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From the top: Hotel Ranga, Icelandic horses, ION Hotel, and wood and needle work at Skógar Museum

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X F I R E & I C E : ICELAND NATURA X

September 15 to 23, 2016

MET ADVENTURES

X F IRE & ICE: ICELAND NATURA X September 15 to 23, 2016

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Forged from lava and shaped by glaciers, Iceland is, quite literally, a land of fire and ice—a dramatic landscape of volcanoes, geysers, and waterfalls that birthed vivid sagas of heroes and thieves. Next September, when Icelandic temperatures are mild and the aurora borealis is at its most active, please join us on a specially designed Met Adventure to one of the youngest and most geologically dynamic places on earth.

This program was developed with Pari Stave, Senior Administrator in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art, who will be joining us for this exceptional tour. Ms. Stave is an art historian and former consulting curator for the American-Scandinavian Foundation where her recent exhibitions at Scandinavia House include Iceland: Artists Respond to Place, Munch|Warhol and the Multiple Image, and New Wave Finland: Contemporary Photography from the Helsinki School. Ms. Stave looks forward to introducing travelers to artist friends and colleagues in Iceland.

We hope to welcome you on this once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Sincerely,

Nina McN. Diefenbach Vice President for Institutional Advancement

I C E L A N D

ReykjavíkThingvellirVidey

ThorsmorkSkogafoss

Keflavik

TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS

X Overnights at the ION Hotel in Nesjavellir and Hotel Ranga in Hella, luxurious and remote properties ideally situated for viewing the Northern Lights

X The site-specific Richard Serra art installation, Afangar (“Standing Stones”), on the tiny, pristine island of Videy

X Three nights in lively Reykjavík, including a curatorial visit to the National Museum of Iceland before opening hours

X Visit the home of a prominent artist and collector who also raises Icelandic horses, to view her excellent work and collection, and learn about this unique breed

X A relaxing morning at the world-renowned Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa Resort

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MET ADVENTURES

Sincerely,

I C E L A N D

ThorsmorkSkogafoss

Keflavik

TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS

REYKJAVIKThursday, September 22

This morning we are invited for a before-hours curatorial tour of the National Museum of Iceland. Continue to Kjarvalssta!ir, part of the Reykjavík Art Museum, showcasing key works by one of Iceland’s most beloved landscape painters, Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885–1972), as well as changing exhibitions that explore various thematic and historic aspects of Icelandic art. Lunch is at leisure. This evening celebrate with a farewell dinner at one of Reykjavík’s finest restaurants, dining on a substantial tasting menu of Icelandic specialties.

REYKJAVIK X U.S.A.Friday, September 23

Following a morning at leisure, visit the Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa Resort for a chance to relax and refresh before continuing to the airport and the flight home. X

THINGVELLIR X HELLASunday, September 18

Attend a morning lecture before a visit to the Secret Lagoon, one of Iceland’s oldest natural hot springs in the small village of Flú!ir. Enjoy this beautiful natural setting, with a geyser that erupts every five minutes, or take a dip in the geothermal pools. Lunch is in a local restaurant. Continue to the deluxe Hotel Ranga near Hella on the south coast—an area famous for viewing the Northern Lights. Dinner is at the hotel.

THORSMORK OR SKOGAFOSSMonday, September 19

Today you may choose between two programs. Your first option is to travel by jeep on a full-day excursion to Thorsmork, the “Valley of the Gods.” More than 170 species of plants, moss, and lichen are found in this fjord area dating from 12,000 years ago. Following a barbeque lunch, explore the black sand beaches at the base of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, which last erupted in 2010. Alternatively, drive south to the Sólheimajökul glacier, where we can walk behind Skogafoss, one of the giant waterfalls. At the nearby Skógar Museum, learn of Iceland’s past through its collection of works of art and craft, furniture, tools and personal possessions. After lunch, return to the hotel with the afternoon at leisure and the evening open for sky watching. Dinner is at the hotel.

SOUTH COAST X REYKJAVIKTuesday, September 20

Depart this morning for Fridheimar Greenhouse. Famous for their tasty tomatoes, the brightly illuminated greenhouses are, like every building in Iceland, heated by geothermal energy. By special invitation, visit the studio and home of a prominent contemporary artist, located on an Icelandic horse farm. Following refreshments, our hosts will show us their studio and private collection, and then introduce us to the Icelandic horse, a breed brought from Scandinavia by the first settlers around 900 AD. Continue to Reykjavík and check in to the deluxe Hotel Borg. This evening enjoy dinner with local artists.

REYKJAVIKWednesday, September 21

Today embark on an architectural walking tour of Reykjavík, including Hallgrímskirkja church and Harpa, the city’s concert hall and cultural center, where we will have a behind-the-scenes tour. Then we hope to visit local artists in their studios, along with some of Reykjavík’s fine art galleries (pending confirmation). Following lunch, a short boat ride takes us to Videy Island to see an art installation by Richard Serra, Afanger (Standing Stones), named for a celebrated Icelandic poem. Return to Reykjavík for dinner and the evening at leisure.

U.S.A.Thursday, September 15

Depart on an overnight flight to Reykjavík.

REYKJAVIK X NESJAVELLIRFriday, September 16

Upon arrival this morning, we meet our Icelandic guide and drive to Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant, north of Reykjavík. Enjoy a brief tour of this clean, green source of energy for Iceland. Continue to Nesjavellir and the ION Hotel, overlooking Thingvellir Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following lunch, the afternoon is at leisure. In the evening Pari Stave will give an introductory talk at the hotel, followed by our welcome dinner. The ION Hotel features a fresh, farm-to-table approach to modern Nordic cuisine. Tonight we have our first oportunity to see the Northern Lights.

THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKSaturday, September 17

Today begins at Thingvellir National Park, the volcanic valley where the Althingi, an open-air assembly representing all of Iceland and the world’s oldest parliament, was established in 930 A.D. The park straddles the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a giant fissure forming between the Euro-Asian and American tectonic plates. Continue to Geysír to explore the geothermal pools around one of the most active geyser areas in the region. After a traditional Icelandic meal in the countryside, visit spectacular Gullfoss, one of the largest waterfalls in Europe. In the late afternoon, a scholar tells us about medieval Iceland and the Icelandic sagas, a literary phenomenon focused on the histories of the Icelandic settlers. Return to the hotel for dinner.

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AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing.PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person, payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be received 120 days prior to departure. HEALTH Met Adventures are active programs that involve extensive walking and require all participants to be in good physical and mental health. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. 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RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omis-sion, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occa-sioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the partici-pants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. 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All refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancel-lation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per person; 90 and 61 days prior to departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, the following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled under any and all circum-stances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of the deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions. Copyright © 2016 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40

On the front cover: Statue of Leif Erickson with Hallgrims Church in the background. Back cover: Geyser (top) and panoramic view of Reykjavík (bottom).

PROGRAM RATE $9,995(per person, double occupancy)

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $995

RATE INCLUDES

X Seven nights hotel accommodations, as per itinerary

X Buffet breakfast daily, six lunches, and six dinners. Bottled water and coffee/tea with all meals, house wine at lunches and dinners

X Escorted sightseeing and entrance fees for all included visits

X Airport/hotel group transfers for all participants on suggested group flights

X Enrichment program of lectures and talks

X Gratuities to local guides and drivers

X Taxes, service charges, porterage

X Pre-departure materials, reading list, and luggage tags

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE Airfare, passport fees, transfers for those not on suggested group flights, personal items and expenses, trip insurance, baggage in excess of one suitcase, any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

Solfar Viking Boat sculpture, Reykjavík

Skogafoss

Draumaland by Jóhannes S. Kjarval

Northern Lights over Thingvellir National Park

Fridheimar Greenhouse

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MET ADVENTURES

Sincerely,

I C E L A N D

ThorsmorkSkogafoss

Keflavik

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Sincerely,

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ThorsmorkSkogafoss

Keflavik

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