Private tour around Iceland / 7 days

Itinerary Overview: 7-Day Guided Tour of Iceland

Day 1: Borgarfjörður and Húnaflói

• Salida: Pick-up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Reykjavík or up to 30 km from the capital.
• Route: Borgarfjörður, Hrútafjörður, Húnaflói, Blönduós.

Aspectos destacados

• Hvalfjörður Tunnel: Travel west through the scenic tunnel.
• Deildartunguhver: La fuente termal más grande de Europa, con un caudal de 180 litros por segundo a 97°C. Se utiliza para calentar ciudades cercanas como Borgarnes y Akranes.
• Reykholtskirkja: Una iglesia histórica construida en 1885-1987. Reykholt es uno de los lugares más históricos de Islandia donde puedes aprender sobre Snorri Sturluson, el mayor escritor de sagas de Islandia y una persona importante en la historia cultural islandesa y nórdica.
• Cascadas de Hraunfossar: Échales un vistazo a estas impresionantes cascadas con un telón de fondo de antiguos campos de lava.
• Glaciar Langjökull: Disfrute de vistas panorámicas del segundo glaciar más grande de Europa.
• Cráter Grábrók: Possible to take a short and relatively easy hike up to the volcanic crater where you have a view over the 2-3 thousand year old lava.
• Kolugljúfur: Explore this beautiful canyon and waterfall.
• Hvítserkur sea stack: The most iconic feature of Húnaflói, the bizarrely shaped rock formation.

Actividades opcionales: End the day at Forest lagoon with a warm bath surrounded by birch and pine trees and beautiful view over Eyjafjörður.

• Accommodation: Check-in at your hotel near Blönduós around 6:00-7:00 PM. Enjoy dinner and relax for the evening.

Day 2: Blönduós to Mývatn

• Salida: 9:00 AM from your hotel.
• Route: Blönduós, Skagafjörður, Akureyri, Mývatn

Aspectos destacados:

• Godafoss Waterfall: Visit this stunning waterfall.
• Lake Mývatn: Explore this remarkable area and visit the Dimmuborgir lava fields.
• Námafjall: Discover the geothermal area and the Leirhnjúkur and Viti craters.
• Leirhnjúkur: Volcanic creater with colorful mud pools.

Actividades opcionales: Whale watching tours, jump aboard a ship and spot these amazing creatures or enjoy a geothermal bath at Jarðböðin in Mývatn.

• Accommodation: Check-in at your accommodation near Mývatn around 6:00-7:00 PM. Relax and enjoy dinner at the hotel

Day 3: Mývatn to Egilsstaðir

• Salida: 9:00 AM from your hotel.
• Route: Húsavík, Ásbyrgi

Aspectos destacados:

• Ásbyrgi Canyon: Explore the area and learn about the volcanic eruption and earthquakes that shaped Skjálftavatn Lake.
• Húsavík: Visit this picturesque town known for its Viking-style whale watching harbor. Whale watching tours are available (additional booking required).
• Cascada Dettifoss: Witness one of Europe’s most powerful waterfalls.
• Accommodation: Check-in at your accommodation near Egilsstaðir around 6:00-7:00 PM. Enjoy dinner and relax for the evening.

Day 4: Egilsstaðir to Djúpivogur

• Salida: 9:00 AM from your hotel.
• Route: Egilsstaðir, Fljótsdalur, Stöðvafjörður, Djúpivogur

Aspectos destacados:

• Hengifoss waterfall: Second highest waterfall in Iceland, surrounded with basalt columns.
• Skriðuklaustur: Cultural center in Fljótsdalshreppur.
• Hallormsstaðaskógur: Possible to explore hiking trails in the area of Iceland's largest national forest,
• Accommodation: Arrive in Djúpivogur around 6:00-7:00 PM.

Day 5: South East – Vestrahorn, Höfn, and Jökulsárlón

Aspectos destacados

• Vestrahorn mountain: Popular photography spot in Iceland.
• Jökulsárlón – Glacier Lagoon: Enjoy the glacial lagoon filled with icebergs.
• Skaftafell: Discover this beautiful nature reserve with its impressive landscapes and beautiful hiking trails.

Actividades opcionales: Boat tours on Jökulsárlón are available from May-October for a closer look at the ice formations.

• Accommodation: Arrive in Skaftafell area around 6:00-7:00 PM, followed by dinner and relaxation.

Day 6: South Coast – Vík, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss

Aspectos destacados

• Reynisfjara: Black sand beach which features basalt columns and beautiful sea stacks.
• Dyrhólahey: 
• Skógafoss: Visit this iconic waterfall and enjoy their stunning view.
• Seljalandsfoss: Walk behind this iconic waterfall.

Actividades opcionales: 3 hours Ice cave tour to start the day or Lava show in Vík.

• Accommodation: Arrive at the hotel around 6:00-7:00 PM, with time for dinner and leisure.

Day 7: Golden Circle and Return to Reykjavík

• Route: Hella, Flúðir and Laugarvatn

Aspectos destacados

• Parque Nacional «Gasvellir: Where the Icelandic Parliament, the world's oldest, was founded in 930 AD. Here, you'll witness the dramatic meeting point of the European and American tectonic plates and stand where Viking settlers once made their laws. Designated UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Área geotérmica de Geysir:  Enjoy as the powerful Strokkur geyser erupts every few minutes, shooting boiling water high into the air.
• Cascada de Gullfoss: Known as the "Queen of Icelandic Waterfalls," Gullfoss is a spectacular sight, cascading down into a deep canyon. This awe-inspiring waterfall is a highlight of the Golden Circle.

Actividades opcionales: If time permits, choose between a snowmobile tour on Langjökull, snorkel between continents in Silfra or a dip in the Secret Lagoon, a natural hot spring.

• Accommodation: Arrive back to Reykjavík around 6:00-7:00 PM. Dinner and evening at leisure.
  

Detalles del recorrido:

• Guía: Guía local y de habla inglesa.
• Duración: 7 days, approximately 9 hours per day, covering 300-400 km daily.
• Almuerzo: There will be a stop around noon where you can purchase lunch.
• Availability: Year-round.

Additional Activities

Enhance your experience by choosing one of the following activities for an additional fee. Only one activity per day where possible.