Express Circle of Iceland - 7 days

• Private Airport Pick Up and transfer to Reykjavík
• Private Guided Tour
• Accommodation during the tour
• Breakfast
• Map of Iceland
• Private Transfer to Keflavík International Airport

• Optional Activities

Day 1. Arrival - Reykjavík City

As you arrive at the airport, our driver will meet you and drive you to your accommodation in Reykjavík. Enjoy the rest of your day in the city. Reykjavík offers great variety of memorable things to do.

Highlights:
Gamla Höfnin (The Old Harbour)
Harpa Concert Hall

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Day 2. National Park - geysers - Waterfalls and Black beaches

Your personal guide will pick you up in the morning and you will head out in your adventure in a comfortable vehicle. Your first stop will be Þingvellir National Park, where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge forms an impressive rift valley causing Iceland to drift apart at the rate of 2 cm per year. Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is where the Icelandic Parliament was established in 930. Þingvellir is hauntingly beautiful despite its rugged lunar-like landscapes. Then you will head to the Geysir geothermal area, which is filled with geysers and hot springs. One of the geysers spouts boiling hot water 15 to 20 meters in the air every 8 minutes or so in a majestic display you won't want to miss. After exploring the geothermal area you will continue on to Gullfoss, which is also known as the Golden Waterfalls – it truly is one of the most impressive and magnificent waterfalls in Iceland. During sunny days the mist from the waterfall creates unique rainbows giving the waterfall a beautiful crown. Make sure you have your cameras ready. Next you will head down to the South Coast of Iceland. This is a very scenic drive, so you are lucky not to be driving – you can simply enjoy the beautiful landscape with mountains and glacier. Several stops will be on the way: Kerið volcano crater and two breathtaking waterfalls – Skógafoss and Seljalandsfos. A rare opportunity to walk behind the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall is something you won't want to miss. Then you will head to area of Vík for overnight stay.

Highlights:
Þingvellir National Park
Geysir Geothermal Area
Gullfoss Waterfall
Kerið Crater
Selfoss Town
Skógafoss Waterfall
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Vík Town

Optional Extra:
Glacier Walk

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Day 3. Skaftafell National Park - Glacial Lagoon

You will start your day by visiting Reynisfjara black lava beach and Dyrhólaey Nature Reserve, where in the summer, large number of puffins nest. After that you will continue on to a quiet town of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, which is known for it´s rich history and the waterfall Systrafoss. Some indications point to the conclusion that Irish monks settled in Kirkjubæjarklaustur before the Norse settlers, but whatever the case, this was always a Christian community where heathens were not welcome. Next you will continue on to Vatnajökull, the largest Glacier in Europe, and Skaftafell National Park. Perfect place for short and easy hikes. Your guide can show you some of the most known sites of the national park, such as Svartifoss waterfall. After a visiting the national park, you continue along the roots of the Vatnajökull glacier and soon you will reach Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, where you will see icebergs the size of houses slowly drifting towards the sea. After the lagoon you will head towards the town of Höfn.

Highlights:
Reynisfjara Beach
Dyrhólaey Nature Reserve
Kirkjubæjarklaustur Town
Skaftafell
Vatnajökull Glacier
Svartifoss Waterfall
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Höfn Town


Optional Extra:
The Glacier Lagoon - Amphibian Boat Tour

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Day 4. East Fjords and Lake Mývatn

Before you reach first stop of the day – Egilsstaðir town, you will experience the stunning scenery of the East Fjords. Once again you can feel lucky that you don´t need to drive and you can simply enjoy the unique scenery. From Egilsstaðir town you will continue to Lake Mývatn area, a place filled with natural wonders and a true paradise for the nature lover with its diverse geologic formations, volcanoes, mysterious lava formations, and mud pools. You will circle that lake and have a great time enjoying the rich birdlife and luch vegetation. A relaxing bath in Mývatn Nature baths is optional.

Highlights:
Egilsstaðir Town
Lake Mývatn

Optional Extra:
The Nature Baths

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Day 5. Akureyri City - Capital of the North

A relatively short driving day, so you will continue exploring the unique Lake Mývatn area before heading to Akureyri – the second largest city in Iceland. On the way you will stop at the stunning waterfall Goðafoss (which means „waterfall of the gods“). In the year 1,000, all Icelanders converted to Christianity and the story goes that a so-called law speaker named Þorkell disposed of the pagan gods by throwing them into this waterfall giving it its name. You will also visit the Skagafjörður fjord, which is famous for it´s horse breeding and a great place to explore on horseback. Horse riding tour is optional.

Highlights:
Goðafoss Waterfall
Akureyri Town


Optional Extra
Horse Riding

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Day 6. Wonders of the West

Today your fist stop will be Deildartunguhver Hot Spring, which yields over 180 litres og boiling water every second. Then, you will continue inland to see the Hraunfossar and Barnafossar Waterfalls where the water creeps from underneath the lave fields into the Hvítá River. After the waterfalls, you will visit Borgarnes town and continue back to Reykjavík after an unforgettable trip around Iceland.

Highlights:
Deildartunguhver Hot Spring
Hraunfossar Waterfalls
Borgarnes-Town

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Day 7. Departure

Our driver will drive you from your accommodation in Reykjavík to the airport. If you have an afternoon or evening flight, you might want to visit the world famous Blue Lagoon and have a relaxing bath before heading to the airport.

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The prices are based on max 4 persons. For groups larger than 4 persons, please contact us via email.

This tour can be customized to your specifications and needs, so if you have any special requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We will be more than happy to help you arrange the perfect Icelandic vacation.

This tour is also available as a self drive tour: RT02 - Express Circle of Iceland - 7 days

*FAQ*

Where to eat during the tour?
In the small towns around Iceland you will find restaurants, bakeries and cafes where you can get something to eat. If you are going to the highlands we recommend purchasing something to take with you as there are very limited options for meals in the remote highland areas. Discuss with your guide about the places to stop for lunch or dinner.

Are there any hidden charges?
There are no hidden charges or fees you should be aware of. Note that meals other than breakfast are not included.

Do hotels and guesthouses offer Wi-Fi internet connection?
Most hotels and guesthouses in Iceland do provide free access to Wi-Fi internet. Some hotels and guesthouses do charge a small fee for access to the internet.

How do I book and what is the process?
There are several factors that determine the tour price:
• Time of the year you plan on visiting
• Number of people traveling together
• Accommodation type (we offer 2 categories of accommodation)
• Optional Activities (Various optional activities are available with each trip)

There is a special Price Calculator button with every private guided tour where you can enter your choice of type of accommodation, number of people and your arrival date. The Price Calculator will calculate and display the price according to your specifications. This way you can see how different choices in accommodation types and optional activities affect the price of the package. Once you are confident about your trip selection proceed to press the book now tab. Here you will fill in the required information and proceed through the booking process.We require a 15% deposit at the time of booking. Full payment is due 4 weeks prior to arrival.Once a booking is made an automatic e-mail is sent informing you that the order has been replaced and is currently being processed by the IcelandRoadtrip.com team. When the processing of you booking is finalized and travel documents are ready you will be contacted by one of our teammates with further details.