College Football Classic
Iceland Explorer

Aer Lingus College Football Classic - Iceland Explorer Tour

Join our Iceland Explorer tour the week before the Notre Dame-Navy game to experience an memorable visit to Iceland. Experience the Land of Fire and Ice as you discover this amazing area of glaciers, hot springs, volcanos, and waterfalls. After your time in Iceland, you'll continue your tour with the highlight of your trip: the weekend in Dublin to see the fighting Irish of Notre Dame versus the Naval Academy Midshipmen.

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S8-Iceland Map

Reykjavik (1 Nt), Brjansstadir (1 Nt), Kalfafell (2 Nt), Reykjavik (1 Nt), Dublin (3 Nts)
9 Days/ 8 Nights

Depart US on Saturday, August 19, 2023
Land Tour: August 20 - August 28, 2023

Land Only Package:

$4,227 per person, double occupancy
        $5,721 per person, single occupancy

Highlights

Highlights


  • Secret Lagoon
  • LAVA Center
  • Gullfoss Waterfall
  • Skaftafell National Park
  • The Blue Lagoon
  • Thingvellir National Park
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
  • Notre Dame vs Navy game in Dublin

Inclusions

Inclusions


NOTRE DAME VS NAVY FOOTBALL GAME

  • Aer Lingus College Football Classic game tickets
  • Recess 4 Grownups Tailgate Party

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

  • Transport in Iceland by luxury motorcoach
  • Professional driver/guide in Iceland
  • Transportation as per itinerary in Dublin
  • Hotel accommodation based on double occupancy with private bath for 8 nights
    • Fosshotel Reykjavik | Reykjavik (1 night)
    • Fosshotel Hekla | Brjansstadir (1 night)
    • Fosshotel Nupar | Kalfafell (2 nights)
    • Fosshotel Reykjavik | Reykjavik (1 night)
    • Clayton Burlington Hotel | Dublin (3 nights)
  • Porterage of one piece of luggage at arrival and departure of hotels
  • Airport transfers at start and end of tour (on scheduled tour dates)
  • Flight bags, ticket wallets, baggage tags
  • On-site Recess 4 Grownups event staff in Dublin
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • City stay taxes

DINING

  • Full breakfasts (8)
  • Lunch (2)
  • Dinners (4)
    • Dinner and entertainment show at Merry Ploughboy Pub
    • Farewell dinner at the Blue Lagoon
    • Table d’hôte dinners (2)

TOURS, ENTERTAINMENT, ENRICHMENT

  • Panoramic tour of Reykjavik
  • Perlan Observation Deck
  • Thingvellir National Park
  • Strokkur Geyser
  • Secret Lagoon
  • Gullfoss Waterfall
  • LAVA Center
  • Skogar Folk Museum
  • Skogafoss Waterfall
  • Skaftafell Wilderness Area
  • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
  • Diamond Beach
  • Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
  • Blue Lagoon
  • Guinness Storehouse
  • Hop on Hop off open top bus tour of Dublin

Itinerary

Itinerary


SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023: DEPART US FOR ICELAND


SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2023: REYKJAVIK PANORAMIC TOUR | PERLAN OBSERVATION DECK

Your tour starts in your hotel at 2:00 PM. Discover the capital city Reykjavik on a panoramic tour, experiencing its charming architecture and beautiful, brightly-colored rooftops. Visit the Perlan Observation Deck to see magnificent 360º views of the city and its surroundings of mountain, glacier and volcano vistas. Return to your hotel for a welcome drink and canapés with your group, followed by free time for dining independently.

OVERNIGHT: Fosshotel Reykjavik | Reykjavik


MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023: GOLDEN CIRCLE | FRIDHEIMAR TOMATO FARM

Head out on the famed Golden Circle, starting with the spectacular Thingvellir National Park, a meeting place of old Icelandic clans. It is also where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet above ground. Journey to the Secret Lagoon: smaller and more intimate than the Blue Lagoon, it’s where savvy travelers go to enjoy the Icelandic spa experience. Don’t forget your swimsuit! Savor lunch in the greenhouse of Fridheimar Tomato Farm. Then it’s on to the Strokkur Geyser, which erupts every 10 minutes. Stop at Gullfoss Waterfall, one of Iceland’s most popular sights; with two separate drops, it’s the one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Move on to your simple but beautifully-situated rural hotel below the Hekla volcano where you’ll enjoy dinner with your group. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

OVERNIGHT: Fosshotel Hekla | Brjansstadir


TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023: SKOGAR FOLK MUSEUM | SKOGAFOSS WATERFALL

Visit the LAVA Center to learn about Iceland’s volcanoes, and how their eruptions and lava flows have shaped the country over time. Visit the b to explore Iceland’s cultural heritage and learn about the lives of Iceland’s early settlers through an array of tools, books, and handicrafts. Visit the nearby Skogafoss Waterfall, where on sunny days a double rainbow is often visible. Discover Reynisfjara’s black sand beach and rock formations along with the legends of its history. Dine at your hotel tonight. (Breakfast, Dinner)

OVERNIGHT: Fosshotel Nupar | Kalfafell


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023: JÖKULSÁRLÓN GLACIER LAGOON | DIAMOND BEACH

Visit the Skaftafell Wilderness Area and view some of its wonders: glaciers, waterfalls, a snow-capped volcano and lava fields. Savor lunch with a view of the surrounding countryside at the Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon. Visit the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where bright blue and white icebergs dot the waters. Head to nearby Diamond Beach and marvel at glistening natural ice sculptures on the black sands. Return to your accommodation and dine independently this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch

OVERNIGHT: Fosshotel Nupar | Kalfafell


THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023: SELJALANDSFOSS WATERFALL | THE BLUE LAGOON

Journey to the beautiful Seljalandsfoss Waterfall where, weather permitting, the sure-footed can walk the trail that takes you behind the 60-meter falls. Travel back to Reykjavik, possibly visiting any itinerary sights you might have missed due to weather. Spend the rest of the afternoon independently exploring the city. In the evening, visit the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa in a man-made lake surrounded by lava fields; share in a farewell dinner and enjoy a soak in the mineral-rich waters. (Breakfast, Dinner)

OVERNIGHT: Fosshotel Reykjavik | Reykjavik


FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023: FLY TO IRELAND | GUINNESS STOREHOUSE

Guinness Glasses

Your Iceland tour ends after breakfast. Transfer to the Reykjavik Airport and fly to Dublin {Flight not included in tour package price}. In Dublin, you will transfer to your hotel. This afternoon visit the Guinness Storehouse to see exhibits on how this world famous stout was first created and why it is so popular today. Finish your visit in the roof-top bar, Gravity, overlooking the city center where you can sample a draft Guinness and enjoy the view of the city. The evening is free for you to explore Dublin and the Temple Bar area. (Breakfast)

OVERNIGHT: Clayton Burlington Hotel | Dublin


SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2023: AER LINGUS COLLEGE FOOTBALL CLASSIC

This afternoon enjoy attending the Recess 4 Grownups tailgate party in a Temple Bar pub reserved just for our guests. Then we’ll drive to Aviva Stadium, a sporting stadium with a capacity for 51,700 spectators. It is also commonly known as Lansdowne Road while UEFA refers to it as the Dublin Arena. Today, Notre Dame and Navy will kick off the football season in what is hoped to be an epic game, where bragging rights are on the line. (Breakfast)

OVERNIGHT: Clayton Burlington Hotel | Dublin


SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2023: DUBLIN | MERRY PLOUGHBOY SHOW

Enjoy your day in Dublin independently on the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour and a visit to your choice of one of Dublin’s top attractions – Teeling Distillery, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, or the General Post Office Museum. This evening drive to the town of Rathfarnham to The Merry Ploughboy Pub for dinner followed by a lively show of traditional Irish songs, dancing and music. (Breakfast, Dinner)

OVERNIGHT: Clayton Burlington Hotel | Dublin


MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023: RETURN TO THE US

Your program ends after breakfast. Transfer to the Dublin Airport for your flight home. (Breakfast)

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions for Notre Dame-Navy Tour Packages


By booking travel with us, you hereby agree to all of our terms and conditions of travel which can be found here:    Click Here to Download Terms & Conditions (pdf)

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Payment Amounts and Dates for Notre Dame-Navy Tour Packages

General Tour Inclusions – see tour listing for specifics:

  • Football Game Tickets for College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium, Notre Dame vs. Navy
  • Exclusive Tailgate party in Temple Bar pub for Recess 4 Grownups tour guests, including food and beverage
  • Hotel accommodation based on double occupancy rooms with private bath as listed in specific tour description
  • Full Irish breakfast each morning of tour (after first overnight)
  • Transport by luxury motorcoach with a professional Irish driver/guide (one man) for tour days
  • Airport transfers on tour start and end dates
  • Additional meals, visits, activities, and admission fees as described in specific tour itinerary
  • Hotel porterage, service charges and government taxes
  • Flight bags, ticket wallets, baggage tags and identifying strap

Tour packages are land only and airfare is not included.

All travel packages are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Tour space is limited, and pricing is subject to change prior to deposit. Land tour prices are guaranteed once deposited. It is best to make reservations early to ensure you can confirm your desired travel package.

Tour Deposit and Payment Information:

  • $500 per tour package at time of booking
  • September 1, 2022: $900 Additional Due per Tour Package {$1,400 total deposited}
  • May 23, 2023, 2020: Final Balance Due 

Tour Package Cancellation Policies:

  • Through August 31, 2022: $250/tour package
  • September 1, 2022 - May 22, 2023: $1250/tour package
  • May 23, 2023: Non-refundable

Name Change Policies:

Name Changes - Air:

  • Cannot change names or substitute for air reservations.

Name Changes - Land Tour:

  • July 31, 2022: No change fee
  • August 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023: $300 change fee/tour package
  • After March 1, 2023: No Changes Allowed

Travel Insurance is highly recommended to protect your travel investment.

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