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Arctic Gems

Circle Trip of Iceland

10 Days / 13 locations in Iceland

A circle tour at easy pace. 2 or 3 night at the same hotel. Experience the arctic treasures at a relaxed pace. This tour highlights all of the country's well known attractions with main focus on the North and the South.

May and September departures 10% discount!

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Reykjavik
Accommodation: Reykjavik Natura Berjaya Hotel

Arrive in Reykjavik and transfer on your own to the hotel.

 
Day 2     Reykjavik - Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Stykkisholmur
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Snæfellsjökull Glacier - Sand Beaches - Sea Cliffs with Birdlife - Quaint Fishing Villages

We start our journey into the countryside by exploring the magnificent Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Circle around the legendary Snæfellsjökull glacier, where, according to Jules Verne, is the entrance to the center of the Earth. Continue to the expansive black sea shore of Djúpalónssandur. Stop at the picturesque harbour village of Arnarstapi with its magnificent columnar basalt rock formations.

Embark on a unique adventure boat tour including nature and bird watching with fresh scallop taste, boat trip from Stykkisholmur harbour. Overnight and dinner in Stykkisholmur.

 
Day 3     Stykkisholmur
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Iceland´s City of the North - Botanical Gardens

Today we begin the day early traveling from Stykkisholmur to Akureyri. Akureyri, also known as the trade and cultural capital of the north, is where we will spend the next 3 days. Upon arrival in Akureyri in the late afternoon, we take a sightseeing tour of Akureyri to familiarize ourselves with the city before check in at our hotel. Overnight stay in Akureyri.

 
Day 4     Akureyri
Meals: Breakfast

Dramatic Fjörds - Picturesque Fishing Villages – Culinary Traditions - Icelandic Schnapps

With the opening of the Héðinsfjörður Tunnel in 2010, the historic herring-fishing town of Siglufjörður now makes a great 80km trip from Akureyri. The town of Siglufjörður is nestled in a dramatic fjord on the very edge of Iceland’s steep northern mountains. Upon arrival, guests are invited to visit the award-winning Herring Era Museum. Here you will be introduced to the history of the herring fishing industry and be invited to explore the museum’s three buildings, before sampling traditional rye bread, local herring and Icelandic schnapps!

After the visit, guests have time to explore Siglufjörður at their leisure. Points of interest include the harbor, the church and a visit to local art galleries, cafés and shops.

At days end we will depart from Siglufjörður, through the tunnel and via the village of Ólafsfjörður and Dalvík, arriving back to Akureyri in the afternoon.

Overnight stay in Akureyri.

 
Day 5     Akureyri - Lake Myvatn
Meals: Breakfast

Bizarre Lava Formations - Vocanic Craters - Nature Baths

Today we will spend the day at Lake Mývatn. Along the way a stop will be made at the awe-inspiring Goðafoss waterfall before continuing on to the stunningly beautiful area of Lake Mývatn, a paradise for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers. Here we can explore the pseudo craters at Skútustaðir, peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgir, Hverfjall Crater, the Nature Baths, solfataras in the Hverarönd geothermal region and Krafla volcano.

Bathing in Nature Baths included in tour.

Overnight stay in Akureyri.

 
Day 6     Akureyri - Dettifoss - Hofn
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Europe's Mightiest Waterfall - Long Narrow Fjords - Breathtaking Landscape

Today we depart Akureyri heading for the eastern town of Höfn. The first stop of the day will be made at Dettifoss, which is the mightiest waterfall in Europe. We continue over the barren highland areas to the town of Egilsstaðir, also referred to as the centre of Eastern Iceland. After visiting Egilsstaðir we proceed south through breathtaking landscapes of the remote Eastern fjords arriving in Hornafjörður in the late afternoon.

Overnight stay and dinner in the Hornafjörður area for the next 2 nights.

 
Day 7     Hofn - Vatnajokull Glacier
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Europe´s Largest Glacier - Geothermal Baths - Glacial Lagoon with Floating Icebergs

Vatnajökull is larger than all the rest of Europe's glaciers combined. Explore some of its numerous astonishing outlets and take a boat tour on the glacial lagoon, sailing among the huge icebergs in a most unique scenic environment. In the afternoon we visit the Hoffell area. The Hoffell community consists of a few farms at the foot of Hoffell Mountain which is 800 meters high and provides good shelter from the often unpredictable northern climate. Overnight stay in the Hornafjörður area.

Overnight stay and dinner in Höfn area.

 
Day 8     Gullfoss Waterfall - Skogar - Hvolsvollur
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Europe´s Largest National Park - Towering Cliffs - Amazing Bird Life

Today we depart Höfn village and continue to Skaftafell National Park and Skeiðarársandur, the largest glacial outwash plain in Iceland. Watch the dramatic scenery of outwash plains and lava fields go by as we make our way to Dyrhólaey, a solitary cliff teeming with bird life. Next stop on our journey will be to admire the mighty Skógarfoss waterfall.

Overnight stay and dinner in Hvolsvöllur area.

 
Day 9     Geysir - Thingvellir - Reykjavik
Accommodation: Reykjavik Natura Berjaya Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

The Famous Golden Falls- Exploding Geysers - National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO)

Enjoy great photo opportunities in the world-famous hot spring area of Geysir. Wait a few minutes for Strokkur to erupt and send a magnificent water and steam column high into the air. We then continue on to the magnificent Gullfoss, the ‘Golden Waterfall'and from there to Þingvellir National Park, the ancient site of Iceland's first parliament. The day ends back in Reykjavik in the late afternoon. Overnight stay in Reykjavík.

 
Day 10     Reykjavik
Meals: Breakfast

Arrangements end after breakfast.

 
Price Includes
Entrance and Towel to Myvatn Nature Baths.
Boat Tour JöKulsáRlóN, Glacier Lagoon
Unique Adventure Boat Tour
1 Box Lunch
5 Dinners
Daily Breakfast
Hotel Accommodation As in Itinerary With Daily Breakfast
Transportation Mentioned in Itinerary
Entry to the Herring Industry Museum
Price Does Not Include
 Optional Excursions
 Air
 Transfers
IT$-1269
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