6-Day Tour South, East & North of Iceland with Flight back to Reykjavik

Itinerary

Day 1: The Golden Circle

Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Pingvellir, Thingvellir 801 Iceland
Þingvellir National Park: one of only three national parks in Iceland, and the only site in the country with UNESCO World Heritage status.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Geysir, Haukadalur Iceland
A Geothermal area in Haukadalur valley includes multiple hot springs, the most active is Strokkur.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gullfoss, White River, Blaskogabyggd 801 Iceland
Gullfoss waterfall
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in or around the Hella area. Private rooms with private bathroom.


Day 2: The South Coast

Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Iceland
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
Skogafoss waterfall
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Solheimajokull Glacier, Vik Iceland
Optional glacier hiking on Sólheimajökull glacier.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik Iceland
Reynisfjara beach is the world famous "black sand beach".
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in the town of Vík. Private rooms with private bathroom.

Day 3: Skaftafell and Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Stop At: Skaftafell National Park, Vatnajokull National Park 785 Iceland
A nature reserve located under Skaftafellsjökull glacier.
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Jökulsárlón Iceberg Lagoon, Þjóðvegur, Iceland
Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
Duration: 35 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in or around the Höfn or Jökulsárlón area. Private rooms with private bathroom.

Day 4: The Eastfjords

Stop At: Hallormsstadur Forestry Reserve, Egilsstadir 701 Iceland
Hallormsstaðaskógur, a large recreational area with many footpaths and trails leading to diverse sites such as waterfalls, moors and coves.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in or around Egilsstaðir. Private rooms with private bathroom.

Day 5: Lake Myvatn, Dimmuborgir Fortress and Namaskard Pass

Stop At: Namaskard, hot springs, Iceland
A geothermal area located in the northern part of the country.
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Dimmuborgir Lava Formations, Lake Myvatn Iceland
A lava field with impressive formations. Said to be the home of elves and trolls, - and the Icelandic Yule Lads.
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Lake Myvatn Iceland
A large lake, known for its geological formations and strange pseudocrater landscapes.
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn), Jardbadsholum, Lake Myvatn Iceland
An optional extra to visit Mývatn Nature Baths, a geothermally heated spa guaranteed to leave you feeling completely relaxed.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in or around the Mývatn area. Private rooms with private bathroom.

Day 6: Akureyri & Flight Back to Reykjavik

Stop At: Godafoss, Akureyri Iceland
Goðafoss waterfall in the North of Iceland
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Akureyri Airport, Urðargil 15, Akureyri, Iceland
Akureyri airport where you´ll board your flight back to Reykjavík.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.