Iceland Discovery

Iceland Discovery– Iceland –14 days / 13 nights, Reykjavik - Thingvellir - Hekla - Snæfellsnes - Glacial Lagoon - East Fjords - Dettifoss - Husavik - Myvatn - Akureyri - West FordsThe Iceland Discovery tour covers many of Iceland's major attractions. This includes the Western Fjords, the least visited area of Iceland, offering strikingly beautiful mountains, deep fjords and valleys. Explore the magical Snæfellsnes Peninsula with the Snæfellsnes Glacier where, according to Jules Verne, the entrance to the center of the earth can be found. Glaciers, geysers and hot springs, majestic waterfalls and National parks await you.

Group 1	Group 2	Group 5
$3040	$3,105	$3,935

Price per person, in double room. Rental car for 12 days. Types of car recommended: Group 2 or higher.


Operation	May 1 - September 30, 2012
Departure	Daily
Price	From $3040 per person in double room, private facilities, car group 1 From $2,495 per person, 4 persons traveling together, 2 x double room, car group 1 Group 1 - Toyota Auris or similar Group 2 - Toyota Avensis Sedan or similar Group 5 Suzuki Grand Vitara or similar (Medium 4wd) Higher categories available on request. $95 single supplement per room per night, private facilities. $52 rate for children 2-11 years, when sharing a double room with 2 adults, per night
Included	12 days rental car, category of choice CDW, theft protection, unlimited mileage, VAT and one authorized driver Delivery of rental car to hotel on day 2 (Only available for packages with accommodation with private facilities) 13 nights accommodation, combination of farmhouses, guesthouses and hotels Breakfast daily Ferry across the Breidafjordur bay 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 Upgrade to higher category car or 4-wheel drive vehicle Meals Optional Tours Gratuities Personal insurance / personal items $25 service fee
Please Note	Nights in Reykjavík are always booked at Hilton Hotel Nordica for packages with private facilities. Pick up of rental car on day 2. 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 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	Additional nights in Reykjavik A simcard with 2.000 ISK credit included. Price per card: USD 25 GPS system: USD 25 per unit per day (Max USD 165). If booked in advance we offer 50% discount.
More Information	Iceland Car Types Driving in Iceland Iceland Discovery 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 - GEYSER HOT SPRINGS (B) National Park of Geological Wonders (UNESCO) - Erupting Geysers - Massive Waterfall
Drive to Thingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic parliament and a jewel of nature. The park itself is situated in a stunning volcanic landscape of mountains and lava flows, on the border of Iceland's largest lake. Continue to the famous Geysir hot spring area and 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 the Westman Islands

Day 3 SKOGAFOSS - MYRDALSJÖKULL - LANDMANNALAUGAR (B) Hekla Volcano - Thundering Waterfalls - Puffin Colony - Black Sand Beaches - Lava Fields
Drive along the spectacular south coast, viewing highlights such as Skogafoss waterfall, Myrdalsjökull glacier, Dyrholaey* and the black sands of Vik. Continue across Eldhraun lava field to the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, known for its fabulous trout fishing.
Another option is to drive the beautiful mountain track Fjallabaksleid through Landmannalaugar nature reserve (4WD needed, track open from mid-June).
Approximate mileage: 300 km / 186 miles.

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

Day 4 SKAFTAFJELL - JÖKULSARLON - HÖFN (B) Europe's Largest National Park - Glacial Lagoon with Icebergs - Europe's Largest Glacier
Visit the amazing Skaftafell National Park nestling between glaciers offering many hiking possibilities. Continue to the shimmering icebergs of Jökulsarlon Glacial Lagoon and the harbour town Höfn in Hornafjördur, known as the lobster capital of northern Europe.
Approximate mileage: 200 km / 124 miles

Optional: Boat tour on Jökulsarlon Glacial Lagoon.

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 Egilstadir area. On the way it is possible 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: Jeep tour to Vatnajökull Glacier
Boat tour to Papey Island
Visit to 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 renowned for their stark beauty to Dettifoss, the mightiest waterfall in Europe. Explore the many wonders of Jökulsargljufur National Park such as the strange formations of Hljodaklettar (Echo Rocks) and the impressive horseshoe-shaped Asbyrgi canyon. Continue along Tjörnes peninsula to the village of Husavik.
Approximate mileage: 310 km / 193 miles.

Optional: Whale watching tour from Husavik
Bird museum in Myvatn

Day 7 LAKE MYVATN - AKUREYRI (B) Bizarre Lava Formations - Geothermal Activity - Rich Birdlife - Iceland's Second Largest City
Spend the day exploring the natural wonders of Lake Myvatn and the surrounding area. Visit highlights such as the lava shapes at Dimmuborgir, the pseudo craters at Skutustadir, the colorful sulfurous slopes of Namaskard and Krafla volcano area. Drive to Akureyri, the capital of the North.
Approximate mileage: 100 km / 62 miles.

Day 8 AKUREYRI - SKAGAFJÖRDUR (B) Fertile Farmlands - Folk Museum - Viking Horses
Explore the fascinating town of Akureyri. Continue through the fertile valley of Skagafjördur fjord, renowned for horse breeding to Hrutafjördur area.
Approximate mileage: 200 km / 124 miles.

Optional: Sea Angling from Akureyri
Whitewater rafting in Skagafjördur
Horse riding in Skagafjördur
Visit to Glaumbær Museum
Seal watching tour from Hvammstangi

Day 9 WESTFJORDS - ISAFJÖRDUR (B) Scenic Coastline - Striking Fjords - Steep Mountains - Seal and Birdlife
Drive to Holmavik, across Steingrimsfjardarheidi to the spectacular region of the West Fjords, the oldest part of Iceland. Drive the numerous uninhabited fjords of Isafjardar-djup with a beautiful coastline alive with seals and birds. Continue to Isafjördur, the largest town in the area.
Approximate mileage: ca. 360 Km / 224 miles.

Optional: Witchcraft museum at Holmavik

Day 10 WESTFJORDS - ISAFJÖRDUR - BOLUNGARVIK (B) West Fjords - Local Museums - Hiking in Hornstrandir Natural Reserve
Spend time in Isafjördur and surrounding area including the neighboring towns of Bolungarvik and Sudureyri.
Approximate mileage: variable.

Optional: Boat tour to Vigur Island
Kayak tour in Isafjördur
Natural History Museum of Bolungarvik

Day 11 PINGEYRI - BILDUDALUR - LATRABJARG (B) Small Picturesque Villages - Striking Waterfall - Red Sand Beaches - Sea Cliffs with Birdlife
Drive from Isafjördur through the beautiful West Fjords. A stop at the stunning Dynjandi waterfall is recommended as well as driving to Latrabjarg cliffs. In the summer these high cliffs are teeming with millions of puffins, gannets, guillemots and razorbills. Onwards to Flokalundur area.
Approximate mileage: 330 km / 205 miles.

Day 12 FERRY BALDUR - BREIDAFJÖRDUR - BORGARNES (B) Ferry Across the Bay - Picturesque Islands with Birdlife - Quaint Fishing Villages
Sail with the ferry Baldur across Breidafjördur bay with countless islands and rich bird life to the charming village of Stykkisholmur. Continue around the Snæfellsnes peninsula passing the small fishing villages Hellissandur and Grundarfjördur. Make a stop at the magnificent columnar basalt rock formations at Arnarstapi as well as the rocky beach of Djupalonssandur.
Approximate mileage: 400 km / 250 miles.

Day 13 BORGARFJÖRDUR - REYKJAVIK (B) Picturesque Waterfalls - Europe's Most Powerful Hot Spring - Scenic Fjord
Explore Borgarfjördur area and visit the beautiful Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, Reykholt and the hot spring Deildartunguhver. Continue via Hvalfjördur fjord to Reykjavik.
Approximate mileage: 74 km / 50 miles.

Day 14 DEPARTURE REYKJAVIK (B) After breakfast check-out and departure (transfer not included).