2008 Summer Travel in Iceland

2007-08 Winter Travel in Iceland

Glacier Lagoon	Puffins	Reykjavik

ICELAND SELF DRIVE TOURS
May 01-September 30, 2008
Select tours can be done in April and October

Iceland Express 8 days/7 nights	Iceland Circle 10 days/9 nights
Iceland Grand Circle 12 days/11 nights	Iceland Discovery 14days/13 nights
Iceland Day Tours in Reykjavik

Iceland Discovery 2008, 14 days/13 nights

Type of car recommended: Nr. 2 (Compact) and higher.

Day 1: Arrival at Keflavik Airport. Transfer on own from Keflavík airport to accommodation in Reykjavík. Recommend that you take scheduled Flybus to city center/hotel.

Day 2: Drive to Þingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic parliament. The park itself is situated in a stunning volcanic landscape of mountains and lava flows, on the border of Iceland's largest lake. Continue to the famous hot springs at Geysir and the mighty waterfall Gullfoss.
Optional:
- River rafting in the Geysir area $call P.P.
- ATV-quad biking in Haukadalur $call P.P

Day 3: Drive along the spectacular southern coast, view highlights such as the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Dyrhólaey and Vík. Across Eldhraun lava field to Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Another option is to drive the mountain track Fjallabaksleið nyrðri, through Landmannalaugar area (4WD needed, track open from mid-June).

Day 4: Visit the spectacular Skaftafell National Park nestling between glaciers and with many hiking possibilities. Onwards to the shimmering icebergs of Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and to the harbour town of Höfn.
Optional:
- Boat tour on Jökulsárlón $call P.P.

Day 5: Drive along the rugged varied coastline of the East Fjords with their towering mountains and charming fishing villages. On the way there is an option of taking a boat tour to Papey island where thousands of puffins nest in summer or visit the famous stone collection of Petra at Stöðvarfjörður.
Optional:
- Boat tour to Papey island $call P.P.
- Petra's stone collection $call P.P.

Day 6: Across the Möðrudalsöræfi highlands renowned for their stark beauty to Dettifoss, the mightiest waterfall in Europe. Explore the many wonders of the Jökulsárgljúfur National Park such as the strange formations of Hljóðaklettar (Echo Rocks) and the impressive horseshoe-shaped Ásbyrgi canyon. On to Tjörnes peninsula and Húsavík.
Optional:
- Whale watching tour from Húsavík $call P.P.

Day 7: Spend the day exploring the natural wonders of Mývatn and the surrounding area. Highlights such as Dimmuborgir, the pseudocraters of Skútustaðir, Námaskarð and Krafla. Drive to Akureyri, the capital of the North.

Day 8: Explore the fascinating town of Akureyri in the morning. Continue via the fertile valley of Skagafjörður renowned for horse breeding to Miðfjörður.
Optional:
- River rafting in Skagafjörður $call P.P.
- Horse riding in Skagafjörður $call P.P.

Day 9: Drive to Hólmavík, across Steingrímsfjarðarheiði to the spectacular region of the West Fjords, the oldest part of Iceland. Drive the numerous uninhabited fjords of Ísafjarðar­djúp with beautiful coastlines teeming with seals and bird life. Continue to Ísafjörður, the largest town in the area.
Optional:
- Witchcraft museum at Holmavik $call P.P.

Day 10: Explore the town of Ísafjörður and its surroundings such as the neighboring towns of Bolungarvík and Suðureyri.
Optional:
- Boat tour to the Vigur Island $call P.P.
- Kayak tour in Ísafjörður $call P.P.

Day 11: Drive from Ísafjörður through the beautiful West Fjords. A stop at the waterfall Dynjandi is recommended and driving to Látrabjarg cliffs. In summer the 444 m high sea cliffs are occupied by millions of puffins, gannets, guillemots and razorbills. Onwards to Flókalundur area.

Day 12: Sail with the ferry Baldur across the Breiðafjörður bay with its countless islands and rich bird life to the charming village of Stykkishólmur. Continue to Hellissandur passing the fishing villages Grundarfjörður and Ólafsvík.

Day 13: Explore the countless natural wonders of Snæfellsnes peninsula such as the rocky beach of Djúpalónssandur and Arnarstapi sea cliffs before continuing to the Borgarfjörður area and via Hvalfjörður fjord to Reykjavík.
Optional:
- Whale watching tour from Ólafsvík to look for the blue whale $call P.P.
- Snow scooter tour on Snæfellsjökull glacieritchcraft museum at Holmavik $call P.P.

Day 14: Departure on own.

NOTE! We can not guarantee accommodation with private facilities in the Western fjords.

Prices are per adult double land only, (note children supplement 2-11 years USD805.-)
Below rates based on 2 adults sharing car. Max. 2 adults per room.

CAR CAT; (Type of car recommended: Nr. 2 (Compact) and higher)
1. Economy Toyota Yaris or sim. USD 3485.-
2. Compact Toyota Corolla or sim. USD 3545.-
3. Intermediate Toyota Avensis or sim. USD 3800.-
3.1 Interm. Automatic Toyota Avensis or sim. USD 3875.-
3.2 Interm./Wagon Toyota Corolla or sim. USD 3745.-
4. Small 4wd. Suzuki Jimny USD 4390.-
5. Medium 4wd. Suzuki Vitara USD 4520.-
6. Intermediate 4wd. Toyota Landcruiser LX or sim. USD 5165.-
7. Large 4wd. Automatic Toyota Landcruiser GX or sim. USD 5295.-

Single supplement USD 1430.- (hotel only - call for single person rates incl. car)
NOTE!! 15% discount on above rates for travel in May and September & 20% in April and October, if possible to drive.
Discounts are available for accommodations with shared facilities. If interested please call/e-mail us for a quote.

INCLUDED:
-Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT, for 12 days
-Accommodation with private facilities and breakfast, for 13 nights
-Map and detailed itinerary upon arrival at first hotel in Reykjavik
-Ferry Baldur for passangers and car on day 12.

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