Mystic Mountains

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

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

DAY 2
Morning flight to Egilsstaðir. Spend the day in Egilsstaðir area, with the possibility of exploring Hallormsstaður and Lake Lögurinn. It is also possible to visit Borgarfjörður eystri, one of the most beautiful and isolated fjords of the country.

DAY 3
Drive south through the spectacular East Fjords to the town of Höfn in Hornafjörður, a gateway to the south coast. On the way it is possible 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 4
Drive from Höfn to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and on to Skaftafell national park, a green oasis nestling below the great Vatnajokull Glacier and surrounded by black desert sands. A hike in the park can be recommended. Onwards to the picturesque village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

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

DAY 5
Drive across the vast lava field of Eldhraun to Vík, known for its magnificent black basalt beaches and cliffs teeming with bird life. Go past dyrhólaey* a rocky headland to skógafoss, one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country with Mýrdalsjökull glacier in the backdrop. Another option is to drive the beautiful mountain track Fjallabaksleið, through Landmannalaugar nature reserve (4WD needed, track open from late June)

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 6
Visit Gullfoss waterfall, the famous Geyser geothermal area and Þingvellir national Park, site of the ancient Icelandic parliament. The park itself is situated in a stunning volcanic landscape of mountains and lava flows, on the border of Iceland's largest lake. Continue to Reykjavík in the afternoon.

Optional: Whitewater Rafting in the Geyser area, ATV-quad biking in Haukadalur.

DAY 7
Departure (transfer not included).