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GRAND TOUR OF ICELAND

Trip code:

 ex-avd

Trip length:

 15 days

Group size:

 Min. 8, max. 20, plus leader and driver.

Transportation:

 Travel by bus, some long drives.

Trip Overview

The complete Iceland experience; waterfalls, lava flows, icecaps, deep fjords, geysers, hot springs and whale-watching. Iceland is a remarkable country with landscapes and geographical phenomena like nowhere else. This comprehensive trip covers a huge variety of what the country has to offer without ever feeling rushed. Iceland's unique geology has left the land dotted with fissures and volcanoes, geysers and lava flows. The scenery is a bizarre mix of towering peaks,rolling grassland, black volcanic desert, huge icecaps and tumbling glaciers - all of which we explore thoroughly on our 'full-circle' route. Sightseeing is generally done on foot and there are a number of optional walks (max 2-3 hours).

Itinerary & Departure Dates

Day 1 Start Rekyjavik.
Day 2 Day-tour of the Reykjanes peninsula; Blue Lagoon, cliffs at Reykjanes lighthouse and Krisuvik hot springs.
Day 3 Visit Thingvellir volcanic rift, Laugarvatn natural steam bath, Geysir waterspouts and awesome Gullfoss waterfall; on to town of Hella.
Day 4 Across south Iceland visiting waterfalls of Seljarlandsfoss and Skogafoss plus Dyrholaey sea-cliffs, famous for puffins and other seabirds.
Day 5 Into Skaftafell N.P. where glaciers tumble down from Vatnajokul icecap (largest in Europe); travel on to Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon for walk along shore and optional boat trip among icebergs.
Day 6 Drive through stunning Eastern Fjords to Eidar.
Day 7 Inland through remote volcanic landscapes to Dettifoss waterfall - most powerful in Europe; on to Asbygri Canyon, close to north coast.
Day 8 To Husavik for optional whale-watching trip; then to Lake Myvatn - fascinating area of pseudo craters, lava flows and hot springs.		 Day 9 More time in Myvatn including Krafla volcano; continue to Akureyri - capital of the north.
Day 10 Free morning plus sightseeing close to town.
Day 11 Long drive west to mountainous Snaefellsnes peninsula, with a stop at reconstructed 'turf house' showing how the Vikings used to live.
Day 12 Day to explore the Snaefellsnes N. P.; home to Snaefellsjokul icecap, fishing villages, old lava flows and plentiful bird life.
Day 13 To Reykjavik, stopping for walk at Eldborg crater.
Day 14 Free day in Reykjavik to explore town, or enjoy optional activities such as horse-riding and sea kayaking.
Day 15 End Reykjavik.
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Accommodations

Sleeping bag required for predominantly twin-share accommodation in farms, guesthouses and hostels.

Meals

All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 8 dinners included.
Local payment £150
We regret to announce that a currency surcharge has to be added since the publication of the Worldwide 2004/05 brochure.

Departure Dates

31 Jul - 14 Aug
14 Aug - 28 Aug
28 Aug - 11 Sep

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