2025 Member Appreciation Tour
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ICONIC ICELAND
8 Nights | October 4 – 12, 2025
Round-trip Reykjavík, Iceland
Hosted by Tom Wiedemann, AAA Club Alliance, Chief Executive Officer
Discover what makes Iceland truly iconic, from the steamy Blue Lagoon to the jaw-dropping Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Spot seals basking atop icebergs in Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, explore a one-of-a-kind ice cave at Perlan, and seek out the world-famous northern lights.
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Meet Your Hosts
Whether it’s a tour of Italy, a European river cruise, or a dude ranch with their family, Tom and Mary Jo enjoy exploring new places and understanding new cultures. Get to know them as you get to know the legendary sites of Iceland on this exclusive adventure.
Inclusions
- An Executive AAA Host
- AAA Trip Leader Amy Short
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Commemorative Gift
- Round-trip Airfare from Newark, New Jersey
- Airport Transfers in Iceland
- 4 Nights’ Accommodations in Reykjavík
- 3 Nights’ Accommodations in the Countryside
- 17 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches & 5 Dinners
- Gratuities Included
- Seamless Baggage Handling
Member Price
Double......................... $6,999^*
Single.......................... $8,649^*
Deposit......... $500 due at time of reservation
Final Payment..... Due by July 15, 2025
Itinerary
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY | Oct. 4
Depart Newark Airport for your included overnight flight to Reykjavík, Iceland.
REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND | Oct. 5
Arrive in Reykjavík. Enjoy a hearty Scandinavian breakfast at the Viking World Café, then take a dip in the mineral-rich Blue Lagoon. Explore the man-made, one-of-a-kind ice cave at Perlan. Later, you will visit Hallgrimskirkja Church (whose steeple is a Reykjavík landmark) as well as Harpa Concert Hall and access to the Church tower.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
REYKJAVÍK | Oct. 6
Today, see Iceland's sweeping glaciers, narrow fjords, and other unforgettable sights on a state-of-the-art, interactive experience at FlyOver Iceland. Later, discover the essence of Icelandic culinary delights on our Reykjavík Food Walk tour.
Meal: Breakfast
ÞINGVELLIR – GEYSIR – GULLFOSS | Oct. 7
Your journey will truly start at Iceland's most famous location, Þingvellir National Park. Next, go for a relaxing bathe at the Secret Lagoon. Then, visit the dramatic Gullfoss waterfall cascading down a two-tiered drop. Later, stop at the Geothermal Bakery Tour at Fontana.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
ICELAND'S SOUTH SHORE | Oct. 8
Our first stop of the day is Kerid Crater, known for its blueish-green water surrounded by striking red rock and lush vegetation. Travel along the south shore and pass by Icelandic farms with stops to Seljalandsfoss and Skogarfoss. Then, visit Skogar Folk Museum and Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Later, enjoy an Icelandic Lava Show.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK - JÖKULSÁRLÓN GLACIAL LAGOON | Oct. 9
Today, you will travel to the area of Vatnajokull National Park, named after Europe's largest glacier. Skaftafell region is a site of outstanding natural beauty, dominated by Vatnajokull glacier. View Svinafellsjökull, one of the most beautiful of the glacial outlets emerging from Vatnajokull. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon where you can enjoy a breathtaking sight of icebergs floating in the fantastic 180m (591 ft.) deep glacial lake. Take a zodiac boat tour around the lagoon and get close to the icebergs. If you are lucky, you may see some seals resting along the shoreline.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
HVERAGERÐI - REYKJAVÍK | Oct. 10
This morning, embark on a captivating and easy glacier walk on Sólheimajökull glacier, led by our most certified and experienced glacier guides. After the glacier hike, the route continues to the village of Hveragerði, often called “The Flower Village” because of its many greenhouses heated by hot water from nearby springs. In Hveragerði, the group will get an introduction to the Icelandic brewing process and tasting.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
REYKJAVÍK | Oct. 11
This morning, the group will embark on a whale watching tour, with transfers included to and from hotel (this tour is weather-dependent). After whale watching, explore Reykjavík on your own today. This evening, enjoy a 6-course Farewell Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
REYKJAVÍK | Oct. 12
Today, transfer to the airport for your included flight home.
Meal: Breakfast
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