Iceland Complete
Classic Circle Tour
9 days/8 nights
2008 departure dates:
Jun 4, 9, 11
Jul 2, 16, 23, 30
Aug 13, 20, 27
$2,410 per person, double
$585 single supplement
May 14, 21
Sep 3, 10
$2,050 per person, double
$495 single supplement
Follow the famous Ring Road on a complete circle of wonders around Iceland.
Day 1: Reykjavík
Arrive in Reykjavík, Iceland’s beautiful capital. Explore this modren and vibrant city with a wide selection of restaurants and nightclubs. Overnight in Reykjavík.
Day 2: Þingvellir National Park – South Shore – Vík
Starting with a drive past the Nesjavellir geothermal area, head to Lake Þingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest lake, and Þingvellir National Park, the ancient site of the world´s first parliament. 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. Overnight in Vík area.
*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in spring, middle May til June 23rd
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 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: Höfn – 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: Egilsstaðir – 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. Akureyri boasts some of the finest timber buildings in the country, beautifully restored to their original glory. Overnight in Akureyri area.
Day 7: Akureyri – Borgarfjörður – Selfoss
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 area, stopping to admire Hraunfossar waterfall and Deildartunguhver hot spring, then continue over the breathtaking Kaldidalur mountain pass. Overnight in Selfoss area.
Day 8:Gullfoss – Geysir – Blue Lagoon – Reykjavík
Explore Gullfoss, the ‘Golden Waterfall’, and the nearby Geyser hot spring area to see the famous Geysir and Strokkur, and numerous other hot springs and boiling mud pools. Continue to the Blue Lagoon where you can have a refreshing bath in the warm, mineralrich waters before returning to Reykjavík. Overnight in Reykjavík.
Day 9: Reykjavík
Tour ends after breakfast at the hotel
Tour price includes:
- 8 nights accommodation, with daily breakfast
- 5 dinners
- Entrance to Petra’s stone collection
- Entrance to Laufás folkmuseum incl. refreshments
- Horse show in Skagafjörður
- Transportation by motor coach
- Return bus transfer to/from Keflavik airport
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