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DAY 1 THE SMOKY BAY OF REYKJAVIK Welcome to Iceland. On arrival at Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel Join your Travel Director and travel companions at 18:15 for a Welcome Drink served with canapés. Fosshotel Reykjar DAY 2 HOT SPRINGS, WATERFALLS AND ViK Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, heading east to visit Iceland's newest geothermal and electric power station at Hellisheidavirkjun. Later, travel on to the ancient bishopric of Skalholt and see the historic church, set in a remote location amid magnificent natural scenery. Continue to the hot springs at Geysir and the mighty Gullfoss waterfalls, the Icelandic equivalent of Niagara Falls. In the afternoon, visit the majestic south coast waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss before continuing to your hotel in Vik. (B) (D) Hotel Kria, Vik. DAY 3 BY GLACIERS AND ICEBERGS TO HOFN Travel along the southern coast of Iceland, beside the black sand beaches and basalt rock formations. Continue through the National Park at Skaftafell and see the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajékull. Travel on to the luminous blue icebergs of Lake Jékulsérlon, the highlight of the day. This dramatic setting was featured in two James Bond films Arrive in the small harbour town of Héfn, an active lobster fishing hub. From here. your Travel Director willlead a short orientation. Dine at your hotel's restaurant tonight and experience what the local produce has to offer. (B) (D) Hotel Héfn. DAY 4 EASTERN FJORDS TO EGILSSTADIR Relaxed Start. Explore yet another face of Iceland as you drive through narrow fjords surrounded by steep cliffs and past small fishing villages. Catch a glimpse of Papey Island, once the home of Gaelic monks who settled here before the arrival of the Vikings. Continue to the lakeside town of Egilsstadir. (8) (D) Icelandair Hotel Herad, Egilsstadir. KEY % Join/Leave Options ff uNEsco Heritage Site O central Hotels + Nights @) scenic Hotels + Nights @ Place Visited Snanflisjokull National Park CHOOSE YOUR GROUP SIZE This trip operate: both classic and small Pret eects ote rod aes gen aN pest DAY 5 By DESERT, LAKES AND DIVINE WATERFALLS TO AKUREYRI Continue on to the beautiful Lake Myvatn and explore the mysterious natural landscape of Iceland, with lava mazes, pseudo-craters, sulphur fields and other phenomena unique to the country. This afternoon enjoy a taste of the local rugbraud, a sweet and dense rye bread which is buried underground and baked by the heat from nearby hot springs. After an introduction to how they use the Dimmubordir lava fields for the cooking process, enjoy a sample of the delicious bread served with butter. The last stop is by the waterfall Godafoss, also known as the waterfall of the gods Perhaps embark on an optional whale watching experience? (available during whale season) (B) Hotel Kea, Akureyri. DAY 6 FROM THE CAPITAL OF THE NORTH TO BORGARNES Relaxed Start. Enjoy an orientation of Akureyri, the capital of northern Iceland, first established as a trading centre in 1602. Travel past mountains, waterfalls and green coastal regions. Later, continue on to the southwest coast of Borgarnes. (B) (D) Icelandair Hotel Hamar, Borganes. DAY 7 EXPLORING SNAFELLSJOKULL NATIONAL PARK Travel along the Snaefellsnes Peninsula to Snezefellsj6kull National Park, known as the Jewel of West Iceland and home to the country's most famous volcano. See the magnificent Snzefellsj6kull glacier surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty. En route, admire the impressive landscapes of Budir, offering a mixture of sandy hills, black lava fields and a yellow beach. Next, take a stroll along the sea cliffs of Arnastapi with its unique column rock formations and take in the beautiful scenery. (B) (D) DAY 8 THINGVELLIR, BLUE LAGOON AND ON TO REYKJAVIK Journey south to Thingvellir. This remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site lies on the Mid- Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Explore Reykjavik with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the mineral-rich waters of the Blue Lagoon. Alternatively, discover Reykjavik's top sights ona walking tour with your Local Expert and stop along the way to sample local specialties. This evening, delight in a delicious Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant where you round off your journey through one of the world's most naturally beautiful places. (B) (DW) Fosshotel Reykjavik. DAY 9 FAREWELL REYKJAVIK Your Icelandic adventure comes to an end, with a transfer to Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport. (B) TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT See the jewel of West Iceland in Snaefellsnes National Park. (Photo by @_zsofi_, Day 7, Budir) SCENIC DRIVE Keep an eye out for Icelandic horses as you travel along the southwest coast. (Photo by @tarrynliddell, Day 6, Borgarnes.) ae Cuno smart phone to view the full details of this Matis re) a fe) a =) Ww CS [a re) at E a ° a
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