Express circle tour with the option of driving through the interior of the country via Kjölur highland track.
Type of car recommended: No. 2 (Compact) and higher.
Detailed Itinerary:
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Day |
Description |
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1 |
Arrival and overnight in Reykjavik |
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2 |
Today's highlights are many with Þingvellir national park, a place of great geological and historical interest, the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot-spring area. Drive onwards along the south shore, viewing skógafoss waterfall, the black beaches around Vík and Mýrdalsjökull glacier. |
Snow scooter tour on Mýrdalsjökull glacier. |
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3 |
Drive through the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, explore Skaftafell National Park, a green oasis nestling below the great Vatnajokull glacier and surrounded by black desert sands. Continue to the Glacial Lagoon Jökulsárlón and then onwards to the harbor town Höfn. |
Boat tour on Jökulsárlón, Glacial Lagoon, glacier hike in Skaftafell area |
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4 |
Drive along the rugged varied coastline of the East Fjords with their towering mountains and charming fishing villages. On the way there is an option of taking a boat tour to Papey island where thousands of puffins nest in summer or visit the famous stone collection of Petra at Stöðvarfjörður.
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Boat tour to Papey island, Petra's stone collection. |
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5 |
Travel across the Möðrudalsöræfi highlands renowned for their stark beauty towards Dettifoss, Europe's mightiest waterfall. Visit the magnificent horseshoe-shaped canyon Ásbyrgi. Onwards to Tjörnes peninsula and Húsavík fishing port. |
Whale watching from Húsavík. |
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6 |
Explore highlights of the Lake Mývatn area, such as the strange volcanic formations at Dimmuborgir, the pseudocraters at Skútustaðir, the colourful sulfurous slopes of Námaskarð and Krafla volcano. Drive on to Goðafoss waterfall, the town of Akureyri or Skagafjörður.
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7 |
Drive through the historical region of Skagafjörður renowned for horsebreeding. There is the option of visiting the old farmstead of Glaumbær a great example of old Icelandic architecture. Continue to the bay of Húnaflói and across Holtavörðuheiði plateau, returning to Reykjavík in the late afternoon. Another option is to travel across the barren Kjölur highlands (4WD needed, track open from mid-June), to the geothermal oasis at Hveravellir and onwards to Reykjavík. |
River rafting in Skagafjörður, horse riding in Skagafjörður. |
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Departure |
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DURATION: 8 days, 7 nights
OPERATION: April - October 2013
DEPARTURES: Daily
PRICES
Per person for 2 adults in car sharing a double room
Valid 1 April - 31 October 2013
Double room with private facilities
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Compact 2wd |
1.176 € |
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Intermediate 2wd |
1.267 € |
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Medium 4WD |
1.470 € |
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Rate for children 2-11 years |
45 € per night |
Double room without private facilities
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Compact 2wd |
959 € |
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Intermediate 2wd |
1.050 € |
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Medium 4WD |
1.246 € |
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Rate for children 2-11 years |
45 € per night |
SEASONAL DISCOUNT:
All departures in May and September 2013 are offered with a 15% discount and April and October 2013 with a 20% discount.
Single room supplement:
W/ private facilities: 68 EUR per room per night
W/ shared facilities: 46 EUR per room per night
INCLUDED
- Rental car with CDW insurance, VAT, theft protection, GPS system, unlimited mileage, and two authorized drivers.
- Accommodation around the countryside a combination of farmhouses, guesthouses and hotels for 5 nights
- Accommodation in Reykjavik for 2 nights - before and after the tour
- Breakfast every day (except arrival)
- Detailed road map (1:600 000).
- Detailed itinerary
- Emergency phone line
NOT INCLUDED
- Gasoline
- Meals other than breakfast
- Optional tours
- International flights
Car types (examples only):
Group 1 - Economy 2wd: Toyota Yaris or similar
Group 2 - Compact 2wd: Toyota Auris or similar
Group 3 - Intermediate 2wd: Toyota Avensis Sedan or similar
Group 3.1 - Intermediate automatic 2wd: Toyota Avensis Sedan Automatic or similar
Group 3.2 - Intermediate station 2wd: Skoda Octavia Station 4WD or similar
Group 5 - Medium 4wd: Toyota RAV4 4WD or similar
Group 7.1 - Large 4wd automatic: Toyota Landcruiser GX 4WD Automatic or similar