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ICELAND & GREENLAND

$ *
From 2855 per person twin share
11 DAYS | REYKJAVÍK TO REYKJAVÍK
TRAVEL TYPE: Self drive
DEPARTS: Daily (1 May – 30 Sep 20)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit well-known attractions along the Ring Road
• Discover small towns and meet friendly locals
• Explore the Arctic Coast Way
• See abundant birdlife and Arctic foxes
• View the unique Arctic Henge solar calendar
• Visit the peaceful and mystical Snaefellsnes
Peninsula
INCLUDES
• 10 nights accommodation
• Meals as specified
• 10 days car hire in the lowest vehicle category
with GPS
Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Iceland • Use of tablet with travel companion App
• Service fee and taxes
ARCTIC ICELAND 11 DAYS OPTIONS
• Upgrade your vehicle type
Discover the Arctic Coast Way, Iceland’s first official Day 7: Húsavík to Siglufjördur (B)
scenic byway. Visit delightful small towns, meet In Húsavík, take an optional whale watching cruise or • Add optional excursions
friendly locals and experience their vibrant and simply relax and soak in natural hot pools. Journey to
unique way of life. Lake Mývatn and explore the area’s unique attractions
such as Dimmuborgir, Skutustadir, the colourful
Day 1: Reykjavík to Hveragerdi sulphurous slopes of Namaskard and the Krafla volcanic
On arrival at Reykjavík Airport, collect your rental car. area. Drive west to Godafoss, the ‘Waterfall of the Gods’.
Drive to the Blue Lagoon, then along the southern coast Explore Akureyri and admire the town’s well preserved
of the Reykjanes Peninsula to the charming village of historical buildings or visit one of the best geothermal
Hveragerdi. Overnight in Hveragerdi. swimming pools in Iceland. Drive along one of Iceland’s
Day 2: Hveragerdi to Hella (B) most dramatic coastlines, enjoying a unique view towards
Visit Thingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic the North Atlantic. Arrive at Siglufjördur and spend the
Viking parliament. Continue to Gullfoss waterfall and the rest of the day exploring the colourful architecture or visit
Geysir hot spring area. Explore Thjorsardalur Valley and the Herring-Era Museum. Overnight in Siglufjördur.
its ever-changing landscapes of birch woods, sandy lava Day 8: Siglufjördur to Laugarbakki (B)
fields, rivers and waterfalls. Overnight in Hella. Head to Skagafjördur, a renowned area for horse
Day 3: Hella via Vík to Kirkjubaejarklaustur (B) breeding and medieval history. Stop at the pretty town
Drive along the scenic South Shore and the area near of Hofsos and float in the unique swimming pool.
the infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Enjoy stops at the Visit Holar, an important historical town, then travel
beautiful Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls. Travel to Saudarkrokur to learn about one of Iceland’s most
past Mýrdalsjökull glacier and visit the seafront village pivotal battles. Between mid-May and August take a
of Vík. Explore a dramatic stretch of coastline poised guided boat tour out to Drangey Island. Near the town of
between glacier-topped mountains, rugged sea cliffs and Varmahlid, visit a local family at Lytingsstadur horse farm.
black sand beaches. Overnight in Kirkjubaejarklaustur. Meet Icelandic horses, see the replica of a turf stable and
Day 4: Kirkjubaejarklaustur to Djúpivogur (B) learn why horses are so important to Icelandic history.
Travel to Vatnajökull National Park, named after Europe’s Journey to Laugarbakki, a peaceful area steeped in old Hvitserkur Sea Stack, Iceland
largest glacier. Visit the awe-inspiring Skaftafell area, legends of outlaws, sorcerers and Medieval battles.
a lovely oasis set between glaciers. Continue to the Overnight stay in the Laugarbakki.
shimmering icebergs of Fjallsarlon Ice Lagoon and Day 9: Laugarbakki to Stykkishólmur (B)
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach. Pass Today travel along one of the best routes for seal
through Höfn, before arriving in Djúpivogur, a charming watching. See some of the landmarks as described in
historical town. Overnight in Djúpivogur. the well-known novel ‘Burial Rites’. View Hvitserkur, a
Day 5: Djúpivogur to Raufarhöfn (B) tall basalt rock stack rising above the ocean. Also see
Venture through the spectacular East Fjords with Borgarvirki, a natural rock formation that has been used
towering mountains and charming fishing villages to the as a fortress since Viking times. Head from the Arctic
Egilsstadir area. Explore one of Iceland’s oldest regions, Coast Way and into Western Iceland. Visit Dalir, the
with rugged fjords carved by glaciers during the Ice region of Eric the Red, before driving to Snaefellsnes
Age. Visit Petra’s Stone Collection at Stödvarfjördur, Peninsula. Overnight in Stykkishólmur.
before driving through Fagridalur and Egilsstadir, one of Day 10: Stykkishólmur via Borgarnes to Reykjavík (B)
Iceland’s youngest towns. Perhaps visit the Vok Baths, Explore the ever-evolving beauty of Snaefellsnes
to unwind in untouched nature in distinctive floating Peninsula and the Snaefellsjökull National Park. Continue
geothermal pools. Travel along the Arctic Coast Way, around the peninsula, passing the small fishing villages of
passing by Vopnafjördur village, with its spectacular Grundarfjördur and Hellissandur. View Kirkjufell, Iceland’s Vík, Iceland
coastline and natural hot springs. Continue on to most photographed mountain. Make a stop at the rocky
Langanes Peninsula and stop at Thorshöfn, a small beach of Djúpalónssandur, as well as the magnificent
fishing town that is a perfect spot to connect with the columnar basalt rock formations at Arnarstapi. The Siglufjördur Húsavík 1 Raufarhofu
area’s culture. Overnight in Raufarhöfn. crown jewel of the region is Snaefellsjökull, a glacier- 1 1
Day 6: Raufarhöfn to Húsavík (B) topped volcano that is said to be the home of a
This morning visit the picturesque Arctic Henge, an benevolent troll spirit. Discover Borgarfjördur, a charming Stykkishólmur Akureyri Egilsstadir
enormous sun calendar based on Norse mythology. area of volcanic landscapes and Viking history. See 1 1 Lake Mývatn
Then depart Raufarhöfn and drive across the exotic the brilliant blue waters of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Laugarbakki
Melrakkasletta the ‘Arctic Fox Plain’, Iceland’s most waterfalls, and the hot spring Deildartunguhver. Continue ICELAND Djúpivogur 1
isolated region. Visit Ásbyrgi, a magnificent horseshoe- via Hvalfjördurfjord to Reykjavík. Overnight in Reykjavík Höfn
shaped canyon in the northern part of Vatnajökull Day 11: Reykjavík (B) Reykjavík 1 Hveragerdi 1
National Park. Drive along Tjornes Peninsula at the edge After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and return your Keflavik 1 1 Kirkjubaejarklaustur
of the Arctic Circle en route to the charming fishing port rental car to the airport. Hella
of Húsavík. Overnight in Húsavík. Vík START/FINISH
(B = breakfast) 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.
80 For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.