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ICELAND & GREENLAND

$ *
From 2665 per person twin share
10 DAYS | REYKJAVÍK TO REYKJAVÍK
TRAVEL TYPE: Self drive
DEPARTS: Daily (1 Sep – 31 Oct 20)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Travel along the iconic Ring Road
• See stunning waterfalls and mystical lava
formations
• Explore the Golden Circle and the South Shore
• Visit two world-famous national parks, Thingvellir
and Vatnajökull
INCLUDES
• 9 nights accommodation
• Meals as specified
• 9 days car hire in the lowest vehicle category
with GPS
• Use of tablet with travel companion App
• Service fee and taxes
OPTIONS
• Upgrade your vehicle type

Thingvellir National Park, Iceland

AROUND ICELAND 10 DAYS
Follow the Ring Road and fully explore the best Day 6: Lake Mývatn to Egilsstadir (B)
of Iceland, including national parks, beautiful Drive north to the picturesque fishing port of Húsavík
waterfalls, striking glaciers and more. and perhaps take a whale watching cruise (extra
charge). Head around the fossil rich Tjornes Peninsula
Day 1: Reykjavík to Hveragerdi on the edge of the Arctic Circle to the northern
Upon arrival at Reykjavík Airport, collect your rental car. entrance of Vatnajökull National Park. Visit the awe-
Drive to the famous Blue Lagoon, before arriving at inspiring horseshoe-shaped Ásbyrgi Canyon and the
Hveragerdi. Overnight in Hveragerdi. Dettifoss waterfall. Overnight in Egilsstadir.
Day 2: Hveragerdi via Geysir to Borgarfjördur (B) Day 7: Egilsstadir to Höfn (B)
After breakfast, drive to the stunning Gullfoss waterfall Journey alongside Lake Lagarfljot, home to a legendary
and Geysir with its bubbling steam vents and spouting monster. Visit the Wilderness Centre, located at the Gullfoss waterfall, Iceland
hot springs. In Thingvellir National Park, visit the site edge of the hauntingly beautiful eastern highlands.
of the world’s first parliament, on the shores of a Drive south through the spectacular East Fjords, where
beautiful lake. Drive through the scenic Hvalfjördur towering mountains plunge vertically into the ocean.
to Borgarfjördur, known for its Viking-age history Head to the town of Höfn in Hornafjördur, also known
and beautiful glacier-carved landscapes. Overnight as the ‘Lobster Capital of Northern Europe’. Overnight
in Borgarfjördur. in Höfn.
Day 3: Borgarfjördur to Akureyri (B) Day 8: Höfn to Kirkjubaejarklaustur (B)
This morning enjoy the many activities available After breakfast, marvel at breathtaking views of
in Borgarfjördur. Visit the beautiful Hraunfossar Vatnajökull glacier, as you drive along the Ring Road.
and Barnafoss waterfalls and the enormous Visit the shimmering icebergs and the still, milky
Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot springs in waters of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Continue to
Europe. Head north to Húnaflói Bay and look for seals the national park’s Skaftafell area, a beautiful nature
frolicking in the waters. Continue through Iceland’s area surrounded by glaciers. Hike along one of
renowned Skagafjördur horse-breeding area to the many trails, that lead to Svartifoss, known as
Akureyri. Overnight in Akureyri. ‘Black Waterfall’. Head to the picturesque village
Day 4: Akureyri to Lake Mývatn (B) of Kirkjubaejarklaustur, once the site of a medieval
Explore the town of Akureyri, with its beautifully convent. Overnight in Kirkjubaejarklaustur.
restored, timber buildings. Stroll along the streets in Day 9: Kirkjubaejarklaustur to Reykjavík (B)
Listagill, browsing art galleries and sampling local food. Drive along the spectacular south coast and Katla
Journey along Eyjafjördur, taking in spectacular views Geopark, a sweeping landscape of sandy deserts, Blue Lagoon, Iceland
of the sea and fjord. Stop at Godafoss waterfalls, rocky shores and rolling farmlands. Travel alongside
before arriving at Lake Mývatn. Spend the next two Eldhraun, a massive and eerily beautiful lava flow
nights in Lake Mývatn. covered in moss. Admire the black sand beaches
Day 5: Lake Mývatn and cliffs at Dyrholaey. Visit the beautiful waterfalls of Skagafjördur Akureyri
Spend the day discovering the Mývatn Nature Reserve. Skógar and Seljalands, each with its own character. 1 Lake Mývatn
Walk along footpaths circling the mystical lava Drive to Reykjavík in the late afternoon. Overnight in 2 1 Egilsstadir
formations at Dimmuborgir. Visit the Krafla volcano Reykjavík.
area and see the vibrant slopes of Namaskard Pass. Day 10: Reykjavík (B) Borgarfjördur
Explore the Skutustadir craters featured in the Game of After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and return your 1 ICELAND
Thrones series. Alternatively, try a spot of bird watching rental car to the airport. Thingvellir Gullfoss
or enjoy the many outdoor activities available. Reykjavík 1 Geysir 1 Höfn
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(B = breakfast) Hvergerdi 1 Kirkjubaejarklaustur
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* 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.
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