This remote, northerly island; an independent democratic republic with a short but colorful history. Tiny but thriving modern society with a booming economy and high standard of living. With own language and rich cultural heritage, especially in literature. And an absolutely unique nature, land of ice and fire. Active volcanoes, spouting geysers, extensive lava fields and deserts, rumbling rivers and waterfalls, mountains and glaciers. Midnight sun in the summertime and northern lights in winter.
Tailor made tours:
Let us help you to get the most out of your stay in Iceland. We provide personal service and are specialized in guided tours for small groups. We do not offer package tours but will be pleased to make you a tailor made proposal, based on your personal interests.
Tour Itinerary:
Day one:
15:30 Arrival and pick-up at Keflavik Airport and transfer to hotel.
17:00 Reykjavik City Sightseeing
20:00 Dinner and free evening
Day two:
09:00 Departure for a trip around Iceland, starting at the south: Visit to a Geothermal Power Station, Thingvellir National Park and historical site, Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall and Geysir, the spouting hot spring and many other interesting places. Late afternoon we visit Thjorsardalur, spectacular nature and historical excavation and stay overnight in a highland hotel.
Day three:
In the morning visit to Landmannalaugar a colorful volcanic landscape with the possibility of a relaxing bath in a natural pool. Visit to Hekla, the mighty volcano and in the afternoon we cross unbridged rivers to visit spectacular nature reserve Thorsmork, paradise for the nature lover. Dinner and overnight stay in country hotel.
Day four:
Visit to Skogafoss, a beautiful waterfall and Skogar Museum, probably the best ethnic museum in Iceland. In the afternoon the south coast, Reynisdrangar, spectacular cliff formations and Dyrholaey bird paradise. Dinner and overnight stay in the beautiful glacial surroundings at Skaftafell.
Day five:
Hiking and touching the glaciers in the Skaftafell National Park and in the afternoon visit to the glacial lagoon Jokulsarlon, with the floating icebergs. Driving highway no. 1 along the coast, under the mighty Vatnajokull glacier, to fishing village Hofn. Optional snow scooter ride on the glacier. Visit to the glacier museum, dinner and overnight stay in Hofn.
Day six:
The East Fjords, with spectacular landscape, high mountains and deep fjords. Visit to Petras stone museum and lunch at Egilsstadir, the most prosperous town in the east, located at the lake Logurinn. In the afternoon visits to nearby sites and fjords. Overnight stay at Egilsstadir.
Day seven:
We drive to the east highlands and see the biggest construction project in the history of Iceland, a hydroelectrical power station, which is presently under construction. Lunch at Saenautasel, a old reconstructed farm at the heath. In the afternoon we drive to Askja in the central highlands and visit the Lake Askja, which is located in a huge volcanic caldera, at an altitude of 1100 meters. Overnight stay in a highland cottage.
Day eight:
Visit to Myvatn, second biggest lake in Iceland. Beautiful volcanic scenery and unique bird life. Active geothermal and volcanic area. Visit to glacial river Jokulsa and Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Iceland. Overnight stay at a hotel at Myvatn.
Day nine:
Drive to Akureyri, the capital of the north where we take a look at the town and can relax in the open air swimming pool. In the afternoon we proceed on highway no. 1 through the north-west, visiting historical sites and enjoying a fantistic scenery. Dinner and overnight stay at Blonduos.
Day ten:
Drive back to Reykjavik, through the historical farmland Borgarfjordur and visit to Reykholt, which was home to Icelandīs most famous writer, Snorri Sturluson, in the 13th century. Back to Reykjavik in the afternoon, with free time and dinner in Reykjavik.
Day eleven:
09:00 Check-out and transfer to the Blue Lagoon for a relaxing bath
13:00 Transfer to the Keflavik International Airport and departure.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
As all our tours are tailor-made it is difficult to quote fixed rates but as an indication, the rate per day for a driver-guide is around USD500 and all-in rate for a vehicle could also be around USD500 per day, depending on size of vehicle and distance/terrain driven. But detailed proposals and quotations will be made upon request.
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