Iceland Express

Iceland Express– Iceland –8 days / 7 nights, Reykjavik - Thingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss - Snæfellsjökull - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - South Shore - Myrdalsjökull Glacier - ReykjavikExpress circle tour, one of our self-drive bestsellers, includes the option of driving through the interior of Iceland via Kjölur highland track. Discover the magical natural wonders, majestic landscapes and unique character of Iceland. Visit and explore all major attractions around Iceland's main ring road, including the mighty geyser and spouting Strokkur hot springs. Waterfalls, National Parks and glaciers are all part of nature wonders of Iceland.

Group 1	Group 2	Group 5
$1,435	$1,480	1,610

Rates in USD, per person in double room, private facilites. Rental car for 6 days. Types of car recommended: Group 2 and higher.


Operation	April 1 - October 31, 2012
Departure	Daily
Price	From $1,635 per person in double room, private facilities, car group 1 From $1,345 per person, 4 persons traveling together in 2 x double room, car group 1 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 May and September 2011 are offered with a 15% discount! Departures in April and October 2011 are offered with 20% discount!
Included	6 days rental car, category of choice Unlimited mileage, CDW, VAT and one authorized driver Delivery of rental car to hotel on day 2 (Only available for packages with accommodation with private facilities). 7 nights accommodations, combination of farmhouses, guesthouses and hotels Breakfast daily Detailed itinerary and road map of Iceland with marked accommodations, suggested itinerary Information about all the interesting sites along the route Emergency phone number, open 24 hours in the summer
Not Included	Airport transfers Fuel expenses Upgrade to higher category car or 4-wheel drive vehicle Meals Optional tours Gratuities 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 ) Types of car recommended: Group 2.0 or higher. Drop off at Keflavík 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 Mid 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	Additional nights in Reykjavik Visit to the Blue Lagoon East Greenland excursion, 1 - 3 days
More Information	Iceland Car Types Driving in Iceland Iceland Express 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 THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK - GULLFOSS - SOUTH SHORE (B) National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO) - Erupting Geysers - Puffin Colony - Black Sand Beaches of the South Shore
Today's highlights include Thingvellir National Park a place of great geological and historical interest, the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot-spring area. Drive along the south shore, viewing Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, the black sand beaches around Vík and Myrdalsjökull glacier.
Approximate mileage: 310 km / 193 miles.

Optional: Boat tour to Westman Islands

Day 3 SKAFTAFELL - GLACIAL LAGOON - HÖFN (B) Lava Fields - Europe's Largest National Park - Glacial Lagoon with Icebergs - Europe's Largest Glacier
Drive through the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, explore Skaftafell National Park, a green oasis nestling below the great Vatnajökull glacier and surrounded by black desert sands. Continue to the Jökulsarlon Glacial Lagoon and then onwards to the charming harbor town Höfn known as the lobster capital of northern Europe.
Approximate mileage: 270 km / 168 miles.

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

Day 4 EAST FJORDS - EGILSTADIR (B) Narrow Fjords - Steep Mountains - Picturesque Coastline - Mineral Collection
Drive along the rugged coastline of the East Fjords with their towering mountains and charming fishing villages. On the way you have the option of taking a boat tour to Papey Island where thousands of puffins nest in the summer or visit Petra's famous collection of local stones and minerals at Stödvarfjördur.
Approximate mileage: 300 km / 186 miles.

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

Day 5 DETTIFOSS - HUSAVIK - MYVATN (B) Highland Desert - Europe's Most Powerful Waterfall - Glacier Carved Gorge- Whale Watching
Travel across Mödrudalsöræfi highlands renowned for their stark, untouched beauty towards Dettifoss, Europe's mightiest waterfall. Visit the magnificent horseshoe-shaped canyon Asbyrgi. Drive onwards to Tjörnes peninsula and the friendly Husavik fishing port.
Approximate mileage: 310 km / 193 miles.

Optional: Whale watching from Husavik

Day 6 LAKE MYVATN - AKUREYRI - GODAFOSS (B) Bizarre Lava Formations - Geothermal & Volcanic Activity - Rich Birdlife - Waterfall "Of the Gods"- Iceland's Second Largest City
Explore highlights of the Lake Myvatn area, including the mystical volcanic formations at Dimmuborgir, the pseudo craters at Skutustadir, the colorful sulfurous slopes of Namaskard and Krafla volcanic area. Drive to Godafoss waterfall, the capital of the north Akureyri or Skagafjördur area.
Approximate mileage: 130 km / 81 miles.

Optional: Bird museum in Myvatn

Day 7 SKAGAFJÖRDUR - GLAUMBAER - REYKJAVIK (B) ertile Farmlands - Glacial Rivers - Folk Museum - Scenic Fjord
Drive through the historical region of Skagafjördur renowned for horse breeding. You have an option of visiting the old farmstead at Glaumbær a great example of old Icelandic architecture. Continue to the bay of Hunafloi and across Holtavörduheidi plateau, enter Borgarfjördur area. Return to Reykjavik in the evening.
Approximate mileage: 490 km / 305 miles.

Another option is to travel across the barren Kjölur highland road (4WD needed, track open from mid-June), to the geothermal oasis at Hveravellir before driving to Reykjavik.

Optional: River rafting in Skagafjördur
Horse riding in Skagafjördur
Seal watching tour from Hvammstangi

Day 8 REYKJAVIK (B) Departure (transfer not included).