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REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
This tour commences with a drive alongside the City Lake – Tjörnin – with a view of City Hall, and continues past The Pearl – Perlan – an impressive glass dome on top of hot water storage tanks. Through Reykjavík’s suburbs we travel past the rugged lava fields of the Reykjanes peninsula, towards the Blue Lagoon
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REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
Leaving the harbour we shall follow the coastline before heading inland to arrive at the city’s municipal conservation area of Heidmörk. The surrounding lava fields, craters and imposing mountain ranges bear witness to the country’s fiery origins.
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REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
As we approach the city we will notice the clean lines of modern buildings and fresh bright colours, with the number of traditional buildings increasing as we get closer to the old town centre. Our tour starts with a drive through the city’s main recreational and sports area of Laugardalur.
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REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
In 4x4 vehicles, especially modified for the purpose of traversing Iceland’s varied terrain, we travel over the lava plateau Hellisheidi and proceed via the southern coastal lowlands, to the greenhouse village Hveragerdi.
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REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
Our visit allows us to experience some of the most outstanding scenery in the country. Thingvellir ranks at the top of Iceland’s tourist attractions, and in 2004 it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The outstanding scenery here is of tremendous geological and historic interest.
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QAQORTOQ, GREENLAND
We will make our way on foot from the landing stage up to the town to visit a local family in their home. Greenlanders celebrate many events with Kaffe-Mik, which is a tradition of inviting friends and relatives for coffee, tea and cake.
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QAQORTOQ, GREELAND
From the pier we will walk past the old part of the town, colonised by the Danes about 250 years ago. We then arrive at the charming square, which is home to the world’s northernmost fountain, and the only one in Greenland.
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QAQORTOQ, GREENLAND
An opportunity to walk through a captivating Arctic landscape and soak up its special atmosphere. Our hike will be beside one of Greenland’s beautiful lakes. In idyllic surroundings we shall pause for refreshments, before retracing our steps.
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NARSARSUAQ, GREENLAND
On this excursion we will fly over the mountains that lead up to the edge of the inland icecap. By helicopter we cross Johan Dahl Land, heading for the glacier in Brede Fjord – which spills into the large fjord – an amazing sight!
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NARSARSUAQ, GREENLAND
On this tour we will have the opportunity to observe many of the species of plants and birds typical of South Greenland. A bus will pick us up from the pier and transfer us the short distance to the end of the road, in the Hospital Valley.
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NARSARSUAQ, GREENLAND
Greenland’s inland icecap produces 250 million tonnes of icebergs every summer. Their final journey begins when they break off from glaciers. One of these glaciers is the Qoroq Glacier near Narsarsuaq, which we will reach by local boat in approximately 30 minutes.
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NARSARSUAQ, GREENLAND
We shall walk through the settlement, where the guide will explain about the sheep breeding which takes place here, and we will visit the Viking ruins. The story of this great race will unfold…
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REYKJAVIK, ICELAND
If you think that Iceland looks good from the ground – wait until you have seen it from the air. This never-to-be-forgotten trip shows the sharply contrasting faces of Iceland’s natural features – glaciers and volcano.
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STORNOWAY, OUTER HEBRIDES
Leaving Stornoway we travel southwards, skirting the fjord like sea lochs of Loch Erisort and Loch Seaforth, and the road climbs steadily past Bowglass and Ardvourlie before traversing a mountain pass with spectacular views of the rugged countryside.
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STORNOWAY, OUTER HEBRIDES
Starting out from Stornoway, we drive to the Island of Great Bernera, which is joined to the main island by a narrow bridge. It is a rocky island, dotted with lochans, fringed by a few small lobster fishing settlements, owned by the Queen’s former herald.
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HEIMAEY, WESTMAN ISLANDS
We begin our tour from the harbour in Heimaey – a harbour that for a long time has been a shelter for the Icelandic fishing fleet, but was almost lost in the volcanic eruption on the island in 1973.
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