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ICELAND'S MAGICAL NORTHERN LIGHTS

October 23 ? 30, 2021

8 Days

12 Meals! 7 Breakfasts

5 Dinners

Day 1: Saturday, October 23, 2021 Overnight Flight - You are on your way to Iceland, a land and culture forged by fire and ice. Where steaming lava fields and massive glaciers sculpt mountains and valleys, leaving thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords. In this land of many natural wonders, enjoy the rare opportunity to search for the aurora borealis -- one of nature's most dazzling light displays, also known as the northern lights. *

Day 2: Sunday, October 24, 2021 Reykjav?k

(B, D)

Your tour opens today in Reykjav?k, Iceland's capital city. Get acquainted with old town

Reykjav?k on a walking tour featuring Hallgrimskirkja church, city hall, the harbor, and the

Parliament building.

Gather with your fellow travelers at a popular restaurant for a dinner featuring Icelandic cuisine. * This evening we will take an exhilarating northern lights cruise** and sail into the darkness of Faxafl?i Bay in search of the aurora borealis. *

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Day 3: Monday, October 25, 2021 Reykjav?k - Vik

(B, D)

Travel the Golden Circle to experience renowned natural wonders, including the explosive Geysir

thermal area, the double-cascade Gullfoss waterfall, and the famous Thingvellir National

Park, where you'll stand upon the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Stop at the Lava Exhibition

Center and delve into Iceland's past and present volcanic eruptions. Continue to V?k. Tonight we

drive out into the stillness of rural Iceland in search of the northern lights or you can venture out

on foot. Enjoy three nights of searching to increase your likelihood of spotting the lights. *

Day 4: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Vik

(B, D)

Journey to Seljalandsfoss, one of Iceland's most famous and unique waterfalls. Visit Sk?gar

Museum and discover its turf-built homes and artifacts. Stand in awe before the impressive

Sk?gafoss waterfall, one of Iceland's tallest. Your journey continues to Reynisfjara, a volcanic

sand beach surrounded by basalt formations and rich bird life. Look out over the natural rock

formations at Dyrh?laey, a volcanic peninsula towering over the ocean. Get a sense of the local

culture as you challenge your taste buds and sample traditional delicacies ? h?karl (cured shark) and

brenniv?n (schnapps). After dinner, gaze at the sky in search of the northern lights.*

Day 5: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 - - V?k

(B, D)

Travel to J?kuls?rl?n Glacial Lagoon, filled with floating icebergs. Explore this extraordinary

landscape and search for seals swimming in cold waters. Travel to Skaftafell, gateway to

Vatnaj?kull National Park, the largest national park in Europe. Vatnaj?kull is known for having

Iceland's highest mountains and Europe's largest glacier. After dinner, continue searching for the

northern lights dancing across the night sky.*

Day 6: Thursday, October 28, 2021 V?k ? Reykjav?k

(B, D)

Drive along the south shore towards the Reykjanes Peninsula. Known for its rugged landscape,

lava fields, and numerous hot springs, the peninsula is home to the Blue Lagoon. Take a dip in the

warm, mineral-rich waters of the geothermal pool, located in the heart of a dramatic lava field.

Return to Reykjav?k for your farewell dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7: Friday, October 29, 2021 Reykjav?k

(B)

Enjoy a day of leisure.

Day 8: Saturday, October 30, 2021 Reykjav?k

(B)

Depart for home after breakfast with many wonderful memories.

The days and order of sightseeing may change to best utilize your time on tour

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1 Day 2 Days 3 ? 5 Days 6, 7

Overnight Flight Centerhotels, Reykjavik Hotel Katla by Kea, Vik Centerhotels, Reykjavik

(or similar hotels)

Please Note * The northern lights are in the Northern Hemisphere from September through April and are only visible when the sky is clear and free of clouds. As this tour is weather dependent, sightings of the northern lights are not guaranteed. **The northern lights cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled in the event of serious weather.

The Famous Blue Lagoon

Experience It! The Northern Lights Each year, during the winter months, travelers journey to Iceland and venture out into the dark to see the magical but elusive northern lights (aurora borealis). This natural phenomenon is the product of collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the earth's atmosphere; the results are spectacular. Streaks of colorful light appear across the sky. The colors can vary from white to pink or purple and, most commonly, green. It is known that the best time to witness the lights in Iceland is from late September to mid-April, when the nights are the longest. This light show is truly dazzling and worth the pursuit.

Notes of Importance Because the northern lights are a winter event, you will be walking and waiting outdoors while looking for them. It is recommended that you wear sturdy non-slip snow footwear and warm clothing including thermals, hat, scarf and gloves. Most natural sites such as waterfalls, beaches, lava fields require walking on unpaved, uneven surfaces rendered slippery by ice and rain. Included activities are subject to change due to inclement weather.

Icelandic breakfasts are continental; included dinners are of a simpler nature due to the remote locations of the restaurants. Also, due to the rural nature of our destination, in general, hotels are considered as mid-range accommodations.

Coaches which may not be lavatory equipped may be used on this program. In this case, stops are made during travel periods. Due to the remoteness of the sites we visit, the travel time between restrooms may be up to 2 hours.

A valid passport is required to participate on this trip. It is strongly recommended that

passports be valid for at least 6 (six) months beyond the conclusion of the trip. For further

information, please refer to travel.

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Included in Your Package Round Trip Coach Transportation St. Michaels Church / Cleveland Hopkins Airport, Round Trip Air Transportation from Cleveland Hopkins Airport / Iceland, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers, 6 Nights Hotel Accommodations (including check in on arrival, not 4 pm), Daily Breakfast, 5 Dinners, Tour Manager Services, Airline Baggage fees & Baggage Handling (1 piece pp), Gratuities for Drivers, Guides and Included Meals, Cancellation Waiver and Insurance

Deposit $999 pp

($600 deposit + $399 Protection Plan Fee) Deposits are refundable until July 15, 2021

Double $4,843 Final payment due

Single $5,573 Single accommodations limited, available on a first come, first served basis

July 15, 2021

Checks Payable to: Palmer Travel

Mail To:

5366 Fulton Dr. NW

Canton, OH 44718

A presentation providing the details for this excursion is planned for April 14, 2021

Once your deposit is received, we will automatically reserve your seat for this presentation o We will notify you about the time & place of the presentation closer to the date

Trip capacity is limited at this time We strongly recommend making your deposit now. Any money paid is completely

refundable, for any reason, if canceled on or prior to July 15, 2021

Cancellation Policy

$ 999 ($ 600 deposit + $ 399 Protection Plan Fee) or any amounts paid towards the cost of the trip, is fully refundable if the trip is canceled by the participant on or prior to the final payment date of July 15, 2021

Total trip cost less $ 399 (Protection Plan Fee) is refundable if the trip is canceled by the participant FOR ANY REASON on or prior to Oct 22, 2021

Total trip cost less the $ 399 Protection Plan fee is refundable ONLY IF the trip is cancelled by the participant with what is known as COVERED REASONS in the 24 hours prior to departure

Please feel free to contact us if you have questions regarding this trip. Mustafa Saraclar at 330-966-2252 or mustafa@

Pat Schrader at 330-704-2802 or pat.schrader@

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Designed / Managed by Mustafa Saraclar & Patricia Schrader

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