Jewels of the North

Jewels of the North– Iceland –8 days / 7 nights, Akureyri - Eyjafjordur - Siglufjördur - Skagafjördur - Öxnadalur - Godafoss - Lake Myvatn - Asbyrgi National Park - RaufarhöfnThis self drive tour from Akureyri focuses on exploring North Iceland. Visit the geological wonders at Lake Myvatn area, Asbyrgi Canyon, National Parks and two of Iceland's most renowned waterfalls: Dettifoss and Godafoss. Learn about Icelandic history and culture at the Laufas- and Glaumbaer Folk Museums. Lake Myvatn, with pseudo craters at Skutustadir, lava formations at Dimmuborgir, is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers alike.

Car group 1 ; Car group 2 ; Car group 5

$1,635 ; $1,675 ; $2,120


Operation	June 7 - September 30, 2012
Departure	Daily
Price	From $1,635 based on 2 persons in double room From $1,345 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 15% discount on May and September departures 20% discount on April and October departures
Included	Rental car for 7 days with CDW, theft protection, unlimited mileage, VAT and one authorized driver Accommodation for 7 nights EDDA hotels, Guesthouses, Farm Holidays or similar Breakfast daily Detailed road map (1:600 000). Road book Emergency phone line
Not Included	International flights Meals and beverages Gas and/or other personal expenses Optional activities Any service not mentioned under "included" $25 service fee
Please Note	Types of Car recommended: Any type Group 1 - Toyota Yaris or similar Group 2 - Toyota Auris or similar Group 5 - Suzuki Grand Vitara or similar (Medium 4wd)
Tour Options	GPS system: $25 per unit per day (Max $165). If booked in advance we offer 50% discount. Optional excursions Stay in Reykjavik
More Information	Jewels of the north map

Day 1 ARRIVAL AKUREYRI Arrival with the new direct flight to Akureyri. Pick up rental car at Akureyri airport. Overnight stay in Akureyri.

Day 2 AKUREYRI - EYJAFJÖRDUR (B) Botanical Garden - Christmas House - Laufas Folk Museum
Akureyri offers a wide range of activities and interesting places to visit such as art galleries, museums, exotic gardens and of course restaurants, cafés and shops.
Explore the Listagil Art Center of Akureyri with it's exhibitions and galleries. Guests often get the chance to meet with the artists and visit their workshops. Hof, a new Cultural and Convention Center, was opened in August 2010. It's beautiful architecture and great location by the harbor is well worth visiting. Other attractions not to be missed are: the Botanical Garden in Akureyri opened in 1912 as well as the Christmas House in Eyjafjordur county. The Christmas House is open all year round and is a very popular stop among locals as well as travelers. The tour ends with a visit to the Laufas Folk Muesum. Overnight in Akureyri.

Day 3 DALVIK - OLAFSFJÖRDUR - SIGLUFJÖRDUR (B) Siglufjördur Historic Herring Town - Olafsfjördur - Dalvík
With the opening of the Hedinsfjördur Tunnel in 2010, the historic herring-fishing town of Siglufjördur now makes a great 80km trip from Akureyri. The town of Siglufjördur is nestled in a dramatic fjord on the very edge of Iceland's steep northern mountains. Make sure to visit the award-winning Herring Era Museum. Here you will be introduced to the history of the herring fishing industry and also be invited to explore the museum’s three buildings.
After the visit, guests have time to explore Siglufjördur at their leisure. Points of interest include the harbor, the church and a visit to local art galleries, cafés and shops. Continue on with an afternoon departure from Siglufjördur through the Fljot area of Iceland to Hofsos, a small town known for having one of the country's best swimming pools. Proceed on to Skagafjördur for an overnight stay. Overnight stay in the Skagafjördur area.

Day 4 SKAGAFJÖRDUR - GLAUMBAER - SAUDARKROKUR (B) Folk Museum - Horseback riding - Whitewater rafting
Today continue through the fertile valley of Skagafjördur fjord, renowned for it's horse breeding. Here you have the option of visiting the old farmstead at Glaumbær, a great example of Icelandic architecture of the past. Drive over Öxnadalur pass to Akureyri. Overnight in Akureyri.

Day 5 GODAFOSS - LAKE MYVATN (B) Waterfall of the Gods - Rich Birdlife - Pseudo Craters - Nature Baths
Depart Akureyri and head for the infamous Lake Myvatn area of Iceland. Time can be spent at the thundering Godafoss waterfall before continuing onwards to Lake Myvatn. Lake Myvatn is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers alike. Today's tour also explores the pseudo craters at Skutustadir, peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgir, the Hverfjall Crater, the Nature Baths, solfataras of the Hverarönd geothermal region and finally Krafla volcano with the beautiful Viti Crater. Overnight in Akureyri.

Day 6 HUSAVIK - ASBYRGI - DETTIFOSS (B) Whale Watching - Glacial River Gorge - Europe's Most Powerful Waterfall
Get ready for an adventure filled day with a backdrop of heavenly landscapes. This journey travels around the stunning Tjörnes peninsula. Discover the enormous horseshoe-shaped canyon of Asbyrgi National Park that according to Norse mythology, is the hoof-print left by Sleipnir, the magical eight-legged horse of the pagan god Odinn. Continue on towards Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, located in the majestic Jökulsargljufur Canyon. Overnight in Husavik or Myvatn area.

Day 7 KOPASKER - RAUFARHÖFN - PORSHÖFN - LANGANES (B) Fishing villages - Natural Hot Springs - Picturesque farm land
Following a spectacular coast line, continue your journey heading toward Vopnafjördur village. Vopnafjördur boasts salmon filled rivers, beautiful waterfalls, coastal cliffs and black sand beaches. From there continue to Thorshöfn village, a small town with only 500 inhabitants situated on Langanes peninsula. Visit both Raufarhöfn and Kopasker, two small fishing villages in the area, before driving back to Akureyri in the late afternoon. Overnight in Akureyri.

Day 8 DEPARTURE AKUREYRI (B) End of program. Transfer not included.