Tour 6 Day - Around Iceland Adventure

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Pick-up from your hotel in Reykjavík Visit to Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Skaftafell, Jokulsarlon Ice Glacier Lagoon, Hengifoss, Dettifoss, Lake Mývatn, Dimmuborgir, Námaskarð, Goðafoss, Mývatn Nature Baths (admission can be added), Deildartunguhver, Hraunfossar, Whale watching, Ice Cave (during winter if accessible), Glacier hike on Vatnajökul (April - Okt 11).

Guide

Guided tour in a minibus with WiFi.

Transport

Pick-up & drop off from Reykjavík Minibus

Meals

Please note that food is NOT included on this tour, except breakfast at hotels and guesthouses.

Accommodation

Hotel room with private bathroom for 5 nights and breakfasts.

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Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Hiking boots +€28 If you wish to save luggage space or do not have a good pair of your own, choose the hiking boot rental. If you do choose to rent, please note that there is a 3h hike to a waterfall where the rental will not be available. Hiking shoes must be sturdy, have good ankle support and must have thick soles for walking on volcanic rock and enough space to put the crampons on for your glacier hikes. Timberland shoes will not be accepted. Luggage storage +€28 Choose this option if you have more than one 20 kg suitcase (hard or soft-shell) and one day pack. It will be left behind at a secure storage area. Waterproof Pants +€28 Waterproof Jacket +€28 Entrance fee to Mývatn Nature Baths +€46 If you wish to enter and swim in the Mývatn Nature Baths please choose this option. Towels, swimsuits or bathrobes will not be provided but can be rented on the spot.

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Day 1 Day 1: Golden Circle & South Coast - Seljalandsfoss, Reynisfjara, Skogafoss
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Golden Circle & South Coast - Seljalandsfoss, Reynisfjara, Skogafoss

We will spend the first day of this round tour exploring the famous Golden Circle. The Golden Circle includes the UNESCO Heritage site Thingvellir National park, Geysir hot spring as well as the mighty Gullfoss waterfall. After visiting theses three top attractions we will make our way towards the South Coast of the island en route to our accommodation for the night. We will have the chance to visit both Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls as well as the magnificent Reynisfjara black sand beach before heading to our accommodation close to the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustri.
Day 2 Day 2: Vatnajokull & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Vatnajokull & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Glaciers are on today’s agenda! As we keep on with our ring road adventure and move further South-East we will pass Mýrdalsjökull glacier and drive throughvast lava fields before reaching Skaftafell National Park which is part of Vatnajökull National Park where Europe’s largest glacier lies. Once there we will start our glacier exploration, setting off for a glacier hike on one of Vatnajökuls outlet glaciers. After our hike we will be stopping at the popular Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon where you can explore the lagoon that is covered with floating ice bergs. Our accommodation for the night will be in in South East.
Day 3 Day 3: East Fjords - Djupivogur, Egilsstadir:
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: East Fjords - Djupivogur, Egilsstadir:

Today we will explore the East Fjords of Iceland. We continue threading our way along the coastline, driving some narrow roads around Hvalnes, a magnificent and remote peninsula, and the stretch around the Þvottárskriður landslides between Lóns and Álftafjarðar.

We will stop at Djúpivogur, a traditional small fishing village that is also home to a fine outdoor sculpture, Eggin í Gleðivík (meaning The Eggs of Merry Bay).

After a full day of exploration, unwind at the Wilderness Center! This unique accommodation, just 40 minutes from Egilsstaðir, offers a cozy overnight stay. Immerse yourself in the local history at their wilderness museum, then soothe your muscles in the complimentary hot pots. Winter transforms the area into an aurora borealis wonderland, so keep your eyes peeled for the dazzling Northern Lights!
Day 4 Day 4: Lake Mývatn Area;
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Lake Mývatn Area;

Your trip will start with a visit to Studlagil Canyon, famous for its dramatic basalt columns flanking a turquoise glacial river. Next, you’ll traverse the wilderness of Möðrudalur valley.

Reaching the Lake Mývatn area, you’ll have the option to relax in the geothermal waters of the Mývatn Nature Baths. The main event here is exploring the stunning landscape around the lake. This includes Námaskarð, a geothermal wonderland with colorful fumaroles and mud pots. You’ll also see Hverfjall, an almost perfectly symmetrical volcanic crater, and Dimmuborgir, a vast lava field with intriguing lava tubes.

The vast and dreamy crescent-shaped waterfall - Goðafoss, is the last stop of the day before we journey to Eyjafjörður, an outstandingly beautiful fjord with high mountains.

Our accommodation for the night will be at a country hotel in Akureyri. You will also have a chance to explore the fishing town in the north. Your guide will help you find Northern Lights viewing areas near the hotel from November to March.
Day 5 Day 5: Whale Watching In North Iceland - Dalvik, Siglufjordur:
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Whale Watching In North Iceland - Dalvik, Siglufjordur:

In the morning, you will get a chance to explore Akureyri, the capital of the North, before we go for a 3 hour whale watching tour from Dalvík where whale sightings are quite common. The most common whales being spotted in that area, are humpback whales. After your whale watching adventure, we will make our way to the cosy village of Siglufjörður and around the mountainous Tröllaskagi peninsula before arriving at Laugarbakki where we spend our last night of this tour.
Day 6 Day 6: West Iceland - Borgarfjörður
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: West Iceland - Borgarfjörður

On the 6th day of the tour we head to Borgarfjörður in West Iceland, an area voted as one of the best destinations by Lonely Planet in 2016. Borgarfjörður has a lot to show and we will visit some of the best natural and historical stops. Deildartunguhver hot spring is on our list as well as two waterfalls: Barnafoss (also known as the Children’s waterfall) and Hraunfossar which emerges in low cascades straight from a lava field. Before ending the day with scenic views of Hvalfjörður (Whale Fjord) we will also stop at Reykholt, a historic site that was once home to a famous Icelandic historian, lawyer, politician, author of some of the Icelandic Sagas, and poet Snorri Sturluson. We expect to arrive in the city around 5 – 6 pm.

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6 Day - Around Iceland Adventure

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Itinerary of your trip 6 Day - Around Iceland Adventure

Day 1: Golden Circle & South Coast - Seljalandsfoss, Reynisfjara, Skogafoss

Day 2: Vatnajokull & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Day 3: East Fjords - Djupivogur, Egilsstadir:

Day 4: Lake Mývatn Area;

Day 5: Whale Watching In North Iceland - Dalvik, Siglufjordur:

Day 6: West Iceland - Borgarfjörður

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