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Tour Information

Overview
PRODUCT:
ISSD-03
DURATION:
14 Days / 13 Nights
SEASON:
All Year
PRICE FROM:
ISK 212560
DEPARTURES:
Daily
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Introduction

This package is suitable for those who want to explore the greater ring-road, including the beautiful West Fjords. The drive takes you to most of the biggest attractions in Iceland including Þingvellir National Park, Skaftafell National Park, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Dettifoss waterfall, the West Fjords and more. This package includes accommodation in Reykjavík and all over Iceland.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival/Reykjavík
Upon arrival in Keflavik, you will be met by your private chauffeur who will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in Reykjavík. After settling in, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the vibrant capital at you own pace.  Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavík.

Day 2: Gullfoss and Geysir
Travel to some of the best-known natural phenomena in Iceland, including the beautiful Þingvellir National Park. This romantic park, which has been nominated as a UNESCO world heritage site, is an ancient assembly site of the Vikings and is set in the picturesque area of vast lava fields, a tranquil lake and deep gorges. Continue to the great Geysir area with its spouting Geysers and colorful hot springs and the Gullfoss waterfall, “The Golden Waterfall”. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Hvolsvöllur area. Driving distance approx. 250 km.


Highlights: Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss and volcanic crater Kerið.


Day 3: The South Coast

Drive via the fertile farmlands of the south coast. Sights along the way include the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the rock formations of Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar on the black sand beach south of Vík, glacier Mýrdalsjökull and the village Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in or around Kirkjubæjarklaustur/Skaftafell National Park. Driving distance approx. 220 km.

Highlights: Seljalandsfoss, Skógarfoss, Vík, Dyrhólaey, Canyon Fjaðrárgljúfur and Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Optional activities: Glacier hike at Mýrdalsjökull.


Day 4: Skaftafell and Vatnajökull Glacier

Spend the day taking in the many sights of Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park and Vatnajökull glacier, Europe’s largest glacier. There are many interesting hiking trails in Skaftafell National Park, including a short hike to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall, which drops from the edge of a wide cliff of basalt columns. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in or around Skaftafell National Park/Höfn area.

Highlights: Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park.
Optional activities: Ice-climbing or glacier-walk from Skaftafell, quad biking, kayaking or bird-watching tour with hey-cart to cape Ingólfshöfði.


Day 5: Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and East Fjords

Start the day by heading east to the Glacial Lagoon Jökulsárlón, where in summer you can enjoy a boat ride between the glacier-calves. Drive the amazing east-fjords characterized by tranquil fishing-villages, rugged tundra and sweeping landscapes. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in the Egilsstaðir area. Driving distance approx. 345 km.

Highlights: Mt. Búlandstindur, Djúpivogur, Möðrudalsöræfi, Petra´s Mineral Collection, Egilsstaðir, Hallormsstaðaskógur.


Day 6: Egilsstaðir

Once you have traversed the eastern fjords and moorlands, prepare to be amazed by the unique, natural beauty of Lake Mývatn and surroundings. You’ll take in the lunar landscapes of Námaskarð Pass, the Skútustaðagígar pseudocraters and the Dimmuborgir lava formations, as well as visiting Mt. Krafla, one of Iceland’s most interesting volcanoes. In the late afternoon, it is ideal to visit the amazing Mývatn Nature Baths, a perfect way to rejuvenate after enjoyable day . Stay in the area of Lake Mývatn. Driving distance approx. 165 km.

Highlights: Lake Mývatn, Skútustaðir, Dimmuborgir, Námafjall, Krafla and Mývatn Nature Baths.
Optional activities: Bathing in Mývatn Nature Baths.


Day 7: Lake Mývatn and Jökulsárgljúfur National Park

Explore the surroundings of Lake Mývatn and surroundings. In summer you can start the day with an optional whale-watching trip from ‘the whale watching capital of Europe’, Húsavík. Drive through the wonderful Jökulsárgljúfur - a part of Vatnajökull National Park, visiting sites such as the canyon Ásbyrgi and the most powerful waterfall in Europe, Dettifoss. Stay the night in the Lake Mývatn area. Driving distance approx. 200 km.

Highlights: Lake Mývatn, Húsavík, Ásbyrgi, Jökulsárgljúfur and Dettifoss.
Optional activities: Guided Super-Jeep Tours, Whale-watching (in summer), snow-mobiling and activities on the frozen lake Mývatn (in winter).


Day 8: Explore the ‘capital of the north’

Spend the first half of the day around Lake Mývatn. Visit Goðafoss on your way to Akureyri, the friendly ‘capital of the north’. The town offers interesting shops and museums and in winter the best skiing area in the country. Spend the night in Akureyri or Varmahlíð area. Driving distance approx. 200 km.

Highlights: Goðafoss and Akureyri.

Day 9: Northwest Iceland

Drive to the tranquil and rural West Fjords of Iceland. Sights along the way include the countless mounds of Vatnsdalshólar, Borgarvirki natural fortress and Glaumbær folk museum in summer. The Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft museum in Hólmavík and the Sorcerer´s Cottage is well worth the visit as well as a dip in the hot natural pools in Drangsnes to meet the locals. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in the Hólmavík area. Driving distance approx. 250 km.

Highlights: Vatnsdalshólar, Borgarvirki, Glaumbær folk museum (summer) and Drangsnes.
Optional activities: Horse-riding and River-rafting (in summer).


Day 10: Ísafjörður

Today is a drive characterized by dramatic fjords and towering mountains in one of the most remote regions of Iceland. Explore Ísafjörður and the surrounding area, but Ísafjörður is the biggest settlement in the West Fjords. There you‘ll find some of the oldest houses in Iceland, dating back to the mid-18th century. Highlights: Ísafjörður, Neðstikaupstaður, Ósvör maritime museum in Bolungarvík. Stay in Ísafjörður. Driving distance approx. 220 km.

Optional activities: Horse-riding and bathing in hot natural pool (all year). Boat tour to Vigur Island and kayaking in the fjords from Ísafjörður(summer only).


Day 11: The West Fjords

Drive to the spectacular fjord Dýrafjörður, the trail of the Viking Saga Gisli Súrsson and where you can visit “Skrúður” the oldest botanical garden in Iceland. Drive to Hrafnseyri, where you can visit a museum dedicated to Jón Sigurðsson, hero of Iceland’s battle for independence. Next up is the impressive Dynjandi waterfall in the bottom of the fjord Arnarfjörður, before heading to the spectacular 14-km-long, 444-m-high cliff of Látrabjarg, the westernmost point of Europe. At Látrabjarg, get up close to some of the millions of inhabiting birds such as puffins and razorbills when in season. The hotel for the night is situated in the colourful Breiðavík Bay. Driving distance approx. 220 km.

Highlights: Mt. Kaldbakur, Dynjandi, Hrafnseyri and Látrabjarg cliffs.


Day 12: Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Snæfellsjökull Glacier

Today, you can visit the golden beach of Rauðisandur and even relax in a natural hot pool at Vatnsfjörður nature reserve before taking the ferry Baldur over the massive fjord of Breiðafjörður. Arrive at the charming village of Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Experience the unique Snæfellsjökull glacier and the surrounding Snæfellsjökull National Park. Other worthwhile sights include Búðir, Hellnar, Arnarstapi and Dritvík cove. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Snæfellsnes. Driving distance approx. 110 km.

Highlights: Rauðisandur, Breiðafjörður Bay, Snæfellsjökull National Park, Búðir, Hellnar, Arnarstapi, Dritvík Cove.
Optional activities: horse-riding and hiking all year. Nature-& Bird watching cruise on Breiðafjörður Bay and visit to Flatey Island available in summer.


Day 13: West Iceland

Today, explore the west of Iceland. Sights include the Icelandic Settlement centre exhibition at the village of Borgarnes and and the largest hot spring in Europe, Deiltartunguhver. Continue up to the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls, where the clean spring water descentes from the lava-field to the river. You can visit the medieval research institution Sorrastofa at Reykholt, where Snorri Sturluson wrote the Saga Heimskringla in the 13th century. On your way back to Reykjavik you can get aquanted with the the troll women Drifa at Fossatún overlooking a waterfall. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavík. Driving distance approx. 250 km.

Day 14: Departure

Transfer to Keflavik with FlyBus. If your flight is in the afternoon, you can stop at the Blue Lagoon or even take a little tour of the Reykjanes peninsula (optional for an extra charge).

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PRICES

All prices are per person and in Icelandic Krona (ISK).

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EXAMPLE PRICES


High Season


Budget


Type of car 1 Adult2 Adults3 Adults4 Adults
A ISK 455300 ISK 265700 ISK 212200 ISK 195300
B ISK 478100 ISK 277100 ISK 219800 ISK 201000
C ISK 520100 ISK 298100 ISK 233800 ISK 211500
D ISK 551300 ISK 313700 ISK 244200 ISK 219300
E ISK 654500 ISK 365300 ISK 278600 ISK 245100
F ISK 857300 ISK 466700 ISK 346200 ISK 295800
G ISK 1037300 ISK 556700 ISK 406200 ISK 340800

Comfort


Type of car 1 Adult2 Adults3 Adults4 Adults
A ISK 555100 ISK 325800 ISK 252100 ISK 255400
B ISK 577900 ISK 337200 ISK 259700 ISK 261100
C ISK 619900 ISK 358200 ISK 273700 ISK 271600
D ISK 651100 ISK 373800 ISK 284100 ISK 279400
E ISK 754300 ISK 425400 ISK 318500 ISK 305200
F ISK 957100 ISK 526800 ISK 386100 ISK 355900
G ISK 1137100 ISK 616800 ISK 446100 ISK 400900

Quality


Type of car 1 Adult2 Adults3 Adults4 Adults
A ISK 652000 ISK 390100 ISK 299400 ISK 319700
B ISK 674800 ISK 401500 ISK 307000 ISK 325400
C ISK 716800 ISK 422500 ISK 321000 ISK 335900
D ISK 748000 ISK 438100 ISK 331400 ISK 343700
E ISK 851200 ISK 489700 ISK 365800 ISK 369500
F ISK 1054000 ISK 591100 ISK 433400 ISK 420200
G ISK 1234000 ISK 681100 ISK 493400 ISK 465200



Discount
Low Season 20% off
Shoulder Season 10% off

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Children
Children age 0-2: Free Of Charge
Children age 3-11: Budget: ISK 53300 per child sharing room with adult
Comfort: ISK 71500 per child sharing room with adult
Quality: ISK 89700 per child sharing room with adult

Children age 12+: Full Price


Rooms
1 Person = Single room
2 Sharing = One twin/double room
3 Sharing = Triple room
4 Sharing = Two twin/double rooms

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Detailed Information

Accommodation Details

We have three categories for accommodation on this tour: Budget, Comfort and Quality.

Budget

Rooms without private facilities. These are in country hotels, farmhouses and guesthouses. Some of these have washbasins in the rooms and all provide breakfast (included in the price). In the more remote areas, most places of accommodation offer optional evening meals.


Comfort

Rooms with private shower or bath and WC. These are in hotels or well-appointed guesthouses. All provide breakfast (included in the price) and most have their own restaurant.


Quality

Rooms with private shower or bath and WC. These are in the best hotels available at each location. All hotels provide breakfast (included in the price) and have their own restaurant.



Seasons
High Season From 1 June through 31 August
Low Season From 1 October through 30 April
Shoulder Season From 1 May through 31 May , 1 September through 30 September

Duration
14 Days / 13 Nights

Rental Cars

A   Ford Fiesta or similar (Manual)
B   Ford Focus or similar (Manual)
C   Ford Focus Wagon or similar (Manual)
D   Ford Mondeo or similar (Automatic)
E   Ford Escape or similar (Automatic 4x4)
F   Ford Explorer or similar (Automatic 4x4)
G   Ford Expedition or similar (Automatic 4x4)

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Booking
Advanced booking of at least three weeks prior to departure is recommended. Please Note: The best hotels easily get fully booked during the high season, so please do book well ahead of time.
Extra nights and activities can be added to this package on request; contact us for details.
For easier navigation, Nordic Visitor offers its customers a GPS navigation system for an additional fee of 2500 ISK per day. Contact us for further information.


Included
  • Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 12 days
  • Accommodation (budget/comfort/quality)for 13 nights with continental breakfast
  • Private meet and Greet transfer from Keflavík Airport to hotel in Reykjavík
  • Information meeting with our travel consultant
  • Tickets to the ferry Baldur
  • Map of Iceland and detailed itinerary
  • ”The Visitor´s Key to Iceland” – A detailed reference guide with information on roads, history and natural features
  • Information booklet about driving in Iceland
  • Free use of mobile phone and 500 ISK worth of calls
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • Fly-bus transfer on departure
  • Taxes and service fee

Not included
  • Flights to/from Iceland
  • Meals and drinks at restaurants (unless otherwise stated)
  • Personal travel insurance

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Included
  • Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 12 days
  • Accommodation (budget/comfort/quality)for 13 nights with continental breakfast
  • Private meet and Greet transfer from Keflavík Airport to hotel in Reykjavík
  • Information meeting with our travel consultant
  • Tickets to the ferry Baldur
  • Map of Iceland and detailed itinerary
  • ”The Visitor´s Key to Iceland” – A detailed reference guide with information on roads, history and natural features
  • Information booklet about driving in Iceland
  • Free use of mobile phone and 500 ISK worth of calls
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • Fly-bus transfer on departure
  • Taxes and service fee
Not included
  • Flights to/from Iceland
  • Meals and drinks at restaurants (unless otherwise stated)
  • Personal travel insurance

An unforgettable travel experience