ACROSS THE WILDERNESS  2008

11 days, 10 nights, Reykjavik - Þingvellir National Park - Gullfoss -

Geysir - Þórsmörk - Lake Mývatn - Dettifoss - Husavik - Hellisheiði - East Fjords -

Skaftafell - Glacial Lagoon - Laki - Eldhraun - Landmannalaugar - Reykjavik

Departures English / Scandinavian

 Thursdays, June 26 / July 10, 17*, 24* / August 07, 21

*guaranteed departures

Iceland naturally: vast desert plans, towering volcanoes, awe-inspiring coastal vistas, lunar lava fields, majestic waterfalls and thriving communities. A fascinating journey through Iceland's wilderness and unspoiled nature. Experience them all during this nine day guided tour plus pre and post nights. Enjoy this unhurried exploration of Iceland’s natural treasures, such as the Thingvellir National Park, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, fishing villages Hellissandur, Grundarfjörður and Eiríksstaðir in Dalir area, the former home of Eirík the Red. Visits include the historical Glaumbær Farm Museum in Skagafjörður before heading over Öxnadalur pass to Akureyri, capital of the North. From Lake Mývatn across the wilderness of Sprengisandur, to the largest lava field in Iceland, Ódáðahraun. From Landmannalaugar to Skaftafell National Park and the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Eldhraun lava fields and Dyrhólaey headland, passing two waterfalls, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss en route to the great Geysir and Strokkur, Europe's most powerfully spouting hot spring. This escorted tour is operated in a modified off-road vehicle with all the comforts of a modern coach.
 

Day 1 ARRIVAL ICELAND

Individual arrival at the Keflavik Airport. Transfer on your own by Flybus to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Reykjavík (transfers not included).
 

Day 2 ÞINGVELLIR– SNAEFELLSNES (B, D)
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.

Distance traveled: 217 miles

Day 3 SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA (B, D)

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 across Laxárdalsheiði to the North, through awe-inspiring scenery.

Overnight in Varmahlíð area.
Distance traveled: 193 miles

Day 4 SKAGAFJÖRÐUR - AKUREYRI - TJÖRNES

(B, D)
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.

Distance traveled: 249 miles

Day 5 ASBYRGI - DETTIFOSS - MÝVATN (B, D)

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.

Distance traveled: 118 miles

Day 6 LAKE MÝVATN - SPRENGISANDUR (B, D)
Discover hidden parts of the Icelandic interior, exploring the wilderness of Sprengisandur and the largest continuous lava field in Iceland, Ódáðahraun.

Overnight at Hrauneyjar.
Distance traveled: 186 miles

Day 7 LANDMANNALAUGAR – SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK (B, D)
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.

Distance traveled: 199 miles
 

Day 8 JÖKULSÁRLÓN GLACIAL LAGOON - SKAFTAFELL (B, D)
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.

Distance traveled: 93 miles

Day 9 VIK - DYRHÓLAEY (B, D)

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.

Distance traveled: 199 miles

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

Day 10 GEYSIR - GULLFOSS - BLUE LAGOON - REYKJAVIK (B)
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

Distance traveled: 211 miles

Day 11 DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. check-out and end of tour.

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 Departure Dates 2008

 English / Scandinavian

 Thursdays, June 26 / July 10, 17*, 24* / August 07, 21

 *guaranteed departures

 Prices in US Dollar

 Across the Wilderness, 11 days

 Per person in standard double room

 Single supplement / standard room

 For Airport transfers by Flybus click here