OPTIONAL EXCURSIONSICELAND WEST FJORDS Kayaking in the Fjords ( 15 June - 30 Sep). Duration 2 ½ or 8 hours. The fjords here provide some of the best kayaking spots in Iceland - an ideal way to explore this lesser- known region with its breathtaking scenery and magnifi cent mountains. Look out for seals, whales and birdlife. Vigur Island ( 10 June to 31 Aug). Duration 3- 4 hours. A 30 minute guided boat trip from Isafjordur ( including refreshments) to this charming island gives you around two hours to spend ashore where you'll see how just 5 inhabitants experience their unusual way of life. The island is also a home for thousands of birds, including eider duck, Arctic terns, puffi ns and black guillemot. Hiking in the Hornstradir Nature Reserve ( Tues, 23 June to 18 Aug). Duration 12 hours. This area has been uninhabited since the early 50' s, due to the remoteness of the area and inclement climate. Now the fl ora and fauna is protected, so foxes, birds, seals and plants are found in abundance. The 14km guided hike, reached by boat from Isafjordur, takes you through the abandoned settlements. A shorter 9- 10 hour tour is also available on Saturdays, as is a 12 hour King & Queen of Cliffs tour on Thursdays, taking in the 500m tall Haelavikurbjarg sea cliff. SNAEFELLSNES & BORGARFJORDUR Unique Adventure ( 15 May to 15 Sep). Duration approx 2 ¼ hours. Explore the natural paradise of Breidafjordur Bay by boat, with its fantastic variety of bird life, including puffi ns, eider ducks, kittiwakes, fulmars and white-tailed sea eagles. Taste delicious scallops and the freshest sushi! The boat trip departs from Stykkisholmur on the north side of Snaefellsnes. Sea Angling ( 1 Jun to 31 Aug). Duration approx 2 hours. Beautiful Breidafjordur Bay has been known for centuries for its abundant fi shing grounds. Your captain will sail to the best places to catch fi sh; the most common here is of course cod, but it is also possible to hook halibut, redfi sh and coalfi sh. Sea angling rods are available for hire, and it is possible to pre-arrange for a local restaurant to cook your fi sh for a delicious supper ( both at additional cost). Flatey by Ferry ( 10 Jun - 22 Aug). Duration various. Although the Baldur ferry is often used as transportation between Snaefellsnes and the West Fjords, it is also possible to hop on at Stykkisholmur as a foot passenger and take a day trip to the tiny island of Flatey in the middle of Breidafjordur Bay ( no cars are allowed on the island). Overnight stays on Flatey are possible - contact us for details. Horse Riding is also available on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, as are glacier trips on Snaefellsjokull; these are best booked locally. Why not consider a midnight round of golf in June or July at Stykkisholmur or near Borganes! Please note call us or visit our website for up- to- date excursion prices and departure details. It is advisable to pre- book where possible to ensure availability, which cannot be guaranteed when booking locally, especially during peak summer months. All excursions are weather- permitting and subject to minimum numbers. The duration shown may include transfer times. Additional insurance premiums may be required for some activities ( such as glacier trips); please check your policy. ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS h . tel. 01737 218 800 | discover- the- world. co. uk75

ICELANDSELF- DRIVE RENTAL TERMS 76Why choose Discover the World - see page 4 For our office opening hours please visit our website Here are the main terms which apply to our Iceland self- drive holidays. Should you have any specifi c requirements such as automatic transmission, we will endeavour to provide the requested vehicle. However if this isn't possible, we reserve the right to provide an alternative of a similar or superior standard. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call us. GENERAL RENTAL TERMS INCLUDED Rental of the car for the agreed period on an unlimited mileage basis. Semi- comprehensive insurance - no charge for one additional driver. Icelandic VAT (@ 25.5%). Vehicle collection: those staying in Reykjavik and Akureyri will be collected from their hotel and taken to the depot to collect rental vehicle. Vehicle return: those staying in Reykjavik and Akureyri will receive a transfer back to their hotel after they have dropped off their rental vehicle provided it is during depot opening hours. NOT INCLUDED Insurance policy upgrades. Fuel and oil. Please note a credit card ( Visa, American Express or MasterCard) is required to guarantee all car rentals. Drivers must be a minimum of 20 years of age for standard and 4WD vehicles and aged 25 or over for luxury vehicles ( as detailed on our website). You must also have held a full driving licence for a minimum of 12 months. STANDARD INSURANCE ( CDW) all rentals include a semi-comprehensive policy. The standard ( CDW) insurance waives liability in case of damage to the rental vehicle in excess of approx. £ 870 for standard cars ( groups A to D) and approx. £ 1,550 for all other vehicles ( excesses are charged in ISK). This standard policy can be upgraded locally ( to super CDW) or you may choose to upgrade in advance; please read on. CAR HIRE - INSURANCE POLICY UPGRADE The last thing you need at the end of your trip is a charge on your credit card to cover any unexpected damage to the vehicle. With specialist cover provided by Insurance4CarHire you can purchase what we believe to be a great car hire reimbursement insurance package. This insurance policy offers reimbursement for any excess charges up to £ 2,000 in any one incident, covering accidental damage to the vehicle and specifi cally damage to windows and tyres, as well as loss of car keys ( up to £ 500). Take out great value cover from as little as £ 4.75 a day ( ideal for shorter breaks up to 9 days) visit www. dailyexcess. com/ discovertheworld. Or if you are a frequent driver overseas or are away for more than 9 days, you may wish to consider a European annual excess insurance policy, from £ 49, visit www. insurance4carhire. com/ discovertheworld. Please note that age restrictions and conditions apply - contact us or fi nd details on the aforementioned websites. SPECIAL EXCLUSIONS it is a condition of all Icelandic car insurance that the driver is always responsible for damage caused by certain types of local driving conditions. For example, insurance polices ( standard and upgraded) do not cover: damage to the vehicle due to driving through rivers or any kind of water, through a sand storm or off road. Damage to tyres, windscreen, suspension, headlights, or any damage caused by loose stones which may hit the car on gravel roads damage to the underside of the vehicle damage caused by animals damage to the interior of a vehicle all policies are invalid if the driver is found to be intoxicated or breaking the law, or driving with gross negligence. If you would like full details of the car rental contract including the standard CDW insurance policy, please visit our website or contact our offi ce. If you would like to request a vehicle with automatic transmission please specify this at the time of booking. OPTIONAL EXTRAS a charge of £ 6 per day ( max £ 35) is payable for a baby seat ( infant under 2 years old) or a booster seat ( for a child over 2 years) which must be added to your booking prior to travelling. A GPS unit is available at £ 12 per day ( max £ 100). Trailers are available for vehicle groups I, J and K - price on request. ADDITIONAL VEHICLE CATEGORIES it is possible to upgrade to some higher specifi cation models such as a VW Touareg or even an AMC Hummer H2 - minimum rental period is 24hrs. Vehicles aimed at larger groups, for example the Toyota Hiace which seats 9, may also be rented, subject to availability - please contact us for further information. SUPERJEEP RENTALS these vehicles are rented through a company called ISAK and not Europcar ( see page 78 for details). ISAK's specifi c rental terms may be found on our website. Please note Iceland has similar laws to the UK on the wearing of seatbelts and the non- use of mobile phones whilst driving. All vehicles are non- smoking and standard 2WD vehicles are strictly prohibited from driving on ' F' roads ( unpaved) or mountain routes ( fi nes will apply). More specifi c information on rental terms and conditions may be found on our website. Snaefellsnes