Holidays in Iceland - One World Tours

Day

Suggested itin

Accommodation / Meals inc

1

Arrive Reykjavik.

Pick-up at Keflavik airport where you will be transferred to Reykjavik with the optional stop at the Blue Lagoon

Suggested accommodation:

Hotel Reykjavik 3* - Fosshotel Baron 3* or Reykjavik Centrum 4*

2

Reykjavik-Hvolsvollur
First we take a short city tour around Reykjavik.

Then we continue to Þingvellir (Parliament Plaines), the location of the old parliament and a geological phenomenon.

From there we go to the Geyser geothermal area and to Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall.

(Breakfast)

Suggested accommodation:

Countryhotel Smaratun 3* - Hotel Hvolsvollur 3* or Hotel Ranga 4*

3

Hvolsvollur-Kirkjubaejarklaustur
We start our second day by visiting the waterfalls of Seljarlandsfoss and Skogarfoss.

Then we stop to visit the museum at Skogar.

From there we continue to the beautiful scenery of Iceland's South Shore such as bird life at Dyrholaey (road might be closed during nesting time), the rocks of Reynisdrangar, black sands and the lava of the Laki eruption in 1782-1783.

Hopefully we will see lot of birds, such as the Puffin and the Arctic Tern.

(Breakfast)

Suggested accommodation:

Hotel Geirland 3* - Hotel Laki 3* or Islandia Hotel Nupur 3*

4

Kirkjubaejarklaustur-Hofn
Today the trip continues over the black sands towards the oasis at Skaftafell national park close to Vatnajokull, Europe's biggest glacier.

At Skaftafell we take a short walk towards the beautiful waterfall Svartifoss and another walk to the glacier tongue.

From there we go to the Glacier Lagoon (Jokulsarlon) where an optional boat tour between the icebergs is highly recommended.

After dinner you have the option of a jeep-tour up to the glacier.

(Breakfast)

Suggested accommodation:

Hotel Hofn 3*or Hotel Smyrlabjorg

5

Hofn-Egilsstadir
Now the tour continues along the beautiful eastern coastal region.

We drive through the mountain pass Almannaskard and admire the extraordinary red and green colors of the mountains.

We will stop at Stodvarfjordur where we will visit the extraordinary museum of stone collection of Petra.

(Breakfast)

Suggested accommodation:

Hotel Svartiskogur 3*- Fosshotel Valaskjalf 3* or Icelandairhotel Herad 3*

6

Egilsstadir-Myvatn
From Egilsstadir we go over mountain roads to the magnificent waterfall Dettifoss, Europe's mightiest waterfall.

From there we visit the natural phenomenon Asbyrgi.

Then we continue towards the town of Husavik and we will end the day by going to the Waterfall of the Gods (Godafoss) before heading towards our overnight stay.

(Breakfast)

Suggested accommodation:

Countryhotel Narfastadir 3*- Hotel Sel 3* or Hotel Reynihlid 4*

7

Myvatn-Akureyri
This day we stay around the Lake Myvatn area.

It is one of the most interesting geological and geographical areas of the northern hemisphere.

Recent and old volcanic activity has shaped the landscapes and the forces of nature are still at work. Among the interesting sights are a solfatara area with boiling and bubbling mud pots, the Krafla Geothermal Power Plant, the lava at Leirhnjukur still warm 20 years after it flowed, the lava labyrinth Dimmuborgir and the pseudo crater group at Skutustadir.

From there we go to Akureyri for an overnight stay.

(Breakfast)

Suggested accommodation:

Hotel Edda Akureyri 3* or Hotel KEA 4*

8

Akureyri-Isafjordur

From Akureyri the tour goes through Skagafjordur to the remote Strandir area.

Along the way, parts of the coastline are covered with driftwood, especially the different small and black sandy beaches.

We continue driving along towards the village of Isafjordur.

(Breakfast)

Suggested accommodation:

Hotel Isafjordur 3*

9

Isafjordur-Latrabjarg

Among place that we will see today is the magnificent waterfall of Dynjandi, located in the bottom of the Arnarfjord.

It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland and the largest one in the West Fjords.

Then we will continue towards the main goal of the day but that is Iceland's westernmost point, Latrabjarg, where we are going to enjoy seeing thousands of individual different bird species inhabiting this 14 km (9 miles) long and sheer cliff protruding 400 m. (1,320 feet) from the sea.

Suggested accommodation:

Hotel Breidavik 3*

10

Latrabjarg-Snaefellsnes

The tour continues along the southern side of the Westfjords, which are among the most sparsely populated parts of the country.

We drive along the Breidafjordur bay towards the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and its magnificent glacier Snaefellsjokull.

(Breakfast)

Suggested accommodation:

Hotel Hellnar 3* -Hotel Budir 3* or Hotel Olafsvik 3*

11

Snaefellsns-Reykjavik

Today we head towards Reykjavik to close our circle.

Among places that we visit are the rural church at Budir, Arnarstapi, where a short stroll along the coastal cliffs gives us access to the rich birdlife and other wonders of nature, Hellnar.

At Djupalonssandur, a short stroll takes us to the basaltic pebble beach, framed with strange lava formations.

Then we continue Borgarfjordur and stop by Hraunfossar (Lava waterfalls) and Barnafossar (Children's waterfalls).

After the waterfalls we continue to Reykholt, the place where Snorri Sturluson, the famous 13th century poet, lived and wrote his historic books (Snorra-Edda and the Saga of Egill Skallagrimsson to mentions some).

Then we will visit Deildartunguhver, Europe's water most hot spring.

From there the tour goes directly to Reykjavik.

(Breakfast)

Suggested accommodation:

Hotel Reykjavik 3* - Fosshotel Baron 3* or Reykjavik Centrum 4*

12

Departure from Reykjavik

(Breakfast)

TOTAL TOUR PRICE......

3 Star

4 Star

4 Star Deluxe

Per Person
£ 4,437 (GBP)
$ 8,556 (USD)
€ 6,376 (Euros)

Per Person
£ 4,983 (GBP)
$ 9,756 (USD)
€ 7,294 (Euros)

Per Person
£ 7,544 (GBP)
$ 14,712 (USD)
€ 10,923 (Euros)

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Tour Includes :-

• All accommodation.
• Transfers (to and from airports).
• Transportation (to and from all sites and destinations).
• Internal flights (where applicable / listed)
• Entrance fees to sites
• English Speaking Guide.
• Meals as listed

Items not included :-

• International Flights (See the flights section of this site or contact us for advice on obtaining flights).
• Icelandic Visa (Download a visa application in the visa section of this site or contact us for information on obtaining your visa).
• Any Meals not listed

Tour Notes

• Dates : All of our tours are run to fit clients exact date / time requirements. Just let us know what you require and the tour will be scheduled to fit it with you.
• Single Supplement: For clients travelling alone, tours will be subject to a single supplement - please contact us for further details