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Iceland Complete Tour

Duration : 8 Nights / 9 Days

Destination Covered : Reykjavík

Tour Activities : Adventure, Beaches and Islands, Wildlife

Price on Request

Reykjavík Tour Overview

Hotel Used :
Reykajvík : Icelandair Hotel Reykajvík Natura or similar; Vík : Icelandair Hotel Vík or similar; Hofn : Hotel
Höfn or similar; Egilsstadir : Icelandair Hotel Hérað or similar; Myvatn : Sel-Hotel Mývatn or similar;
Siglufjordur : Hotel Sigló or similar; Borgarnes : Icelandair Hotel Hamar or similar

Child Policy :
It is not recommended that children 0-5 years old travel on scheduled tours. Children 6-11 years sharing a
room and/or traveling with a guardian will receive 25% discount from the above price, valid when one child
shares a double room with 2 adults.

Remarks :
Rates are subject to change without prior notice and subject to availability. No refunds any unutilised
services. Rates are not valid during peak period & events where additional surcharge will be applicable.

Reykjavík Tour Itinerary

Day 1:

Reykjavik

Welcome to the Land of Fire and Ice! On your own, transfer to Reykjavik. We recommend the easy and convenient FlyBus Plus transfers, which can be booked through Iceland Travel.If your flight lands early in the day, a great suggestion is to explore Reykjavík, the largest municipality in Iceland. Overnight stay in Reykjavík (airport transfer not included). Dinner on own.

Day 2:

Geysir - Gullfoss - Skogar - Dyrholaey - Vik

Breakfast at your hotel. Start the day with a short
city sightseeing of Reykjavik. From Reykjavik head through the greenhouse village of Hveragerdi. Head on
to the Golden Circle natural wonders. Explore Gullfoss, the “Golden Waterfall”, and the nearby Geysir hot
spring area to see the famous Geysir and Strokkur, as well as numerous other hot springs and boiling mud
pools. Continue along the south shore and stop to admire the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss before continuing to Dyrholaey* nature reserve. Continue to the village of Vik. Dinner and overnight stay in
the Vik area.
*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in spring, approximately mid-May until June
25th.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3:

Vik - Skaftafell National Park - Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon - Hofn

Breakfast at your hotel.
Continue your journey along the Ring Road. Cross Eldhraun, the largest lava flow recorded on the planet
in historical times. Visit Kirkjubaejarklaustur town, the former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent. The
tour continues over Skeidararsandur sands to Skaftafell, a beautiful glacial area within Vatnajokull National
Park. Continue to the stunning Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon to see the birthplace of icebergs. As you head east, you will continue to enjoy magnificent views of mighty Vatnajokull, Europe‘s largest glacier. Your destination is Hofn, a seacoast village located near the glacier. Dinner and overnight stay in the Hofn area.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4:

Hofn - East Fjords - Egilsstadir

Breakfast at your hotel. Today you‘ll enjoy amazing scenery as you head from glacial landscapes to fjord views. Drive from Hofn through Almannaskard pass, stopping to admire the majestic coastline. Head into the magnificent East Fjords with its views of towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea. Pass through coastal fjord villages on your way to Egilsstadir. Dinner and overnight stay in the Egilsstadir area.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5:

Lake Myvatn Area

Breakfast at your hotel. Explore the empty vastness of the highland desert plateau Modrudalsoraefi as you head towards the Lake Myvatn area. On the way, stop at Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Continue onwards to Namaskard pass with its boiling mud pools and vibrant colours. Explore the natural beauty of the Lake Myvatn area, including the pseudo craters at
Skutustadir and the Laxa Salmon River. One of the Myvatn area’s claims to fame is that it is home to more
species of ducks than any other place on Earth, with very diverse birdlife in general. Dinner and overnight
stay in the Myvatn area.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6:

Lake Myvatn Area - Akureyri - Siglufjordur

Breakfast at your hotel. Start the day by exploring
the peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgir. Visit the magnificent Godafoss waterfall and the old turf farm
Laufas. Afterwards, visit Akureyri, the colourful northern “capital“ of Iceland. The town has charming buildings and beautiful view of the Eyjafjordur Fjord. After spending some time in Akureyri, continue along 1/2 the coastal roads of Eyjafjordur and the Troll Peninsula. This is a beautiful drive along steep mountains with amazing views over the Arctic Sea and black sand coastline. The destination is Siglufjordur, set in a beautiful fjord of the same name. This town has some of the finest timber buildings in the country, beautifully restored to their original glory. The evening and dinner is on your own at one of the town´s restaurants. Siglufjordur is a very enjoyable and friendly town for an evening stroll. Overnight in Siglufjörður. Dinner is on your own.

Meals : Breakfast

Day 7:

Skagafjordur - Borgarnes

Breakfast at your hotel. This morning visit Siglufjordur‘s awardwinning Herring-Era Museum. The museum recreates the atmosphere of the early 20th century, when
Siglufjordur was transformed into a herring boom town, thanks to a large migration of herring. Afterwards,
head along majestic mountains and narrow passes lead to Skagafjordur, considered to be one of the finest
places in Iceland for horse breeding. Enjoy an introduction to the unique Icelandic horse breed with its
special fifth gait – the tolt. Continue towards the village of Blonduos built on both sides of the river Blanda.
Hrutey Island, a protected nature reserve, sits within the centre of this popular Salmon River. Cross the Holtavorduheidi plateau through Borgarfjordur to the beautiful town of Borgarnes. Dinner and overnight
stay in Borgarnes area.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8:

Borgarfjordur - Thingvellir - Reykjavik

Breakfast at your hotel. Drive to Deildartunguhver, the
most powerful hot spring in the world. Stop to admire the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls before continuing via Hvalfjordur fjord to Lake Thingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest lake and Thingvellir National Park. This UNESCO heritage site is where the world‘s oldest continuing parliamentary government was founded in
the 10th century. It is also the place where the North American and European tectonic plates meet.
Overnight stay in Reykjavík. Dinner is on your own.

Meals : Breakfast

Day 9:

Reykjavík

Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to the airport not included, but we would be happy to book it for you. We advise departing your hotel no later than three hours before your international flight.

Meals : Breakfast

More Details about Reykjavík Tour

Inclusions

Hotel
Sightseeing
02 nights accommodation in Reykjavik
06 nights accommodation in countryside
Meals as per itinerary
7 day guided tour as per itinerary from/to Reykjavik
Entrance to Laufas Folk Museum, including refreshments (day 6)
Herring-Era Museum Entrance (day 7)
Horse Show in Skagafjordur (day 7)

Payments Terms

* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount * Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount. * Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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