GRAND TOUR OF ICELAND
15 days at - including flights
Tripcode: AVD
Itinerary
- Day 1
- Fly to Reykjavik.
- Day 2
- Day exploring Reykjanes peninsula; Blue Lagoon, cliffs at Reykjanes and Krisuvik Hot Springs.
- Day 3
- Visit Thingvellir volcanic rift, Laugarvatn natural steam bath, Geysir waterspouts and Gullfoss waterfall; to Hella.
- Day 4
- Across south Iceland visiting Seljarlandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls plus Dyrholaey sea-cliffs, famous for puffins and other seabirds.
- Day 5
- Into Skaftafell N.P. where glaciers tumble down from Vatnajokul icecap; to Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon for walk along shore and optional boat trip among icebergs.
- Day 6
- Drive through stunning Eastern Fjords to Eidar.
- Day 7
- Inland through remote volcanic landscapes to Dettifoss waterfall - most powerful in Europe; to Asbrygri Canyon.
- Day 8
- To Husavik for optional whale watching trip; then to Lake Myvatn - fascinating area of pseudo craters, lava flows and hot springs.
- Day 9
- More time in Myvatn including Krafla volcano; to Akureyri - capital of the north.
- Day 10
- Free morning; afternoon sightseeing.
- Day 11
- Long drive west to mountainous Snaefellsnes Peninsula, with stop at a reconstructed 'turf house'.
- Day 12
- Day to explore Snaefellsnes N.P.; home to Snaefellsjokul icecap, fishing villages, old lava flows and abundant bird life.
- Day 13
- To Reykjavik, stopping for walk at Eldborg Crater.
- Day 14
- Free day in Reykjavik to explore, or enjoy optional activities including horse riding, sea kayaking and lava-tube caving.
- Day 15
- Fly to London.
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