Iceland
Insider -
Summer
Duration: 9 nights, 10 days
Operation: June - AugustDay 1:
Arrival Overnight stay in Reykjavik
Day 2:
Borgarnes - Snæfellsnes Peninsula
From Reykjavik, drive to the new The Settlement Centre in Borgarnes
to discover how Iceland was settled. Head along the south coast of
the renowned Snæfellsnes peninsula to Arnarstapi, with its
magnificent columnar basalt rock formations. Circle around the
legendary Snæfellsjökull glacier, which covers a central volcano.
Overnight in Hellissandur area.
Day 3:
Bird spotting and Icelandic horses
On the way to Stykkisólmur, stop off at Bjarnarhöfn for a taste of
shark, a traditional Icelandic dish. In Stykkishólmur, board a two
hour bird and nature spotting cruise and get unique views of the
landscape of the islands. Be brave and taste sea urchin fresh from
sea. Back on dry land, head north for an introduction to Icelandic
horses with a short lecture and horse show. Overnight in Gauksmýri
area.
Day 4:
Goðafoss - Húsavík
Head to Akureyri, trade and cultural capital of the north of
Iceland. Spend time in awe at the thundering Goðafoss waterfall
before continuing to Húsavík to visit the Whale Center, a non-profit
educational information centre on cetaceans and marine wildlife.
Overnight in Húsavík area.
Day 5:
Lake Mývatn
A day to explore the fascinating surroundings of Lake Mývatn, a
paradise for birdwatchers and geologists. The lava formations at
Dimmuborgir and pseudocraters at Skútustaðir, the solfataras of
Námafjall and the ringwall-crater Hverfjall combine to make this
area unique. Also explore, the site of recent volcanic activity at
Krafla. Relax in the warm, mineral-rich waters of Mývatn Nature
Baths to revive the skin and spirit alike. Overnight in Egilsstaðir
area.
Day 6:
East Fjords
Discover the spectacular geology of the remote Eastern fjords. Visit
the Icelandic World War II museum in Reyðarfjörður, the burial site
of the ancient local seer and the famous mineral collection in
Stöðvarfjörður. Drive south through breathtaking landscapes to
Djúpivogur and Hornafjörður. Overnight in Höfn area.
Day 7:
Skaftafell National Park
Skaftafell National Park - Kirkjubæjarklaustur Vatnajökull is larger
than all the rest of Europe's glaciers combined. Explore some of its
numerous awe-inspiring outlets, and take a boat tour on the glacial
lagoon, sailing among the huge icebergs. Continue to Skaftafell
National Park and Skeiðarársandur, the largest outwash plain in
Iceland. Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.
Day 8:
South Shore
Watch the dramatic scenery of outwash plains and lava fields go by
on the way to Dyrhólaey, a solitary cliff teeming with bird life.
Stop to admire the mighty Skógarfoss waterfall on the way to a small
arable and livestock farm and take a look at the Soil Reclamation
program based at Gunnarsholt. Continue through the farmlands to
Flúðir for a very different view of Iceland. Overnight in Flúðir
area.
Day 9:
Geyser - Gullfoss - Reykjavík
Enjoy great photo opportunities in the world-famous hot spring area
of Geyser. Wait a few minutes for Strokkur to erupt and send a
magnificent water and steam column high into the air surrounded by
other bubbling and boiling springs. Head to magnificent Gullfoss,
the golden Waterfall, and from there to Þingvellir National Park,
the ancient site of the Iceland's first parliament and a
geologically fascinating area. Head back to Reykjavik.
 
Day 10: Departure. |
