Meet Cynthia Yanok
Cynthia Yanok has attained certification as an Icelandic Specialist. Her company, Travelin’ Along, combines her love of knitting, scuba diving, travel, and food, to provide specialty tours around the world.
Cynthia has personally experienced Iceland and its wonderful places, people, and New Nordic Cuisine. She has partnered with her knowledgeable tour guide in designing a unique experience. Cynthia knows first-hand how exciting and fulfilling it is to be Travelin’ Along the Golden Circle of Iceland and she is excited to share this unique experience - 9 days of laughs, leisure, learning and a lifetime of memories. 
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ItineraryMay 24, Friday
Today is the day you board your flight to Iceland. We will book your flight for arrival together at Keflavik Airport. Iceland is only a 5-hour flight from the eastern United States.
After Viking World, we will travel to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It is a region in western Iceland known for its dramatic landscapes and bountiful attractions. So many and varied are the features of the Snæfellsnes peninsula that it is often called Iceland in Miniature. It holds both a volcano and a glacier, lava fields, craters, waterfalls, and black and white beaches. Caves, picturesque mountains, calm fishing hamlets, small villages and towns provide gorgeous views along the coastline. There are rugged rocks and frozen trolls jutting out from the Atlantic waves. History, folklore, and ghost stories provide insight into the Icelandic culture. Start looking for the Aurora at night!
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May 26, Sunday
Borgarfjörður is a fjord and a district by Faxaflói bay. It covers the coastal land between Reykjavík and the Snӕfellsnes Peninsula. Located here are the beautiful lava waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. Hraunfossar (“Lava Falls”) is a series of beautiful waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming out of the Hallmundarhraun lava field. The mountains of the district are highly scenic and varied, lending further beauty to the area. Many rare minerals have been found here, giving some a beautiful, distinctive coloration. There is still volcanic activity in a few of these mountains. Best noted is the Deildartunghver geothermal area, the highest flowing hot spring in Europe. Just north of Deildartunghver are Krauma the natural pools.
May 27, Monday
Visiting the sights of the Golden Circle is a must-do for visitors. You get to know about the tectonic plate boundaries and the formation of Iceland. You get to see the old parliament site at Thingvellir, Gullfoss waterfall, the geysers, and some hidden gems like Þórufoss from Game of Thrones, Vígða laug (Holy pool), and the Haukadalur Church burial site of the good troll. Our stay is in the south for the night.
Visiting the sights of the Golden Circle is a must-do for visitors. You get to know about the tectonic plate boundaries and the formation of Iceland. You get to see the old parliament site at Thingvellir, Gullfoss waterfall, the geysers, and some hidden gems like Þórufoss from Game of Thrones, Vígða laug (Holy pool), and the Haukadalur Church burial site of the good troll. Our stay is in the south for the night.
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May 28, Tuesday
The south coast has majestic waterfalls. We shall visit Skógafoss, black sand beaches, a pebble beach with basalt columns and a few active volcanoes (not erupting at the moment). Tonight we stay close to the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
The south coast has majestic waterfalls. We shall visit Skógafoss, black sand beaches, a pebble beach with basalt columns and a few active volcanoes (not erupting at the moment). Tonight we stay close to the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
May 29, Wednesday
Next is Vatnajökull National Park with Skaftafell waterfall. There are glaciers, glacial rivers, mountain views, and the magnificent unforgettable glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón. We visit Fjaðrárgljúfur, Vík’s black sand beach and Cape Dyrhólaey for a spectacular view over the long black beach.
Next is Vatnajökull National Park with Skaftafell waterfall. There are glaciers, glacial rivers, mountain views, and the magnificent unforgettable glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón. We visit Fjaðrárgljúfur, Vík’s black sand beach and Cape Dyrhólaey for a spectacular view over the long black beach.
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May 30, Thursday
As we head back to Reykjavik, we will see Seljalandfoss, the waterfall that we can walk behind. We will also visit Urriðafoss and Kerið crater. Once in the Capital, we will check into our hotel in the heart of the city. May 31, Friday Tyffi will pick us up and take us on his Gourmet Tour in Reykjavik which culminates in a fabulous Icelandic meal at his home! He will tell us his own “saga”. Tyffi was a restaurant chef but the beauty of nature in Iceland made him leave the kitchen and found his tour company. You will get to know the food and life of the locals with this customized tour around the capital. This meal is not to be missed! The rest of the day is free. Be sure not to miss the city at night and share time with the locals. Reykjavik has many museums, activities, and of course, plenty of shopping. The City Card is available for discounts at many of the attractions, restaurants and shops, and gives you unlimited rides on the local city bus. We can also arrange a knitting shop-hop or a beer tasting tour! Depending on weather and season we may change the order of places visited. Here is a list of preferred hotels: Rjúkandi Hotel on the Snæfellsnes peninsula Hotel Glymur in the Whale fjord Hvalfjörður Stracta Hotel on the South Coast Hotel Hali in the South East Fransiskus hotel on the Snæfellsnes peninsula Hotel Húsafell in the northwest Hotel Anna on the South Coast Foss Hotel Glacier Lagoon in the South East |
Hallgrimskirkja Church during the light festival
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Also available and optional during our week are horseback riding, glacier hikes, ice climbing, snowmobiling, ATV tours, boat tours on Glacier Lagoon, a lava tube cave tour, a boat tour in the Westman Islands, free-diving and snorkeling in Silfra at the National Park (seen in the photo at right), zip lining in Vik, a Super Jeep ride, and many more activities!
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Cynthia and guests after diving in Silfra between the tectonic plates
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June 1, Saturday
Enjoy your last day in Reykjavik on your own. An informational meeting will take place during the week for recommendations, must-sees and must-haves! Buy those last-minute gifts, catch a tour, hike, or just relax and contemplate your trip.
June 2, Sunday
We will be transported to Keflavik for our flights home.
Enjoy your last day in Reykjavik on your own. An informational meeting will take place during the week for recommendations, must-sees and must-haves! Buy those last-minute gifts, catch a tour, hike, or just relax and contemplate your trip.
June 2, Sunday
We will be transported to Keflavik for our flights home.
THE DETAILS
Flight guesstimates: The current rates from the east coast are around $500/per person. You will pay the actual fare that is incurred at the time that the flight is booked. I will make arrangements for each person’s flights from your chosen point of departure so we will all arrive in a timely manner together for arrival pick-up and also for the transfer to the airport on the last day.
Transfers: Transfers to and from Keflavik Airport are included.
Hotel in Reykjavik: Included. Hotel to be determined. Based on occupancy and when packaged with flight. Participants may choose a single or double accommodation.
Touring with Tyffi: Included, along with stated meals.
Cost: For this package, the price is approximately $3200 inclusive of the above. Actual cost of flights and hotel in Reykjavik will be quoted at time of booking.
For additional information and questions, please contact me at [email protected] or 860-689-3308.
Flight guesstimates: The current rates from the east coast are around $500/per person. You will pay the actual fare that is incurred at the time that the flight is booked. I will make arrangements for each person’s flights from your chosen point of departure so we will all arrive in a timely manner together for arrival pick-up and also for the transfer to the airport on the last day.
Transfers: Transfers to and from Keflavik Airport are included.
Hotel in Reykjavik: Included. Hotel to be determined. Based on occupancy and when packaged with flight. Participants may choose a single or double accommodation.
Touring with Tyffi: Included, along with stated meals.
Cost: For this package, the price is approximately $3200 inclusive of the above. Actual cost of flights and hotel in Reykjavik will be quoted at time of booking.
For additional information and questions, please contact me at [email protected] or 860-689-3308.