Colors of Iceland

Colors of Iceland – Iceland –11 days / 10 nights, Reykjavik - Thingvellir - Mt. Hekla - South Shore - Jökulsarlon - Skaftafjell - Husavik - Lake Myvatn - Akureyri - Snæfellsjokull Circle around Iceland at a comfortable pace to enjoy the unique and diverse scenery, including the magical Snaefellsnes peninsula with the Snaefellsnes glacier as the crowning jewel. Experience well-known attractions along Iceland's ring road: gushing waterfalls, geysers, hot springs, National Parks. Explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, including Snæfellsnes glacier where, according to Jules Verne, the entrance to the center of the earth can be found.

Group 1	Group 2	Group 5
$2,340	$2,390	$3,025

Rates in USD, per person in double room, private facilites. Rental car for 9 days. Types of car recommended: Group 2 and higher.


Operation	May 1 - September 30, 2012
Departure	Daily
Price	From $2,340 per person in double room, private facilities, car cat. 1 From $1925 per person, based on 4 persons traveling together, 2 x double rooms Departures in April and October 2011 are offered with 20% discount! Departures in May & September are offered with a 15 % discount!
Included	9 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 available for packages with accommodation with private facilities) 10 nights accommodations, a combination of farmhouses, guesthouses and hotels Breakfast daily Detailed itinerary Detailed road map of Iceland with marked accommodations Road book Emergency phone line
Not Included	Airport transfers, see Flybus Fuel expenses Meals other than breakfasts Upgrade to higher category car on request Optional tours International flights 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 Keflavík airport or in Reykjavík 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 25 per unit per day (Max USD 165). If booked in advance we offer 50% discount.
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Day 1 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 - HELLA (B) National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO) - Erupting Geysers - Massive Waterfall - Hekla Volcano
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 mighty Thjorsa river to Thjorsardalur valley with Mt. Hekla, Iceland's most famous volcano towering above. Continue to the South Shore area.
Approximate mileage: 300 km / 186 miles.

Optional: River rafting in the Geysir area
ATV-quad biking in Haukadalur
Stöng Viking-age farmhouse
Boat tour to Westman Islands

Day 3 SOUTH SHORE - HELLA - VIK (B) Thundering Waterfalls - Puffin Colony - Black Sand Beaches - Lava Fields
Visit Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls. Onwards to Dyrholaey a rocky headland where thousands of puffins nest in summer. Travel across the vast lava field of Eldhraun to the picturesque village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent.
Approximate mileage: 160 km / 99 miles.

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

Optional: Skogar Folk Museum

Day 4 SKAFTAFELL - GLACIAL LAGOON - HÖFN (B) Europe's Largest National Park - Glacial Lagoon with Icebergs - Europe's Largest Glacier
Visit Skaftafell National Park, a green oasis nestling below the great Vatnajökull glacier offering various hiking possibilities. Continue to Jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon where huge icebergs, float and grind together in the still, deep waters of the lagoon. Drive along the rugged and varied coastline of the magnificent East Fjords to Egilsstadir the largest town in the east.
Approximate mileage: 450 km / 280 miles.

Optional: Jeep tour to Vatnajökull Glacier
Boat tour on Jökulsarlon Glacial Lagoon
Boat tour to Papey Island
Petra's stone collection

Day 5 EGILSTADIR (B) East Fjords - Legendary Lake Monster - Largest Forest in Iceland
Explore Egilsstadir and surroundings. Visit Hallormsstadur the largest forest plantation in Iceland set along the Lagarfljot lake, which according to legend contains a monster.
Approximate mileage: variable.

Optional: Boat tour on Lagarfljot Lake

Day 6 LANGANES PENINSULA (B) Glacier Carved Gorge - Whale Watching - Waterfall "Of the Gods" - Iceland's Second Largest City
Glacial Rivers - Small Fishing Villages - Northernmost Point in Iceland
Drive to Vopnafjördur village, with spectacular coast and natural hot springs. Continue to Porshöfn village with 500 inhabitants which is situated on Langanes peninsula. It is also possible to continue to the Lake Myvatn area or to Husavik for an overnight stay.
Approximate mileage: 140 km / 87 miles.

Optional: Burstafell Museum - an old farmstead

Day 7 ASBYRGI - HUSAVIK - MYVATN - AKUREYRI (B) Travel across Öxafjardarheidi plateau. Visit Asbyrgi, a magnificent horseshoe-shaped canyon in Jökulsargljufur National Park. Drive along Tjörnes peninsula to the fishing port of Husavik, before continuing to Akureyri the capital of the north.
Approximate mileage: 240 km / 149 miles.

Optional: Whale watching from Husavik

Day 8 LAKE MYVATN - AKUREYRI (B) Botanical Gardens - Volcanic Area - Lava Formations of Lake Myvatn
Take some time to visit Akureyri, the beautiful Capital of the North. Then head to Lake Myvatn area to explore its natural wonders including the fantastic lava formations of Dimmuborgir, Krafla volcanic area, and the pseudo craters at Skutustadir. Stop at Godafoss waterfall on the way back to Akureyri.
Approximate mileage: variable.

Optional: Sea Angling from Akureyri

Day 9 AKUREYRI - SKAGAFJÖRDUR (B) Fertile Farmlands - Viking Horses - Quaint Fishing Villages
From Akureyri continue over Öxnadalur pass to the historical region of Skagafjördur renowned for horse breeding. You have the option of visiting the old farmstead at Glaumbær, a great example from the past of Icelandic architecture. Continue the drive to Snæfellsnes peninsula.
Approximate mileage: 348 km / 217 miles.

Optional: Whitewater River rafting in Skagafjördur
Horse riding in Skagafjördur

Day 10 SNAEFELLSJOKULL - BORGARFJÖRDUR - REYKJAVIK (B) Coastal Villages - Sea Cliffs with Birdlife - Volcanic Crater - Picturesque Fjord
Circle around the legendary Snæfellsjökull peninsula passing the small fishing villages of Hellissandur and Grundarfjördur. Don't miss the striking columnar basalt rock formations at Arnarstapi. Make a stop at the rocky beach of Djupalonssandur. Pass Eldborg crater on route to the agricultural region of Borgarfjördur before returning to Reykjavik.
Approximate mileage: 200 km / 130 miles.

Day 11 REYKJAVIK - DEPARTURE (B) After breakfast check-out and departure (transfer not included).