Four National Parks (Self Drive)
15 Days Self Drive Tour from Reykjavik, Skagafjordur, Nesjavellir

Features and Inclusions

  • 14 nights accommodation 

  • 14 breakfasts

  • Car not included

.

Preferred Hotels

Nesjavellir:

Hengill or Similar

Reykholt:

Fosshotel Reykholt or Similar

Reykjadalur Valley:

Fosshotel Laugar or Husavik

Hornafjorduf:

Fosshotel Vatnajokull

Hella or Nesjavellir:

Fosshotel Mosfell or Nesbud

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Departures and Prices 2010

Daily Departures from  

May 1 - May 31, 2010 &

September 1 - September 30, 2010

Per Room Twin

$ 2334.00

Per Single Room 

$ 2110.00

 

Departures and Prices 2010

Daily Departures from  

June 1 - August 31, 2010

Per Room Twin

$ 2800.00

Per Single Room 

$ 2576.00

 

ITINERARY

Day 01: Nesjavellir
Arrival and 2 nights stay at Hotel Hengill in the geothermal mountain area of Nesjavellir/Mt. Hengill. (O)

Day 02: Nesjavellir
Spend a day hiking at Thingvellir National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B,O)

Day 03: Reykholt
Hike at Mt. Hengill area with 160 km of marked hiking trails. Explore the scenic whale fjord and the saga vally Borgarfjordur. 2 night in the Borgarfjordur area. (B,O)

Day 04: Reykholt 
Spend the day exploring Snaefellsnes, the National Park in West Iceland. (B,O)

Day 05: Husavik 
Drive north to Husavik, Europe's whale-watching capital, passing Akureyri, the capital of the north, and Godafoss - the waterfall of the gods. Optional visit to the whale museum in Husavik. 3 nights in North Iceland. (B,O)

Day 06: Reykjadalur Valley 
Explore Jokulsargljufur National Park, featuring Asbyrgi canyon, the echo cliffs, and, if road conditions allow, travel to Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall (mid-June-August). (B,O)

Day 07: Reykjadalur Valley 
Explore the sights of Lake Myvatn, Namaskard hot springs, Krafla lava fields and the unique Myvatn Nature Baths, Iceland's newest geothermal spa. (B,O)

Day 08: Vatnajokull
Long drive to Egilsstadir and along the scenic fjords of East Iceland. 2 nights at Fosshotel Vatnajokull near Hofn or similar. (B,O)

Day 09: Vatnajokull  
Enjoy Vatnajokull glacier, including a glacial lagoon and Skaftafell National Park. Overnight at Fosshotel Skaftafell or similar. (B,O)

Day 10: Vatnajokull 
Spend a full day hiking at Skaftafell & Vatnajokull National Park. (B,O)

Day 11: Hella or Nesjavellir 
Drive along the south coast and witness many natural wonders, including a glacial lagoon and Skaftafell National Park. 3 nights stay in the area of Hella or similar. (B,O)

Day 12: Hella or Nesjavellir 
Explore Pjorsardalur valley with the waterfalls Haifoss and Hjalparfoss, the stunning ravine Giain and the Viking ruins of Stong. (B,O)

Day 13: Hella or Nesjavellir 
Visit Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and Thingvellir National Park. (B,O)

Day 14: Reykjavik 
Enjoy Reykjavik and overnight in the city. (B,O)

Day 15: Reykjavik 
Depart for home. (B)

B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight                                             titsfos103

 

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