Iceland~Grand Countryside 2012

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Day 1, MO: REYKJAVÍK-BORGARFJÖRÐUR
The day starts with a drive to the famous Gullfoss and Geysir. You also visit the beautiful church of Skálholt and the Þingvellir National Park, site of the Viking Parliament, before continuing to Reykholt, home of the 13th century poet, Snorri Sturluson. You stay in Borgarfjörður for the next two nights.
*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, TU: SNÆFELLSNES
Today you drive around the Snæfellsnes peninsula, which is dominated by the glacier where, according to Jules Verne's book, the Entrance to the Centre of the Earth can be found. You visit small fishing towns and drive through interesting lava fields and on to the town of Stykkishólmur where you take a boat trip around the islands of Breiðafjörður, home of puffins and the white tailed eagle.

Day 3, WE: EYJAFJÖRÐUR-ÞINGEYJARSÝSLA
You stop at the beautiful waterfalls of Hraunfossar before heading for Skagafjörður where you visit the farm museum at Glaumbær and are introduced to the Icelandic horse. You continue to Akureyri for a sightseeing tour of the town before driving on to your accommodation in the Húsavík area for the next three nights.

Day 4, TH: HÚSAVÍK-WHALE WATCHING
You start the day with a 3 hour whale watching tour from Húsavík, weather permitting. Afternoon is at leisure to ponder around the town with the possibility to visit museums and the church.

Day 5, FR: GOÐAFOSS-MÝVATN
You visit the waterfall Goðafoss, en-route to Lake Mývatn. There is lush vegetation here and many different species of birds, some of which are not found anywhere else in Europe. You visit the lava field Dimmuborgir and climb up to the rim of the ash crater Hverfjall. Before heading back to your accommodation, relax in Mývatn Nature Bath.

Day 6, SA: DETTIFOSS-FLJÓTSDALSHÉRAÐ
You travel around Tjörnes Peninsula and visit the magnificent waterfall Dettifoss, the most powerful in Europe. For the next three nights you will stay in the neighbourhood of Egilsstaðir.

Day 7, SU: FLJÓTSDALUR-SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR
Tour around the Lake Lögurinn, passing the farm mansion at Skriðuklaustur with its large unusual type of house. When conditions are suitable you can walk up to Hengifoss, one of the highest waterfalls in Iceland.  Allso visit the fishing town of Seyðisfjörður.

Day 8, MO: BORGARFJÖRÐUR-EYSTRI
This short wide fjord and grassy fertile valley with a charming fishing village of the same name is situated northeast of Egilsstaðir. Magnificent colourful mountains and numerous beautiful rocks and rare stones are to be found here.

Day 9, TU: FLJÓTSDALSHÉRAÐ-SKAFTAFELL
Vatnajökull, Europe's biggest glacier, dominates the landscape with its glacial tongues calving into a glacial lagoon. You take a boat trip on the lagoon among the icebergs. For the next two nights, You will stay in the neighbourhood of Skaftafell National Park.

Day 10, WE: SKAFTAFELL
The whole day is spent walking or relaxing at Skaftafell National Park.

Day 11, TH: SKAFTAFELL-REYKJAVÍK
You return to Reykjavík through the fertile meadows and the sandy desert of the south coast, overlooked by mountainous cliffs and glaciers. There are several beautiful waterfalls on the way and you may spot puffins and even some seals.
*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.*

Note: There is an average of 1-2 hours walking each day and it is an easy tour which everyone can participate.

TC~GJ

DURATION: 7 days / 6 nights
LANGUAGES:  This tour is guided in English and German
ACCOMMODATION: Hotels/Country Guest Houses

LAND ONLY Price per person, double occupancy, in USD*
From $3,520.00*
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