GRAND TOUR OF ICELAND
15 days at - including flights
Tripcode: AVD
The complete Iceland experience; waterfalls, lava flows, icecaps, deep fjords, geysers, hot springs and optional whale watching
Iceland is a remarkable country with landscapes and geographical phenomena like nowhere else. Without ever feeling rushed we circumnavigate the country, experiencing the natural wonders of Iceland's incredible geology. The huge forces at work here have left the land dotted with fissures and volcanoes, geysers and lava flows which make Iceland such a unique destination. The scenery is a bizarre mix of towering peaks, rolling grassland, black volcanic desert, huge icecaps and tumbling glaciers - all of which we explore thoroughly on our 'full-circle' route. Sightseeing is generally done on foot and there are some optional walks (2-3 hours) to stretch the legs.
| 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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