Wednesday 12 May to Sunday 23 May 2010. Hotel based tour, 11 nights. (8 places)

Iceland is now a regular destination in the Quest programme, following three very successful trips to this amazing island. The landscape is full of unique and often bizarre features, including magnificent waterfalls, black sand beaches, lava fields, glaciers, icebergs, active volcanoes, mud pools, hot springs, geysers, and more. The weather can be exciting too, with everything from sunshine to snow storms. The tour will take in much of the island, with the exception of the interior, which is not accessible at this time of the year, or the remote north west, which would require an extra few days. We will, therefore, travel round the island, staying for one, or sometimes two, nights at hotels en route. The itinerary has been arranged to allow ample time for in depth photography in selected areas, as well as plenty of impromptu stops.

With a population of a mere 300,000 the island is never crowded, even in the capital, Reykjavik. At this time of the year, the temperature will be similar to March in the UK, and is unlikely to be excessively cold. Sometimes it can even be warm enough for t-shirts. It will not get very dark either, so if you have enough stamina, you could photograph for much of the night!

The schedule is to fly to Keflavik, near Reykjavik, Iceland’s international airport, and then to drive east via Thingvelllir, to Geysir, then to Gullfoss, along the south coast via Skaftafell and the astonishing glacial lagoon at Jokulsarlon. We will then head north, through the mountains before diverting to one of the east coast fiords. We will then continue through the eastern highlands to Myvatn, where there are thermal springs. From there, we will head west and then south, ending in the Reykjavik area. The hotels are clean and comfortable, and particularly if you like lamb or fish, you will enjoy the food!

Flights are currently available from, Gatwick (Iceland Express), Heathrow (Icelandair) and Glasgow.

Price £1685 (deposit £400). Single supplement £425. (8 places).

Accommodation (B&B) and travel in Iceland included. Flights and other meals are not included. It is advisable to book flights early to get the best deals, but do not do this without first confirming that the tour will run. Travel insurance essential. Due to great uncertainty with exchange rates at the time this programme was prepared, Quest reserves the right to charge a supplement (max. 10%) or make a refund in the event of any significant change in the value of the Icelandic kronur.