Saga Sites

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

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

DAY 2
Visit south coast highlights such as Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Mýrdalsjökull glacier and Dyrhólaey, a rocky headland where thousands of puffins nest during summer*.

Optional: Snow scooter tour on Mýrdalsjökull glacier, kayak tour from Stokkseyri, the Saga Centre in Hvolsvöllur.

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

DAY 3
Explore Þjórsárdalur valley and its landscape of sharply contrasting birch woods, sandy lava fields, rivers and waterfalls, huddling below the impressive volcano Hekla. Visit Þjóðveldisbærinn, a replica of an old viking farm. Continue to Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot spring area.

Optional: Þjóðveldisbærinn farm, River rafting in the Geysir area, ATV-quad biking in Haukadalur.

DAY 4
Visit Þingvellir National Park, ancient site of the Icelandic parliament. Then via Hvalfjörður fjord or Kaldidalur highland track (4WD needed). On to the beautiful Borgarfjörður region and Reykholt, home of the 13th century scholar Snorri Sturluson. Return to Reykjavík in the afternoon.

DAY 5
Departure (transfer not included).

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