Northern Enlightenment.

Destinations: Reykjavik, Akureyri, Husavik, Deiitfoss, Lake Myvatn,
Duration: 6 Days
Price From: £1220

Day 1:  UK – ICELAND.
Overnight stay in Reykjavík.

Day 2: Reykjavík - Borgarfjörður - Skagafjörður – Akureyri
Departure from Reykjavík through Hvalfjörður tunnel through the fertile Borgarfjörður region. Visit the spectacular waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. Driving Húnavatnssýslur we stop at the farm and horse breeding center of Gauksmýri for an introduction of the Icelandic horse and its special qualities such as the famous five gaits. We continue to the beautiful Skagafjörður district and onwards to Akureyri, the capital of the north, located just 60 km below the Arctic Circle. Overnight in Akureyri.

Day 3: Húsavík - Ásbyrgi - Dettifoss - Mývatn
Drive to the fishing village of Húsavík where you have the option of going on a memorable whale watching tour, where minke whales are frequently seen. Continue to Ásbyrgi, ‘Fortress of the Gods’, a
horseshoe-shaped canyon, formed as the result of a catastrophic flood. Drive onwards to Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Drive onwards to Lake Mývatn, known for its beauty and geological wonders. Overnight in Mývatn area.

Day 4: Lake Mývatn
Explore the natural wonders of the unique Lake Mývatn area, which has been sculpted by volcanic eruptions through the ages. We visit the boiling solfatara pits at Hverarönd by Námafjall. View of Hverfjall, We take a look at the underground bathing springs Grjótagjá cave and on to Dimmuborgir ‘The Dark Castles’, a true labyrinth of lava formation. Top the day off with a relaxing bath in the Mývatn’s nature baths. Overnight in Mývatn area.

Day 5: Akureyri - Kjölur - Reykjavík
Drive to the impressive Goðafoss waterfall before returning to the town of Akureyri for a short visit. Onwards to the breathtaking highland interior of Kjölur, visiting the thermal area Hveravellir between the glaciers Langjokull and Hofsjökull. On the way back to Reykjavík we will pass Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s best known waterfalls and the Geysir geothermal area. Overnight stay in Reykjavík.

DAY 6: ICELAND – UK

Tour Details: Northern Enlightenment (escorted tour) 5 Nights / 6 Days.

Price Per Person from £1220.