Iceland Express

Types of car recommended: No. 2 (Compact) and higher.

DISCOUNT: 15% OFF FOR DEPARTURE IN MAY AND SEPTEMBER.

DAY 1
Arrival and overnight in Reykjavik (transfer from international airport not included)

DAY 2
Today's highlights are many with Þingvellir national park, a place of great geological and historical interest, the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot-spring area. Drive onwards along the south shore, viewing skógafoss waterfall, the black beaches around Vík and Mýrdalsjökull glacier.

Optional: Snow scooter tour on Mýrdalsjökull glacier.

DAY 3
Drive through the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, explore Skaftafell National Park, a green oasis nestling below the great Vatnajokull glacier and surrounded by black desert sands. Continue to the Glacial Lagoon Jökulsárlón and then onwards to the harbor town Höfn.

Optional: Boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, glacier hike in Skaftafell area.

DAY 4
Drive along the rugged varied coastline of the East Fjords with their towering mountains and charming fishing villages. On the way there is an option of taking a boat tour to Papey island where thousands of puffins nest in summer or visit the famous stone collection of Petra at Stöðvarfjörður.

Optional: Boat tour to Papey island, Petra's stone collection.

DAY 5
Travel across the Möðrudalsöræfi highlands renowned for their stark beauty towards Dettifoss, Europe's mightiest waterfall. Visit the magnificent horseshoe-shaped canyon Ásbyrgi. Onwards to Tjörnes peninsula and Húsavík fishing port.

Optional: Whale watching from Húsavík.

DAY 6
Explore highlights of the Lake Mývatn area, such as the strange volcanic formations at Dimmuborgir, the pseudocraters at Skútustaðir, the colourful sulfurous slopes of Námaskarð and Krafla volcano. Drive on to Goðafoss waterfall, the town of Akureyri or skagafjörður.

DAY 7
Drive through the historical region of Skagafjörður renowned for horsebreeding. There is the option of visiting the old farmstead of Glaumbær a great example of old Icelandic architecture. Continue to the bay of Húnaflói and across Holtavörðuheiði plateau, returning to Reykjavík in the late afternoon. Another option is to travel across the barren Kjölur highlands (4WD needed, track open from mid-June), to the geothermal oasis at Hveravellir and onwards to Reykjavík.

Optional: River rafting in Skagafjörður, horse riding in Skagafjörður.

DAY 8
Departure (transfer not included).

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