Itinerary Overview: 7-Day Guided Tour of Iceland
Day 1: Borgarfjörður and Húnaflói
- Brottför: Pick-up á 8:30 AM frá hótelinu í Reykjavík eða allt að 30 km frá höfuðborginni.
- Route: Borgarfjörður, Hrútafjörður, Húnaflói, Blönduós.
Hápunktar
- Hvalfjörðargöng: Ferðast vestur í gegnum fallegu göngin.
- Deildartunguhver: The largest hot spring in Europe, with a flow rate of 180 liters per second at 97°C. Used to heat nearby towns like Borgarnes and Akranes.
- Reykholtskirkja: A historic church built in 1885-1987. Reykholt is one of the most historical place in Iceland where you can learn about Snorri Sturluson, Iceland´s greatest Saga writer and an important person in Icelandic and Nordic cultural history.
- Hraunfossar Waterfalls: Take a look at these at these stunning waterfalls set against a backdrop of ancient lava fields.
- Langjökull Glacier: Enjoy scenic views of Europe’s second-largest glacier.
- Grábrók gígur: Mögulegt að fara í stutta og tiltölulega auðvelda göngu upp að eldfjallagígnum þar sem þú hefur útsýni yfir 2-3 þúsund ára hraunið.
- Kolugljúfur: Explore this beautiful canyon and waterfall.
- Hvítserkur sea stack: The most iconic feature of Húnaflói, the bizarrely shaped rock formation.
Valfrjáls starfsemi: Endið daginn við Skógarlónið með heitu baði umkringt birki og furutrjám og fallegu útsýni yfir Eyjafjörð.
- Gisting: 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
- Brottför: 9:00 frá hótelinu.
- Route: Blönduós, Skagafjörður, Akureyri, Mývatn
Hápunktar:
- Godafoss fossinn: Heimsæktu þennan töfrandi foss.
- Mývatn: Kannaðu þetta merkilega svæði og heimsækja Dimmuborgir hraunið.
- Námafjall: Uppgötvaðu jarðhitasvæðið og Leirhnjúkur og Viti gígar.
- Leirhnjúkur: Volcanic creater with colorful mud pools.
Valfrjáls starfsemi: Whale watching tours, jump aboard a ship and spot these amazing creatures or enjoy a geothermal bath at Jarðböðin in Mývatn.
- Gisting: 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
- Brottför: 9:00 frá hótelinu.
- Route: Húsavík, Ásbyrgi
Hápunktar:
- Ásbyrgi gljúfrið: Kannaðu svæðið og fræðast um eldgosið og jarðskjálftana sem mótuðu Skálftavatn.
- Húsavík: Heimsæktu þennan fallega bæ sem er þekktur fyrir hvalaskoðunarhöfn í víkingastíl. Hvalskoðunarferðir eru í boði (viðbótarbókun krafist).
- Dettifoss: Vitni einn öflugasta foss Evrópu.
- Gisting: 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
- Brottför: 9:00 frá hótelinu.
- Route: Egilsstaðir, Fljótsdalur, Stöðvafjörður, Djúpivogur
Hápunktar:
- Hengifoss waterfall: Second highest waterfall in Iceland, surrounded with basalt columns.
- Skriðuklaustri: Cultural center in Fljótsdalshreppur.
- Hallormsstaðaskógur: Possible to explore hiking trails in the area of Iceland's largest national forest,
- Gisting: Arrive in Djúpivogur around 6:00-7:00 PM.
Day 5: South East – Vestrahorn, Höfn, and Jökulsárlón
Hápunktar
- Vestrahorn mountain: Popular photography spot in Iceland.
- Jökulsárlón – Glacier Lagoon: Enjoy the glacial lagoon filled with icebergs.
- Skaftafells: Discover this beautiful nature reserve with its impressive landscapes and beautiful hiking trails.
Valfrjáls starfsemi: Boat tours on Jökulsárlón are available from May-October for a closer look at the ice formations.
- Gisting: Arrive in Skaftafell area around 6:00-7:00 PM, followed by dinner and relaxation.
Day 6: South Coast – Vík, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss
Hápunktar
- 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.
Valfrjáls starfsemi: 3 hours Ice cave tour to start the day or Lava show in Vík.
- Gisting: 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
Hápunktar
- Þingvellir National Park: 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.
- Geysir Geothermal Area: Enjoy as the powerful Strokkur geyser erupts every few minutes, shooting boiling water high into the air.
- Gullfoss Waterfall: 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.
Valfrjáls starfsemi: 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.
- Gisting: Arrive back to Reykjavík around 6:00-7:00 PM. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Upplýsingar um ferð:
- Leiðbeiningar: Staðbundin og enskumælandi leiðarvísir.
- Lengd: 7 days, approximately 9 hours per day, covering 300-400 km daily.
- Lunch: There will be a stop around noon where you can purchase lunch.
- Availability: Year-round.
Viðbótarstarfsemi
Enhance your experience by choosing one of the following activities for an additional fee. Only one activity per day where possible.
