Overland Expedition

Guided by one of our prime high-end tour guides, Mr. Ingimundur, who is not only a wealth of knowledge but with a sharp sense of humor and an incredible enthusiasm for showing his country.

DAY 1 - Arrival

Guests are met at Keflavík airport by their guide. The route leads from the international airport across the Reykjanes peninsula to Reykjavík for check-in at their hotel.

DAY 2 - Þingvellir - Gullfoss - Geysir - Hvolsvöllur

Meet with guide and drive from Reykjavík to Þingvallavatn, Iceland's largest lake, and Þingvellir National Park, the ancient site of the world´ s first parliament. Explore Gullfoss, the "golden waterfall', and Geysir hot spring area to see the famous Geysir and Strokkur, and numberous other hot springs and boiling mud pools.

DAY 3 - Hvolsvöllur - Þórsmörk - Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Start the day in awe of nature in Þórsmörk nature reserve with its unique composition of glaciers, rocks and greenery. Þórsmörk means the area of Thor, one of the gods in the pagean Nordic religion. Continue along the south shore and stop to admire the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss before continuing to Dyrhólaey nature reserve. Onwards to the village Vík and cross Eldhraun, a large mass of lava, before reaching the small village Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in spring, middle May to June 24th.

DAY 4 - Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón - Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Depart from Kirkjubæjarklaustur to Skaftafell National Park, where the waterfall Svartifoss surges over pillars of glittering black basalt dominated by Vatnajökull, Europe´s largest ice cap. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon where huge icebergs float and grind together in the still, deep waters of the lagoon, providing a surreal backdrop for a cruise with a difference.

DAY 5 - Eldgjá - Landmannalaugar

Strike out along the Fjallabaksleið interior track to Eldgjá, "The Fire Fissure", and Landmannalaugar, a magnificent area surrounded by colourful rhyolite mountains. Recall the natural wonders of the previous few days during a relaxing soak in naturally warm pools.

DAY 6 - Sprengisandur

Across the wilderness of Sprengisandur, a wild, desolate land of breathtaking emptiness.
This part of the interior, is the longest stretch between the South and the North and is only passable by 4wd vehicles during summer. It is mostly very desolate and barren.
This day will certainly leave you with some unforgettable memories and experience.

DAY 7 - Gæsavötn - Askja

A unique day in the heart of Iceland. Start the day by driving the isolated road towards Gæsavötn on the northern side of Vatnajökull glacier. This route is one of the most interesting and adventurous for 4wd vehicles in the country. It takes us along the northern edge of Vatnajökull glacier and into the desert highlands of Dyngjufjöll mountains and the Askja caldera. Explore this magnificent area and the volcanic crater Víti. This could be the most mysterious day during the tour.

DAY 8 - Askja - Lake Mývatn

From Askja we pass the largest continuous lava field in Iceland, Ódáðahraun, before descending into the greenness of the oasis Lake Myvatn , a wonderland of bird life and strange volcanic rock formations. Top the day off with a relaxing bath in the Mývatn´ s nature baths.

DAY 9 - Lake Mývatn - Húsavík

Explore some of the many places of contrast between volcanos, fauna and flora of Lake Mývatn area before heading towards the bustling Húsavík village, on the eastern shores of The Skjalfandi Bay. In Húsavík you have the option to go on a whale watching tour.
Optional: Whale watching tour in Húsavík.

DAY 10 - Akureyri - Reykjavík

Drive to Akureyri, the capital of the north with a stop at the impressive Goðafoss waterfall. In Akureyri you will leave your guide and take an afternoon flight to Reykjavik (approx. 45 min. flight). Bus transfer from domestic airport to your hotel in Reykjavik.

DAY 11 -Departure

NOTE: 3 nights are in mountain huts where you share rooms with other travellers. Important to bring your own sleeping bag on the tour.