Akureyri, Iceland, is where it’s possible to explore some of the country’s most memorable landscapes, starting with Akureyri’s own fjord, Eyjafjörður, where you'll find several museums (including the Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum), fishing villages like Grenivík and plenty of dramatic mountain scenery. Farther afield are the island of Grímsey, the volcanic wonderland of Lake Mývatn and a whole host of waterfalls, gorges, churches and saga sites.
Isafjordur, Iceland, The town of Ísafjördur is the municipal centre of the West Fjords peninsula. The West Fjords are Iceland's least populated region, with 9,600 inhabitants in the area of 9,520 km. Isafjördur (population 3,500) formerly one of Iceland's main trading posts, was granted municipal status in 1886. Some of Iceland's oldest and best-preserved buildings, dating from the 18th century, are located in Ísafjördur.
The town is still predominantly a fishing centre. A vigorous and varied cultural and artistic scene flourishes in the town as well. Mountains surround Ísafjördur on the three sides and the sea on the other. The ancient settlement site of Eyri downtown is enclosed by the narrow Skutulsfjördur fjord, which shelters the harbor in all weathers.
Reykjavik, Iceland is laid-back and effortlessly cool, the world's most northerly capital is like nowhere else on earth. With geothermal water pumping through its veins and a staggering backdrop of gnarly lava fields, majestic glaciers and rainbow-colored houses, Reykjavík is famous for its natural wonders and dramatic scenery. But what is less well known is that the diminutive Icelandic city has cultural offerings to rival many destinations twice its size.
Torshavn, Faroe Islands is named after Thor, the Norse god of Thunder, and flanked by the large mountains Húsareyn and Kirkjubøreyn, the Faroese capital is at once dramatic, peaceful, quaint and modern. It’s a charming and fascinating place to explore, thanks to an abundance of turf-roofed houses, historical sites, and an attractive harbor area that still processes fish and produces wool goods.
Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Scotland, are the most northerly of the British Isles and consist of over one hundred islands, of which a mere 16 are inhabited. Lerwick is the capital of the archipelago. Located on the eastern shore of Mainland, the largest Shetland Island, the town was largely developed by Dutch herring fisherman in the 17th century. The islands are renowned for their superb crafts ranging from woolen and cashmere knitwear to intricate lace shawls and fine jewelry.
Miscellaneous Information:
Insurance & Final Payment Info
Optional Travel Protection: The Travel Insured Group Deluxe travel protection plan will be offered to you by World of Travel. The Schedule of Insurance Coverage and the other services are listed below. The Pre-existing Medical Condition Exclusion will be waived if the booking for the trip is the first and only booking for this travel period and you are not disabled from travel at the time you purchase the travel insurance. (If you have a pre-existing condition, we highly recommend you call Travel Insured International to confirm if you would be covered in the event of cancellation from a pre-existing condition.) In order to qualify for the “pre-existing condition” waiver, you must purchase the insurance within 10 days of making your deposit. We recommend sending in your insurance payment with your initial deposit.
Schedule of insurance coverage and other services
· Trip Cancellation - Trip Cost* · Accident & Sickness Medical Expense $50,000
· Trip Interruption** 150% of Trip Cost* · Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation $250,000
· Trip Delay – 6 hours $750 ($150/day) · Accidental Death & Dismemberment $25,000
· Baggage/Personal Effects $1,500 · Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services Included
· Baggage Delay – 24 hours $400
* Up to the lesser of the Trip Cost paid or the limit of Coverage for which benefits are requested and the appropriate plan cost has been paid. Maximum limit of $10,000
**150% of Trip Cost paid up to a maximum of $10,000 for the unused portion of Your Trip and the transportation cost to re-join the Trip or return home.
Note: World of Travel must be contacted for a State specific Certificate of Insurance if you reside in:
GA, KS, LA, MN, OR, SD, TX, UT or WA.
Cancellation: All cancellations made before October 1, 2017 are subject to a cancellation handling fee of $100.00 per person and any charges imposed by the suppliers providing services for this tour. Cancellations made on or after October 1, 2017 forfeit the original deposit and optional insurance premium is nonrefundable at this time if purchased. Cancellations made on or after February 15, 2018 are nonrefundable.
Should it become necessary for you to cancel or interrupt your trip due to a covered reason as stated in your Certificate of Insurance, a claim will be filed with Travel Insured International for those that have purchased the optional insurance.
NOTE: World of Travel will not make any representations about what conditions or occurrences the Travel Insured policy will cover, which will be provided to each participant. It is the traveler’s responsibility to review the full policy (Certificate of Insurance). Should you have any questions regarding coverage in the Travel Insured policy, please call TRAVEL INSURED at 800-243-3174 and reference plan “GROUP DELUXE PROTECTION PLAN # 49517” for clarification.
This material is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to be a representation of coverage that may exist in any particular situation under a policy issued by one of the companies within the Crum & Forster Enterprise. All conditions of coverage, terms, and limitations are defined and provided for in the policy. C&F, Crum & Forster, and Fairmont Specialty are registered trademarks of United States Fire Insurance Company. The Crum & Forster Enterprise, which is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, is comprised of leading and well-established property and casualty business units. The insurance companies within the Enterprise, rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company, are: United States Fire Insurance Company, The North River Insurance Company, Crum and Forster Insurance Company, Crum & Forster Indemnity Company, Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Company, Seneca Insurance Company, Inc., Seneca Specialty Insurance Company, First Mercury Insurance Company, and American Underwriters Insurance Company. Travel Assistance Services are provided by an independent organization and not by United States Fire Insurance Company or Travel Insured International.
