We often hear that Iceland is the geologist's paradise, and, true enough,
it's hard to imagine another country in the world which offers the same possibilities
to study and wonder at nature's forces, both creative and destructive, and to
admire it's marvels at close quarters as can be done on this island up here in
the North-Atlantic, at least, nowhere else, at least, can it be in such a comparatively
small area. So, here at Valtours, we are now proposing a special interest
geology tour to our clients, specially destined for those in possession of at
least the minimum basic skills and knowledge in geology, be it a self-taught passionate
amateur, or a first year college student or undergraduate, with a very wide range
of geology interests up to geology teachers and professors, who might be looking
for some very particular aspects of their own studies or curriculums. All can
be accommodated!
There is no fixed or predetermined itinerary in our geology
tours: we simply ask you to choose from the table below two, three or even four
main categories of geological concepts, and then check on the sub-categories and
topics, which you are particularly interested in learning more about or to see,
communicate the results to us, whereupon we will propose a taylor-made tour suited
to your interests. We believe that a basic tour of five days, taking mostly
place in the West-and South part of this island, is sufficient to cover most of
the essential and spectacular geological features of Iceland (volcanos, lava-fields,
geysers, geothermal energy, etc.), whereas anything more specialized or rare,
and difficult to access, will of course require a longer tour (see below: Price
per extra day).
So, we hereby invite you to study the table here under
(which is by no means complete or exhaustive), and then, after having made your
selection, (mind you, it's impossible to see everything!), check out the travel
details and prices down below, and then to proceed with your reservation.
Duration of tour: 5 days,
4 nights. (if more days are required, please request them!) Minimum number
of passengers: 2 persons. Departures: Mondays, about once a month or by request,
all year round. See Schedules
Services included: (4x4) transportation* and guidance**. Small
comfortable hotels, farm accommodation or similar, in double rooms, usually with
"en suite" facilities. All meals,(big breakfast, quick lunch, three course dinner),
starting with lunch on first day and ending with lunch on the last day.Drinks
/ minibars not included. *All (4x4) Vehicles: 1 > 4 Passengers : Toyota Landcruiser ; 5 > 10: Ford Econoline,
10>19 passengers: Mercedes Benz minibus. 20>35: Mercedes Benz full size ** Guidance is provided by the Valtours guides, either by Mr. Björn Jónsson
himself, or by other equally qualified and certified Iceland guides. However,
if the services of a professional geologist, are required on the tour, they can
be provided at an extra-charge. Necessary gear: Good outdoor clothing and
sturdy footwear. Geologist's hammer. Also bring your swimsuit. Operated:
All year round. Note: During the wintertime (or indeed exceptionally in other
seasons as well) , the tour may come momentarily to a halt for reasons of bad
weather, snow, flooded roads or other such unforseeable "force majeure" causes.
Valferšir ehf will not accept any responsibility for inconvenience or extra-cost
incurred because of such events.
