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The Best of Iceland
Semi-Escorted, 13 nights
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A wonderful tour to North and South Iceland, however,
staying in just 2 resorts and making day excusions
meaning less packing and unpacking and more time
to relax.
This tour focuses on guided day tours from Akureyri in the north and Hella in the south, with two choices of accommodation- tourist and superior standard. Staying in just two resorts means a lot less packing and more free time to enjoy yourself!
This tour features so much of what you will have heard, read or seen about Iceland but still offers enough free time to take your breath!
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Day 1
Arrival
Arrive Keflavik Airport by air from the UK. Transfer to your hotel.
1 night REYKJAVIK - Leifur Eiriksson **plus or Reykjavik Centrum **** (BB)
Day 2
West Iceland
Morning departure from the guesthouse. We explore Hraunfossar waterfalls. Europe's most powerful hot spring and climb the Grábrók crater mountain in West Iceland. After a visit to Glaumbær Turf Farm we travel along fjords and over moutains to Akureyri - the capital of North Iceland.
5 nights AKUREYRI - Edda Hotel *** or Hotel Kea **** (BB)
Day 3
Akureyri and Hrísey Island
Morning walk in Akureyri and a visit to the botanical garden with an afternoon excursion by bus and ferry to Hrisey Island.
Day 4
Lake Mývatn
Full day excursion to Goðafoss waterfall and Lake Mývatn, known for its rich bird life and extraordinary volcanic lava landscapes.
Day 5
Tour to Siglufjörður
A day excursion to Iceland´s most northern town, Sigluförður, known as the herring capital of Iceland and spectacular fjord landscape.
Day 6
Húsavík, Ásbyrgi and Dettifoss Waterfall
Húsavik is a picturesque small fishing town in Northeast Iceland where you can join an optional whale watching cruise or visit some of the many museums. In the afternoon we travel to Jökulsárgljúfur National Park and visit the horseshoe shaped canyon of Asbyrgi and Dettifoss, Europe´s most powerful waterfall.
Day 7
Kjölur Highland Road
We travel through the interior of Iceland, between the glaciers Langjökull and Hofsjökull. We experience the vast desert landscapes and the hot springs of Hveravellir, where you have the opportunity to take a natural hot bath. Hella in South Iceland is our base for the next six nights.
6 nights HELLA - Fosshotel Mosfell **plus or Hotel Ranga ****
Day 8
South Shore
We visit the glaciers, waterfalls, bird cliffs and lava beaches of South Iceland. You have free time for an optional glacier walk or visit the area of Skogar together with your guide.
Day 9
Vatnajökull National Park
We travel alongside the Hekla volcano and visit the Hjálparfoss waterfall, the Viking farm ruins at Stöng and enjoy a leisurely hike to Gjáin which appears to be like an oasis in this moon landscape.
Day 10
Þjórsárdalur
Full day tour to Skaftafell National Park, travel alongside Iceland´s highest mountains and Europe´s largest glacier to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon with floating icebergs.
Day 11
Westman Islands
Ferry trip to the Westman Islands where we explore, on foot, the villiage of Heimaey. You then enjoy the afternoon on your own exploring the island.
Day 12
Golden Circle
Today we visit Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and þingvellir National Park.
Day 13
Blue Lagoon and Reykjavik
Hot springs, lava fields, amazing bird cliffs and moon landscapes are today´s itinerary. After an optional visit to the Blue Lagoon we return to Reykjavik for a city tour.
1 night REYKJAVIK - Hotel Leifur Eiriksson or Hotel Reykjavik Centrum (BB)
Day 14
Departure
Transfer to Keflavik Airport for return flight to UK.
Departure Dates: 10 & 24 June 2012 From London Heathrow Airport
8 & 22 July 2012
5 August 2012
Duration: 13 nights
N. B. Alternative airports available for departure.
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 Reykjavik Centrum ****
Comprising three 18th century style buildings in the centre of Reykjavik, this charming hotel was newly opened in 2005 and consists of 89 elegantly decorated en-suite rooms all with satellite and pay TV, cable and wireless internet, mini-bar, room safe, hairdryer, ironing board and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has its own restaurant serving lunch and dinner and a bar/cafe offering light refreshments.
Edda Hotel Akureyri***
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This is a modern hotel with spacious size rooms and up-to-date facilities. Its location is its best asset; overlooking beautiful Icelandic scenery and providing the opportunity to indulge in nearby woodland walks, hiking and climbing, whale watching and it is within close vacinity of stunning botanical gardens. The hotel also allows its customers access to an outdoor geothermal swimming pool and hot tub.
Fosshotel Mosfell **plus
A good basic country hotel situated in the ‘centre’ of Hella and is the perfect location for exploring South Central Iceland. All rooms for this tour have shower/WC and TV. The breakfast room is furnished in rustic style plus there is a sitting room and TV lounge. Internet access. The dinner restaurant s located across the street in one of the local restaurants.
Hotel Ranga ****
The wonderful location of Hotel Rangá offers picturesque views of the famous Mt. Hekla to the North; a range of mountains, glaciers and a live volcano to the North-East; and of the Westman Islands to the South. Whilst at Hotel Rangá, you'll able to relax in luxury and serenrity, by enjoying the comforts on offer, from outdoor geothermal hot tubs to massage facilities. All rooms are decorated to a high standard and include all modern necessities.
Group Size: 8 to 35 passengers
Please view our Terms & Conditions for this holiday.
To book call 01274 875 199 or