Day 1. Arrival
Individual transfer by Flybus shuttle bus from Keflavik airport to your accommodation in Reykjavik.
(50 km/31 mls)
Day 2. Volcano Crater, Seals, Fjords & Mountains
At 09:00 meet our tour guide and depart from Icelandair Hotel Natura.
• Travel west, passing the town of Borgarnes and easy hike on
Grábrók volcano crater.
• Further north we stop at the
turf church of Víđimýri.
• We continue along scenic fjord landscape and over several mountain passes until we reach
Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland.
Overnight at Icelandair Hotel Akureyri or similar hotel.
Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner is on your own.
(415 km/258 mls)
Day 3. The Capital of North Iceland, Lake Mývatn & Geothermal Baths
Today starts with exploring Akureyri, a charming town called the capital of North Iceland.
• Enjoy the panoramic view over
Eyjafjörđur fjord.
• Travel to an important spot in Iceland's history,
Gođafoss, the waterfalls of the Gods.
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Lake Mývatn which is known for its geological wonders and active bird life during summer.
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Bizarre lava formations at Kálfaströnd followed by a walk around the many pseudo craters.
• Relaxing soak at
Mývatn Nature Baths that contains a unique blend of minerals, silicates and geothermal micro-organisms.
Overnight at Sel Hotel Mývatn / Icelandair Hotel Mývatn or similar hotel.
Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner is on your own.
There is a possibility of seeing the Northern Lights during the evening from mid-September to mid-April.
(120 km/75 mls)
Day 4. Lava Labyrinth , Hot Springs & Travel East
Today starts with a hike in a lava labyrinth at
Dimmuborgir "the dark castles", hoping to get a glimpse of the trolls who are said to live there.
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Hot spring area of Námaskarđ with bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras.
• Uninhabited highlands and moonlike surrounding to
East Iceland.
• *From June to August the tour includes a detour to
Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall in the northern part of Vatnajökull National Park.
Overnight at Icelandair Hotel Hérađ or Álfheimar Country Hotel.
Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner is on your own.
(250 km/155 mls)
Day 5. East Fjords
It's a day to admire the
dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages at the end of twisty roads in the East Fjords.
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Vatnajökull – Europe's biggest glacier that is visible all over Southeast Iceland.
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Vatnajökull National Park - Europe's largest national park has Iceland's highest mountains, an alpine environment, and Europe's largest glacier.
Overnight at Hotel Höfn or similar hotel.
Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner is on your own.
There is a possibility of seeing the Northern Lights during the evening from mid-September to mid-April.
Please note that itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as daylight.
(260 km/161 mls)
Day 6. Vatnajökull Glacier, Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & South Coast
A beautiful drive with many natural wonders awaits today.
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Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs - explore the extraordinary site and if lucky you can might spot seals swimming in arctic waters. Walk on the black sandy beach where large icebergs get stranded. Depending on the season optional boat trips are available.
• You can walk on the so-called
Diamond Beach, where large icebergs get stranded.
• Head across the
Eldhraun lava field, cross the sandy desert of the south coast, overlooked by mountainous cliffs, glaciers and waterfalls.
• The world-famous
Reynisfjara shore, near the village Vík, is widely regarded as the most impressive black sand and pebble beach in Iceland and features an amazing cliff of regular basalt columns resembling a rocky step pyramid.
• Out in the sea are the spectacularly shaped basalt sea stacks
Reynisdrangar.
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Skógafoss waterfall - 60 meters high and one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country.
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Skógar folk museum
• Continue to the 60-meter high but narrow
Seljalandsfoss waterfall which plunges over the mountain. There is an interesting trail that goes behind the fall – if you are prepared to get wet!
Overnight at Hotel Eyjafjallajökull / Stracta Hotel Hella or similar.
Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner is on your own.
There is a possibility of seeing the Northern Lights during the evening from mid-September to mid-April.
Please note that itinerary on this specific day can change due to seasonal factors, such as daylight.
(380 km/235 mls)
Day 7. Icelandic Horses & Golden Circle
Today classics will be explored before returning to Reykjavík.
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Friđheimar - learn about the Icelandic horse, its unique qualities, and history and visit a geothermal greenhouse.
• Next is the
Golden Circle
• At
Geysir there are a variety of hot springs and bubbling pools. The original geyser is now dormant but has been replaced by Strokkur, "the Churn", which erupts at 5-10 minute intervals.
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Gullfoss, "the golden falls" - a double waterfall that tumbles 32 meters into the Hvítá river and attracts travelers in summer and winter.
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Ţingvellir National Park - a UNESCO world heritage site, and an area of exceptional geological and historical interest. The Ţingvellir area is part of a fissure zone running through Iceland, situated on the tectonic plate boundaries of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The faults and fissures make evident the rifting of the earth's crust.
• The tour ends with a
short city tour to show highlights of the world's northernmost capital.
Overnight at Icelandair Hotel Natura or similar hotel.
Breakfast included. Lunch &dinner is on your own.
Northern Lights: From mid-September to mid-April optional Northern Lights evening tours can be booked at the lobby of your hotel, should weather conditions be favourable.
(160 km/99 mls)
Day 8. Departure
Individual transfer by Flybus airport shuttle to Keflavík Airport.
Breakfast included.
(50 km/31 mls)
The price depends on your selection.