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Backroads of Iceland

Around Iceland in 15 days / 14 Nights

View dolphins in their natural habitat

Godafoss - translated "waterfall of the gods"
is a breathtaking sight.

Krafla volcano in all her glory!

Around Iceland
15 days / 14 nights - valid all year

Day 1 - Arrival in Iceland - If time allows visit the Blue Lagoon and explore the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Overnight 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.
Stay 2 nights at Fosshotel Áning or similar.

Day 5 - We recommend you drive to Siglufjörður - the capital of Herring Fishing, stopping en route at the historic sites of Holar, and a visit to the local folk museum and torf farm at Glaumbær.

Day 6 - Visit Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland, and Goðafoss - the waterfall of the Gods.
Stay 3 nights at Fosshotel Laugar or Fosshotel Húsavík

Day 7 - Explore the natural wonders of Lake Myvatn, the hot springs at Námaskarð and the lava fields at Krafla.

Day 8 - We recommend a whale-watching cruise from Husavík and a visit to the unique whale museum there.

Day 9 - Drive around Tjörnes Peninsuula and visit Europe's most powerful waterfall Dettifoss (mid June - August) before driving on to East Iceland.
Stay 2 nights in the Egilsstaðir area at Fosshotel Reydarfjörður, Hallormsstaður or Valaskjálf.

Day 10 - Spend your day relaxing or walking around Lake Lögurinn and Hallormsstaður Forest, or driving to Borgarfjörður-Eystri with beautiful ryholite mountains.

Day 11 - Enjoy the dramatic fjord landscape and fishing villages of the East Fjords before reaching Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull.
Overnight at Fosshotel Vatnajökull or similar

Day 12 - 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.
Stay 2 nights near Selfoss at Fosshotel Nesbud or Hlid.

Day 13 - Visit Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Hot Springs, Kerid volcanic crater and Thingvellir National Park. Why not go horse back riding tour at the nearby horse ranch?

Day 14 - Reykjavik - enjoy a walk through down town Reykjavík or exploring the many art museums.
Overnight in one of our Fosshotels in Reykjavik or similar.

Day 15 - Depart for home.






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