Land of Fire and Ice
This young country, still being shaped by the forces of nature, has the fascination of the strangely beautiful and unfamiliar. As we travel around the island, we’ll see unspoiled wilderness, jagged coastlines, vast rugged mountains, hot spring areas with spouting geysers and towering glaciers. And everywhere, the primeval fire and lava of foreboding black volcanoes contrast with the freezing white ice-glare of Europe’s greatest glaciers. We’ll be whale-watching and bird watching by boat, observing the largest concentrations of breeding duck in Europe and watching for the Great Skua at the world famous Myerdalsjokull glacier. At the geothermal area of Hveravellir we’ll dip our feet (or take the plunge) into the multicoloured pools. Near Vik we’ll walk the striking black volcanic beach and marvel at the puffins and kittiwakes as they soar around the looming cliffs nearby. A warm niche in a cold corner of the planet, Iceland is the quintessential natural history experience.Signature Moments:
- Hiking along a beautiful volcanic coastline
- Soaking in a natural hotspring
- Walking behind a waterfall
- Watching a geyser erupt
- Tasting the fish we caught earlier in the day
Tour Itinerary:
Leader:
A past president of the Ontario Field Ornithologists and retired school principal, Jean Iron is active writing for nature publications and participating in Wildlife Surveys for the Ministry of Natural Resources.
This tour can be a private departure just for your group. Please call us at 1-800-387-1483 to find out how you can enjoy this tour with your family, friends, nature club or organization.
Iceland | 11 days
| Leader: | Jean Iron |
| Dates: | Jun 25 - Jul 05, 2013 |
| Cost: | US$5650 |
| Group Size: | 12 – 16 participants |
| Includes: | Accommodation, all meals, all gratuities, all activities and entrance fees, all ground transportation, expert local guides, arrival and departure transfers at destination, accompanied by Quest Nature Tours naturalist-leader. |
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