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Why travelling with Randocheval ?
ICELAND : DISCOVER OUR SELF DRIVING TOUR IN THE SOUTH AND EXTENSIONS IN REYKJAVIK...
Explore Southern Iceland for a week before or after your equestrian adventure !
We propose two Self driving tours, with a car we rent for you
Category A vehicle - Opel Corsa or similar,
Category H 4wheels car - Hyundai Tucson auto or similar.
For a shorter extension, we suggest you our "Whale Safari" from Reykjavik or to relax yourself at the famous geothermal center "Blue Lagoon".
You can also combine these two extensions !
ITINERARY
Whale watching tour in Reykjavik
Take part in an adventure at sea with a trip into the world of whales and sea birds.
Whale watching tours operate from the beginning of April through to the end of October, from the old harbour in Reykjavik. The whales most frequently seen on tours are the Minke whales, Humpback whales, Dolphins and Porpoises. Other speces are sometimes spotted.
No two whale watching trips are the same, we need to be flexible and organize your trip taking sea conditions, weather and seasons into account. That why each trip takes about 2:30 to 3:30.
The boats leave at 09:00, 13:00 on September and at 13:00 only on October if the weather is good enough to go out.
Important : For your comfort and warmth, we have special suits on board we can lend you, but we do advise you to wear your warmest clothes - hats, scarves, gloves etc – as it can get very cold, even on the warmest of days.
To take part in this adventure in the best condition, it's possible to book one extra night in Reykjavik or to take a later flight (upon availability).
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Blue Lagoon
For the lucky ones who can stay an extra night in Reykjavik, take advantage of this time to relax yourself in the geothermal center "Blue Lagoon". Some bus compagnies like "netbus" or "Reykjavik Excursions" propose packages (from 5000 ISK) with transfers from Reykjavik to Blue Lagoon (about 1h30), entrance for the geothermal center and return to Reykjavik or directly to the airport (about 30min).
Blue Lagoon is a thermal area located in the middle of a lava field. You will feel like you are walking on the moon. This geothermal center is famous all around the world thanks to the numerous benefits of hot sea water on the skin and mental.
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ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS
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Accomodation The accomodation in the middle of nature, are owned by icelandic people who have switch to tourism industry. At the same time as their new host activity, most of the guesthouse farm still in agriculture production. Generally, you will be accomodated in original little shelter of 5 to 20 rooms, which are different in style and category. Some looks like countryside hotel, others are more rustic and other one's seems to be like pretty cabins. Meals Breakfast are included.Other meals are non included but can be taken at your accomodation. |
DATES AND RATES
| Whales tour - 2012 | ||
| Price per person (adult) | 49 € |
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Price per person (children from 7 to 15 years) |
25 € |
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In case you stay one or more extra nights at Reykjavik before or after your trail transfers are not included. You can easily take the bus (flybus) or a taxi.
| Blue Lagoon - 2012 | ||
| Adult price | 58 € |
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| Young (12-15 years) price | 29 € |
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This price included transfers from and to your accomodation in Reykjavik.
Entrace is free for acceompagnated children under 11 years.
Iceland Self Driving Tours:
| Self Driving Tour in a Classical Car to discover the South of Iceland (7 days / 6 nights) - 2012 | ||
| Price per person in a double room | from june 15 to august 15 |
1106 € |
| Price per person in a double room | from august 16 to september 30. |
950 € |
This extension is available from 2 persons.
| Self Driving Tour in a 4 wheels Car to discover the South of Iceland (9 days / 8 nights) - 2012 | ||
| Price per person in double room | from june 30 to august 15
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1813 € |
| Price per person in double room | from august 16 to september 30. |
1500 € |
This extension is available from 2 persons.
RATE INCLUDING
Self Driving Tour in a Classical Car to discover the South of Iceland
- 1 night in guesthouse (base double room), with shared facilities and breakfast in Reykjavik,
- 5 nights in a farm inn (base double room), with private facilities and breakfast,
- 6 days rental a Cat. A vehicle (Opel Corsa 3 doors or similar), unlimited kilometers, insurance CDW and 1 driver more,
- a card, a detailled itinerary, a list with all accomodations, a practical and general information folder.
- the financial guarantee of the deposits you send to Randocheval.
Self Driving Tour in a 4 wheels Car to discover the South of Iceland
- 1 night in guesthouse (base double room), with shared facilities and breakfast in Reykjavik,
- 5 nights in a farm inn (base double room), with private facilities and breakfast,
- 2 nights in a refuge with sleeping bag (without meals - plan in advance),
- 8 days rental a Cat. H 4 Wheels Car (Hyundai Tucson Auto or similar), unlimited kilometers, insurance CDW and 1 driver more,
- a card, a detailled itinerary, a list with all accomodations, a practical and general information folder.
- the financial guarantee of the deposits you send to Randocheval.
RATE NOT INCLUDING
- breakfast and diner,,
- concerning the car rental:
- entrances, paying visits or excursions,
- the personal expenses and drinks,
- the tips,
- insurance : multiple-risk (cancellation, luggage, repatriation) : More information.
- concerning the car rental:
- gasoline.
- options : infant sits (about 8 euros / day, maximum 50 euros per rental).
- Airport fees if you want to take or leave your vehicle at the airport : about 30 euros / rental.
- In case of extra time the rate will be superior of the prepayed rate.
- In case of responsable accident: about 1150 euros for the Cat A to D tourism vehicles and about 2100 euros for Cat E to X vehicle. It is possible to suscribe on the sport the SCDW insurance.
- entrances, paying visits or excursions,
- the personal expenses and drinks,
- the tips,
- insurance : multiple-risk (cancellation, luggage, repatriation) : More information.
BOOKING - INFORMATION
Contact Jennifer for any enquiry
PRATICAL INFORMATIONS
COUNTRY
Iceland
LENGTH
- Whales watching tour : between 2h30 and 3 hours
- Self driving tour in classical car : 7days / 6nights
- Self driving tour in 4 wheels car : 9days / 8nights
LANGUAGE
English (whales tour),
No guide on the self driving tours.
GROUP SIZE
From 1 person for the whales tour,
From 2 persons for the self driving tours.
ACCESS
Reykjavik, before or after your trail.
CLIMATE
The rigour of the Icelandic
climate, which has formed the immense spaces that you cover, only allows
the trail rides from June to September. However this period is really
ideal seeing that the sun shines during the best part of the day.
Formalities
Contact your ambassy. For European people, the Identity card is enought.
Vaccination - health
No specific vaccinations. Don't forget your repatriation insurance.
We recommand to be update of usual vaccination, and especially tetanus.
Riding gear (riding boots, riding trousers, jackets, hats, gloves, etc.) needs to be washed (40°C), dry cleaned or disinfected before arriving in Iceland.
Saddles, bridles and other leather gear may not be brought into the country.
See our special information sheet on Icelandic Rides.
REFERENCE :
Iceland_extension
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