Iceland Complete

Duration: 9 days, 8 nights

Iceland Complete is a superb Iceland holiday tour that gives an excellent overview of Iceland’s most spectacular sightseeing attractions. The tour is superbly organized and makes for a wonderful Iceland holiday experience that will be treasured for a life time.

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DAY 1: Arrival Reykjavik

Transfer to hotel – check in Welcome pack with Iceland Holiday itinerary details.

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DAY 2: Þingvellir - South Shore

The tour begins with a drive past the Nesjavellir geothermal area to Lake Þingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest lake. Then onto Þingvellir National Park, the ancient site of the parliament. Continue along the south shore and stop at the magnificent waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss before continuing to Dyrhólaey nature reserve (closed during nesting season in spring). Continue to the Vík area.

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DAY 3: Vík – Skaftafell National Park – Jökulsárlón – Höfn

Cross Eldhraun, the largest mass of lava ever to flow on earth in historical time, before reaching the small village Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent. The tour continues over Skeiðarársandur sands to Skaftafell National Park. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon making this a unforgettable day!

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DAY 4: Höfn – East Fjords – Egilsstaðir

From Höfn drive over the heights of Almannaskarð 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 Egilsstaðir.

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DAY 5: Egilsstaðir – Lake Mývatn

Across the empty vastness of the highland desert plateau Möðrudalsöræfi, to Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. Continue towards Námaskarð pass with boiling mud pools and flashing colours. Explore the natural beauty of Lake Mývatn area, with highlights such as Dimmuborgir, the pseudocraters near Skútustaðir and the salmon river Laxá.

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DAY 6: Lake Mývatn – Akureyri

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

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DAY 7: Akureyri – Borgarfjörður – Selfoss

Drive through the majestic mountains and narrow passes which lead to Skagafjörður for an introduction of the Icelandic horse. Across the Holtavörðuheiði plateau to Borgarfjörður, with a visit to Hraunfossar waterfall, and Deildartunguhver, Iceland’s most productive hot spring. Proceed over the mountain pass Kaldidalur to Selfoss area.

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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.

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Day 9: Departure

Free time for final bits of sightseeing / last minute shopping Transfer to airport for Flight Home.

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Double room £1590.00
Single room £215.00

INCLUDED

• International flights
• Airport transfers
• Guided tour from/to Reykjavík
• Accommodation 8 nights w/breakfast and w/facilities
• 6 dinners (2-3 courses)
• Entrance to Petra´s stone collection
• Entrance to the Geocentre at Geysir
• Entrance to Laufás museum incl. refreshments
• Entrance to the Blue Lagoon incl. towel
• Horse show in Skagafjörður
• Return bus transfer to/from Keflavík airport

OPTIONAL

• Day 2 - Evening flight tour to Grímsey island - £150.00 pp
• Day 4 Horse riding – 1 hour - £35.00 pp
• Day 5 – Super Jeep Tour – 2 hrs - £90.00 pp
• Day 5 – Super Jeep Tour with snow mobiling – 2 hrs - £125.00 pp
• Day 6 - Boat tour on the Glacial Lagoon – 40 mins - £25.00 pp

Maximum number for each departure is 35 passengers.

Note: We reserve the right to alter routes without prior notice should the necessity arise due to road conditions.