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Itinerary Overview: 7-Day Guided Tour of Iceland

Day 1: Borgarfjörður and Húnaflói

• Vertrek: Ophalen om 8:30 uur bij uw hotel in Reykjavík of tot 30 km van de hoofdstad.
• Route: Borgarfjörður, Hrútafjörður, Húnaflói, Blönduós.

Highlights

• Hvalfjörðurtunnel: Reis westwaarts door de schilderachtige tunnel.
• 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.
• Grábrókkkrater: Mogelijkheid om een korte en relatief gemakkelijke wandeling te maken naar de vulkanische krater waar je uitzicht hebt over de 2-3 duizend jaar oude lava.
• Kolugljúfur: Explore this beautiful canyon and waterfall.
• Hvítserkur sea stack: The most iconic feature of Húnaflói, the bizarrely shaped rock formation.

Optionele activiteiten: Sluit de dag af bij Forest lagoon met een warm bad omringd door berken - en pijnbomen en een prachtig uitzicht over Eyjafjörður.

• Accommodatie: 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

• Vertrek: 9:00 uur vanaf uw hotel.
• Route: Blönduós, Skagafjörður, Akureyri, Mývatn

Highlights:

• Godafoss-waterval: Bezoek deze prachtige waterval.
• Lake Mývatn: Verken dit opmerkelijke gebied en bezoek de lavavelden van Dimmuborgir.
• Námafjall: Ontdek het geothermische gebied en de kraters Leirhnjúkur en Viti.
• Leirhnjúkur: Volcanic creater with colorful mud pools.

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

• Accommodatie: 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

• Vertrek: 9:00 uur vanaf uw hotel.
• Route: Húsavík, Ásbyrgi

Highlights:

• Ásbyrgi Canyon: Verken het gebied en leer over de vulkaanuitbarsting en aardbevingen die het Skjálftavatn-meer hebben gevormd.
• Húsavík: Bezoek dit pittoreske stadje dat bekend staat om zijn walvisobservatiehaven in Vikingstijl. Er zijn walvissenobservatietours beschikbaar (extra boeking vereist).
• Dettifoss-waterval: Wees getuige van een van de krachtigste watervallen van Europa.
• Accommodatie: 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

• Vertrek: 9:00 uur vanaf uw hotel.
• Route: Egilsstaðir, Fljótsdalur, Stöðvafjörður, Djúpivogur

Highlights:

• 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,
• Accommodatie: Arrive in Djúpivogur around 6:00-7:00 PM.

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

Highlights

• 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.

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

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

Day 6: South Coast – Vík, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss

Highlights

• 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.

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

• Accommodatie: 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

Highlights

• Nationaal parkÞingvellir: 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.
• Geothermisch gebied van Geysir:  Enjoy as the powerful Strokkur geyser erupts every few minutes, shooting boiling water high into the air.
• Gullfoss-waterval: 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.

Optionele activiteiten: 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.

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

Tourdetails:

• Gids: Local and English-speaking guide.
• Duur: 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.

Aanvullende activiteiten

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