June 21-July 1, 2018 - Cornell University
Transcript of June 21-July 1, 2018 - Cornell University
An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Alumni & Friends of Cornell University
11 days from $5,897 total price from Boston, New York, Wash, DC($5,495 air & land inclusive plus $402 airline taxes and fees)
EXPLORING ICELANDJune 21-July 1, 2018
This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited,
six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operators award.
Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends,
Whether you are planning a trip of a lifetime, a return to a favorite locale, or simply looking for your next travel adventure, the Cornell Alumni Association Travel Program is a great place to start your journey
We partner with award-winning travel companies to offer trips with well-crafted itineraries, topnotch hotels and ships, and expert tour directors. Having had the chance to talk with many of our travelers over the past twenty-five years (and accompany a couple of trips myself), I know from first-hand experience how exhilarating and rewarding these tours can be. Many Cornellians feel the same way.
Whether you are traveling on your own or with family, friends, or classmates, you can expect great travel experiences in some of the world’s most stimulating locations. Add to the mix a large dose of adventurous and friendly Cornell spirit, and it is easy to see why CAA Travel Program offerings are so popular.
If you’ve travelled with us before, you are likely to be among the many alumni and friends who have returned for additional bookings, time and time again. If you are considering your first trip with us, we hope you will see one or more itineraries that pique your travel interests. We’ve got great places to go! Please join us!
Warmly,
James A. Mazza ’88 Associate Vice President, Alumni Affairs Cornell University
CORNELL UNIVERSITY RESERVATION FORM: EXPLORING ICELAND
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Day 1: Depart U.S. for Reykjavik, Iceland
Day 2: Arrive Reykjavik/Borgarbyggo Upon our early morning arrival in Iceland’s capital, we meet our Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director and enjoy a scenic drive north, stopping for breakfast along the way. Then we take an excursion to the thermal areas of Deildartunguhver and Hraunfossar Falls; and visit the Settlement Center, an interactive museum detail-ing the story of Iceland’s earliest settlers, including that of famed 10th-century Viking Egil Skallagrimsson. After reaching our hotel mid-afternoon, we have time to relax before this evening’s briefing on the journey ahead followed by a welcome dinner. B,D
Day 3: Borgarbyggo/Snaefellsnes Peninsula Today we encounter the stupendous scenery of the Snaefells nes Peninsula. We begin with a walk along the shell sand beach at the abandoned fishing village of Budir, surrounded by a vast lava field. We also explore the caves and bizarre rock forma-tions along the rugged shore at Arnarstapi, site of thousands of nesting cliff birds. After stopping for lunch – a traditional fresh seafood soup – at a rus-tic oceanfront restaurant, we visit Djupalonssandur where we see the haunting remains of abandoned coastal farms. B,L,D
Day 4: Borgarbyggo/Akureyri We travel towards the northeast corner of Iceland today, and to Akureyri, Iceland’s northern capital. Along the way we stop at Grabok Crater for scenic views, and at a Gauksmyri farm featuring famed Icelandic horses – small, hardy, and with long manes. We also tour Glaumbaer, a folk museum featuring authentic turf houses. Upon arrival in Akureyri, we take a guided coach and walk-ing tour of this urban gem before checking in at our hotel. B,D
Day 5: Akureyri/Lake Myvatn Today we travel to beautiful Lake Myvatn. One of the world’s natural wonders, Lake Myvatn and its environs of bubbling mud flats, lava fields, and lunar-like volcanic craters comprise a stunningly beautiful national park. Our explorations begin with a walk up to the fascinating
Exploring icEland11 days from $5,897 total price from Boston, New York, Washington, DC($5,495 air & land inclusive plus $402 airline taxes and fees)
I t’s a surprising, even astonishing land; one of massive glaciers and rumbling volcanoes, bubbling mud holes and powerful waterfalls; hugely abundant bird
life and just 300,000 people; and where the sun never sets for six splendid weeks. It’s also perfect for exploring in a small group, as we discover traveling the breadth of the country and getting an up-close view of this natural “wonderland.”
Tour membership limited to 24 alumni and friends
Cover photo: On Day 7 we visit the beautiful – and popular – Gullfoss waterfall.
Avg. High (°F) Jun JulLake Myvatn 50 59Reykjavik 54 57
DestinationAirMotorcoachEntry/Departure
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Reykjavik Selfoss
Borgarbyggo
Akureyri/Lake Myvatn
Small Group Tour Highlights
Accommodations in well-located, atmospheric small hotels • Stunning, unique natural scenery • Touring the beautiful Snaefellsnes Peninsula • Charming Akureyri • Godafoss, “waterfall of the gods” • Visit to Icelandic Breed horse farm • Lake Myvatn’s mud flats, lava fields, and volcanic craters • Dettifoss, Iceland’s “Niagara” • Glacial River Canyon National Park • Thingvellir National Park • Dramatic bird-watching coastal cruise • Popular Skogafoss waterfall • Sophisticated Reykjavik
Day Itinerary Hotel Rating1 Depart U.S. for Reykjavik
2-3 Borgarbyggo Hotel Husafell First Class
4-6 Akureyri Hotel Kea First Class
7-8 Selfoss Hotel Selfoss First Class
9-10 Reykjavik Grand Hotel Reykjavik First Class
11 Depart Reykjavik for U.S.
Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference.
Hverfjall crater, a local landmark. Later we see the region’s unique “pseudo craters,” the boiling mud pots at Namaskard, the bizarre lava formations at Dimmuborgir, and the flat volcano system at Krafla. Our last stop is the incredible Glacial River Canyon National Park, yet another of Iceland’s natural wonders, where we walk to jaw-dropping Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall and Iceland’s “Niagara.” After this day of stunning scenery, we return to our hotel in time for dinner on our own tonight. B,L
Day 6: Akureyri/Jökulsárgljúfur National Park This morning we visit Hljodaklettar Echo Cliffs where we explore the labyrinth of “echoing rocks” created by the spiral basalt formations of arches and canyons here. We travel next to Asbyrgi, a huge canyon en veloped by towering walls; in the middle of the par tially wooded canyon sits a huge hoof-shaped rock called “The Island.” We continue on to Husavik, where mid-afternoon we embark on a bird-watching cruise to Puffin Island to see the thousands of seabirds here (based on seasonality): puffins, black guillemots, fulmars, and Arctic terns. Then en route back to Akureyri, we stop at Godafoss, the “waterfall of the gods” named for the carvings of Norse gods discarded here when the country was declared Chris-tian a thousand years ago. B,D
Day 7: Akureyri/Reykjavik/Selfoss This morn-ing we fly to Reykjavik; upon arrival we coach to Thingvellir National Park, known both for its historic import and as the place where the fissure between the geological plates of North America and Europe is most evident. It’s also a gem of nature, with canyons, caves, waterfalls, and ponds surround-ed by snow-capped mountains. We learn about the historic parliament founded here in 930 ce, and walk along a gorge into the rift valley itself. After a lunch
Remote Icelandic scene
of wild freshwater trout at a lakeside hotel, we depart for famed Great Geysir and Gullfoss, Iceland’s im-mensely popular “golden” waterfall. Then we drive down to the southern coast to the beautiful agricul-tural area of Selfoss. B,L
Day 8: Selfoss/Vik This morning we walk along the black-sand beach at Reynisfjara, lined with co-lumnar basalt-filled caves. Next we visit picturesque
Iceland boasts 8 to 10 million puffins.
Seljalandsfoss, Iceland’s most visited waterfall, fol-lowed by a stop at the Skogar Folk Museum, which depicts traditional life in Iceland. From here we walk to nearby Skogafoss, one of Iceland’s most popular waterfalls, known for its rainbows on sunny days. After lunch on our own at the museum, we continue on to lovely Vik, Iceland’s southernmost town, where we’re free to explore on our own and to shop for items of locally produced wool. En route to our hotel, we stop by the Solheimajokull “sliding” glacier, so named for its rapid advance in the 1990s. B,D
Day 9: Selfoss/Reykjavik Heading back to Reykjavik today we travel through “saga” country, the setting of one of the country’s famous medieval stories. We stop along the way to see the geothermal exhibit at the Hellisheidi Power Plant, Iceland’s largest. Upon arrival in Reykjavik, we have lunch at a local restaurant then embark on a city tour of the Icelandic capital. Home to more than half of Iceland’s population, Reykjavik ranks as one of the world’s safest and clean- est cities. Later, we check in at our well-located hotel in the city center. Dinner tonight is on our own in this stylish city. B,L
Day 10: Reykjavik Today is at leisure to explore and enjoy Reykjavik as we please; those who wish can join in an optional tour to the Blue Lagoon for a soothing bath in geothermal waters rich with silica, sulfur, and other minerals. The city is a sophisticated European urban center with museums and galleries; theater, symphony, and dance; boutiques and res-taurants. Tonight we celebrate our adventure over a farewell dinner. B,D
Day 11: Depart for U.S. Today we depart for the airport and our return flights to the U.S. B
Your Tour Price Includes• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities;
flight within itinerary• 9 nights’ accommodations in First Class hotels• 20 meals: 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all
entrance fees• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director• Private motorcoach transportation throughout your
trip• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,
airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
Tour Departs: June 21, 2018Prices include int’l airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.
Boston, New York, $5,897
Washington, DC
Baltimore, Denver, Minneapolis, $6,197 Philadelphia, Seattle
Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati,
$6,297
Cleveland, Detroit, Miami, Orlando, Tampa
Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, $6,397 Portland (OR), San Francisco
Land Only (transfers not included) $5,095
Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $402, which are subject to change until final payment is made.
Single travelers please add $1,395 All prices above (ex-cluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.
Business Class upgrade on round-trip international flight per person, in addition to the above costs: $1,495 from Boston, New York, Newark, Washington, DC (Dulles); $2,195 from Chicago, Minneapolis; $2,395 from Denver, Seattle (upgrade is subject to availability and pricing is subject to change).
Please note: This trip involves considerable walking on uneven terrain in a natural environment. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy this tour to the fullest.
For information about logistics or registration, please call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at
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You will reach Your destination even though
You travel slowlY.– icelandic Proverb
On Day 4 we visit a farm featuring famed Icelandic horses.
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