| Itinerary |
| Day 1: |
fly from the UK to Keflavik. Transfer to Reykjavik and overnight at Hotel Cabin.
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| Day 2: |
collect rental vehicle and drive to Snaefellsnes. Check in at Hotel
Framnes
for 2 nights.
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| Day 3: |
explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula with its snow-capped volcano, lava flows, stunning coastline and amazing bird colonies.
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| Day 4: |
head north to charming town of Akureyri on the shores of Eyjafjordur, for an overnight stay at Hotel Harpa/Nordurland. Optional Arctic Circle flight around £115, (daily except Saturdays from 10 June-20 August only).
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| Day 5: |
visit beautiful Godafoss and then head for Myvatn and explore its strange volcanic features – perhaps take a dip in the Nature Baths, visit the Cow Shed café or hike at Dimmuborgir. Spend two nights at Hotel Reynihlid overlooking the lake.
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| Day 6: |
drive to Asbyrgi Gorge, Jokulsa Canyon and Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall.
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| Day 7: |
spend a leisurely day heading east crossing the highland desert and explore the beautiful east fjords. Check in at Hotel Aldan in Seydisfjordur for 2 nights.
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| Day 8: |
another day travelling around this stunning area, with plenty of photo opportunities. Time to relax and enjoy the sights.
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| Day 9: |
head south enjoying the fjord scenery. Overnight at Hotel
Framtid.
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| Day 10: |
continuing south, take an optional icecap and snowmobile tour (around £76) or enjoy a boat cruise (around £25) around the icebergs on the brilliant Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon. Be sure to cross over the road from the lagoon and take a look at the icebergs as they drift out to see or are washed ashore on the black sand beach. Take a scenic drive past the glaciers and spend two nights at Hotel Skaftafell.
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| Day 11: |
explore Skaftafell National Park - wonderful views, glaciers and waterfalls including the stunning Svartifoss with its impressive basalt columns.
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| Day 12: |
travel along the south coast past the cliffs of Dyrholaey, Skogarfoss and its Folk Museum, Seljalandsfoss and other amazing waterfalls. Two nights at Hotel Ork in Hveragerdi.
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| Day 13: |
visit Gullfoss, the hot springs and geysers at Geysir and historic Skalholt church.
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| Day 14: |
explore Thingvellir, the ancient assembly site, which is also known for its flora and geological features. Drive to Reykjavik, return rental vehicle and check into Hotel Cabin for the night.
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| Day 15: |
transfer to Keflavik for return flight to UK.
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Iceland
