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Iceland Odyssey
Fly-Drive, 7 nights
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A locely tour exploring a selection of Iceland's most
striking scenery and geological wonders.
Explore th pretty fishing town of Stykkisholmu, the largest on the Snaefellsnes peninsula; the town of Akureyri, 'capital of the north', beautifully positioned on Iceland's longest fjord, Eyjafjörðuræ and the bizarre and beautiful Lake Mývatn area with its nature baths and the unique, almost weird lava fields, a true reminder of Iceland´s volcanic history.
Day 1
By air from the UK to Keflavik Airport. Airport bus (included) to your hotel.
1 night REYKJAVIK - Hotel Leifur Eiriksson (BB)
Day 2
Collect car hire. Heading northwards passing the wide Kollafjord and through Hvalfjordur (Whale Fjord) tunnel to the mountainous Akranes Peninsula. Through Leirarsveit county and flat farm and pastureland to approach the low shores of the Borgarfjord and over the bridge to the small commercial town of Borgarnes. North west via the Eldborg crater and lava fields and continuing through mountain scenery and valleys to Stykkisholmur on the Breiðafjord (107 miles).
2 nights STYKKISHOLMUR - Hotel Stykkisholmur (HB)
Day 4
Heading north east continuing on Iceland's Ring Road, to Blönduos then heading eastwards towards Akureyri. The landscape is an everchanging patchwork of mountains, plains, lakes, rivers, marshland and lava desert (227 miles).
1 night AKUREYRI - Kea Hotel Nordurland (BB)
Day 5
A wonderful drive eastwards on the Ring Road via Godafoss Falls to the tiny village of Reynihlid situated in the north-east corner of Lake Myvatn (62 miles).
2 nights REYKJAHLID - Hotel Reynihlid(HB)
Day 7
Drop off hire car at Akureyri Airport nearby then 45 minutes plight to Reykjavik. Taxi to hotel (not included).
1 night REYKJAVIK - Hotel Leifur Eiriksson (BB)
Day 8
Airport bus to Keflavik Airport for your return to the UK.
By Air: Daily from London Heathrow Airport
Departure Dates: 1 May - 30 September 2012
Duration: 7 nights
N.B. Flights departure possible from Manchester and Glasgow at no supplement.
Hotel Leifur Eiriksson ** plus
A lovely family-run hotel since 1993. Impossible to get lost as the hotel is located opposite the stunning 73m high Hallgrimur's Church which towers above Reykjavik. All rooms with shower/wc, telephone, radio and satellite TV. Reception open 24 hours for light meals and drinks. Ensure you don't miss the complimentary breakfast!
Hotel Stykkisholmur***
Located on a hill overlooking the beautiful town, so every room has a spectacular view of beautiful scenery. There are 33 newly renovated rooms, all equipped with private facilities, TV, telephones, Internet connections and hairdryers. 80% of the hotel rooms are non-smoking. For sport enthusiasts, there is a golf course only 50 metres away!
Hotel Reynihlid****
Twin room with seperated beds, shower and sitting facility. Carpet floor Fire Escape, Tea & Coffee, Wake Up Calls, Non-smoking rooms on request, Shampoo, Continental Breakfast, Overnight Shoe Shine, Coffee/tea maker, Central heating, Desk & Lamp, Fax Machine, Windows that open, Direct Modem link, AM/FM Radio, Meeting/Dining Table, Hairdryer, Alarm Clock/Radio, Direct Dial Phone, Colour Television, Smoke Detectors, with Cable/Satellite, with All News Channel, Ground Floor Access, Cot, Toilet, Shower
Iceland Odyssey Optional Excursions/Activities
Stykkisholmur
Snæfellsjökull glacier, 1446 m high; Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring; Eldborg crater, 60 metres high; Buðir with its beautiful beach next to a lavafield; Hraunfossar (lava falls) and Barnafoss (children’s waterfall); Surtshellir lava cave, 1970 m in length; Reykholt with its Saga connections.
Akureyri
Outdoor geothermal swimming pool at 27ºC and hot tubs; horse-riding; botanical gardens; Aviation Museum and Museum of Industry; Husavik, Europe’s whale-watching capital; Glaumbær Folk Museum and Sauðarkrokur fishing town.
Mývatn
Lake Mývatn with its pseudo-craters and a bird watcher’s paradise; Hverfjall, one of the world’s largest ash craters; Dimmuborgir with its lava formations; Krafla Geothermal Power Station with nearby Viti explosion crater; Námaskarð with its bubbling mud pools, hot springs and fumaroles; Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall; Ásbyrgi canyon, 3½ kms long by 60 m high.
Please view our Terms & Conditions for this tour.
To book call 01274 875 199 or Contact us by email