Iceland ProCruises Catalogue 2020

23 Isafjordur BUS TOUR – DYNJANDI WATERFALL Tour Highlights: Tour through harsh landscapes to the magnificent Dynjandi waterfall Difficulty level: 20 minutes moderate walking to the waterfall; the waterfall can also be seen very clearly from the parking lot Remarks: Clothes according to local weather Duration: 5-6 hours Discover the beauty of Iceland’s mystic Westfjords which is even for Iceland a very sparsely populated area. Experience breathtaking rough nature, high summits and beautiful deep fjords. You will visit a typical Icelandic village along the way. Another highlight of this tour is the magnificent Dynjandi waterfall, the highest and most impressive waterfall in the Westfjord region. It consists of 6 different waterfalls that flow fan-shaped together and its im- pressive height of 328 feet and width of 196 feet make it a spectacular natural beauty. Siglufjordur HERRING MUSEUM WITH PERFORMANCE Tour Highlights: The history and the key role of the Icelandic herring industry including musical perfor- mance, herring and “Brennivin” tasting Difficulty level: Easy walking for 15 min to the museum Remarks: Clothes according to local weather Duration: 2 hours Dive into the golden age of the herring boom at the award-winning Herring Museum. The era played an important role in the history of the Icelandic equal rights movement. Women got more opportu- nities to work outside of home, side by side with men on equal basis. The museum‘s five exhibits illustrate the history of the industry, the processing of the herring into meal and oil, a fish freezing plant and a waterfront dock area where visitors can stroll past 11 different fishing vessels on display. A live herring salting demonstration with traditional songs and dances are performed by the local “Herring Girls” where the spirit of old herring plants is revived. Akureyri BUS TOUR – MYVATN Tour Highlights : The Lake Myvatn, Godafoss Water- fall, Dimmuborgir, Myvatn Nature Baths Difficulty level: Easy walking, longest walking time 20 min Remarks: Clothes according to local weather; bring a bathing suit and a towel (provided by ship); entrance fee to Nature Baths included; lockers at Nature Baths available; soup included Duration: 7-8 hours Enjoy one of the most beautiful areas of Northern Iceland. The local unique landscape would be fasci- nating on its own. However, in the area around Lake Myvatn there are also countless bird species. We also stop at the impressive black lava formations of Dimmuborgir and visit the spectacular Godafoss water- fall (waterfall of the gods). In the end, a soothing bath awaits you at Myvatn Nature Baths. The thermal bath offers you a unique composition of minerals, silicates and geothermal microorganisms. The warm, soothing water is a treat for body and mind and leaves a lasting effect after this visit. Look forward to an amazing journey through an area of extreme contrasts. BUS TOUR – ICELANDIC NATURE AND CULTURE Tour Highlights : Godafoss Waterfall, Eyjafjord as well as Icelandic culture and history Difficulty level: Easy walking, longest walking time 20 min Remarks: Clothes according to local weather; entrance to the farm Laufas included Duration: 4 hours This half-day excursion combines scenic highlights as the Eyjafjord, the mountain pass Vikurskard and one of the spectacular waterfalls in Iceland, the Godafoss, with extensive Icelandic history and culture. The well-preserved farm Laufas from 1850 is nowadays a museum and gives impressions of the living conditions during former times. This farm was built of strips of sod and turf and was home to the local priest and his attendants. It was one of the richest farms in the area. FLIGHT ABOVE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF NORTHERN ICELAND Tour Highlights : Godafoss Waterfall, Dettifoss Waterfall, Lake Myvatn and much more Difficulty level: short walking distance Remarks: Window seats only; transfer included Duration: 2 hours This is a unique opportunity to experience Northern Iceland from a completely different perspective. Circle the waterfall of the gods, Godafoss, and be impressed by Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. You will be amazed by the 1,5 hours long flight above the highlights of Northern Iceland. Note: All shore excursions are provisional and sub- ject to change as weather, road and other conditions may affect the itinerary. Our detailed shore excursion program (with prices) is available starting in autumn 2019 on our website: www.icelandprocruises.co.uk Godafoss Waterfall Herring Museum Natural geothermal bath in Myvatn Dynjandi Waterfall in the Westfjords Photo:©HermannGudmundsson Photo:©PeterNeumann Photo:©HermannGudmundsson