Iceland Complete

Destinations: Thingvellir National Park, South Shore, Skaftafell National Park, East Fjords, Lake Myvatn, Akureyri, Skagafjordur, Reykjavik.
Duration: 9 Days
Price From: £1430

Day 1: UK – ICELAND

Day 2: Geysir – Gullfoss Waterfall – South Shore - Vík

From Reykjavík we head through the village of Hveragerði to explore Gullfoss, the ‘Golden Waterfall’, and the nearby Geyser hot spring area to see the famous Geysir and Strokkur.  Continue along the south shore and stop to admire the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss before continuing to Dyrhólaey* nature reserve. Continue to the village Vík.  *Please note that Dyrholaey is closed in the Spring during nesting season, from mid May until June 23rd. Overnight in Vík area.

Day 3: Vík – Skaftafell National Park – Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon – Höfn

Cross Eldhraun, the largest mass of lava ever to flow on the face of the earth, before reaching the small village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent. The tour continues over Skeiðarársandur sands to Skaftafell National Park. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon to see the birthplace of icebergs. Overnight in Höfn area.

Day 4: East Fjords – Egilsstaðir

Drive from Höfn through the Almannaskarð pass, stop and admire the majestic coastline. On to the towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea that form the magnificent East Fjords. Linger over Petra’s renowned stone collection. Overnight in Egilsstaðir area.

Day 5: Dettifoss - Lake Mývatn

Explore the empty vastness of the highland desert plateau Möðrudalsöræfi, heading to Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Continue towards Námaskarð pass with its boiling mud pools and vibrant colours. Explore the natural beauty of the Lake Mývatn area, including the peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgir, the pseudocraters at Skútustaðir and the Laxá salmon river. Overnight in Mývatn area.

Day 6: Lake Mývatn – Akureyri

Head towards the bustling northern port of Akureyri with a stop at the magnificent Goðafoss waterfall and the old turf farm Laufás. Akureyri boasts some of the finest timber buildings in the country, beautifully restored to their original glory. Overnight in Akureyri area.

Day 7: Skagafjörður - Borgarnes

Majestic mountains and narrow passes lead to Skagafjörður for an introduction of the unique Icelandic horse, with its fifth gait - the tölt. Cross the Holtavörðuheiði plateau to Borgarfjörður in the beautiful Borgarnes. Overnight in Borgarnes area

Day 8: Borgarfjörður – Þingvellir National Park – Reykjavík

A drive to Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in the world, and then a stop to admire the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfall, before continuing over the breathtaking Kaldidalur mountain pass. Head to Lake Þingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest lake, and Þingvellir National Park, the ancient site of the world’s first parliament held outdoors. Overnight in Reykjavík.

Day 9: ICELAND - UK.

Tour Details: Iceland Complete (escorted tour) 8 Nights / 9 Days.

Price Per Person from £1430.