Across the Wilderness

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Across the Wilderness 16th of August 2007

This tour is operated in a 4x4 vehicle suitable for driving in the highlands.

DAY 1
Arrival / Pre night
Overnight stay in Reykjavík (transfers not included).


DAY 2
Þingvellir National Park - Snæfellsnes
Depart Reykjavík to Þingvellir National Park, an historic and beautiful site, and head through Kaldidalur mountain pass to Hraunfossar waterfall and Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in the world. Overnight in Snæfellsnes area.

DAY 3
Snæfellsnes peninsula
Enjoy the magnificent columnar basalt rock formations at Arnarstapi, before circling around the legendary Snæfellsjökull glacier and passing through Stykkishólmur village before visiting the Eric the Red museum. Head aross Laxárdalsheiði to the North, through awe-inspiring scenery. Overnight in Varmahlíð area.

DAY 4
Skagafjörður - Akureyri - Tjörnes
Visit the turf-roofed farmhouse at Glaumbær, before heading to Akureyri, the vibrant capital of north Iceland, and on to Goðafoss waterfall and the stunning Tjörnes peninsula. Overnight in Öxarfjörður area.

DAY 5
Ásbyrgi - Dettifoss - Mývatn
Explore the horseshoe-shaped canyon of Ásbyrgi, and continue to Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, in the majestic Jökulsárgljúfur canyon. Continue to the Mývatn area - a paradise for nature enthusiasts - surrounded by lava fields, volcanoes and mountains: the real Iceland of fire and ice! Overnight in Mývatn area.

DAY 6
Lake Mývatn - Sprengisandur
Discover hidden parts of the Icelandic interior, exploring the wilderness of Sprengisandur and the largest continuous lava field in Iceland, Ódáðahraun. Overnight at Hrauneyjar.

DAY 7
Landmannalaugar - Skaftafell National Park
First stop at Landmannalaugar, a magnificent area surrounded by colourful rhyolite mountains with the option of bathing in a naturally warm geothermal pool. From Landmannalaugar, follow the Fjallabaksleið interior track to the breathtaking Skaftafell National Park. Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

DAY 8
Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon - Skaftafell National Park
See the birthplace of icebergs at Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, and take the optional boat tour among the icebergs. Spend the afternoon hiking through Skaftafell National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty, dominated by Vatnajökull, Europe's largest ice cap. Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

DAY 9
Vík - Dyrhólaey
Head out over the vast Eldhraun lava fields and Mýrdalssandur sands, and stop to enjoy the great views from Dyrhólaey headland.* On the way to the Hella area, admire two beautiful waterfalls, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Overnight in Hella area.

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

DAY 10
Geysir - Gullfoss - Blue Lagoon - Reykjavík
Drive to the thermal area of the great Geysir and Strokkur spouting hot springs, then on to Gullfoss, known as the ‘golden waterfall' and along the south coast of the lunar Reykjanes peninsula. The adventure culminates at the Blue Lagoon where you can have a refreshing bath in the warm, mineral-rich waters before returning to Reykjavík. Overnight in Reykjavík

DAY 11
Departure

OPTIONAL (at extra cost)