Iceland Grand Tour

Duration: 14 days, 13 nights

The Grand Tour is the most in depth tour programme we offer of Iceland. Over 14 days you will experience all of the iconic sites as well as many hidden treasures. This is a once in a life time holiday ideal for a special occasion. The Grand Tour of Iceland will not fail to dazzle and impress!

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Day 1: Arrival

Transfer to airport for check in
Welcome pack with Iceland Grand Tour itinerary – free time to explore Reykjavik.

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Day 2: Reykjavik – Snaefellsnes peninsula

Morning drive to the south coast of Snaefellsnes peninsula to Arnarstapi with its magnificent columnar basalt rock formations. Circle around the legendary Snaefellsjokull glacier, which covers an extinct volcano.

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Day 3: West Fjords

Pass the fishing villages Olafsvik and Grundarfjorour to Stykkisholmur, then cross Breioafjorour bay by ferry with its countless islands and rich bird life. The tour continues along the unfrequented roads in the West Fjords with its impressive natural environment, with a stop at the spectacular waterfall Dynjandi. Pass the charming fishing villages Pingeyi and Flateyri before reaching Isafjorour village.

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Day 4: Isafjorour

Sightseeing tour of the picturesque town Isafjorour and surroundings with a visit to the intriguing Osvor maritime museum. In the afternoon there is an option of taking an interesting boat trip to the paradise island Vigur, with rich bird life and charming landscape.

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Day 5: Isafjorour – Laugar in Saelingsdal

Drive along the peaceful coast of Isafjaroardjup passing the village Suoavik and crossing Porskfjaroarheioi plateau to Laugar in Saelingsdal.

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Day 6: Skagafjorour - Akureyri

After visiting the museum of Eric the Red, head north to Skagafjorour, to the regional history museum at Glaumbaer, a turf-roofed farmhouse. Continue through Oxnadalur valley to Akureyri, the capital of the north and it’s centre of trade and culture.

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Day 7: Lake Myvatn - Husavik

Pass the beautiful waterfall Gooafoss en route to Lake Myvatn area. Lake Myvatn is surrounded by lava fields, volcanoes and mountains, with strange volcanic formations in Dimmuborgir (Dark Citadels), pseudocraters and underground caves with geothermal water.

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Day 8: Tjornes peninsula – Dettifoss - Egilsstaoir

From Husavik village proceed to Tjornes peninsula and Asbyrgi, a horse shoe-shaped canyon, and Dettifoss, the mightiest waterfall in Europe. Head southeast through barren highland areas to Egilsstaoir, the centre of East Iceland.

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Day 9: Egilsstaoir – Borgarfjorour eystri

Excursion to Husey, a delta area of glacial rivers and Borgarfjorour eystri a strikingly beautiful landscape and diverse scenery, with an interplay of colours in basalt and rhyolite mountains.

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Day 10: East Fjords

Drive along the rugged and varied coastline of the East Fjords with their towering mountains. On the way visit Petra’s stone collection and stop at Almannaskaro pass which offers a striking view of Vatnajokull glacier and the coastal area.

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Day 11: Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon - Skaftafell National Park - Kirkjubaejarklaustur

From Hofn drive along the coast to Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon where huge icebergs float and grind together in the still, deep waters of the lagoon. Onwards to Skaftafell National Park. Continue across Skeioararsandur to the village Kirkjubaejarklaustur, former site of a 12th century Catholic convent.

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Day 12: South Coast

From Kirkjubaejarklaustur go westwards across all the vast Eldhraun lava fields to Vik, a small village on the south coast. Continue onwards to Reynisfjall and Dyrholaey, a massive natural arch. En route to Skalholt pass the twin torrents of Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls.

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Day 13: Geysir – Gullfoss - Pingvellir - Reykjavik

In the morning visit the Geysir hot spring area with its boiling sulphur pits and the majestic Gullfoss waterfall. On to Pingvellir National Park, the ancient site of the parliament and a geographically fascinating area.

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Day 14: Depart

Transfer to airport for flight home

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Duration:

14 days, 13 nights. Maximum number for each departure is 30 passengers.

Double room: £2700.00 pp
Single room supple: £450.00 pp

Included:

• International Flights
• Airport transfers
• Guided tour from/to Reykjavik
• Accommodation 13 nights w/breakfast and w/facilities
• 11 dinners (2-3 courses)
• Ferry across Breioafjorour Fjord
• Entrance to Osvor museum
• Entrance to Eric the Red Museum
• Entrance to Glaumbaer museum
• Entrance to Petra’s stone collection
• Entrance to Husey area
• Return bus transfer to/from Keflavik airport

Optional:

• Day 1 - Midnight snowmobile tour on Snæfellsjökull glacier - £85.00 pp
• Day 1 - Midnight snowmobile tour for one person on snowmobile - £105.00 pp
• Day 3 - Boat tour to Vigur Island - 3 hrs - £45.00 pp
• Day 5 - Evening flight to Grímsey island – 4 hrs - £150.00 pp
• Day 6 - Whale watching tour from Húsavík - 3 hrs - £45.00 pp
• Day 8 - Horse riding - 1 hr - £35.00 pp
• Day 9 - Super jeep tour (2 pax per scooter) - 2 hrs - £90.00 pp
• Day 9 - Super jeep tour (2 pax per scooter) – 3.5 hrs - £125.00 pp
• Day 10 - Boat tour on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon - 40 min - £25.00 pp
• Day 11 - Golf-course - 18 holes - £25.00 pp

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