Itinerary Overview: 7-Day Guided Tour of Iceland
Day 1: Borgarfjörður and Húnaflói
- Départ: Pick-up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Reykjavík or up to 30 km from the capital.
- Route: Borgarfjörður, Hrútafjörður, Húnaflói, Blönduós.
Faits marquants
- Hvalfjörður Tunnel: Travel west through the scenic tunnel.
- Deildartunguhver : La plus grande source chaude d'Europe, avec un débit de 180 litres par seconde à 97° C. Utilisée pour chauffer les villes voisines comme Borgarnes et Akranes.
- Reykholtskirkja : Une église historique construite en 1885-1987. Reykholt est l'un des lieux les plus historiques d'Islande où vous pourrez en apprendre davantage sur Snorri Sturluson, le plus grand écrivain de Saga d'Islande et une personne importante dans l'histoire culturelle islandaise et nordique.
- Cascades de Hraunfossar : Jetez un œil à ces superbes cascades situées sur fond d’anciens champs de lave.
- Glacier Langjökull : Profitez de vues panoramiques sur le deuxième plus grand glacier d'Europe.
- Grábrók Crater: 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.
Activités optionnelles: End the day at Forest lagoon with a warm bath surrounded by birch and pine trees and beautiful view over Eyjafjörður.
- Hébergement: 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
- Départ: 9:00 AM from your hotel.
- Route: Blönduós, Skagafjörður, Akureyri, Mývatn
Faits marquants:
- 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.
Activités optionnelles: Whale watching tours, jump aboard a ship and spot these amazing creatures or enjoy a geothermal bath at Jarðböðin in Mývatn.
- Hébergement: 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
- Départ: 9:00 AM from your hotel.
- Route: Húsavík, Ásbyrgi
Faits marquants:
- 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).
- Cascade de Dettifoss: Witness one of Europe’s most powerful waterfalls.
- Hébergement: 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
- Départ: 9:00 AM from your hotel.
- Route: Egilsstaðir, Fljótsdalur, Stöðvafjörður, Djúpivogur
Faits marquants:
- 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,
- Hébergement: Arrive in Djúpivogur around 6:00-7:00 PM.
Day 5: South East – Vestrahorn, Höfn, and Jökulsárlón
Faits marquants
- 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.
Activités optionnelles: Boat tours on Jökulsárlón are available from May-October for a closer look at the ice formations.
- Hébergement: Arrive in Skaftafell area around 6:00-7:00 PM, followed by dinner and relaxation.
Day 6: South Coast – Vík, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss
Faits marquants
- 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.
Activités optionnelles: 3 hours Ice cave tour to start the day or Lava show in Vík.
- Hébergement: 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
Faits marquants
- parc national d'Ouceingvellir : 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.
- Zone géothermique de Geysir : Enjoy as the powerful Strokkur geyser erupts every few minutes, shooting boiling water high into the air.
- Cascade 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.
Activités optionnelles: 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.
- Hébergement: Arrive back to Reykjavík around 6:00-7:00 PM. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Détails de la visite :
- Guide: Guide local et anglophone.
- Durée: 7 days, approximately 9 hours per day, covering 300-400 km daily.
- Déjeuner: 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.
