Circle around Iceland at a leisurely pace to take in all the different sceneries Iceland has to offer including the legendary Snæfellsjökull Glacier and Skaftafell National Park.
Type of car recommended: No. 2 (Compact) and higher.
Detailed Itinerary:
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1
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Arrival and overnight in Reykjavik |
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Transfer from Keflavik Airport to your hotel in Reykjavik. |
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2
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Today's highlights are many including Þingvellir national park, a place of great geological and historical interest, the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot-spring area. Drive onwards along the mighty Þjórsá river into Þjórsárdalur valley with Mt.Hekla, Iceland's most famous volcano towering above. From there head to the South Shore. |
River rafting in the Geysir area, ATV-quad biking in Haukadalur, Stöng -Viking age farmhouse. |
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3
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Visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Onwards to Dyrholaey* a rocky headland where thousands of puffins nest in summer. Across the vast lava field of Eldhraun to the picturesque village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent. |
Skógar folk museum. |
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4
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Skaftafell National Park, a green oasis nestling below the great Vatnajökull glacier, offers different hiking possibilities. Continue to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon where huge icebergs, float and grind together in the still, deep waters of the lagoon. Drive along the rugged and varied coastline of Austfirðir, Iceland´s magnificent East Fjords to Egilsstaðir the largest town in the east. |
Jeep tour to Vatnajökull glacier, Boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Boat tour to Papey island, Petra's stone collection. |
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5
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Explore Egilsstaðir and its surroundings. Visit Hallormsstaður the largest forest plantation in Iceland set along the Lagarfljót lake, which according to legend contains a monster. |
Bout tour on Lagarfljót lake. |
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6
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Drive to Vopnafjörður village, with its spectacular coast and natural hot springs, continue to Þórshöfn a village with 500 inhabitants which is situated on the Langanes peninsula. Also possible to continue to Mývatn area or Húsavík to overnight. |
Burstafell museum and old farmstead. |
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7
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Across the Öxafjarðarheiði plateu. Visit Ásbyrgi, a magnificent horseshoe-shaped canyon in Jökulsárgljúfur National Park. Drive along the Tjörnes peninsula to the fishing port of Húsavík, continue to Akureyri the capital of the north. |
Whale watching from Húsavík. |
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8
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Explore the natural wonders of Lake Mývatn area including the fantastic lava formations of Dimmuborgir, the volcanic area of Krafla, and the pseudocraters of Skútustaðir. Visit Goðafoss waterfall on the way to to Akureyri. |
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9
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From Akureyri continue over Öxnardalur pass to the historical region of Skagafjörður renowned for horsebreeding. There is the option of visiting the old farmstead of Glaumbær a great example of old Icelandic architecture. Continue the drive to the peninsula of Snææfellsnes. |
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10
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Circle around the legendary Snæfellsjökull glacier, passing the small fishing villages such as Hellissandur, Grundarfjörður and the magnificent columnar basalt rock formations at Arnarstapi. Make a stop at the rocky beach of Djúpalónssandur. Pass the magnificent Eldborg crater onwards to the agricultural region of Borgarfjörður before returning to Reykjavík |
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11
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Departure. |
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Transfer from your hotel in Reykjavík to Keflavik Airport. |
*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in spring, middle May til June 23rd
DURATION: 11 days, 10 nights
OPERATION: May - September 2012
DEPARTURES: Daily
PRICE:
Per person for 2 adults in car sharing a double room
Valid 1 May - 30 September, 2012
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Compact 2wd
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1.610 €
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Intermediate 2wd
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1.740 €
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Medium 4wd
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2.030 €
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Rate for children 2-11 years
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37 € per night
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SEASONAL DISCOUNTS:
All departures in May and September are offered with 15% discount
INCLUDED:
- Rental car with unlimited mileage, VAT and one authorized driver.
- Accommodation including breakfast, a combination of farmhouses, guesthouses and hotels
- Detailed road map (1:600 000)
- Detailed itinerary
NOT INCLUDED:
- Gasoline
- Meals
- Optional Tours
- International Flights
Car types (examples only):
Group 1 - Economy 2wd: Toyota Yaris, VW Polo, Peugeot 206, Opel Corsa
Group 2 - Compact 2wd: Toyota Corolla Sedan, VW Golf, Peugot 307 Opel AstraGroup 3 - Intermediate 2wd: Toyota Avensis Sedan, Honda Accord, Skoda Octavia
Group 3.1 - Intermediate automatic 2wd: Toyota Avensis Sedan, Opel Vectra, Skoda Octavia
Group 3.2 - Intermediate station 2wd: Toyota Corolla Station, Peugeot 307 Station, Opel Astra
Group 5 - Medium 4wd: Suzuki Vitara, Suzuki Grand Vitara
Group 6 - Intermediate 4wd: Toyota Landcruiser LX, Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7
Group 7.1 - Large 4wd automatic: Toyota Landcruiser GX, Mitsubishi Pajero