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North: Akureyri – Mývatn – Húsavík – Dettifoss / 4 days

North: Akureyri – Mývatn – Húsavík – Dettifoss / 4 days

4-Day Guided Tour of Northern Iceland

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4-Day Guided Tour of Northern Iceland

Day 1: Reykjavík to Akureyri

  • Departure: Pick-up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Reykjavík or up to 30 km from the capital.

Highlights:

  • Hvalfjörður Tunnel: Travel west through the scenic tunnel.
  • Borgarfjörður and Borgarnes: Brief stop to explore these charming locations.
  • 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. 
  • Glanni Waterfall: Take a short visit to this picturesque waterfall.
  • Kolugljúfur Canyon: Explore this beautiful canyon and waterfall.
  • Blönduós: Discover this quaint village as you travel east.
  • Varmahlíð: Brief stop before heading to Akureyri.

Optional Activities: 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 in Akureyri around 6:00-7:00 PM. Enjoy dinner and relax for the evening. 

Day 2: Exploring the Diamond Circle

  • Departure: 9:00 AM from your hotel.

Highlights:

  • Diamond circle
  • 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.
  • Dettifoss Waterfall: Witness one of Europe’s most powerful waterfalls.
  • Ásbyrgi Canyon: Visit this impressive natural formation.

Optional Activities: Enjoy a optional geothermal bath at Jarðböðin in Mývatn.

  • Accommodation: Check-in at Hotel Skúlagarður around 6:00-7:00 PM. Relax and enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Day 3: Ásbyrgi to Akureyri

  • Departure: 9:00 AM from your hotel.

Highlights:

  • 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).
  • Accommodation: Return to Akureyri around 6:00-7:00 PM. Enjoy dinner and relax at your hotel.

Day 4: Akureyri to Reykjavík

  • Departure: 9:00 AM from your hotel.

Highlights:

  • Akureyri: Explore the northern capital before departing.
  • Borgarfjörður: Stop at Barnafoss and Hraunfossar waterfalls.
  • Deildartunguhver: Visit Europe’s largest hot spring.

Optional Activities: Start the day with whale watching, jump aboard a ship and spot these amazing creatures.

  • Accommodation: Return to Reykjavík around 6:00-7:00 PM. Conclude the tour at your hotel or another desired location.

Tour Details:

  • Duration: 9 hours per day, covering 300-400 km daily.
  • Lunch: There will be a stop around noon where you can purchase lunch.

Additional Activities

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

  • Carefully selected accommodation with private bathroom and breakfast included.
  • Local and English speaking guide.
  • Flexible itinerary adjustments upon request.
  • Northern light hunting in the winter

Borgarfjörður: Glanni: Grábrók: Staðarskáli: Kolugljúfur: Hvítserkur: Akureyri:

  • Backpack
  • Warm Clothes
  • Rain Gear
  • Hiking Shoes
Difficulty:
Very Easy
Duration:
4 days
Price From:
910.000 ISK

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