Extensions - Iceland Complete

Iceland is a land of constant contrast and change. You'll discover a world that nature is still creating, vibrant city life and people who live and thrive in a challenging and natural environment. It's a land of fjords, vast uninhabited spaces, glaciers, volcanic mountain scapes, waterfalls and bubbling hot springs that will take your breath away.

This tour is designed for those who wish to see as much of Iceland as possible in a brief duration.

Day 1. Reykjavik

Arrival and free time in the nation's capital.

Day 2. Reykjavik - South Shore

Visit the small village of Hveragerdi, where geothermal water is used to warm up greenhouses. Continue along the south shore and stop at the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss before continuing to Dyrhólaey nature reserve. Continue to the Vík area.

DAY 3. Vík – Skaftafell National Park – Jökulsárlón - Höfn

Cross Eldhraun, the largest mass of lava ever to flow on earth in historical times, before reaching the small village Kirkjubæjarúklaustur, a former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent. The tour continues over Skeidarársandur sands to Skaftafell National Park. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon.

Day 4. Höfn – East Fjords – Egilsstadir

From Höfn drive over the heights of Almannaskard pass, past Lónsöræfi, a mountainous wilderness ringed by extinct volcanoes. On to the towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea that form the magnificent East Fjords. Visit Petra's stone collection before reaching Egilsstadir.

Day 5. Egilsstadir – Lake Myvatn

Across the empty vastness of the highland desert plateau Mödrudalsúöræfi towards Námaskard pass with boiling mud pools and flashing colours. Explore the natural beauty of the Lake Myvatn area, with highlights such as Dimmuborgir, the pseudocraters near Skútustadir and the salmon river Laxá.

Day 6. Lake Myvatn – Akureyri

Head towards Akureyri with a stop at Godafoss waterfall. Akureyri boasts some of the finest timber buildings in the country, beautifully restored. Because of its excellent natural harbour and good accessibility, Akureyri has become the northern centre of education, culture, trade and industry.

Day 7. Akureyri – Borgarfjördur – Pingvellir

Drive through the majestic mountains and narrow passes which lead to Skagafjördur for an introduction of the Icelandic horse. Across the Holtavörduheidi plateau to Borgarfjördur, with a visit to Hraunfossar waterfall, and Deildartunguhver, Iceland’s most productive hot spring. Proceed over the mountain pass Kaldidalur to Pingvellir National Park.

Day 8. Gullfoss – Geysir – Blue Lagoon – Reykjavík

Explore the golden waterfall Gullfoss and Geysir hot spring area to see the famous great Geysir and Strokkur, as well as numerous other hot springs and boiling mud pools. Continue to the Blue Lagoon for a refreshing bath before ending the tour in Reykjavík.

Day 9. Reykjavik

End of arrangements after breakfast.

Included

• Guided tour from/to Reykjavík
• Accommodation w/ breakfast, 6 nights w/ facilities, six dinners
• Entrance to Petra's stone collection
• Entrance to the Geocenter at Geysir
• Entrance to Laufás museum I
• Entrance to the Blue Lagoon incl. towel
• Horse show in Skagafjördur
• Return bus transfer to/from Keflavík airport

Optional Tours

• Boat tour on the Glacial Lagoon
• Super jeep tour
• Evening flight tour to Grímsey island