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Around Iceland E
(Reykjavik - Kirkjubaejarklaustur- Breiddalsvik -Myvatn
-Skagafjordur)
(Ref : OWTICE7)
Summer tour
(May-September). This tour features long day lengths so departure is
every day at 8 AM and arrival at overnight stay around 6 PM.
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Day |
Suggested itin |
Accommodation / Meals inc |
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1 |
Arrive Reykjavik
Pick-up at Keflavik airport where you will be transferred to the
Blue lagoon for a relaxing bath(optional)
before continuing to Reykjavik. |
Suggested accommodation
Hotel Reykjavik 3* - Fosshotel Baron 3* or
Hotel Reykjavik Centrum 4* |
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2 |
Reykjavik- Kirkjubaejarklaustur
First stop on our tour is at 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.
From there we proceed to the waterfalls of Seljarlandsfoss
and Skogarfoss. From there we continue to the beautiful scenery of
Iceland's South Shore such as bird life at Dyrholaey, the rocks of
Reynisdrangar, black sands and the lava of the Laki eruption in
1782-1783.
Hopefully we will see lot of bird, such as the Puffin and
the Arctic Tern. |
(Breakfast)
Suggested accommodation
Hotel Geirland 3* - Hotel Laki 3* or Islandia
Hotel Nupur 3* |
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3 |
Kirkjubaejarklaustur-Breiddalsvik
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.
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.
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(Breakfast)
Suggested accommodation
Hotel Blafell 3* |
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4 |
Breiddalsvik-Myvatn
We will stop at Stodvarfjordur where we will visit the
extraordinary museum of stone collection of Petra.
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
Hotel Narfastadir 3*- Hotel Sel *3 or Hotel
Reynihlid 4* |
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5 |
Myvatn-Skagafjordur
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 Lake Myvatn we go to Akureyri where we will take a
short city tour and from Akureyri the tour goes to Skagafjordur
for an overnight stay. |
(Breakfast)
Suggested accommodation
Hotel Gauksmyri 3* - Stadarskali Hotel 3* or
Hotel Tindastoll Saudarkroki 3* |
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6 |
Skagafjordur-Reykjavik
Today we head towards Reykjavik to close our circle.
First stop is at the old volcano Grabrok where we take a
walk to the top.
There we continue to Hraunfossar (Lava waterfalls) and
Barnafossar (Children's waterfalls).
From Husafell the tour goes 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 trough the
Whale fjord (Hvalfjordur). |
Suggested accommodation
Hotel Reykjavik 3* - Fosshotel Baron 3* or
Hotel Reykjavik Centrum 4* |
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7 |
Transfer to airport |
(Breakfast) |
Pricing and Details
(Prices quoted based on 2 persons sharing a double
room. Prices in UK sterling (USD / Euros prices are approx only for
reference)
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TOTAL TOUR PRICE...... |
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3 Star |
4 Star |
4 Star Deluxe |
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Per Person
£ 2,262 (GBP)
$ 4,478 (USD)
3,302 (Euros)
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Per Person
£ 2,574 (GBP)
$ 5,096 (USD)
3,758 (Euros)
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Per Person
£ 3,900 (GBP)
$ 7,722 (USD)
5,694 (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
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