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Study Abroad

EDINBURGH & REYKJAVIKMAY 16-24, 2020

SCOTLAND & ICELAND MAY TRIP

Dr. Amy L. Juhala Dean of Humanities, Arts, & Sciences

701.224.5760, [email protected]

REGISTER EARLY TO INSURE YOUR SPOT!bismarckstate.edu/studyabroad

Organized by:Dr. Amy L. Juhala, Dean of Humanities, Arts, & SciencesAmy lived in Edinburgh for 5 years while completing both MSc and PhD in Scottish History at the University of Edinburgh

Transportation (included in fare)• Flights: 5:30pm departure Bismarck-Minneapolis-

Amsterdam (Delta); Amsterdam-Edinburgh (KLM); Glasgow-Keflavik (Icelandair); Keflavik-Minneapolis-Bismarck (Delta) arrival 2:35pm

• Transfer from Edinburgh Airport to Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel

• Transfer from Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel to Glasgow Airport

• Transfers to/from Keflavik (Reykjavik) Airport and Fosshotel Reykjavik

Accommodation 4 nights in Edinburgh at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton • Blending perfectly into the historic surroundings of the

Royal Mile, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is an iconic element of the city. The building dates to the 1900s and is part of the impressive North Bridge which links Edinburgh’s Old and New town together, giving you easy access to countless shopping, dining and entertainment options.

Once one of Edinburgh’s top department stores, the building was fully refurbished in 2016 to bring the décor back to its stylish best.

• Central location, complimentary WiFi, laptop-sized safe, work desk w/ergonomic chair, Suite Dreams by Serta® bed, iron/ironing board, air conditioning/adjustable thermostat, alarm radio, 40” Flat Panel HD TV, non-smoking, bathroom amenities, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities. 3 nights in Reykjavik at Fosshotel Reykjavik

• Fosshotel Reykjavík, Iceland’s largest hotel, stands prominently in Reykjavík’s business district, only a short walk from the main shopping area. Here, from the heart of the city, you can easily explore Reykjavík’s magnificent architecture, captivating history, vibrant markets and rich culture – ideal starting point for experience the best of everything the city has to offer. Unwind at the Beer Garden with local Icelandic draught beer and enjoy select dining at Fosshotel Reykjavík’s restaurant, Haust.

• Central location, complimentary WiFi, in-room safe, 42” flat panel Satellite TV, Ocean or city view, small fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, premium bedding, bathroom amenities, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, desk, non-smoking, alarm radio.

Tour Inclusions• Hot Buffet/Full Breakfast each day at hotel • 1 full-day excursion of your choice with Rabbie’s Trail

Burners (www.rabbies.com) • Dinner at Howie’s Waterloo Place (Edinburgh)• Premier Blue Lagoon access: silica mud mask, use of towel,

1st drink of choice, 2nd mask of choice, slippers, use of bathrobe (www.bluelagoon.com)

• Dinner at Blue Lagoon’s Lava Restaurant• Full-day Golden Circle Tour: Thingvellir National Park,

Haukadalur geothermal area (Geysir & Strokkur geysers), Gullfoss waterfall

• Full-day South Shore Adventure: Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Skogafoss waterfall, Solheimajokull glacier, Vik, Reynisfjara black sand beach

• Dinner at Geysir Bistro (Reykjavik)

Optional Activities• Morning walk w/Amy through New Town, Water of Leith,

and Dean Village• Mercat Tours: Ghosts & Ghouls Tour (w/Blair Street

Underground Vaults)• Edinburgh Gin “Gin Discovery Tour”• 2 full days for Edinburgh sightseeing:

Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Museum of Scotland, Real Mary King’s Close, Royal Yacht Britannia, Rosslyn Chapel, Harry Potter/J.K. Rowling, Scotch Whisky Experience, Fast & Furious 9 filming location

College Credit• Students can register for HUMS 211, Summer 2020• Depending upon the amount of work undertaken, students

can earn 1 to 3 credits (Arts & Humanities / Enrichment).

Additional Details• The trip is open to all BSC students & family, employees,

alumni, local community, etc.• Average temperatures in May • Edinburgh: highs upper-50°Fs/low-60°Fs; lows

mid-40°Fs; • Reykjavik: highs upper-40°Fs/low-50°Fs; lows

upper-30°Fs/low 40°Fs• Weather: be prepared for passing rain showers• Pack good walking shoes and rain gear / swimsuit needed

for the Blue Lagoon

Registration and Payment • Price per person (based on double occupancy): $3,850• Single occupancy: add $510• $500/person deposit due within 3 days of submitting

reservation• Payments made to Northland Travel (credit card payments

add 5%) • Reservations close on Friday, December 6, 2019.• Final payment due on/before Friday, January 31, 2020.• Recommended travel insurance: from $140 to $550 (based

upon tour price and age of traveler)• While unlikely, price is subject to change if exchange rate

increases significantly by time of final payment

Travel AgentMB Schmidt-Quainoo, Northland Travel, 701-557-7705, [email protected]

QuestionsContact Dr. Amy L. Juhala, Dean of Humanities, Arts, & Sciences, 701-224-5760 or [email protected]

Email List Contact Amy (above) to sign up for the email list and be notified when informational meetings will be held.