Iceland Grand Circle

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

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

DAY 2
Drive to Þingvellir National Park, ancient site of the Icelandic parliament and then continue to the famous Geysir hot-spring area and the mighty Gullfoss waterfall.

Optional: Whitewater rafting in the Geysir area, ATV-quad biking in Haukadalur.

DAY 3
Drive along the spectacular south coast, viewing highlights such as the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Dyrhólaey* and the black sands of Vík.

Optional: Snow scooter tour on Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Boat tour from Vík, Skógar folk museum.

*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in spring, middle May til June 23rd

DAY 4
Visit the beautiful Skaftafell National Park nestling between glaciers with its many hiking possibilities. Onwards to the shimmering icebergs of Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon.

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

DAY 5
Through the spectacular East Fjords with towering mountains and charming fishing villages to the fertile Egilsstaðir area. There is a possibility to take 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 6
Across the Möðrudalsöræfi highlands to Dettifoss, the mightiest waterfall in Europe. Explore the impressive horseshoe-shaped Ásbyrgi canyon in Jökulsárgljúfur National Park. On to the fishing port Húsavík.

Optional: Whale watching from Húsavík.

DAY 7
Explore the highlights of Lake Mývatn area and the surrounding area highlights such as Dimmuborgir, the pseudocraters at Skútustaðir, the colourful sulfurous slopes of Námaskarð and Krafla volcano. Onwards to the town of Akureyri.

DAY 8
Spend the day exploring Akureyri the capital of the North and its surrounding area.

Optional: Visit to Hrísey island.

DAY 9
Travel to the horse-breeding valleys of Skagafjörður fjord and then continue to the shores of Húnaflói bay, an area with a great deal of history.

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

DAY 10
Explore Dalir, the region of Eric the Red, before continuing to Snæfellsnes peninsula with its countless wonders such as the rocky beach of Djúpalónssandur and Arnarstapi sea cliffs, before continuing to the Borgarfjörður area.

DAY 11
In Borgarfjörður visit such highlights as Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, Reykholt and the hot spring Deildartunguhver. Continue via Hvalfjörður fjord to Reykjavík, end the journey at the Blue Lagoon.

Optional: Bathing in the Blue Lagoon.

DAY 12
Departure (transfer not included).

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