ACCOMMODATIONS
(Click hotel name to read description)
Reykjavik: Hotel Grand (3 nights).
Vik: Hotel Edda (1 night). Confirmation pending.
Hofn: Hotel Foss Vatnajokull (1 night).
Egilstadir: Hotel Herad (1 night). Confirmation pending.
Akureyri: Hotel Edda (1 night). Confirmation pending.
TOUR PREPARATION
Entry Requirements—For citizens of the United States and Canada, no visas are necessary. All you need is a valid passport.
Immunizations—No immunizations are required, but it is wise to have your inoculations up to date. Is your tetanus booster current?
Exit Requirements—Your airport departure tax will be included in the cost of your Icelandair ticket.
WHAT TO BRING
Iceland’s name and northern location influence the packing list. Even summer weather can be quite cool, so light woollens, wind/rain proof jacket and coat are essential. Wearing a number of layers is best, as items can be added or removed as needed if the temperature changes quickly. Dress is fairly casual, though Icelanders tend to be very image conscious. All the restaurants we use for our group dinners will be casual.
Suggested Packing List:
____ Proof of citizenship. Passport needed.
____ Nice, casual outfits for Reykjavik dinners and nightlife.
____ Sturdy hiking shoes for out in nature.
____ Good walking shoes for urban touring.
____ Pants & long-sleeved shirts (6 - 7).
____ T-shirts (6 - 7).
____ Shorts (2 pairs).
____ Jeans (2 pairs) for hiking.
____ Wind/rain proof jacket & pants. The spray from a huge waterfall can soak you if the wind is blowing your way, and you will want to get close to these amazing forces of nature!
____ Coat & thick sweater.
____ Scarf, wool or fleece hat, gloves.
____ A piece of netting (or sheer see-through scarf) to cover your face at Lake Myvatn. Gnats abound at some lakes. They don’t bite, but get in every orifice unless you cover your face
____ Sunglasses / sunscreen / lip balm.
____ Eye mask for sleeping. Remember, the sun doesn’t set for long during the Icelandic summers!
____ Personal toiletries.
____ Swimsuit(s) for hot springs, public pools and Blue Lagoon.
____ Camera, batteries & plenty of film. These are very expensive in Iceland.
____ Iceland is an expensive country. Be sure you have plenty of available balance on your credit cards, and let each card’s issuing bank know you are traveling so security safeguards don’t get triggered and shut them down. Credit cards are accepted everywhere!
____ A good book and writing materials for journaling.
MONEY MATTERS
The monetary unit is the Icelandic “krona” (ISK). Bills come in denominations of ISK 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500. Coins are ISK 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted; American Express is less common. You will be able to use your ATM card to withdraw local currency at the best bank rates. On August 27, 2007, the interbank exchange rate was 86 ISK to the US dollar.
Tipping
Tipping at a restaurant in Iceland is considered an insult. We will make a collective tip to our driver and guide at the Farewell Dinner.
To reserve a place on this tour, click on the “Reservations” link above. Type in the information requested in each field, print the form, then sign and mail it to Toto Tours with your $500 deposit check ($700 if also booking the Greenland Extension). You also have the option to pay for your tour deposit with a Visa or MasterCard. The remaining balance is due 80 days prior to departure (by May 26, 2008). Tour registration is not complete until we have received both the signed reservation form and your deposit check or credit card authorization.
Toto Tours does not accept credit cards as a form of payment except for the amount of the tour deposit ($500 maximum can be charged per tour). An installment plan is possible. Our mailing address is: Toto Tours, 1326 W. Albion Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60626-4753. Make checks payable to: Toto Tours, Ltd.
LIABILITIES & DISCLAIMERS
Making a reservation with a deposit shall be deemed to be consent to these conditions: Toto Tours does not accept responsibility in whole or in part for any delay, loss, accidents, personal injury, sickness, medical expenses, or property damage occasioned by fault of any person from whatever cause. All participants are required to sign a standard liability form.
We strongly encourage you purchase Travel Insurance to cover all aspects of your travel in Iceland (and Greenland)! We will provide the necessary forms upon receipt of your deposit, or you can apply online by following the link at the bottom of this page. You can also book your travel insurance with a phone call to Toto Tours.
The tour operators reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a member of the tour at any time and to make whatever changes become necessary with or without notice. Guaranteed departure with a minimum of ten participants.
Toto Tours is not responsible for airline cancellation or change penalties incurred by individual tour participants for air tickets purchased prior to notification that the tour is a confirmed departure.
THE TOTO SPIRIT
Toto Tours provides Adventure Travel Experiences as differentiated from tours in the traditional sense. Adventure Travel allows (even encourages) you to be an active participant. Adventurers can be identified by certain traits. They are:
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fun-loving optimists who have a sense of humor and accentuate the positive;
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good natured realists who are willing to accept situations as they exist;
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undaunted by the unexpected, like occasional delays or bad weather;
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willing to forego some of the amenities we normally take for granted;
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eager to try new things & test limits;
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punctual;
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not whiners!
Join us as Toto Tours makes its highly anticipated return to Iceland. You’ll love this land of beautiful Viking men, gorgeous landscapes and exciting adventures. If you have any questions, please call us toll-free at: 800-565-1241.
THE BOTTOM LINE
(tour prices per person)
Price: $4,295 double occupancy
Private Room: $600 extra. Like most European hotels, “single” rooms tend to be smaller than rooms occupied by two people (twin rooms). If you would like to book a Twin Room for Sole Use (TSU), the supplemental charge is $900 in addition to the double occupancy rate.
Deposit: $500 (Due at time of registration for the tour. May be paid with a credit card.)
Remaining Balance: $3,795 (double) / $4,395 (single) / $4,695 (TSU)
(Assumes $500 deposit has already been made)
Remaining Balance Due: May 26, 2008
(Full payment required with reservation form if enrolling after this date.)
Included: Seven nights accommodations; all ground transportation within Iceland; fully-guided and escorted tour with services of private coach and English-speaking guide for duration of itinerary, meals as indicated, all activities listed except those identified as “optional.”
Not Included: Round-trip air transportation to/from Iceland; meals and optional activities not specifically listed in the itinerary; ground transportation for sightseeing on your own (taxis, local guides, etc.); tips to our drivers and guides; alcoholic beverages; insurance; laundry; telephone calls; faxes; or any other expenses of a personal nature.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We recommend you purchase travel insurance with AIG Travel Guard to cover for unforseen events prior to and during your trip. Please follow the link below or call us for more information.
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