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Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce Travel Program
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Member Travel Program
For more info contact Andrea Savitch 703-986-0934 [email protected]
Calendar 2018 April 28-29 2018 Spring Getaway- Wine & Caverns Tour Transportation supplier- Reston Limo Hotel to be determined Coordinated by The Travel committee December 15-21 2018 Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights- 7 days Group Tour with Collette Managed by Unique Travel Events (Andrea Savitch) 2019 April 26-28 2019 Spring Getaway - Lancaster PA, Hershey, Wolf Sanctuary & more Transportation supplier- Reston Limo Hotel to be determined Coordinated by The Travel committee June 14 2019- Alaskan Cruise Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas Managed by Cruise Planners (Anoop Mittra) 2020 April 24-26 2020 Spring Getaway- New York, New York- Broadway show, tour, and more Transportation supplier- Reston Limo Hotel to be determined Coordinated by The Travel committee November 2020- Peru Land of Ancient Mysteries Collette Tours Managed by Unique Travel Events (Andrea Savitch) 2021 April 23-25 2021 Spring Getaway- Baltimore, A delicious and historical experience Transportation supplier- Reston Limo Hotel to be determined Coordinated by The Travel committee September 2021- Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Managed by Cruise Planners (Anoop Mittra)
Trip Information
Spring Getaway 2018 Suggested lodging- Landsdowne Resort (double occupancy king bed) inc. breakfast Reston Limo Wine Tour Group Tour of Luray Caverns Approx cost- $300 per person December 15-21 2018 Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights 7 days 10 meals See attached sheet for details Approx. cost $2499 per person plus airfare If managed by Unique Travel Events deduct 3% of tour for chamber members. April 26-28 2019 Spring Getaway - Lancaster PA, Hershey, Wolf Sanctuary & more Transportation to Lancaster PA Cost TBD Hotel TBD Activities Strasbourg Railroad & Museum Hershey Trolley Tour & Chocolate Tour Wolf Sanctuary Activities cost total under $75 per person June 21 2019- Alaskan Cruise Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas Approx cost starting at $2420 per person plus airfare 7 days Itinerary Day
Ports of Call
Fri
Seattle, Washington>
Sat
At Sea>
Sun
Inside Passage, Juneau, Alaska>
Mon
Skagway, Alaska>
7:00 AM
8:30 PM
Tue
Endicott Arm>
7:00 AM
12:00 PM
Wed
At Sea>
Thu
Victoria, British Columbia>
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
Fri
Seattle, Washington>
6:00 AM
Arrive
Depart 4:00 PM
12:00 PM
9:00 PM
Enjoy some extra time in this hidden jewel of a city.
ICELAND TOUR
YOUR ITINERARY Please note: tour inclusions and available options may vary based on departure date. Please select a date above for more details.
Day 1
Overnight Flight
Discover Iceland, a land and culture forged by fire and ice. Steaming lava fields and massive glaciers sculpt mountains and valleys, leaving thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords. In this land of many natural wonders, enjoy the rare opportunity to see the aurora borealis — one of nature’s most dazzling light displays, also known as the northern lights.* Day 2
Reykjavik, Iceland Tour Begins
Your tour opens in Reykjavik. Get acquainted with old town Reykjavik on a walking tour featuring Hallgrimskirkja church, city hall, the harbor and Reykjavik’s oldest building, now home to the Kraum Icelandic design center. Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers at a popular restaurant for dinner featuring Icelandic cuisine. Then, take an exhilarating northern lights cruise.** Leave behind the bright city lights and sail into the darkness of Faxaflói Bay in search of the aurora borealis – or northern lights – one of nature’s wonders. When revealed you will be dazzled by the flickering display of light bursting with color that unfolds before your eyes.* Dinner High 38° Low 28° Hotel Reykjavik Centrum Day 3
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Reykjavik Golden Circle
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Vik Travel the incredible Golden Circle, a route that encompasses many of Iceland's most renowned natural wonders. Journey to Thingvellir National Park, the nation’s most
historic area. Icelanders gathered here in A.D. 930 and established what is considered one of the world’s first parliaments. Find yourself standing upon one of the globe’s most geologically significant landscapes – Thingvellir’s rugged rift valley – a UNESCO World Heritage site marking the point where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Experience the eruptive energy of the Icelandic landscape with a stop at the geothermal fields of Geysir and Strokkur. Then, marvel at the beauty of the Gullfoss (Golden Falls) waterfall, a stunning 100foot double cascade. Next, see the beautiful Seljalandsfoss, one of Iceland’s most famous and picturesque waterfalls with a walkway behind it. Continue southeast to Vik, the southernmost village in Iceland, surrounded by beautiful valleys, beaches, cliffs and mountains. After dinner amidst the peace and stillness of rural Iceland, search for the aurora borealis – the elusive northern lights.* Breakfast & Dinner High 44° Low 36° Hotel Katla Hofdabrekka Day 4
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Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Visitor
Centre Skogar Museum Vik Drive along the scenic south shore to the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Visitor Centre. Learn about a family’s struggle to live during and following the dramatic 2010 explosion of the infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano that brought European flights to a halt. Visit Skogar Folk Museum which contains an outstanding collection covering all aspects of Icelandic life including farm and domestic artifacts, as well as turfbuilt homes. Nearby is the impressive Skógafoss waterfall, one of the largest in Iceland. Later, view Reynisfjara, a black volcanic sand beach surrounded by basalt formations, cliffs scattered with caves and rich bird life including the Fulmar, Black Guillemot,
Razorbill, Gannet and various types of seagulls. See the unique natural rock formations at Dyrhólaey. After dinner, gaze at the sky in search of the northern lights,* a truly spectacular sight. Breakfast & Dinner High 44° Low 36° Hotel Katla Hofdabrekka Day 5
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Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon
Skaftafell National Park Vik Travel to Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, filled with floating icebergs. Explore this extraordinary landscape and perhaps see some seals swimming in Arctic waters. Travel to Skaftafell, gateway to Vatnajökull National Park. The largest national park in Europe, Vatnajökull is known for having Iceland’s highest mountains; an Alpine environment; and the Vatnajökull glacier, Europe's largest. After dinner, continue searching for the shimmering northern lights dancing across the night sky.* Breakfast & Dinner High 44° Low 36° Hotel Katla Hofdabrekka Day 6
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Vik Blue Lagoon Reykjavik
Drive to the Reykjanes Peninsula, known for its rugged landscape, lava fields, numerous hot springs, and home of the Blue Lagoon. Take a dip in the pleasantly warm, mineralrich waters of the geothermal pool, located in the middle of a dramatic lava field. Return to Reykjavik for your farewell dinner and overnight stay. Breakfast & Dinner High 42° Low 33° Hotel Reykjavik Centrum Day 7
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Reykjavik Tour Ends
Depart for home with many incredible memories. Breakfast
THINGS TO KNOW
Elevation
Tour Activity Level
The highest elevation encountered on this tour is 600 feet in the Skogar Region. Electricity
This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected. Travel Tips Iceland is 5 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time. Highest elevation on tour is 600 feet in the Skogar Region. The currency of Iceland is the Icelandic Krona. The voltage in Iceland is 220 volts.
Iceland has the same power plugs as mainland Europe, which consists of a plus with two round prongs. To power or charge your electrical devices, you will need an adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or voltage converter (which changes the electric current). Almost all small electronics (i.e. iPhones, iPads, laptops and battery chargers) will automatically switch from our 110 volt to Europe’s 220140 volt current. To confirm this, check your charger or power supply for “Input: 110240v”. For higher watt devices, such as curling irons or hair flatteners, it is recommended that you bring a dual voltage appliance which can be switched between 110 and 240. This is the safest alternative but you will still need an adapter. For all other items, use of a voltage converter may be necessary. When packing your electronic items for travel, please review the converter current level to make sure it is the same or greater than the items you are planning on using. If you plan on utilizing or
Management and Logistics Spring Getaways The Travel Committee Assigned Tasks Chair- oversee coordinators Coordinator for Each of the Following Transportation- Contact and contract Reston Limo or other transportation company Hotel- Arrange for group rooms Tour- Book group tours Passenger- Maintain Passenger list and coordinate payments with the chamber Tour director- Individual who will be on trip and coordinate with suppliers during the trip Land Tours Unique Travel Events Manage passenger manifest Coordinate all activities and reservations with tour company Manage payments with tour company Make arrangements for flights and transfers to and from airports Accompany tour Cruises Cruise Planners Manage passenger manifest Coordinate all activities and reservations with cruise company Manage payments with Cruise company Make arrangements for flights and transfers to and from airports Accompany tour
Marketing the Travel Program Concept- Treat the travel program as a benefit of membership Include upcoming trips in all new member packets Include card that can be turned in that a) Allows a request for more info on upcoming trips b) Suggestions for destinations c) Links to request or provide info online d) List on website under benefits Promote following concepts
Why Travel With the Chamber? 1) Relationship Building- Group travel offers the advantage of spending continuous days with other members. This time allows members to develop business and personal relationships. 2) Enhanced Perceptions- People who travel tend to be revered and seen as knowledgeable, increasing credibility and respectability. 3) Incentive- Trips can be used as incentives for employees 4) Travelling with a group increases safety and fun. 5) Group travel generally provides better costs. Benefit of booking early lowers cost. 6) Possibility of creating international business connections On website Page for upcoming trip with contact information List under member benefits Include photos of past trips Video of upcoming trip Chamber Events Mention of travel program Mention of specific trip Who to call for more info Outside the chamber Post on community calendars with note that member price is lower (we can add a cost for none-members)