Round trip Iceland's Countryside in 8 days

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Embark on an unforgettable round trip through Iceland, where you will experience the diversity and beauty of the country. From the picturesque coastline to fascinating natural wonders and cultural highlights - this trip takes you to some of Iceland's most impressive places.

Duration: 7 nights/breakfast

Arrival: daily from 01.11.2024 - 30.04.2025

Day 1: Keflavík - Reykjavík

Individual arrival in Keflavík, Iceland (flight and rental car offer on request). Pick up your separately bookable rental car at the airport. Depending on flight time, overnight stay in Keflavík
or Reykjavík.

Day 2: Reykjavík - Akureyri

The route leads around the Walfjord. Through Skagafjörður, known for its excellent horse breeding, and across the Öxnadalsheiði plateau, you will reach Akureyri. Overnight stay there
or in the surrounding area.

Day 3: Akureyri - Mývatn

Hardly any other region in Iceland offers as many natural wonders as the area around Lake Mývatn. The unique nature invites you to go hiking. Overnight stay in the Mývatn or Húsavík region.

Day 4: Mývatn - Egilsstaðir

In Húsavík you can start the day with whale watching (optional). Afterwards you drive across the plateau to Egilsstaðir.
Overnight stay there or in the surrounding area.

Day 5: Egilsstaðir - Höfn

Drive along the East Fjords and small fishing villages or along the Ring Road. Your destination for the day is the small town of Höfn, which lies at the foot of the great glacier Vatnajökull. Overnight stay in
Höfn or the surrounding area.

Day 6: Höfn - Vík/Skógar

Along Vatnajökull you reach Skaftafell National Park. Via the sandy deserts of Skeiðarársandur and the Eldhraun lava field you reach Vík. Overnight stay in Vík,
Skógar or the surrounding area.

Day 7: Vík - Golden Circle - Keflavík

Iceland's most famous sights are on the program today: the “golden waterfall” Gullfoss and the geyser area. The last destination on this day is the geologically and historically interesting
Þingvellir National Park. Return to Reykjavík. Overnight stay in Keflavík.

Day 8: Departure

Drive to the airport, drop off the rental car and return flight or individual onward journey.

*Changes to the itinerary due to bad weather or road conditions are subject to change.

Included services

- 2 nights/breakfast in Reykjavík/Keflavík, standard room with shower/WC
- 5 nights/breakfast in typical guesthouses, rooms with shower/WC or rooms with shared shower/WC
- Route description and detailed travel documents

Travel/flight and rental car not included

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