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Backroads
of Iceland
Highland Special in 8 days / 7 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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Highland Special
8 days - only valid in July & August - only on 4 wheel drive vehicle
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 - Visit Thingvellir National Park before driving Kaldidalur
highland road into Reykholts Valley where you can see waterfalls and
hot springs.
Overnight at Fosshotel Bifröst (or similar).
Day 3 - 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 4 - Drive the Kjölur Highland road to Hveravellir
and enjoy Iceland's finest natural "Hot Pot" surrounded
by hot springs. Or you could explore Skagafjörður Valley
with Glaumbær Turf houses, horseback riding, Hofsos and Siglufjörður
museums or a visit to the island of Drangey.
Day 5 - Visit Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland,Goðafoss
- the waterfall of the Gods, and explore the natural wonders of Lake
Myvatn such as the hot springs at Namaskard or the pseudo craters
at Skutustaðir.
Overnight at Fosshotel Húsavík
Day 6 - Drive South via the famous Sprengisandur highland road.
Overnight at Fosshotel Nesbud or Hlid.
Day 7 - Visit Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Hot Springs and Thingvellir
National Park. Overnight in one of our Fosshotels in Reykjavik or
similar.
Day 8 - Depart for home.