With so much to discover and explore in Iceland, this comprehensive tour highlights the natural wonders, the majestic landscapes and the unique character of Iceland. This is a classic circle tour that provides the perfect mix of culture and nature.
Highlights of the tour:
- A boat tour on the glacial lagoon, Jokulsárlón.
- The magnificent East Fjords.
- The lava formations and the beauty of Mývatn and its surroundings.
- Iceland's largest lake - Þingvallavatn.
Fun fact:
- If you like Angelina Jolie and the movie “Lara Croft” you should know that some of the scenes were filmed on the Icelandic glacier Vatnajokull and some scenes for the James Bond movie Die another day where shot at Jokulsárlón!
DAY 1
Arrival
Overnight stay in Reykjavík (transfer from Keflavík airport not included).
DAY 2
Geysir - Gullfoss Waterfall - South Shore - Vík
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Start the day with a short city sightseeing of Reykjavík. From Reykjavík head through the village of Hveragerði to explore Gullfoss, the ‘Golden Waterfall’, and the nearby Geysir hot spring area to see the famous Geysir and Strokkur, and numerous other hot springs and boiling mud pools. Continue along the south shore and stop to admire the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss before continuing to Dyrhólaey* nature reserve. Continue to the village of Vík.
Overnight in the Vík area.
*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
Cross Eldhraun, the largest mass of lava ever to flow on the face of the earth, before reaching the small town 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.
Overnight in the Höfn area.
DAY 4
Höfn - East Fjords - Egilsstaðir
Drive from Höfn through Almannaskarð pass, stop and admire the majestic coastline. Continue to the towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea that form the magnificent East Fjords. Explore Petra’s renowned stone collection.
Overnight in the Egilsstaðir area.
DAY 5
Lake Mývatn
Explore the empty vastness of the highland desert plateau Möðrudalsöræfi, heading to the Lake Mývatn area. Visit 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 pseudo craters at Skútustaðir and Laxá salmon river.
Overnight in the Mývatn area..
DAY 6
Lake Mývatn - Akureyri
Travel towards the bustling northern port of Akureyri making a stop at the magnificent Goðafoss waterfall and the old turf farm Laufás. Akureyri has some of the finest timber buildings in the country, beautifully restored to their original glory.
Overnight in the Akureyri area.
DAY 7
Majestic mountains and narrow passes lead to Skagafjörður for an introduction of the unique Icelandic horse that has a special fifth gait - the tölt.
Towards the village of Blönduós built on both sides of the river Blanda with Hrútey Island a protected nature reserve located in this popular salmon river. Cross the Holtavörðuheiði plateau through Borgarfjörður to the beautiful town of Borgarnes.
Overnight in Borgarnes area.
DAY 8
Borgarfjörður - Þingvellir National Park - Reykjavík
Drive to Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in the world. A stop will be made to admire the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls, before continuing over the breathtaking Kaldidalur mountain pass. The journey continues to Lake Þingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest lake, and Þingvellir National Park, the ancient site of the world’s first parliament held outdoors. Overnight in Reykjavík.
DAY 9
Departure (transfer not included)
OPTIONAL (at extra cost)
- Boat tour on the Glacial Lagoon
- Super jeep tour on Vatnajökull Glacier
- Mývatn Nature Baths
- Horse riding
- Non guided tour to the Blue Lagoon on arrival/departure
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