A round trip to most of the fantastic nature landmarks of Iceland. This guided tour gives you the opportunity to travel through the ever-changing scenery of the Icelandic countryside, through mountains and valleys, viewing volcanoes, glaciers, rivers, hot springs and waterfalls. This is an ideal tour for those who want to experience the very best of Iceland in only 9 days/8 nights. Operation is May 16 - September 19, 2012

Day 1  Arrival
Pre night and overnight in Reykjavik.   Transfer from Keflavik Airport to your hotel (not included).

Day 2   Geysir – Gullfoss – Skógar – Dyrhólaey - Vík
Exploding Geysers - Waterfalls - Puffin Colony - Black Sand Beaches of the South Shore
Starting with a drive past the Nesjavellir geothermal area, head to Lake Þingvallavatn, Iceland's largest lake, and Þingvellir National Park, the ancient site of the world´s first parliament. Continue along the south shore and stop to admire the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss before continuing to Dyrhólaey* nature reserve. Continue to the village Vík. Vík for your overnight stay. 
* Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in spring, middle May til June 23rd

Day 3  Vík - Skaftafell National Park - Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon - Höfn
Lava Fields - Europe’s Largest National Park - Glacial Lagoon with Icebergs - Europe’s Largest Glacier
Cross Eldhraun, the largest mass of lava ever to flow on the face of the earth, before reaching the small village Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent. The tour continues over Skeiðarársandur sands to Skaftafell National Park. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon to see the birthplace of icebergs. Accomodation in the Höfn area.
 
Day 4  Höfn - East Fjords - Egilsstaðir
Narrow Fjords - Steep Mountains - Picturesque Coastline - Mineral Collection
Drive from Höfn through the Almannaskarð pass, stop and admire the majestic coastline. On to the towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea that form the magnificent East Fjords. Linger over Petra's renowned stone collection. Overnight stay in Egilssstaðir area.
 
Day 5  Egilsstaðir - Lake Mývatn
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 Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall. Continue towards Námaskarð pass with its boiling mud pools and vibrant colours. Explore the natural beauty of the Lake Mývatn area, including the peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgir, the pseudocraters at Skútustaðir and the Laxá salmon river. Overnight in Mývatn area.
 
Day 6  Lake Mývatn - Akureyri
Waterfall “Of the Gods”- Folk Museum – Iceland’s Second Largest City
Head towards the bustling northern port of Akureyri with a stop at the magnificent Goðafoss waterfall. Akureyri boasts some of the finest timber buildings in the country, beautifully restored to their original glory. Accomodation in Akureyri area.
 
Day 7  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, with its fifth gait - the tölt. Cross the Holtavörðuheiði plateau to Borgarfjörður in the beautiful Borgarnes area, stopping to admire Hraunfossar waterfall and Deildartunguhver hot spring, then continue over the breathtaking Kaldidalur mountain pass. Overnight in Borgarnes area.
 
Day 8  Borgarfjörður - Þingvellir - Reykjavík 
Europe’s Largest Hot Spring - Picturesque Waterfalls - National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO)
Explore Gullfoss, the ‘Golden Waterfall', and the nearby Geyser hot spring area to see the famous Geysir and Strokkur, and numerous other hot springs and boiling mud pools. Continue to the Blue Lagoon where you can have a refreshing bath in the warm, mineralrich waters before returning to Reykjavík. Overnight in Reykjavík.

Day 9  Departure.
Note: Transfer from your hotel to Keflavík Airport is not included in the tour price. This can be bought seperately at the time of your booking.

Note: We reserve the right to alter routes without prior notice due to road conditions

Included

• 7 day guided tour from/to Reykjavík
• Accommodation 2 nights w/breakfast and w/facilities in Reykjavík
• Accommodation 6 nights w/breakfast and w/facilities in countryside
• 5 dinners in the countryside (dinner in Akureyri is not included)
• Entrance to Petra’s stone collection
• Entrance to Sigurgeir's Bird collection
• Entrance to Laufás folk museum incl. refreshments
• Horse show in Skagafjordur

Not included

• Beverages and lunches
• Optional activities
• Meals other than those listed in itinerary
• International flights

French/English

Extra nights available  
Full payment required at time of booking
Subject to availability
Child discount available
Other conditions may apply

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