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Geyser before erupting, Geysir, Strokkur

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The Big Three

Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir are probably the most visited sights in Iceland. And they are popular for a reason!

Gullfoss means the "Golden Waterfall". Sometimes, when the light is right, its waters indeed glow like gold. But apart from its colour its a beautiful sight, year round, the fall itself and also the deep gorge the "White River", Hvítá, has forged into the lava rocks.

Geysir is the "father" of geyseres, the one that gave its name to all geysers in the world. It hasn't been active for some years but its neighbour Strokkur has, shooting out its impressive water fountain in regular 5-7 minute intervalls - to the delight of the watching people.

Thingvellir is not only the place where the first democratic parliament that's still in place was created but also the place where the two tectonic plates of North America and Europa drift from each other. The movement of the plates, a few centimeters a year, is the cause for all the geothermal phenomenons in the country as well as being the reason for the island's sheer existence.

As an add-on we'll also stop at Friðheimar greenhouse cultivation centre, where we'll learn how geothermal heat is used to grow vegetables in a country that is otherwise coverd by ice & snow most of the year.

Children discount

< 12 years	free of charge
12-15 years	40 €

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8 hours

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Bus fare
Guided tour
Admission to the Geysir multimedia show
Admission to Friðheimar cultivation centre
Pick up at hotels & guesthouses up to 30 minutes before departure

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Mammut Travel EHF (ID number 681111-2040) is a tour operator and travel agency based in Iceland, authorized by the Icelandic Tourist Board.

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PAYMENTS

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For escorted tours, a 40% deposit of the total price is required to confirm a booking. The remaining 60% are due two to one months before trip start, depending on the type of the trip. Contact us for detailed information.

Product prices on the website are based on the current price situation in Iceland. Mammut Travel reserves itself the right to change prices due to unforeseen considerable cost increases or fluctuations in currency exchange rates. After a booking has been confirmed a price increase will never exceed 6% of the total trip price, though. The costumer has in this case the right to cancel the reservation without cancellation fees.

CANCELLATION

All cancellations must be made in written form by email to info@mammuticeland.com or to the direct email of your personal contact at Mammut Travel. Notice that our office is open from Monday to Friday from 10 to 17 h, Icelandic time (GMT). A cancellation is confirmed as soon as Mammut Travel replies to the cancellation (within the just mentioned working hours) informing the traveller about the cancellation charges. Cancellation conditions are as follows:

more than 60 days before the trip start: no charges
between 59 and 30 days before the trip start: 50% of the total price
between 29 and 15 days before the trip start: 25% of the total price
less than 14 days before the start date: 100% of the total price

Notice that for some trips different conditions apply. In in this case we will inform the traveller before confirming the trip.

A non-refundable 80 € per person will be charged to all the bookings.

When cancelling a trip, it must be taken into account that there are certain expenses of the agency for payments to suppliers that in most cases may be non-refundable, such as payments for certain accommodations, excursions or airline tickets already issued.

Notice that for some trips different conditions apply. In in this case we will inform the traveller before confirming the trip.

INSURANCE

Mammut Travel recommends to purchase a travel insurance before travelling. Note that no insurance is included in our trip packages. Will be happy to assist you if you have questions.

PASSPORT AND PERSONAL DOCUMENTS

It is the traveller's own responsibility to have all required legal documents for entering Iceland or Greenland. For some countries special visa regulations apply. Please check the regulations for your country before contracting a trip with us. You will find information on Icelandic regulations on: http://www.utl.is/

The scientific world has considered the Mammut extinct for ages. But also scientists can err. One little red Mammut survived, dormant, through the ages and rose to life again 2011 in Iceland. It had the luck to be born sure footed, in his back the combined expertise of a group of people with long years of experience in tourism in Iceland, Greenland and other parts of Scandinavia.

We who are working for Mammut Travel have different backgrounds and come from different countries but have all at some point fallen in love with the rough beauty of the North, a love that not only holds ourselves captive but makes us want to show this beauty to the world – to you!

By foot, by car, slowly, adventurous, in a basic way or with a little comfort, in just a few days or for several weeks - there are many ways of exploring a country. We ourselves have experienced Iceland and Greenland in many ways. With the variety of tours we offer we try to meet the needs of different travellers and at the same time want to show you the countries in its many facets. For sure it is difficult to meet the needs of everybody, maybe even impossible. But we are willing to try.

If you can't find a tour that suits your needs among the ones we offer please contact us and we will help you find it or tailor make a personal trip for you. If you are a group of people with concrete, vague or no ideas at all of what to do in Iceland or Greenland contact us, we surely will be able to help you.