It is a legendary land of contrasts in which ice meets fire and Europe meets America. Pristine and otherworldly, Iceland is quickly becoming a coveted travel destination, and Friendly Planet Travel is putting it within your reach.
Leading tour provider Friendly Planet Travel announced today that it has added Iceland to its international lineup of exotic destinations, on price, and on trend. The journey begins at $899 for a five-day independent travel experience.
Travelers begin their trip in Iceland’s capital city of Reykjavík, the most northern capital in the world, and can customize their experience to include such wonders as the Geysir hot springs, the world famous Skálholt Cathedral, and Hellisheiði Power Station, which transforms volcanic activity into sustainable energy for the island nation.
“Iceland is hot, as in hugely popular,” laughed Peggy Goldman, President of Friendly Planet Travel, whose job it is to stay current with trending travel destinations, such as Costa Rica, Cuba, China, and Dubai.
“Travelers today are looking for ecological adventures to places that not only echo their sustainable commitment to the planet, but that speak to their souls. That’s Iceland: a surprisingly urbane country with the sense and style of Scandinavia and an outlook that is right on mark with the world today.”
Travelers can soothe muscles made sore from hiking with a visit to the Blue Lagoon, a mineral-rich geothermal spring surrounded by lava fields. A scenic, one-hour drive introduces visitors to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of the world’s oldest parliament. By night, contemplate the cosmos while watching the brilliance of the Northern Lights.
Friendly Planet’s Iceland Adventure package includes round-trip flights from Boston Logan, JFK, or Newark airports, and select departures from Toronto; three nights in tourist-class accommodations; breakfast daily; a Reykjavík city tour; all taxes and fees; and all arrival and departure transfers.
Optional Northern Lights Mystery Tour or Blue Lagoon and Golden Circle Tour packages can be purchased starting at $45.
Friendly Planet Travel, www.FriendlyPlanetTravel.com