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Iceland's Full Circle
Fly-Drive, 14 nights
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A stunning tour taking in the Snæfellsnes peninsula and
most of Iceland´s mountainous 830 mile long Highway 1
or ´Ring Road´ which skirts the entire coastline.
With the exception of the West Fjords, discover Iceland´s unique natural wonders including magnificent waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers - including Vatnajökull - spouting geysirs and bubbling mud pots, unique lava landscapes, rich birdlife and in high summer, experience the Midnight Sun.
Day 1
Arrive Keflavik Airport and transfer by airport bus to your hotel (32 miles).
1 night REYKJAVIK - Hotel Leifur Eiriksson (BB)
Day 2
Collect Avis hire car and head north on the Ring Road via the wide Kollafjördur and under the Havalfjördur by subsea tunnel to Borgarnes. Through the Myrar region and Eldborg lavafield before driving through the Snæfellsnes mountain range to Stykkisholmur on the northern shore of the peninsula (107 miles).
2 nights STYKKISHOLMUR - Hotel Stykkisholmur (HB)
Day 4
Continue along the northern shore of the peninsula to the Hrutafjördur to rejoin the Ring Road. Through the wide Vidi valley via Blönduos and through moorland and valleys to Akureyri, known as the ´capital of the north´, and located on the shores of Iceland´s longest fjord, Eyjafjördur (225 miles).
2 nights AKUREYRI - Kea Hotel Norðurland (BB)
Day 6
Onwards on the Ring Road via Godafoss (waterfall of the Gods), the pseudocraters at Skutustadir and the unique lava formations at Dimmuborgir to Reykjahlid, beautifully situated next to Mývatn (62 miles).
2 nights REYKJAHLID - Hotel Reynihlid (HB)
Day 8
Continuing eastwards on the Ring Road via the Mödrudalur valley and mountain ranges to Egilsstadir ´capital´of East Iceland (102 miles).
2 nights EGILSSTADIR - Guesthouse Egilsstadir (HB)
Day 10
Onwards following the coastline around numerous fjords via Höfn and in sight of majestic Vatnajökull, Europe´s largest glacier. Westwards around the Hornafjördur, before reaching the wonderful glacial lagoon of Jökulsarlon with its huge icebergs, and from where boat trips are possible. Through the vast Breidamerkursandur sand area passing Iceland´s highest mountain, Hvannadalshnukur (2119 m), to Freysnes, next to Skaftafell National Park (230 miles).
2 nights FREYSNES - Fosshotel Skaftafell (HB)
Day 12
Westwards on the Ring Road through the vast black sand deserts of Skeidarasandur via Kirkjubæjarklaustur then through the vast Eldhraun lava fields with its pseudo-craters at Alfaver before reaching the Myrdalssandur desert near Vik, Iceland´s southernmost town (91 miles).
2 nights VIK - Hotel Lundi (HB)
Day 14
Continuing on the Ring Road westwards to Selfoss via the two impressive waterfalls of Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Northeast via the Kerid explosion crater and the world-famous Geysir area to spectacular Gullfoss waterfalls. Return to Reykjavik via the beautiful historical site of Thingvellir (UNESCO) where the North American Eurasian tectonic plates are still moving apart, then through the Mosfellsheidi moors to drop off hire car (201 miles).
1 night REYKJAVIK - Hotel Leifur Eiriksson (BB)
Day 15
Airport bus from hotel to Keflavik Airport (32 miles).
By Air: Daily from London Heathrow Airport
Dep. Dates: 1 May - 30 September 2012
Duration: 14 nights
N. B. Departures also possible from Manchester and Glasgow with 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
Guesthouse Egilsstadir ***
Egilsstaðir Guesthouse is a cosy hotel offering a peaceful environment for a revitalising, romantic atmosphere. Centrally located within East Iceland the guesthouse serves as an ideal base for taking a wide variety of sight-seeing excursions around the East. Egilsstaðir Guesthouse offers 18 recently renovated guest rooms, with wood parquet floors. All rooms have en suite bathrooms, multi-channel television, radio, a coffee maker and hairdryer. All guest rooms are non-smoking.
Fosshotel Skaftafell ***
This family owned and run hotel is situated in front of Svinafellsjökull, one of Iceland´s most impressive glaciers. In front, a vast glacial outwash plain stretches to the sea 20 kms away. All 53 rooms have sh/wc, TV and telephone. Full licensed restaurant, and ensure you don't miss the complimentary breakfast before you embark upon your day of exploration!
Hotel Lundi (Puffin) ** plus
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.
Iceland´s Full Circle
Iceland´s Full Circle - 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.
Myvatn
Lake Myvatn 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; Hverarönd with its bubbling mud pools, hot springs and fumaroles; Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall; Ásbyrgi canyon, 3½ kms long by 60 m high.
Egilsstaðir
Hallormsstaður, Iceland’s largest forest.
Henigifoss waterfall, 118 m high and one of Iceland’s highest.
The pretty fishing town of Seyðisfjörður with its Norwegian houses.
Freysnes
Jökulsarlon Glacial Lagoon with its floating icebergs. Boat trips possible.
Vik
Dyrholæy headland, 120 m high and Iceland’s southernmost point.
Reynisdrangar sea stacks.
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