Glacier World (Self Drive)
11 Days self drive Tour from Reykjavik, Reykholt, Hella, Skafafell, Vatnajokull

Features and Inclusions

  • 10 nights accommodation 

  • 10 breakfasts

  • Car not included

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Preferred Hotels

Reykjavik:

Fosshotel or Similar

Reykholt:

Fosshotel Reykholt or Similar

Skagafjordur:

Fosshotel Dalvik or Similar

Hella:

Fosshotel Mosfell or similar

Skaftafell:

Fosshotel Skaftafell or similar

.

Departures and Prices 2010

Daily Departures from  

May 1 - May 31, 2010 &

September 1 - September 30, 2010

Per Room Twin

$ 1667.00

Per Single Room 

$ 1507.00

 

Departures and Prices 2010

Daily Departures from  

June 1 - August 31, 2010

Per Room Twin

$ 2000.00

Per Single Room 

$ 1840.00

 

ITINERARY

Day 01: Reykjavik
Arrival in Iceland. Overnight in Rekjavik. (O)

Day 02: Reykholt
Go west- explore the saga valley Borgarfjordur with its waterfalls, hot springs and historic sites, in the neighborhood of Langjokull glacier. 2 nights at Fosshotel Reykholt or similar. (B,O)

Day 03: Reykholt
Explore Snaefellsnes peninsula with its snow-capped volcano, stunning coastline, lava fields and bird colonies. (B,O)

Day 04: Hella 
Drive along the scenic Whale fjord, visit Thingvellir National Park - listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Geysir hot springs and Gullfoss waterfall. 2 nights in Hella. (B,O)

Day 05: Reykjadalur Valley 
Depending on your rental car (not included in package price) visit the glacier valley of Thorsmork (4X4 only and crossing un-bridged rivers) or explore Pjorsardalur valley with the waterfalls Haifoss and Hjalparfoss, the stunning ravine Gjain and the Viking ruins of Stong. (B,O)

Day 06: Skaftafell 
Tour along the south coast to visit Hvolsvollur Saga museum, Skogafoss waterfall and turf farm, passing Eyjafjalla and Myrdalsjokull glaciers in South Iceland and the endless lava beach at Vik. 3 nights stay in Skaftafell. (B,O)

Day 07: Skaftafell 
Spend a full day hiking at Skaftafell National Park. (B,O)

Day 08: Skaftafell 
Exploring Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon and enjoy an optional snowmobile tour on top of Vatnajokull glacier and simply drive along the south shore of Europe's largest glacier until Hofn. Visit the glacier museum and return to Skaftafell. (B,O)

Day 09: Reykjavik 
Drive along the south coast and witness many natural wonders black lava beaches, waterfalls and glaciers. 2 nights stay in the Reykjavik. (B,O)

Day 10: Reykjavik 
Enjoy Iceland's capital and the Blue Lagoon. Overnight in Reykjavik. (B,O)

Day 11: Reykjavik 
Depart for home. (B)

B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight                                             titsfos108

 

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