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MYSTIC MOUNTAINS 2009

 

ORGANIZED SELF-DRIVE TOUR

 

7 days / 6 nights, Reykjavik - Egilsstadir - Borgarfjörður - Eastfjord - Höfn -

Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon - Skaftafjell - South Coast - Eldhraun - Vik -

Skógafoss - Þingvellir National Park - Gullfoss - Geysir Hot Springs - Reykjavik

 

Departures: Daily, May - September 2009

Mystic mountains, Iceland travel

 Five Stars of Scandinavia and their Iceland Partners offer a great variety of Car Rental Packages which are the

 perfect choice for individuals, families and small groups who prefer traveling independently. Enjoy the freedom and

 flexibility to explore different places at your own leisurely pace. As self-drive customers are effectively their own tour

 guides, detailed itineraries and road maps of Iceland are included in your documents.

 

 Relaxed tour concentrating on the rugged Eastern Fjords, Eastern highlands and Skaftafell National Park. Visit Glacial

 Lagoon, vast lava fields, small villages and Skógarfoss waterfall  along the south shore of Iceland.

 

 Types of car recommended: No. 2 (Compact) and higher.

 

Day 1 KEFLAVIK - REYKJAVIK

Arrival and overnight in Reykjavik (transfer from international airport not included).

All travel documents will be delivered to the first hotel in Reykjavik.

For Airport transfers by Flybus click here.


Day 2 EGILSTADIR - BORGARFJÖRDUR (B)
Depart from Reykjavik domestic airport for a morning flight over the central highlands to Egilsstadir, a charming village near a glacial river. Spend the day in Egilsstaðir area, with the possibility of exploring Hallormsstaður and Lake Lögurinn. It is also possible to visit the isolated fjord Borgarfjörður eystri, the northernmost of the Eastfjords, and one of the most beautiful and isolated fjords of the country. (Transfer from hotel to Reykjavik Airport are NOT included)

East fjord, Iceland Travel


Day 3 EAST FJORD - HORNAFJÖRÐUR (B)

After breakfast drive south through the spectacular East Fjords to the town of Höfn in Hornafjörður, a gateway to the south coast. On the way it is possible to take a boat tour to Papey Island where thousands of puffins nest in summer, or visit the famous stone collection of Petra at Stöðvarfjörður.
 

Optional:

 Boat tour to Papey Island

 Petra's stone collection.

Day 4 VATNAJÖKULL GLACIER - SKAFTAFJELL (B)
Drive from Höfn to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and on to Skaftafell National Park, a green oasis nestling below the great Vatnajökull Glacier and surrounded by black desert sands. A hike in the park is recommended. Onwards to the picturesque village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
 

Optional:

 Jeep tour to Vatnajökull Glacier

 Boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon

 Glacier hike in Skaftafell area

 

Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, Iceland Travel


Day 5 SOUTH COAST - VIK - SKOGAFOSS - LANDMANNALAUGAR (B)

Drive across the vast lava field of Eldhraun to Vík, known for its magnificent black basalt beaches and cliffs teeming with bird life. Go past Dyrhólaey* a rocky headland to Skógafoss, one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country with Mýrdalsjökull glacier in the backdrop.


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


Another option is to drive the beautiful mountain track Fjallabaksleið, through Landmannalaugar nature reserve (4WD needed, track open from late June)


Optional:

 Snow scooter tour on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier

 Boat tour from Vík

 Skógar Folk Museum

Skogar Folk Museum, Ingrid Shumway


Day 6 GOLDEN CIRCLE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK (B)

Visit Gullfoss waterfall, the famous Geysir geothermal area and Þingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic parliament. The park itself is situated in a stunning volcanic landscape of mountains and lava flows, on the border of Iceland’s largest lake. Continue to Reykjavík in the afternoon.


Optional:

 Whitewater rafting in the Geysir area

 ATV-quad biking in Haukadalur

Day 7 REYKJAVIK - DEPARTURE (B)
Morning free for own activities and sightseeing before transfer on your own by
Flybus to the Keflavik airport.

 

 IT

 

 Facts about Iceland, practical information,

 major attractions and flights to Iceland.

 

 Driving in Iceland

 

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 Departure Dates

 Daily, May - Sep 2009 / Self-drive tour

 Prices in US Dollar

 Per person in double room with private facilities             

 Car category

 

 Compact 2wd

 

 Intermediate 2wd

 

 Medium 4WD

 
 Single supplement per room per night  

 Rate for children 2-11 years, when

 sharing a double room with 2 adults:

 

 May & Sep are offered with a 15 % discount 

 Rental car for 5 days.

 Higher categories available on request.

 Types of car recommended: Group 2 (Compact )

 and higher

 Car Types

 Add-ons: Tour Options

  • Additional nights in Reykjavik

  • Visit to the Blue Lagoon

  • East Greenland excursion, 1 - 3 days

 Please note:

 Pick up of rental car on day 2.

 Drop off at Keflavík airport or in Reykjavík on departure

 day before 09:00. If the car is delivered outside this time

 range, an extra day will be charged. Due to road

 conditions routes may be altered without prior notice.

 The highland tracks of Iceland are not expected to be

 open until the middle of June.
 A final list of accommodations will be sent with your

 documents. Hotels are selected at the discretion of the

 local tour operator.


 Rental car for 5 days

 Types of car recommended: Any type

 

 List of Hotels

 Accommodation is a combination of farmhouses, guesthouses and hotels, with breakfast.

 

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