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DAY 1 KEFLAVIK - REYKJAVIK
Arrival at Keflavík airport and pick up of
travel documents. Transfer with Flybus to
accommodation in Reykjavík.
DAY 2 THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK - GULLFOSS
(B)
From
Reykjavik to Þingvellir National Park, site of
the ancient Icelandic parliament. The park
offers a stunning volcanic landscape of
mountains and lava flows. Visit the geothermal
area of the Geysir and the glacier waterfall of
Gullfoss.
Optional: River rafting in the Geysir area
ATV-quad biking in Haukadalur
Entrance to Geysir Geo
Center
DAY 3 KJÖLUR - SKAGAFJÖRDUR (B)
The
route leads over the highland track Kjölur (4WD
needed, track open from mid-June), passing the
colorful thermal area Hveravellir between the
glaciers Langjökull and Hofsjökull. Arrive in
the horse-breeding valleys of Skagafjordur
fjord.
Optional: Horse riding in Skagafjörður
Horse show in Skagafjörður
DAY 4 AKUREYRI - LAKE MÝVATN - GOÐAFOSS (B)
Drive
to Akureyri, the second largest town in Iceland
outside the capital area. Onwards to the Mývatn
area, first stop being the Goðafoss waterfall.
The natural wonders of Lake Mývatn area include
fantastic lava formations of Dimmuborgir, the
volcanic area of Krafla, and the pseudo craters
of Skútustaðir.
DAY 5 TJÖRNES - HUSAVIK - EGILSSTAÐIR (B)
From Mývatn head towards the Tjörnes peninsula.
Through the fishing port of Husavik to
Jökulsárgljúfur National Park, with the
impressive horseshoe-shaped Ásbyrgi canyon and
Dettifoss waterfall, the mightiest waterfall in
Europe. Continue east to Egilsstaðir.
Optional: Whale watching from Húsavík
DAY 6 EAST FJORDS (B)
Drive
south through the spectacular coast line of the
East Fjords with charming fishing village and
towering mountains that plunge vertically into
the sea. Stop at Almannaskarð pass which offers
a striking view of Vatnajökull glacier and the
coastal area.
Optional: Boat tour to Papey Island
Petra's stone collection
DAY 7 GLACIAL LAGOON (B)
The
Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon by the Vatnajökull
glacier offers a beautiful view of the glacier
and the floating icebergs make a deep impression
on the traveler. Onwards to Skaftafell National
Park a green oasis with its many hiking
possibilities. Continue along the south coast
for an overnight stay.
Optional: Jeep tour to Vatnajökull
Glacier
Boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacial
Lagoon
Glacier hike in Skaftafell
area
DAY 8 VIK - SKÓGARFOSS - SELJALANDSFOSS (B)
Continue westwards to Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a
former site of a 12th century Catholic convent,
across the vast Eldhraun lava fields to the
black sands of Vik. Drive across the fertile
agricultural area of the south stopping by the
beautiful waterfalls Skógarfoss and
Seljalandsfoss before continuing to Reykjavik.
Day 9 REYKJAVIK (B)
Morning free for own activities and sightseeing
before afternoon Fly Bus transfer to Keflavik
airport.
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