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Nesjavellir with nearby Mount Hengill (803 m) is a high-temperature area situated a few minutes from Iceland’s largest lake, Þingvallavatn. Hot steam from open craters, bubbling hot springs, and dramatic landscapes make this area unique. Þingvellir National Park (UNESCO), site of the world’s oldest parliament, is close by. Here you can see the rift between the European and North American tectonic plates upon which Iceland sits and which are moving apart 2 cm per year.
The lovely coastal village of Vik is situated south of Iceland’s largest glacier, Myrdalsjökull, and is famous for its black, basaltic sands and the Reynisdrangar needles (Troll Rocks), 66 m high rocks, rising from the sea. Nearby is Dyrholæy, Iceland’s most southerly tip or cape, 120 m high, where a unique arch-shaped rock is found through which boats and planes can pass. Dyrholæy is also a protected nature reserve for numerous large seabird colonies including puffins, fulmars and razorbills.
Day 1
Arrive Keflavik Airport and pick up hire car. Leisurely drive to Nesjavellir via the Mosfellsheidi moors. Day's mileage approx. 59.
3 nights NESJAVELLIR - Hotel Hengill (HB)
Day 4
A wonderful drive passing the Seljalandsfoss and Skogar waterfalls, the Eyjafjallajökull glacier and the black basaltic sands fringing the coastline between Skogar and Vik. Day´s mileage approx. 81.
3 nights VIK - Hotel Lundi (HB)
Day 7
Retrace your route to Reykjavik. Day´s mileage approx. 117.
1 night REYKJAVIK - Hotel Leifur Eiriksson (BB)
Day 8
Drop off hire car at Keflavik Airport (32 miles) before return flight to the UK.
Departure Day: Daily from London Heathrow Airport
Departure Dates: 1 May - 30 September 2012
Duration: 7 nights
N.B. Flight departures also possible from Manchester and Glasgow at no supplement.
Situated in one of Iceland’s most breathtaking natural settings, near Thingvellir National Park, Icelandair Hotel Hengill is a new premier hotel that opened in the summer of 2008. Just 30 minutes from Reykjavik, it’s beautifully situated on the slopes of Mt. Hengill, with a great view over Lake Thingvallavatn and the mountains surrounding the lake. The location is filled with power and energy from the Earth. Hot springs, steam, the Northern Lights – it’s an area of natural activity and beauty. When you visit Icelandair Hotel Hengill, you’ll be certain to feel that energy and enjoy the sights that surround you. The hotel has a restaurant and bar.
Situated at the base of Reynisfjall mountain in the centre of Vik this is a small, cosy hotel. All rooms with sh/wc, hairdryer and telephone. Soak up the inviting atmosphere in the hotel's dining room with bar and lounge area with TV. Ensure you take advantage of the prime location of the hotel by exploring the nature and birdlife and the small town's great history, where you can find a few of the oldest timber houses in the south of Iceland.
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!
Please view our standard Terms & Conditions for this holiday
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