11 Jun 2013
Following in the footsteps of the cast of Game of Thrones, leading Iceland specialist, Discover the World, takes you Beyond the Wall with their thrilling new self-drive adventure in Iceland. The five-day itinerary explores the spectacular landscapes used as filming locations along the south coast including impressive glaciers, rugged mountains, volcanic plains, iceberg lagoons and striking waterfalls. The third season of the epic fantasy television drama Game of Thrones concludes on Sky Atlantic tonight and is based on the fantasy novels written by George RR Martin.
ICELAND: Beyond the Wall
Taking you Beyond the Wall, this new self-drive adventure from Iceland specialists Discover the World, follows in the footsteps of the cast of Game of Thrones and takes you to the foot of Iceland's own wall of ice, Vatnajokull - and beyond. Stay in the same Reykjavik hotel used by the cast and crew before heading out along the south coast to the striking Hofdabrekkuheidi area. This eerie green-and-black volcanic plain, overshadowed by the looming Myrdalsjokull glacier, is one of the filming locations for the last two series of Game of Thrones. Venture further east to Iceland's own wall of ice and another major filming location - Vatnajokull glacier in the national park of Skaftafell.
Join your local guide for an otherworldly trek across the ancient ice fields where the words "winter is coming" will seem most apt! Explore the beautiful national park with its many walking routes or head further east to the famous glacial lagoon, Jokulsarlon. Visit some of the other incredible sights of the south including the mystical waterfalls of Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss, the natural wonders of the Golden Circle and the many black sand beaches of the south shore. Take to the air on an Ice and Fire Sightseeing Flight, snowmobile on the frozen wastes of Langjokull glacier or ride like the Dothraki on a pure-bred Icelandic horse just some of the excursions you can opt to include in your itinerary. Complete your journey with a visit to the famous natural geothermal pools of the Blue Lagoon.
Duration: 4 nights
Departing: June to August
Price: from £872pp (based on two sharing) including international flights with Icelandair from London Heathrow, Manchester or Glasgow, 4 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast, car rental and the Glacier Explorer Hike.
Itinerary: http://www.discover-the-world.co.uk/en/holidays/iceland/beyond-the-wall/
Call the world's leading Iceland specialist, Discover the World, on 01737 214 291 or visit www.discover-the-world.co.uk
Discover the World is the world's largest tour operator to Iceland and has been arranging holidays here for almost thirty years. As well as offering a full tailor made service, their comprehensive collection of year-round Iceland holidays includes self drives, small group tours and independent touring, as well as specialist itineraries from Blue Lagoon Spa breaks to volcano hiking, Northern Lights holidays and wildlife encounters.
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Discover the World has been creating inspirational, tailor-made holidays for nearly thirty years. The company is one of the UK's leading specialist tour operators and the world's largest tour operator into Iceland. Its portfolio of destinations includes Iceland, Scandinavia, the Polar Regions (Greenland, Spitsbergen, The North Pole, Canadian Arctic & Antarctic), Canada, New Zealand and Alaska. Discover the World is the world's principal tour operator to ICEHOTEL in Swedish Lapland designing exclusive weekend breaks in conjunction with their direct flight to Kiruna - the only one from the UK. They are an authority on Northern Lights holidays and deliver the most comprehensive range of tailor-made itineraries to some of the best aurora locations in the northern hemisphere. As well as offering a full tailor-made service, Discover the World specialises in independent touring holidays, self-drives, small group tours and expedition cruises. Their specialist holidays range from volcano hiking, whale watching and horse riding to honeymoons & weddings, family holidays and wine tours.
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