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Backroads
of Iceland
Around Iceland in 11 days / 10 nights
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View dolphins
in their natural habitat
Godafoss
- translated "waterfall of the gods"
is a breathtaking sight.
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You'll
find peace and serenity when visiting Lake Myvatn.
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Around Iceland
11 days / 10 nights - valid all year
Day
1 - Arrival in Iceland - If time allows visit the Blue Lagoon
and explore the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Overnight in in one of our Fosshotels in Reykjavik or similar.
Day 2 - Drive along the scenic Whale-Fjord and explore the Saga
Valley Borgarfjörður with waterfalls, hot springs and historic
sites.
Stay 2 nights at Fosshotel Bifröst or similar
Day 3 - Snæfellsnes Peninsula awaits you. Visit and view
the many old houses of the pretty fishing village Stykkisholmur. A
special attraction is the
glacier covered volcano, Snæfellsjökull, and weather allowing
you could take an optional snowsledge tour to the top.
Day 4 - Go North - Drive north to Skagafjörður, the
valley of the horses. En route we recommend river rafting, horseback
riding or driving around
Vatnsnes Peninsula and a walk to the seal colony at Hindisvik.
Overnight at Fosshotel Áning or similar.
Day 5 - Visit Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland, and Goðafoss
- the waterfall of the Gods.
Stay 2 nights at Fosshotel Laugar or Húsavík
Day 6 - Explore the natural wonders of Lake Myvatn, the hot
springs at Námaskarð, and the lava fields at Krafla.
Day 7 - We recommend a whale watching tour in Husavik, or visit
Europe's most powerful waterfall Dettifoss before driving on to East
Iceland.
Overnight at Fosshotel Reyðarfjörður, Valaskjálf
or Hallormsstaður.
Day 8 - Enjoy the dramatic fjord landscape and fishing villages
of the East Fjords before reaching Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull.
Overnight near Höfn at Fosshotel Vatnajökull or similar
Day 9 - A long drive with many natural wonders awaits you today
as you pass a glacial lagoon, Skaftafell National Park, many waterfalls,
black lava beaches and rugged lava fields. Overnight at Fosshotel
Nesbud or Hlid. Why not go horse back riding tour at the nearby horse
ranch?
Day 10 - Visit Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Hot Springs, Thingvellir
National Park. Then enjoy a walk through downtown Reykjavik.
Overnight in one of our Fosshotels in Reykjavik or similar.
Day 11 - Depart for home.