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ICELAND & GREENLAND

$ *
From 3225 per person twin share
14 DAYS | REYKJAVÍK TO REYKJAVÍK
TRAVEL TYPE: Self drive
DEPARTS: Daily (1 May – 30 Sep 20)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore the ancient and rugged landscapes
of the West and East Fjords
• Travel along the iconic Ring Road
• See the magical Snaefellsnes Peninsula
• Discover the majestic vistas of Thingvellir,
Vatnajökull and Snaefellsjökull National Parks
INCLUDES
• 13 nights accommodation
• Meals as specified
• 13 days car hire in the lowest vehicle category
with GPS
• Use of tablet with travel companion App
• One way ferry travel across Breidafjördur Bay
• Service fee and taxes
OPTIONS
• Upgrade your vehicle type
• Add optional excursions

East Fjords, Iceland

MAJESTIC FJORDS 14 DAYS
This self drive journey offers the ultimate Iceland Day 8: Siglufjördur to Laugarbakki (B)
experience with awe-inspiring drives through Explore the fascinating area of Skagafjördur, renowned
scenic fjords. Visit all the major highlights of the for horse breeding. Visit the town of Hofsos and its
island, along with the unique and less travelled unique swimming pool. Meet Icelandic horses and
Westfjords. learn why horses are so important to Icelandic history
at the Lytingsstadur family horse farm. Overnight in
Day 1: Reykjavík to Hveragerdi Laugarbakki.
From Reykjavík Airport, drive along the southern coast
of the Reykjanes Peninsula towards the charming Day 9: Laugarbakki to Ísafjördur (B)
village of Hveragerdi. Overnight in Hveragerdi. Head across Steingrimsfjardarheidi, to the spectacular
region of the Westfjords, the oldest part of Iceland.
Day 2: Hveragerdi via Gullfoss to Fludir/Selfoss (B) Visit Hólmavík, a village renowned for its museum
Explore Gullfoss, the ‘Golden Waterfall’ and the nearby of witchcraft. Ancient Icelandic tales depicted the
Geysir hot spring area. Relax in one of the hot spring- Westfjords as an area full of sorcery, magical spells and
fed pools that make Iceland so famous. Overnight in witchcraft. Thread around the numerous uninhabited
Fludir/Selfoss area. fjords of Isafjardardjup, a beautiful coastline alive with
Day 3: Fludir/Selfoss via Vík to Kirkjubaejarklaustur (B) seals and birds. Continue to Ísafjördur, the largest town
Drive along the spectacular south coast, viewing in the area. Spend the next two nights in Ísafjördur. Icelandic horses
highlights such as Skógafoss waterfall, Mýrdalsjökull Day 10: Ísafjördur (B)
glacier, Dyrhólaey, the black sand beaches of Vík Spend time in Ísafjordur and the surrounding area
and the village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur. Overnight in including the neighbouring towns of Bolungarvík
Kirkjubaejarklaustur. and Sudureyri.
Day 4: Skaftafell to Höfn (B) Day 11: Ísafjördur to Flókalundur (B)
Visit the amazing Skaftafell National Park nestled Drive from Ísafjördur through the beautiful Westfjords.
between glaciers offering many hiking possibilities. Visit the Sea Monster Museum in Bildudalur. View the
Continue to the shimmering icebergs of Jökulsárlón stunning multi-tiered Dynjandi waterfall. Visit Latrabjarg
Glacier Lagoon and the harbour town of Höfn. Cliffs, home to abundant birdlife. Head to the southern
Overnight in Höfn. coast of the Westfjords to Raudasandur, a gorgeous
Day 5: Höfn to Egilsstadir (B) stretch of beach. Overnight in Flókalundur.
Drive through the spectacular East Fjords with towering Day 12: Flókalundur to Stykkishólmur (B)
mountains and charming fishing villages to the fertile Take the ferry across Breidafjördur Bay and view the
Egilsstadir area. Visit Petra’s famous local stone and countless islands and birdlife, to the charming village of
mineral collection at Stödvarfjördur. Overnight in Stykkishólmur. Overnight in Stykkishólmur. Kirkjufellsfoss, Iceland
Egilsstadir.
Day 13: Stykkishólmur to Reykjavík (B)
Day 6: Egilsstadir to Lake Mývatn (B) Explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula and small fishing Ísafjördur Siglufjördur
Travel across the vast Modrudalsoraefi highlands, villages along the way. Discover Borgarfjördur, the 2 1
renowned for their stark beauty, to the mighty Dettifoss beautiful Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, Akureyri
waterfall. Explore the many wonders of Jökulsárgljúfur Reykholt and the hot spring Deildartunguhver. Flokalundur 1 1 1 Egilsstadir
National Park, including Ásbyrgi canyon. Continue Overnight in Reykjavík. Laugarbakki Lake 1
along Tjörnes Peninsula to Husavík, then to Lake 1 Stykkishólmur Mývatn
Mývatn. Overnight in Lake Mývatn. Day 14: Reykjavík (B) ICELAND
After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and return your
Day 7: Lake Mývatn via Akureyri to Siglufjördur (B) rental car to the airport. 1 Fludir
Spend the day exploring the natural wonders of Lake Reykjavík 1 1 Höfn
Mývatn and the surrounding area, including the lava (B = breakfast) Keflavik 1 1 Kirkjubaejarklaustur
shapes at Dimmuborgir, pseudo craters at Skutustadir, Hveragerdi
colourful sulfurous slopes of Námaskard and Krafla Vík START/FINISH
volcano area. Overnight in Siglufjördur. OVERNIGHT
FERRY

* 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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