| Itinerary |
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fly from the UK to Keflavik and transfer to Reykjavik for an overnight stay at Hotel Cabin.
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| Day 2: |
fly to Akureyri and collect rental vehicle at the airport. Explore the quaint northern town located almost at the head of Eyjafjordur then drive to Myvatn, making a detour at picturesque Godafoss for a photo stop. Spend two nights at Hotel Reynihlid, overlooking Lake Myvatn.
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| Day 3: |
experience the geothermal and volcanic wonders of Myvatn and its surrounds: mud pools, craters, surreal lava formations (Krafla & Namafjall), the lake with its prolific bird life and the Nature Baths.
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| Day 4: |
visit the Jokulsa Canyon National Park and explore its gorges and waterfalls, including Dettifoss. Then cross a moody desert landscape and head east to Egilsstadir. Check in at Hotel Herad for an overnight stay.
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| Day 5: |
perhaps head off to Mjoifjordur, considered by many to be the most beautiful of the stunning East Fjords, before continuing south through yet more striking scenery. Overnight at Hotel Stadarborg.
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| Day 6: |
one eye-catching view follows another on the journey south through the fjords to Hofn, a fishing port at the foot of Europe’s largest icecap, Vatnajokull. Travel around the base of the icecap, in sight of its many breathtaking glaciers. One has receded, forming a huge lagoon, where icebergs lie adrift – this is Jokulsarlon. Take a boat trip amongst the icebergs and head over to the beach and watch as they drift out to sea. Stay two nights at Hotel Skaftafell.
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| Day 7: |
go hiking in Skaftafell National Park and see stunning Svartifoss, a waterfall backed by basalt columns.
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| Day 8: |
journey along the south coast past the turf church at Nupsstadir, the folk museum and the thundering falls, Skogafoss. Don’t miss the walk behind Seljalandsfoss and look out through its curtain of cascading water. Spend two nights at Hotel Ork in Hveragerdi.
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| Day 9: |
enjoy the three great attractions of the ‘Golden Circle’ – the geothermal area at Geysir, the two-tiered waterfall at Gullfoss and historic Thingvellir (Almannagja, Hofdi), Iceland’s third national park.
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| Day 10: |
continue back to Keflavik, drop off rental vehicle at the airport and catch the flight to the UK.
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| Note: |
Please note this itinerary may also operate in reverse.
Due to differences in flight schedules, Glasgow and Manchester passengers will require at least one additional night to this itinerary. |
Iceland
