ICELANDCONTENTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Welcome 3 The Specialists 4 Our Website 6 Responsible Tourism 7 ICELAND Frequently Asked Questions 8 Holidays at a Glance 10 Icelandic Words & Phrases 11 Travel Directory the regions introduced 12 REYKJAVIK Blue Lagoon Spa Break 22 Experience Reykjavik 23 Excursions from Reykjavik 26 Festive Reykjavik 28 SELF- DRIVE HOLIDAYS Introduction our most popular independent holidays 30 Self- drive FAQs 31 Pre- planned itineraries Aurora Nights 32 Reykjavik Explorer 33 Romantic Retreat 34 Southern Explorer 35 Arctic Edge 36 Southern Highlights 38 New Direct Flights North 40 Arctic Circle Adventurer 41 Northern Highlights 42 Northern Explorer 44 Culture and Nature 45 Iceland Connoisseur 46 Essential Iceland 47 Journey to the Centre of the Earth 48 Best of the West 49 National Parks and Natural Wonders 50 North Atlantic Explorer 52 Wild Iceland 54 4WD Adventure 55 Fly, Drive and Hike 56 Around Iceland 58 Iceland Odyssey 60 Icelandic Way 62 East Fjords Retreat 64 Natural Iceland 65 Self- drive Accommodation by region 66 Optional Activities & Excursions by region 73 General Rental Terms 76 Your Choice of Vehicles 77 ESCORTED & SPECIALIST TOURS GT Travel Semi- Independent Touring 78 Fully Escorted Tours Introduction 79 Superjeep Weekend Safari 80 Northern Lights Special ( aurora borealis focus) 82 Iceland with an Expert ( geology focus) 84 Southern Countryside 86 Northern Countryside 88 Grand Countryside 90 Classic Iceland 92 Superjeep Trophy Adventure 94 Summertime Special ( camping/ activity safari) 96 Riding in Iceland ( escorted treks and trails) 98 Iceland and the ICEHOTEL ( 3- centre trip) 100 Iceland Weddings 102 Incentives & Groups 104 GREENLAND Introduction & FAQs 105 Traditional East Greenland 108 Essential West Greenland 109 Greenland Coastal Voyage 110 Greenland Husky Adventure 111 East Greenland Wanderer 112 OUR OTHER HOLIDAYS Introducing Lapland, New Zealand and more. 113 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Airport Services, Airlines & Upgrades 114 Flights Schedules & Routes 116 Booking Conditions 118 Travel Insurance 120 Booking Form 121 Fold out ICELAND map 122 2Why choose Discover the World - see page 10 For our office opening hours please visit our website

tel. 01737 218 800 | discover- the- world. co. uk BEST BROCHURE We are very pleased that our 2009 Iceland & Greenland brochure won a prestigious award and have worked exceptionally hard to ensure this brochure is even better - we hope you enjoy it! " Our winner this year manages to combine the best of both worlds: a lot of hard information - FAQs, maps, daily itineraries, prices, customer testimonials - with clean design and stunning photography" Guardian, Observer Travel Awards 2009 . 9 I fi rst visited Iceland 38 years ago and spent a year working and living in a remote fi shing village called Flateyri, in the West Fjords. The country has changed in many ways since then, but by and large the people have not. They are still some of the most hard working, friendly, well educated and welcoming human beings on the planet and the time I spent living amongst them was without a doubt the most formulative period of my life. The world economic crisis hit Iceland especially badly but despite what you might have read, Iceland is far from a broken country. The basics of one of the most well developed societies in the world is still there, as are their resources of almost unlimited natural energy and a well managed fi sheries stock. Its people, the most literate in the world, are also resourceful and adaptable and to the outsider very little has changed - not least the mind-blowing scenery - surely some of the most spectacular in the world! One of the most positive outcomes following the crisis has been the boom in tourist business as prices have become more reasonable than ever before. Last year I spent 10 days with some of my family enjoying the delights of southern Iceland - we stayed in a summerhouse, drove into the highlands and enjoyed all sorts of activity trips and, I have to say that Iceland has never been such good value. As new fi nancial measures are put in place prices will undoubtedly creep up again, so now really is the time to visit. Over the following pages we set out a great deal of background information about both Iceland and Greenland, allowing you to make an informed holiday choice. Our website works in tandem with the brochure to provide up- to- date pricing and additional information not found in our brochure as well as showcasing extra tours, special offers and new developments - so be sure to bookmark it as a ' Favourite'. In addition, our many specialist travel consultants will be happy to discuss your plans and tailor- make your holiday experience - put their expert knowledge to the test and maybe call in at our offi ces in Surrey where you might also meet another Stacey family member, Sam, the ever- friendly chocolate Labrador! If I can be of any assistance my e- mail address is clive@ discover- the- world. co. uk so please don't hesitate to contact me. I wish you a wonderful, exhilarating and memorable holiday - but beware - Iceland is highly addictive! Góða Ferð! Clive Stacey, Managing Director WELCOMEICELAND GeysirFlateyri PHOTOGRAPHY Discover the World is pleased to acknowledge the use of copyright images in the production of this brochure, from a number of sources: RTH Sigurdsson ( Arctic- images. com); Cathy Harlow ( Iceland guide and travel writer); a selection of Iceland suppliers, tourism authorities and hoteliers; Ragnar Lovdal; Erik van der Perre; Heimir Hardarson; K Bidstrup, M Horender, E Neilsen, K Fridriksson, S Eisand, M Glindorf, J Rasmussen, J Chemnitz, F Barbanera and S Vest courtesy of Greenland Tourism; special thanks to our clients Mike Richards, Mark & Lynn Roberts; Icelandair; Iceland Express; visitfaroeislands. com; and finally various budding photographers at Discover the World including Nicola Rickett, Paolo Bonato, Joanne Bower, Claire Daniel, Thomas Kenny, Dan Stacey and Gary Tombs. WITH THANKS My gratitude goes to the many people who have been involved in the production of this brochure both in the UK and Iceland but especially to Joanne Bower for her amazing patience and skills in writing and selecting photographs, to Wild Dog Design for their innovative designs and wonderful support, to Nicola Rickett for editing the brochure and for honing the holidays to such high standards - ably assisted by Paolo Bonato. To Jo Betts for her background work in making sure all operational issues are addressed, Ragnar Sigurdsson and Cathy Harlow and others for the eye popping array of pictures. Thanks to the whole DTW team who are simply amongst the best in the travel business! And last but not least, Sam for his constant inspiration! Clive Stacey WELCOME Sam