HIGHLIGHTS OF ICELAND
8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS
Day 01 :Arrival
Overnight stay in Reykjavík (transfer from Keflavík airport not included).
Day 02 : Geysir - Gullfoss - Skógar - Dyrhólaey - Vík
Exploding Geysers - Waterfalls - Puffin Colony - Black Sand Beaches of the South Shore Start the day with a short city sightseeing of Reykjavík. From Reykjavík head through the village of Hveragerði to explore Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall, and the nearby Geysir hot spring area to see the famous Geysir and Strokkur, and numerous other hot springs and boiling mud pools. Continue along the south shore and stop to admire the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss before continuing to Dyrhólaey* nature reserve. Continue to the village of Vík. Overnight in the Vík area. *Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in spring, middle May til June 23rd
Day 03 :Vík - Skaftafell National Park - Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon - Höfn
Lava Fields - Europes Largest National Park - Glacial Lagoon with Icebergs - Europes Largest Glacier Cross Eldhraun, the largest mass of lava ever to flow on the face of the earth, before reaching the small town Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent. The tour continues over Skeiðarársandur sands to Skaftafell National Park. Continue to the stunning Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon to see the birthplace of icebergs. Throughout the day we are afforded magnificent views of the mighty Vatnajökull Glacier. Overnight in the Höfn area.
Day 04: Höfn - East Fjords - Egilsstaðir
Narrow Fjords - Steep Mountains - Picturesque Coastline - Mineral Collection Drive from Höfn through Almannaskarð pass, stop and admire the majestic coastline. Continue to the towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea that form the magnificent East Fjords. Explore Petras renowned collection of local stones and minerals. Overnight in the Egilsstaðir area.
Day 05: Lake Mývatn Area
Highland Desert - Bizarre Lava Formations - Geothermal & Volcanic Activity - Rich Birdlife - Protected Salmon River Explore the empty vastness of the highland desert plateau Möðrudalsöræfi, heading to the Lake Mývatn area. Visit Námaskarð pass with its boiling mud pools and vibrant colors. Explore the natural beauty of the Lake Mývatn area, including the peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgir, the pseudo craters at Skútustaðir and Laxá salmon river. One of Mývatn areas claims to fame is that it is home to more species of ducks than any other place on Earth, with very diverse birdlife in general. Overnight in the Mývatn area.
Day 06:: Lake Mývatn Area - Akureyri
Waterfall Of the Gods- Folk Museum - Icelands Second Largest City Travel towards the bustling northern port of Akureyri making a stop at the magnificent Goðafoss waterfall and the old turf farm Laufás. Akureyri has some of the finest timber buildings in the country, beautifully restored to their original glory. Overnight in the Akureyri area.
Day 07: Skagafjörður - Borgarnes
Fertile Farmlands - Glacial Rivers - Unique Viking Horse with Demonstration Majestic mountains and narrow passes lead to Skagafjörður for an introduction of the unique Icelandic horse that has a special fifth gait - the tölt. Towards the village of Blönduós built on both sides of the river Blanda with Hrútey Island a protected nature reserve located in this popular salmon river. Cross the Holtavörðuheiði plateau through Borgarfjörður to the beautiful town of Borgarnes. Overnight in Borgarnes area.
Day 08: Borgarfjörður - Þingvellir - Reykjavík
Europes Largest Hot Spring - Picturesque Waterfalls - National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO) Drive to Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in the world. A stop will be made to admire the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls, before continuing over the breathtaking Kaldidalur mountain pass. The journey continues to Lake Þingvallavatn, Icelands largest lake, and Þingvellir National Park, the ancient site of the worlds first parliament held outdoors. Overnight in Reykjavík.
Day 09: Departure
Your holiday in Iceland comes to an end.
