Itinerary Overview: 7-Day Guided Tour of Iceland
Day 1: Borgarfjörður and Húnaflói
- Salida: Recogida a las 8:30 a. m. desde su hotel en Reykjavík o hasta 30 km de la capital.
- Ruta: Borgarfjörður, Hrútafjörður, Húnaflói, Blönduós.
Aspectos destacados
- Túnel Hvalfjörður: Viaje hacia el oeste a través del pintoresco túnel.
- 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.
- Alojamiento: 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.
- Ruta: Blönduós, Skagafjörður, Akureyri, Mývatn
Aspectos destacados:
- Godafoss Waterfall: Visit this stunning waterfall.
- Lago Mývatn: Explore this remarkable area and visit the Dimmuborgir lava fields.
- Namafjall: 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.
- Alojamiento: 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.
- Ruta: Húsavík, Ásbyrgi
Aspectos destacados:
- Cañón de Ásbyrgi: 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.
- Alojamiento: 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.
- Ruta: 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,
- Alojamiento: 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: Disfruta de la laguna glacial llena de icebergs.
- Skaftafell: Descubra esta hermosa reserva natural con sus impresionantes paisajes y hermosas rutas de senderismo.
Actividades opcionales: Boat tours on Jökulsárlón are available from May-October for a closer look at the ice formations.
- Alojamiento: 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: Tour de 3 horas por la cueva de hielo para comenzar el día o espectáculo de lava en Vík.
- Alojamiento: Arrive at the hotel around 6:00-7:00 PM, with time for dinner and leisure.
Day 7: Golden Circle and Return to Reykjavík
- Ruta: 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: Si el tiempo lo permite, elija entre un recorrido en moto de nieve por Langjökull, un snorkel entre continentes en Silfra o un chapuzón en la Laguna Secreta, una fuente termal natural.
- Alojamiento: 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: Alrededor del mediodía habrá una parada donde podrás comprar el almuerzo.
- Disponibilidad: Toată ani.
Actividades adicionales
Enhance your experience by choosing one of the following activities for an additional fee. Only one activity per day where possible.
