DAY 1, Monday: REYKJAVÍK-GULLFOSS-GEYSIR-SKAFTAFELL*
The day starts with a drive to the famous Geysir and the Queen of Iceland´s waterfalls, Gullfoss. You then travel along the south coast which is overlooked by mountainous cliffs and magnificent waterfalls. You stay for the next two nights near Skaftafell National Park. [D]
*Due to Departure Time of this tour, passengers may need to arrive in Iceland one (1) day prior. This additional night is not included in price below.*
DAY 2, Tuesday: HIKING IN SKAFTAFELL
The whole day is spent hiking through the Skaftafell National Park. [B/D]
DAY 3, Wednesday: SKAFTAFELL-FLJÓTSDALSHÉRAÐ
You drive south of Vatnajökull, Europe´s largest glacier which dominates the landscape with its glacial tongues. Next, amongst the icebergs, enjoy a boat trip on the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon. You then continue through the beautiful Eastern fjords. Spend the next two nights in the neighbourhood of Egilsstaðir. [B/D]
DAY 4, Thursday: HIKING THROUGH VIKING TRAILS
A full day hiking in the beautiful Eastern mountains. [B/D]
DAY 5, Friday: FLJÓTSDALSHÉRAÐ-HIGHLAND DESERT-MÝVATN AREA
Today you walk up to Hengifoss, one of Iceland's highest waterfalls. In the very remote area in the highlands of Iceland you visit Sænautasel, an old farm that was the main model for the setting of the novel: Independent People by Nobel Prize Winner Halldór Kiljan Laxness. You continue to Möðrudalur, a farm that has been inhabited from the early Icelandic settlers through to the present day. You travel through desert landscape before reaching your accommodation for the next three nights in the Mývatn area. [B/PL/D]
DAY 6, Saturday: HÚSAVIK WHALE WATCHING - LAKE MÝVATN AREA
You start the day, with a 3 hour whale watching cruise, weather permitting, from the picturesque village of Húsavík. A short drive to Lake Mývatn, a unique area that features strange lava formations, attractive bays, pseudo craters and prolific bird life. You stroll through the lava field of Dimmuborgir ending with a walk to the rim of the ash crater Hverfjall. You relax in Mývatns Nature Baths, before you head back to your accommodation. [B/D]
DAY 7, Sunday: WALKING IN HLJÓÐAKLETTAR-DETTIFOSS- ÁSBYRGI
You visit Hljóðaklettar with its strange formations and the magnificent and puzzling canyon Ásbyrgi, said to be a hoof print of the eight legged horse of the ancient God Óðinn. You walk along the west bank of the mighty Jökulsá river where you see Europe´s most powerful waterfall Dettifoss. [B/D]
DAY 8, Monday: LAKE MÝVATN AREA-HELLA
You visit Goðafoss waterfall and on your way south across the highland desert you travel either the Sprengisandur or Kjölur route, with its views of the distant ice-caps. This area became shrouded in mystery and folktales of ghosts, giants and outlaws and is today one of Europe's last wilderness. You spend the next two nights in Rangárvallasýsla. [B/PL/D]
DAY 9, Tuesday: HIKING IN LANDMANNALAUGAR
The entire day is spent hiking in the geothermal area of Landmannalaugar, a jewel in the Icelandic landscapes. The surroundings rhyolite mountains have the feel of another planet, ranging in colours from beige to red and from blue to black. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a bath in a pool of warm spring water. [B/D]
DAY 10, Wednesday: ÞINGVELLIR-REYKJAVÍK*
Today you visit the historic sites of the first Icelandic Parliament at Þingvellir National Park where you enjoy the last walks of your tour before returning to Reykjavík. [B]
*Due to Departure times of return flights, passengers may need to extend their stay in Iceland by one (1) day. This additional night is not included in price below.*
TC~GJ
Two Departure Dates
July 23 - August 01, 2012 or August 06 - 15, 2012
DURATION: 10 days / 9 nights
LANGUAGES: This tour is guided in German and English
ACCOMMODATION: Hotels/Country Guest Houses
LAND ONLY Price per person, double occupancy, in USD*
$3,330.00*
Single Supplement: Add $825* to the above
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