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ICELAND & GREENLAND

$ *
From 5665 per person twin share
16
10 DAYS | REYKJAVÍK TO REYKJAVÍK
TRAVEL TYPE: Small group
DEPARTS: 2020: Jun 28 • Jul 12, 26 • Aug 16
• Sep 6

HIGHLIGHTS
• Hike over the breathtaking Siglufjardarskard Pass
• Explore Lake Mývatn and its surrounding area
• Relax at the Mývatn Nature Baths
• Experience Iceland’s most famous waterfalls,
Godafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Dettifoss
• See abundant birdlife
INCLUDES
• 9 nights accommodation
• Meals as specified
• Tour Escort
• Tours, transfers and transportation as per itinerary
• Admission to Eriksstadir Museum
Seljalandsfoss, Iceland
• Admission to Mývatn Nature Baths
Hikes range from 1 to 6 hours. Moderate level of fitness
required.

Landmannalaugar, Iceland

ICELAND’S SCENIC TRAILS SOFT HIKING
10 DAYS

Iceland is a great country for soft adventure hiking, Lake Mývatn Nature Reserve, a geological wonderland
with fantastic trails that take you closer to beautiful of wildly contrasting nature, ideal for easy hiking.
natural wonders. This small group tour invites you Stop at the Mývatn Nature Baths, with the chance for
to take guided short hikes on trails in both world- an optional swim in the warm and soothing waters. Borgarfjördur, Iceland
famous nature areas as well as lesser known, but Spend the next two nights in Lake Mývatn.
equally beautiful destinations. Explore fantastic Day 6: Lake Mývatn (BLD)
places such as Ásbyrgi, Thórsmörk Nature Reserve, Travel around the fossil-rich Tjörnes Peninsula on the
Siglufjördur and plenty of culture along the way. edge of the Arctic Circle en route to the enormous
Day 1: Reykjavík horseshoe-shaped canyon of Ásbyrgi National Park.
Arrive in Reykjavík and enjoy a free evening to explore the Visit Europe’s mightiest waterfall, Dettifoss.
city. Overnight in Reykjavík. Day 7: Lake Mývatn via Hveravellir to Gullfoss/Geysir (BLD)
Day 2: Reykjavík via Hvalfjördur to Borgarfjördur (BD) Head into the uninhabited interior via Kjolur mountain
This morning take a short tour of Reykjavík. Drive track. Head straight through Iceland’s uninhabited interior
along the scenic coastline of Hvalfjördurfjord, to highlands, passing between the mighty Langjökull and
Glymur, Iceland’s highest waterfall. In the afternoon Hofsjökull glaciers. Stop at Hveravellir and hike the Kjolur
visit the amazing Hraunfossar ‘Lava’ waterfalls and the highland route to the Gullfoss and Geysir area. Spend
Deildartunguhver, the most powerful rushing hot springs the next two nights in the Gullfoss/Geysir area.
in Europe. Overnight in Borgarfjördur. Day 8: Gullfoss/Geysir (BL)
Day 3: Borgarfjördur via Hofsós to Siglufjördur (B) Admire the uninhabited wilderness of Landmannalaugar
Discover Borgarfjördur on a short hike. Visit Glanni, and Fjallabak with its volcanic craters, multi-coloured
a multi-tiered waterfall rumoured to be a home for rhyolite mountains, steaming lava fields and the ominous
elves and trolls. Explore the 3,500 year old Grabrok Hekla volcano. Explore the many beautiful walking trails Godafoss waterfall, Iceland
crater, then cross Holtavorduheidi plateau, the Vididalur and scenic hot springs.
Valley and hike in Kolugljúfur, a lava rock canyon that Day 9: Gullfoss/Geysir via Seljalandsfoss to Reykjavík (BL)
leads to a hidden waterfall! Spend the next two nights Today stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall and gain a different Siglufjördur
in Siglufjördur. perspective by walking behind the curtain of cascading 2
Day 4: Siglufjördur (B) water. Arrive in the Thórsmörk Nature Reserve, an Hofsos Hverfjall Dettifoss
2
Visit the renowned Herring Era Museum. Enjoy a local enchanted hidden valley nestled between two glaciers
guided hiking tour of Siglufjardarskeid passing through and protected by rivers and mountains. Overnight in Lake Mývatn
the historic and mesmerising terrain. After an active day, Reykjavík. ICELAND
visit the home of a local resident for a home-cooked Day 10: Reykjavík (B) Borgarfjördur 1 Geysir/Gullfoss
meal of hearty Icelandic meat soup. This morning your tour concludes upon check-out of 2
Day 5: Siglufjördur to Lake Mývatn (BD) your hotel. Reykjavík 2
Stop in Akureyri, before heading to the picturesque (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) Landmannalaugar
Godafoss, ‘Waterfall of the Gods’. Continue to the START/FINISH Thorsmork
OVERNIGHT Nature Reserve
ATTRACTION

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest tour category for travel in low season.
For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 73