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Day 3 VIK - SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK
- GLACIAL LAGOON - HÖFN (B, D)
Cross Eldhraun, the
largest mass of lava ever to flow on earth, before
reaching the small village Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a
former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent. The
tour continues over Skeiðarársandur sands to
Skaftafell National Park. Continue to Jökulsárlón
Glacial Lagoon to see the birthplace of icebergs.
Overnight in Höfn area.
Distance traveled: 180 miles
Day 4 HÖFN - EAST FJORDS - EGILSSTAÐIR (B, D)
Drive from Höfn through the Almannaskarð pass, stop
and admire the majestic coastline. On to the
towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea
that form the magnificent East Fjords. We stop at
Petra's stone collection before reaching Egilsstaðir
for an overnight stay.
Distance traveled: 193 miles
Day 5 EGILSSTAÐIR - LAKE MÝVATN (B, D)
Explore the empty vastness of the highland desert
plateau Möðrudalsöræfi, heading to Dettifoss,
Europe's most powerful waterfall. Continue towards
Námaskarð pass with its boiling mud pools and
vibrant colors. Explore the natural beauty of the
Lake Mývatn area, including the peculiar lava
formations at Dimmuborgir, the pseudo craters at
Skútustaðir and the Laxá salmon river.
Overnight in Mývatn area.
Distance traveled: 137 miles
Day 6 LAKE MÝVATN - AKUREYRI (B)
Head towards the bustling northern port of
Akureyri with a stop at the magnificent Goðafoss
waterfall. Akureyri boasts some of the finest timber
buildings in the country, beautifully restored to
their original glory. Overnight in Akureyri area.
Distance traveled: 143 miles
Day 7 AKUREYRI - BORGARFJÖRDUR - SELFOSS
(B,
D)
Majestic mountains and narrow passes lead to
Skagafjörður for an introduction of the unique
Icelandic horse, famous for its fifth gait - the
tölt. Cross the Holtavörðuheiði plateau to
Borgarfjörður in the beautiful Borgarnes area,
stopping to admire Hraunfossar waterfall and
Deildartunguhver, Iceland’s most productive hot
spring. Continue over the breathtaking Kaldidalur
mountain pass. Overnight in Selfoss area.
Distance traveled: 255 miles
Day 8 GULLFOSS - GEYSIR - BLUE LAGOON -
REYKJAVIK (B)
Explore Gullfoss, the ‘Golden Waterfall', and the
nearby Geyser Hot Spring area to see the famous
Geysir and Strokkur, and numerous other hot springs
and boiling mud pools. Continue to the Blue Lagoon
where you can have a refreshing bath in the warm,
mineral-rich waters before returning to Reykjavík.
Overnight in Reykjavík
Distance traveled: 177 miles
Day 9 DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and departure.
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