In spite of its mid-Atlantic location, Iceland is on Greenwich Mean Time all year round. There is a five-hour time difference between New York and Iceland.  Iceland is served only by Icelandair from the USA with departures from New York, Boston, Baltimore and Minneapolis.  Flight time is about 5-6 hours from the USA and 4-5 hours from Europe. Stop-overs in Iceland are allowed on flights between USA and Europe usually at no additional airfare.

TUE  KEFLAVIK - BLUE LAGOON
You will be transferred from Keflavík Airport to the Blue Lagoon Hotel to rest and freshen up. Later, to the Lagoon, a bright blue mineral-rich swimming pool with geothermal heated water in the middle of a large lava field. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Blue Lagoon.

WED  BLUE LAGOON - VIK

At 8:30 am we head for Krisuvik geothermal area and then move on through the farmlands of Landssveit, stopping at the replica of Saga-Age Farm Stong at the foot of the infamous volcano Hekla. Then on to Landmannalaugar, an area of recent volcanic activity, rhyolite mountains and a natural warm pool for relaxation. We continue to the volcanic fissure of Eldgja and Ofaerufoss, taking the mountain road behind Myrdalsjökull Glacier. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Edda in Vik.

THU  VIK - KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR
We start at 9:00 am to Jokulsarlon for optional sailing on the glacial lagoon and then continue to a hydro electrical power plant. We then take a breathtaking mountain track to the edge of  Vatnajökull (Europe’s largest glacier) and the Joklasel Mountain Hut for an optional snowmobile tour on the glacier. Continue via Skaftafell to Hotel Kirkjubaejarklaustur for dinner and overnight stay.

FRI  KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR - HVERAGERDI
At 9:00 am depart westwards along the southern coastline. We now drive on the seaside of Myrdalsjokull Glacier, through Vík and with stops at Skogar Folk Museum and Skogafoss Waterfall. Another stop is at the high and narrow waterfall, Seljalandsfoss. We continue through the historic sites of Njaas Saga, and have the opportunity to look at the excellent Njala Exhibition in Hvolsvollur. We continue to Hveragerdi (the greenhouse village) to arrive at Hotel Ork for dinner and overnight.

SAT  HVERAGERDI - BORGANES
Depart from Hveragerdi to Skalholt, the site of an ancient bishopric. We drive to the magnificent Gullfoss, the golden waterfall, and Geysir, the geyser from which all other geysers take their name. Here among the numerous hot springs, mud pools and geysers, Strokkur, the world's most active geyser, is likely to spout for us to the heights of 100 feet. We continue to Pingvellir, site of the ancient parliament. Then through the Kaldidalur Mountain Road* and to Langjokull glacier. We have a look at the beautiful Hraunfossar Waterfalls before we visit Reykholt, the home of eminent 13th century Saga writer Snorri Sturluson. Then Deildartunguhver, Europe´s most prolific hot spring, and end the day in Borgarnes for dinner and overnight at Hotel Borganes.

*Kaldidalur Road may be closed to traffic until mid June, in which case we take an alternative route.

SUN  BORGANES  
We drive along the south shore of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula to enjoy the seabird colonies and unusual rock formations at Arnarstapi, at the foot of the renowned Snaellsjokull Glacier. We continue along the fascinating west tip of the peninsula. At fishing village Stykkisholmur we have an optional cruise among the islands, skerries and bird colonies of Breidafjordur.  Return to Borganes for overnight and dinner at Hotel Borganes.

MON  BORGANES - AKUREYRI - LAKE MYVATN
Continue to the Glaumbaer Folk Museum in  Skagafjordur and then on to Akureyri for a sightseeing tour of this capital of North Iceland. We stop at Godafoss Waterfall (Waterfall of the Gods) on our way to the Lake Myvatn for dinner and an overnight at Hotel Laugar.
 

TUE  LAKE MYVATN 
Depart at 8:30 am for a tour of the Lake Myvatn area, one of the richest nesting ground for wet birds in the world. Craters and volcanoes make this tour a fascinating geological study. Stops include Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá and Námafjall. In the afternoon we head for Dettifoss, Europe´s mightiest waterfall, with a stop at the volcanic crater Víti (Inferno) and the geothermal power plant Krafla. Then drive around the Tjörnes Peninsula after stopping at Holmatungur, Hljódaklettar (Echo Rocks) and the horseshoe-shaped cliffs of Asbyrgi. Dinner and overnight stay in the Lake Mývatn area.

WED  LAKE MYVATN - REYKJAVIK
We start at 8:00 am to return over the impressive highland desert track, Sprengisandur*, between Vatnajokull and Hofsjokull Glaciers. Stops include Aldeyjarfoss, Nýidalur, Landmannalaugar. We pass the infamous volcano Hekla and stop by the replica of Saga Farm at Stong. Arrive early evening in Reykjavik for two night stay at Hotel Esja
*Sprengisandur Road may be closed until July 20th necessitating an alternate route.

OPTIONAL: Instead of returning over interior Sprengisandur Road as above,
you have the option to stop in Husavik for Whale Watching:

A tour of a fish processing plant and Whale Museum starts the tour.  In the afternoon, a Whale Watching excursion followed by a flight to Reykjavik from Akureyri. Transfer from the nearby Domestic Airport to Hotel Esja for two night stay.

THU  REYKJAVIK
Free day in Reykjavik.  Many optional excursions available.

FRI  REYKJAVIK - KEFLAVIK
Extend your stay in Iceland or transfer to the airport today.

$ 2860 per person double
$ 3015 per person double (including whale watching/flight)
$   525 single supplement

(PLEASE INQUIRE FOR AIR FARES FROM USA)

INCLUDES:
- 10 nights at Hotels with private facilities
- Daily Breakfast, 8 Dinners

- Arrival/departure Transfers in Reykjavik

- Sightseeing per itinerary
- Admission to the Blue Lagoon, Reykholt, Glaumbaer Museum, Skogar Museum
- Driver Guide or Tour Escort
- Tax and Service Charges

Optional excursions not included: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Tour,
Vatnajokull Snowmobile Tour, Birds & Islands Cruise at Stykkisholmur

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