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- PRODUCT:
- ISSD-07
- DURATION:
- 17 Days / 16 Nights
- SEASON:
- All Year
- PRICE:
- ISK 252040
- DEPARTURES:
- Daily
Introduction
This is the ultimate Grand Tour of Iceland. Visit some of the world’s finest waterfalls, erupting geysers, stunning fjords, magical lagoons and active volcanoes, while experiencing Iceland’s flourishing culture. The package includes accommodation in Reykjavík and all over Iceland.
Save 15% on arrival from 1.06.2010 to 30.06.2010.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival/Reykjavík
Upon arrival, you will be met by your private chauffeur, who will transfer you from Keflavík Airport to your hotel in Reykjavík. Check into your hotel and relax after the journey. The rest of the day is open to explore Reykjavik, visit museums, landmarks and such, and ideal to unwind at one of the cozy thermal baths & spas. Overnight in Reykjavik city centre.
Highlights: Reykjavik.
Day 2: Gullfoss and Geysir
Climb into your rental car and head out to visit some of the best known natural phenomena in Iceland; the unique Þingvellir National Park, the great Geysir and area with its bubbling hot springs and Gullfoss , the queen of Iceland’s waterfalls. Visit the old bishopry at Skálholt and the explosion crater Kerið, partially filled with water. Stay in the Selfoss/Hekla area. Driving distance approx. 220km.
Highlights: Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, Skálholt, Kerið and Mt. Hekla.
Optional activities: Snorkling/diving in Silfra and Quad Biking.
Day 3: Waterfalls and Saga Trail
Head towards the trail of the Njáls Saga in Hvolsvöllur area, home of the Icelandic Saga Centre. Visit the misterious Seljalandsfoss, experience walking right behind the flowing water and feel the light drizzle. Continue to the 60 metre free-falling Skógafoss waterfalls in Skógar, where you will find many interesting artifacts on display at the folk museum. For those who crave an outdoors activities, you will have the opportunity to experience snowmobiling, guided glacial walk, horse-riding and dog-sled or dog-trolley tours in the area. Experience the stunning black volcanic sand beach south of Vík and the rock formations of Dyrhólaey, Reynisdrangar and last but not least the rock formations of Dyrhólaey. Stay in Kirkjubæjarklaustur/Skaftafell area. Driving distance approx. 220 km.
Highlights: Saga Centre in Hvolsvöllur, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, glacier Mýrdalsjökull, Vík, Reynisdrangar and Dyrhólaey.
Optional activities: snowmobiling, dog-sledding, dog-trolleying on a black lava beach, guided glacial hike and horse-back riding.
Highlights: Saga Centre in Hvolsvöllur, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, glacier Mýrdalsjökull, Vík, Reynisdrangar and Dyrhólaey.
Optional activities: snowmobiling, dog-sledding, dog-trolleying on a black lava beach, guided glacial hike and horse-back riding.
Day 4: Skaftafell / Southern Highlands
Explore Skaftafell, a part of Vatnajökull National Park and a place of great beauty nestled under the enormous Vatnajökull glacier. Skaftafell has many interesting hiking trails, including a short one to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall, dropping from the edge of a wide cliff of basalt columns. There you can also go glacier-walking or try your skills on ice-climbing. If you have a 4x4 vehicle, you could visit the highlands in summer, driving to the other-worldly Landmannalaugar, taking a bath in the natural hot pools there. Driving distance approx. 200km.
Highlights: Dverghamrar, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park, Vatnajökull Glacier.
Optional activities: Glacier-walk, Ice-climbing and kayaking (all year).
Day 5: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Head to the amazing Glacial Lagoon Jökulsárlón where in summer you can take a boat ride among the floating icebergs. Visit the fishing village of Höfn known for its lobster and the Glacial Exhibition, where you can learn about the dynamic forces of ice and fire shaping the Icelandic nature. Stay in Höfn/Djúpivogur area. Driving distance approx. 190km.
Highlights: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Þórbergssetur, Cape Ingólfshöfði and Höfn.
Optional activities: Quad biking on lava-beach and kayaking (all year). Boat-tour on Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and bird-watching tour with hey-cart to cape Ingólfshöfði (summer only).
Day 6: The East Fjords
Drive the amazing east-fjords and take in their tranquil fishing-villages, spectacular fjords and sweeping landscapes. Near Egilsstaðir you will find the monster habitat Lagafljót and Hallormsstaðarskógur forest, the largest wooded area in Iceland. Stay in Egilsstaðir/Seyðisfjörður area. Driving distance approx.250km.
Highlights: Petra´s Mineral Collection, Djúpivogur, Mt. Búlandstindur, Egilsstaðir, Hallormsstaður forest, waterfall Hengifoss, Lagarfljót River and Seyðisfjörður.
Optional activities: kayaking on the fjords, sailing or deep-sea fishing (summer only).
Highlights: Petra´s Mineral Collection, Djúpivogur, Mt. Búlandstindur, Egilsstaðir, Hallormsstaður forest, waterfall Hengifoss, Lagarfljót River and Seyðisfjörður.
Optional activities: kayaking on the fjords, sailing or deep-sea fishing (summer only).
Day 7: Borgarfjörður Eystri and Lake Mývatn
Drive to the hidden gem of Bakkagerði in the vicinity of Borgarfjörður Eystri, an area of great natural beauty off the beaten track. There are several fantastic hikes in the area, if you are lucky you might see a reindeer heard and visit one of the best puffin viewing in Iceland in Bakkafjörður when in season. Enjoy the beautiful Dyrfjöll – or door mountain and cliffs of Álfaborg (“Elves’ rock”) where elf-queen of Iceland supposedly lives. If you have a 4x4 vehicle, in summer you could instead head to the north-east highlands and explore the oasis Herðubreiðarlindir and the vast caldera of Askja. Continue to the amazing Lake Mývatn area, where you will see the volcano Krafla, the curiously coloured Mt. Námafjall and its boling mud-pots the massive crater of Hverfell and the lunar-like pseudo-craters at Skútustaðir. Stay in Lake Mývatn area. Driving distance approx. 300km.
Highlights: Bakkagerði, Dyrfjöll, Álfaborg, Víknaslóðir, Sænautasel, Námafjall, Krafla, Leirhnjúkur, Skútustaðir, Hverfell, Lake Mývatn.
Optional activities: guided hikes.
Optional activities: guided hikes.
Day 8: Lunar Landscapes and Lava Formations
Explore the surroundings of Lake Mývatn. 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. End the day by relaxing in the Mývatn Nature Baths and enjoy bathing in a pool of geothermal water drawn from depths of up to 2,500 meters, where in summer you can experience the midnight sun and in winter the dancing northern lights. Stay the night in the Lake Mývatn area. Driving distance approx. 220km.
Highlights: Lake Mývatn, Húsavík, Ásbyrgi, Jökulsárgljúfur, Dettifoss and Mývatn Nature Baths.
Optional activities: whale-watching and bathing in Mývatn Nature Baths.
Highlights: Lake Mývatn, Húsavík, Ásbyrgi, Jökulsárgljúfur, Dettifoss and Mývatn Nature Baths.
Optional activities: whale-watching and bathing in Mývatn Nature Baths.
Day 9: Akureyri and the North-West
Drive to Akureyri, the friendly ‘capital of the north’, and visit the waterfalls of Goðafoss on the way. The town offers interesting shops and museums and in winter the best skiing area in the country. Explore Tröllskagi peninsula, where you can take a short ferry ride to the island Hrísey before driving to Dalvík and then over Lágheiði to Siglufjörður, a remote fishing village considered to be the capital of herring-fishing in the Atlantic ocean early in the 20th century. Drive through the beautiful valleys of Skagafjörður on your way to the folk museum in Glaumbær, a restored turf farmhouse dating from 1750. Overnight in northwest Iceland. Driving distance approx. 250km.
Highlights: Goðafoss, Akureyri, Hrísey, Siglufjörður, Skagafjörður, Hofsós, Hólar, Grettislaug and in summer; Safnasafnið „The Icelandic Folk Art Museum, Glaumbær folk museum and Víðimýri Church.
Optional activities: 15 min ferry-ride to Hrísey and horse-riding.
Optional activities: 15 min ferry-ride to Hrísey and horse-riding.
Day 10: The West-Fjords
Drive to the tranquil and rural West Fjords of Iceland. Sights along the way include the countless mounds of Vatnsdalshólar, Borgarvirki natural fortress and Hvítserkur rock and Illugastaðir where you are likely to find seals at play. A visit the Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft museum in Hólmavík and the Sorcerer´s Cottage is well worth a visit as well as a dip in the hot pools overlooking the sea at Drangsnes to meet the locals. Stay in the Hólmavík area. Driving distance approx. 250km.
Highlights: Vatnsdalshólar, Borgarvirki, Hvítserkur , Illugastaðir, Hólmavík and Drangsnes.
Optional activities: Horse-riding and in summer: white river-rafting.
Highlights: Vatnsdalshólar, Borgarvirki, Hvítserkur , Illugastaðir, Hólmavík and Drangsnes.
Optional activities: Horse-riding and in summer: white river-rafting.
Day 11: 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 and Ósvör maritime museum in Bolungarvík. Stay in the village of Ísafjörður. Driving distance approx. 220km.
Highlights: Heydalur, tranquil fjords and Súðavík.
Optional activities: Horse-riding, kayaking, fishing and bathing in hot natural pool (all year).
Day 12: A Day to Explore
This day is yours to explore Ísafjörður and surroundings. Ísafjörður is the gateway to some of the most remote areas in the west-fjords. The are is ideal for outdoor-activities and guided tours in the stunning fjord-scenery.
Optional activities: All year; kayaking and biking In summer; Boat tour to Vigur Island, kayaking in the fjords from Ísafjörður, hiking at Hornstrandir Nature Reserve. March and April; ice-climbing.
Day 13: Látrabjarg Cliffs
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 Tálknafjörður/Breiðavík Bay. Driving distance approx. 210 km.
Highlights: Mt. Kaldbakur, Dynjandi, Hrafnseyri and Látrabjarg cliffs.
Day 14: Breiðafjörður Bay and Snæfellsnes Peninsula
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. Over the summer it is possible to make a stop-over and even overnight at the beautiful island of Flatey, renowned for its birdlife. Experience the unique Snæfellsjökull glacier and the surrounding Snæfellsjökull National Park. Stay the night at Snæfellsnes Peninsula/Flatey Island. Driving distance approx. 170 km.
Highlights: Rauðisandur, Breiðafjörður Bay, Flatey, Snæfellsjökull National Park.
Optional activities: horse-riding and hiking all year.
Day 15: Snæfellsjökull National Park
Experience the magical Snæfellsjökull National Park, with amazing birdlife, lush valleys, lava fields and towering glacier Snæfellsjökull. It is ideal to drive around the peninsula, passing Dritvík Cove, Lóndrangar Cliffs as well as Hellnar and Arnarstapi Cliffs with its bursting bird-life and the small villages on the coast. You might wish to test your strength at the stones of the black volcanic beach of Djúpalónssandur like the seamen in past times. On Snæfellsnes, you can choose from a variety of actitivities such as horse riding, hiking, sea-angling or simply relax and take in the glacier’s alleged supernatural energy. Stay the night at Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Driving distance approx. 180 km.
Highlights: Snæfellsjökull National Park, Snæfellsjökull Glacier, Hellnar, Arnarstapi, Dritvík Cove, Gerðuberg and Búðir.
Optional activities: horse-riding and hiking all year. Sea-angling in summer.
Day 16: West Iceland
Today, explore the west of Iceland. Sights include the 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 Reykjavik city centre. Driving distance approx. 240km.
Highlights: the Settlement Centre, Borgarnes, Deildartunguhver, Barnafossar, Hraunfossar, Snorrastofa, Húsafell, Reykholt and Fossatún.
Day 17: Departure
Transfer to Keflavik airport 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
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EXAMPLE PRICES
High Season
Budget
| Type of car | 1 Adult | 2 Adults | 3 Adults | 4 Adults |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | ISK 538400 | ISK 315050 | ISK 252600 | ISK 233475 |
| B | ISK 568400 | ISK 330050 | ISK 262600 | ISK 240975 |
| C | ISK 616400 | ISK 354050 | ISK 278600 | ISK 252975 |
| D | ISK 656900 | ISK 374300 | ISK 292100 | ISK 263100 |
| E | ISK 767900 | ISK 429800 | ISK 329100 | ISK 290850 |
| F | ISK 1015400 | ISK 553550 | ISK 411600 | ISK 352725 |
| G | ISK 1222400 | ISK 657050 | ISK 480600 | ISK 404475 |
Comfort
| Type of car | 1 Adult | 2 Adults | 3 Adults | 4 Adults |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | ISK 659200 | ISK 388650 | ISK 301800 | ISK 307075 |
| B | ISK 689200 | ISK 403650 | ISK 311800 | ISK 314575 |
| C | ISK 737200 | ISK 427650 | ISK 327800 | ISK 326575 |
| D | ISK 777700 | ISK 447900 | ISK 341300 | ISK 336700 |
| E | ISK 888700 | ISK 503400 | ISK 378300 | ISK 364450 |
| F | ISK 1136200 | ISK 627150 | ISK 460800 | ISK 426325 |
| G | ISK 1343200 | ISK 730650 | ISK 529800 | ISK 478075 |
Quality
| Type of car | 1 Adult | 2 Adults | 3 Adults | 4 Adults |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | ISK 770800 | ISK 462250 | ISK 355400 | ISK 380675 |
| B | ISK 800800 | ISK 477250 | ISK 365400 | ISK 388175 |
| C | ISK 848800 | ISK 501250 | ISK 381400 | ISK 400175 |
| D | ISK 889300 | ISK 521500 | ISK 394900 | ISK 410300 |
| E | ISK 1000300 | ISK 577000 | ISK 431900 | ISK 438050 |
| F | ISK 1247800 | ISK 700750 | ISK 514400 | ISK 499925 |
| G | ISK 1454800 | ISK 804250 | ISK 583400 | ISK 551675 |
Discount
Low Season 20% off
Shoulder Season 10% off
Children
Children age 0-2: Free Of Charge
Children age 3-11: Budget: ISK 65600 per child sharing room with adult
Comfort: ISK 88000 per child sharing room with adult
Quality: ISK 110400 per child sharing room with adult
Children age 12+: Full Price
All prices are per person and in Icelandic Krona(ISK)
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
17 Days / 16 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)
For further information about the rental cars "Click here".
Optional 
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 15 days
- Accommodation (budget/comfort/quality) for 16 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
- Optional activities (can be added on request)
- Meals and drinks at restaurants (unless otherwise stated)
- Personal travel insurance
Included
- Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 15 days
- Accommodation (budget/comfort/quality) for 16 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
- Optional activities (can be added on request)
- Meals and drinks at restaurants (unless otherwise stated)
- Personal travel insurance
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