Iceland Grand Circle

Iceland Grand Circle– Iceland –12 days / 11 nights, Reykjavik - Thingvellir - Gullfoss - Glacial Lagoon - Skaftafjell - Fjords - Husavik - Myvatn - Akureyri - Skagafjördur - SnæfellsnesOur Iceland Grand Circle tour gives you flexibility and suitable time to spend at Iceland's major attractions, covering the whole of Iceland, except the Westfjords. With 12 days of traveling, you have plenty of time to see all the major attractions that Iceland has to offer along the Ring Road. Nature plays the biggest role in this unforgettable tour. Geysers and hot springs, glaciers, volcanoes, gushing waterfalls, National Parks and more.

Group 1	Group 2	Group 5
$2,575	$2,630	3,330

Rates in USD, per person in double room, private facilites. Rental car for 10 days. Types of car recommended: Group 2 (Compact) and higher.


Operation	May 1 - September 30, 2012
Departure	Daily
Price	From $2,575 per person in double room, private facilities, car group 1 From $2,120 per person, based on 4 persons traveling together, 2 x double rooms Children 2-11 years old: USD 54 per night (Add the total to the rate for 2 Adults in 1 double room) Children 12 years and older pay full price as adults. Departures in April and October 2011 are offered with 20% discount! Departures in May & September are offered with a 15 % discount!
Included	10 days rental car, category of choice CDW, theft protection, unlimited mileage, VAT & one authorized driver Delivery of rental car to hotel on day 2 (Only for packages with accommodation with private facilities) 11 nights accommodations, a combination of farmhouses, guesthouses and hotels Breakfast daily Detailed road map (1:600 000) Road book Emergency phone line available 24/7 from May to September
Not Included	International flights Airport transfers Fuel expenses Meals other than breakfasts Upgrade to higher category car on request Optional tours Personal insurance / personal items $25 service fee
Please Note	Group 1 - Toyota Yaris or similar Group 2 - Toyota Auris or similar Group 5 - Suzuki Grand Vitara or similar (Medium 4wd) Drop off at Keflavik airport or in Reykjavik on departure day before 09:00. If the car is delivered outside this time range, an extra day will be charged. Due to road conditions routes may be altered without prior notice. The highland tracks of Iceland are not expected to be open until the middle of June. A final list of accommodations will be sent with your documents. Hotels are selected at the discretion of the local tour operator.
Tour Options	Optional excursions Additional nights in Reykjavik East Greenland excursion, 1 - 3 days A prepaid simcard with 2.000 ISK credit included. Net price per card: USD 25. GPS system: USD 23 per unit per day (Max USD 158). If booked in advance we offer 50% discount.
More Information	Iceland Car Types Driving in Iceland Iceland Grand Circle route map

Day 1 ARRIVAL KEFLAVIK - REYKJAVIK Explore Reykjavik, the Northernmost Capital in the World.
Arrival and overnight in Reykjavik (transfer from international airport not included).

Day 2 GULLFOSS -THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK (B) National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO) - Erupting Geysers - Massive Waterfall
Drive to Thingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic parliament and a jewel of nature. Continue to the famous Geysir hot-spring area and don't miss the mighty Gullfoss waterfall.
Approximate mileage: 170 km / 106 miles.

Optional: Whitewater rafting in the Geysir area
ATV-quad biking in Haukadalur
Boat tour to Westman Islands

Day 3 HELLA - SOUTH SHORE - VIK (B) Hekla Volcano - Thundering Waterfalls - Puffin Colony - Black Sand Beaches - Lava Fields
Drive along the spectacular south coast and view highlights along the way such as Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, Myrdalsjökull glacier, Dyrholaey* and the black sand beaches of Vik. Continue towards Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a picturesque village known for fabulous trout fishing and is the former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent.
Approximate mileage: 300 km / 186 miles.

*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in spring, mid May to June 23.

Optional: Boat tour from Dyrholar on a special made boat with wheels
Skogar Folk Museum

Day 4 SKAFTAFELL - GLACIAL LAGOON - HÖFN (B) Europe's Largest National Park - Glacial Lagoon with Icebergs - Europe's Largest Glacier
Visit the beautiful Skaftafell National Park nestling between glaciers with its many hiking possibilities. Onwards to the shimmering icebergs of Jökulsarlon Glacial Lagoon.
Approximate mileage: 200 km / 124 miles.

Optional: Boat tour on Jökulsarlon Glacial Lagoon
Glacier hike in Skaftafell area

Day 5 EAST FJORDS - EGILSTADIR (B) Narrow Fjords - Steep Mountains - Picturesque Coastline - Mineral Collection
Drive through the spectacular East Fjords with towering mountains and charming fishing villages to the fertile Egilsstadir area. You have the possibility to take a boat tour to Papey Island where thousands of puffins nest in the summer or visit the famous stone collection of Petra at Stödvarfjördur.
Approximate mileage: 300 km / 186 miles.

Optional: Boat tour to Papey Island
Petra's stone collection

Day 6 DETTIFOSS - ASBYRGI - HUSAVIK - MYVATN (B) Europe's Most Powerful Waterfall - Glacier Carved Gorge - Whale Watching
Travel across Mödrudalsöræfi highlands to the mighty Dettifoss waterfall. Explore the impressive horse-shoe-shaped Asbyrgi canyon in Jökulsargljufur National Park before continuing to the fishing port of Husavik.
Approximate mileage: 310 km / 193 miles.

Optional: Whale watching from Husavik

Day 7 LAKE MYVATN - AKUREYRI (B) Bizarre Lava Formations - Geothermal Activity - Rich Birdlife
Explore the highlights of Lake Myvatn and surrounding area with unique attractions such as Dimmuborgir, the pseudo craters at Skutustadir, the colorful sulfurous slopes of Namaskard and Krafla volcanic area. Make a stop to admire Godafoss waterfall "Of the Gods" before continuing to the town of Akureyri.
Approximate mileage: 100 km / 62 miles.

Optional: Bird museum in Myvatn

Day 8 AKUREYRI (B) Spend the day exploring Akureyri the capital of the North and its surrounding area. Approximate mileage: variable.

Optional: Visit to Hrisey Island
Flight tour to Grimsey Island (not available on Saturdays)
Sea Angling from Akureyri

Day 9 SKAGAFJÖRDUR (B) Travel to the horse-breeding valleys of Skagafjördur fjord and then continue to the shores of Hunafoi bay, an area with a great deal of history. Approximate mileage: 193 / 120 miles.

Optional: Whitewater River rafting in Skagafjördur
Horse riding in Skagafjördur

Day 10 STYKKISHOLMUR - BORGARFJÖRDUR (B) Birthplace of Leif Eiriksson - Sea Cliffs with Birdlife - Volcanic Crater
Explore Dalir, the region of Eric the Red and birthplace of Leif Eiriksson at a living replica museum, before driving to Snæfellsnes peninsula with countless wonders such as the rocky beach of Djupalonssandur and Arnarstapi sea cliffs. Continue to the Borgarfjördur area.
Approximate mileage: 344 km / 213 miles.

Day 11 HRAUNFOSSAR - REYKHOLT - REYKJAVIK (B) Picturesque Waterfalls - Europe's Most Powerful Hot Spring - Blue Lagoon
In Borgarfjördur visit highlights such as Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, Reykholt and the hot spring Deildartunguhver. Continue via Hvalfjördur fjord to Reykjavik. You may opt to visit the famous Blue Lagoon before heading back to Reykjavik.

Optional: Bathing in the Blue Lagoon

Day 12 REYKJAVIK DEPARTURE (B) After breakfast check-out and departure (transfer not included).