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ICELAND & GREENLAND

$ *
From 1735 per person twin share
8 DAYS | REYKJAVÍK TO REYKJAVÍK
TRAVEL TYPE: Self drive
DEPARTS: Daily (1 Apr – 31 Oct 20)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Admire Iceland’s iconic waterfalls
• Visit the famous glacier lagoon, Jökulsárlón
• Explore Vatnajökull National Park
• Discover Lake Mývatn and the Krafla volcanic area
INCLUDES
• 7 nights accommodation
• Meals as specified
• 7 days car hire in the lowest vehicle category
with GPS
• Use of tablet with travel companion App
OPTIONS
• Upgrade your vehicle type

Godafoss waterfall, Iceland

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Iceland Akureyrarkirkja Church, Akureyri, Iceland
RING ROAD HIGHLIGHTS 8 DAYS

Visit all of Iceland’s main attractions as you drive Day 5: Egilsstadir to Husavík (B)
along the Ring Road on this self drive holiday. Travel across Mödrudalsöraefi highlands renowned
for their stark, untouched beauty. Then head towards
Day 1: Reykjavík to Hveragerdi Dettifoss, Europe’s mightiest waterfall and visit the
On arrival into Reykjavík, collect your rental car and drive horseshoe-shaped canyon Ásbyrgi. Drive onwards to
to the quaint village of Hveragerdi. The village is one of Tjörnes Peninsula and the friendly Husavík fishing port.
the few sites in the world located directly on top of a Overnight in Husavík.
geothermal area. Overnight in Hveragerdi.
Day 6: Husavík to Akureyri (B)
Day 2: Hveragerdi via Gullfoss and Geysir to Vík (B) Explore the Lake Mývatn area, to see the mystical
Travel to Thingvellir National Park, a place of great volcanic formations at Dimmuborgir, the pseudo
geological and historical interest. Visit the spectacular craters at Skutustadir, the colourful sulfurous slopes
Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot springs. Drive along the of Namaskaro and the Krafla volcanic area. Drive to
south shore and admire Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss Godafoss waterfall, the capital of the north Akureyri
waterfalls, walk along the black sand beaches around or the Skagafjördur area. Overnight in Akureyri.
Vík and see Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Overnight in Vík. Hveragerdi, Iceland
Day 3: Vík to Höfn (B) Day 7: Akureyri to Reykjavík (B)
Venture through the historical region of Skagafjördur
Journey through the village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur, renowned for horse breeding. Continue to the bay of
explore Skaftafell National Park, a green oasis nestling Húnaflói and across Holtavorduheidi plateau. Travel Húsavík
below the great Vatnajökull glacier surrounded by black to the Borgarfjördur area, before arriving in Reykjavík. Skagafjördur Akureyri 1
desert sands. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Overnight in Reykjavík. 1
and onwards to the charming harbour town of Höfn.
Day 8: Reykjavík (B) Lake Mývatn 1 Egilsstadir
Day 4: Höfn to Egilsstadir (B) After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and return your
Drive along the rugged coastline of the East Fjords with rental car to the airport. ICELAND
their towering mountains and charming fishing villages.
On the way you have the option of taking a boat tour (B = breakfast) Reykjavík 1 Thingvellir 1 Höfn
to Papey Island where thousands of puffins nest in the 1
summer (extra charge). Overnight in Egilsstadir. Hveragerdi Kirkjubaejarklaustur
1 START/FINISH
Vík OVERNIGHT

* 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.
78 For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.