cruise. (Tue.) Your first visit this morning is to Arnastapi, a small village where, during a walk along the coast, you will enjoy the sea birds, kittiwakes, and arctic terns singing loudest. Via the Djúpárlónssandur continue your journey around the peninsula and stop in the small village of Hellissandur. Visit the MARITIME MUSEUM and learn about the traditions and lives of the former fishermen. Next, visit the BJARNARHÖFN FARM (Bear’s Harbor), where the farmer, Hildibrandur, explains how to prepare shark meat, and you can sample this traditional Icelandic specialty. Then drive to Stykkishólmur and enjoy a leisurely CRUISE around the islands of Breiõafjörõur (the Wide Fjord). End the day with “fishing,” where a net is thrown out to unveil the wonders of the sea. You may even get to taste fresh scallops and sea urchins! (FB,D)

Day 5:
Snaefellsnes–Laxárdalsheiõi–Glaumbær–Akureyri. (Wed.) Today head north and visit the replica FARMHOUSE OF ERIK THE RED. Learn about his amazing saga before continuing further north to Skagafjörõur, known as the “Valley of Horses,” and enjoy a HORSE SHOW. Next, arrive in Akureyri, the biggest town in North Iceland. (FB)

Day 6:
Akureyri. Excursion to Goõafoss and the Mývatn Area. (Thu.) In the morning visit GOÕAFOSS (Waterfall of the Gods). Continue to LAKE MÝVATN and visit some of the natural wonders around the lake and the numerous pseudo-craters. Enjoy a short walk through the Dimmuborgir (Dark Cities) with the amazing rock formations and the colorful hill at Námaskarõ. Also time to take pictures of the active volcano area of Krafia, where the last eruption took place in 1984, before returning to Akureyri. (FB)

Day 7:
Akureyri–Hveravellir–Geysir Area–Hvolsvöllur. (Fri.) Travel across the highlands and stop at the geothermal zone of Hveravellir (Field of Hot Springs) and see how steam comes up naturally. Leave this oasis and continue south through more deserted landscapes and arrive at Gullfoss (Golden Waterfalls). Then drive to the Geysir area and enjoy a walk around the hot springs. Overnight in Hvolsvöllur. (FB,D)

Day 8:
Hvolsvöllur. Full-day Excursion. (Sat.) Today''s highlight: the National Park of Skaftafell. Drive to the tongue of Skaftafellsjökull and enjoy a nice walk up to the biggest European glacier. Stop at Nupsstadur farm for a visit of the old tiny TURF CHAPEL next to the farmhouse. On the way back, drive through the lava fields of Eldhraun (fire lava). Then admire the WATERFALLS of Skogar and Seljalandsfoss before returning to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel to celebrate the success of your Icelandic vacation. (FB,D)

Day 9:
Hvolsvöllur–Eyrarbakki–Blue Lagoon–Keflavik Airport. (Sun.) In Eyrarbakki we visit one of the OLDEST HOUSES in Iceland. Then continue to the BLUE LAGOON, a natural geothermal pool in the middle of a large and dramatic lava field. Time to swim in the warm, mineral-rich water before going back to Keflavik Airport. Homebound flight in the afternoon. (FB)

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* Book a 2008/2009 Globus Europe Winter air-inclusive vacation on select carriers to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between June 4 and August 31, 2008 for travel commencing between October 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one another or any offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

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Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!

Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel?

Right now when you book between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.