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 DAY 1: Reykjavík –
Þingvellir – Gullfoss – Flúðir
The tour begins with a drive past the Nesjavellir geothermal area
to Lake Þingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest lake, and Þingvellir National
Park. Visit the golden waterfall Gullfoss, and the hot springs at the
Geysir area before heading to the village of Flúðir.
DAY
2: Þórsmörk
A day filled with beautiful and spectacular sights. Þórsmörk
nature reserve offers a unique composition of glaciers, rocks and
greenery. Visit the impressive waterfall Seljalandsfoss and walk up to the
edge of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier.
 DAY 3: Flúðir –
Sprengisandur – Lake Mývatn
Across the wilderness of Sprengisandur, a wild, desolate land of
breathtaking emptiness. Pass the largest continuous lava field in Iceland,
Ódáðahraun, before descending into the greenness of the sheltered
Bárðardalur valley.
DAY
4: Dettifoss – Ásbyrgi – Húsavík
Drive through the beauty of Lake Mývatn, to Dettifoss, Europe´s
most powerful waterfall, as it thunders down into the Jökulsárgljúfur
canyon. Continue to Ásbyrgi, a horseshoe-shaped canyon. Stop in Húsavík
village, for a whale watching tour.
DAY 5: Lake Mývatn
Exploring the natural wonders of Lake Mývatn area, surrounded by
lavafields, volcanoes and mountains.
Optional: Full day excursion into the desert highlands of Dyngjufjöll
mountains to Askja caldera.
 DAY
6: Vopnafjörður – Egilsstaðir
Head through the interior highlands to Vopnafjörður and explore
this beautiful oasis on the boarder to the arctic, enjoy a swim in the
beautiful swimming pool on the banks of River Selá. Visit Burstafell farm
before continuing over Hellisheiði mountain pass.
DAY 7: East Fjords
From Norðfjörður drive along the rugged and varied coastline of
the East Fjords. Towering mountains, their bare rock faces ridged by the
forces of weather and wind, plunge vertically into the sea to form,
Iceland's magnificent East Fjords.
DAY
8: Djúpivogur – Skaftafell National Park – Kirkjubæjarklaustur
The first stop is at Almannaskarð pass which offers a striking view of
Vatnajökull glacier and the coastal area. Drive to Jökulsárlón Glacial
Lagoon before continuing to Skaftafell National Park for a leisurely hike.
DAY 9: Laki volcanic
craters
A full day tour from Kirkjubæjarklaustur to the area of Laki
volcanic craters, famous for the eruption in 1783, when a big lava flow
formed the spectacular Eldhraun lava field.
DAY
10: Kirkjubæjarklaustur – Landmannalaugar – Reykjavík
Drive along the Fjallabaksleið interior track to Landmannalaugar,
a magnificent area surrounded by colorful rhyolite mountains where
bathing in a natural warm pool is an option. Return to Reykjavík in the
afternoon.
Departure
Dates & Prices
INCLUDED
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Guided tour from/to Reykjavík
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Accommodation 9 nights w/breakfast and
w/facilities
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9 dinners (2-3 courses)
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4 lunchboxes
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Entrance to Petra´s stone collection
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Visit to Burstafell farm
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Whale watching tour from Húsavík
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Entrance to Selá swimming pool
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Return bus transfer to/from Keflavik
airport
OPTIONAL
Maximum number for each
departure is 15 passengers.
Note: It is necessary to book
additional nights before and after the tour in Reykjavík or Keflavík. We
reserve the right to alter routes without prior notice should the
necessity arise due to road conditions.
Optional Tours may only be ordered and
paid for while on the tour.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a multilingual tour and is organized and operated
by our Associate Office in Reykjavik
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