Northern Enlightenment tour focuses on North East Iceland, exploring the wonderland of the Lake Myvatn and Jokulsargljufur canyon National Park regions.

DAY 1 UK - Iceland
Fly UK/Iceland
Overnight Reykjavik.

DAY 2 Reykjavik - Borgarfjör∂ur - Skagafjor∂ur – Akureyri
Departs from Reykjavík, en route through the Hvalfjor∂ur tunnel and the fertile Borgarfjor∂ur region. Visit Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring and the spectacular waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. Continuing our journey to the north of Iceland, we drive through the rolling farmlands of Húnavatnssyslur and stop at the farm and horse breeding centre of Gauksmyri. Here there is an introduction to the Icelandic horse and it's special qualities such as the famous five gaits. We continue to the beautiful Skagafjor∂ur district, which played a large role in the tumultuous 13th century history of Iceland. Onwards to Akureyri, the capital of the north, located just 60 km below the Arctic Circle.
Overnight in Akureyri.

DAY 3 Husavik – Asbyrgi – Dettifoss - Myvatn
Journey to the fishing village of Húsavík, where there is an option to experience a memorable whale watching tour, where minke whales are frequently seen. Continue to Ásbyrgi, "Fortress of the gods", a horseshoe-shaped canyon, formed as the result of a catastrophic flood. Drive onwards to Dettifoss, Europe´s most powerful waterfall, which is 44m high and 100m wide, and where up to 1500 tons of water, mud and sand rumble into Jökulsárgljúfur, the greatest and the most spectacular canyon in the country. Then onwards to Lake Myvatn, one of the largest lakes in Iceland and known for its beauty and geological wonders. Overnight in Myvatn.

DAY 4 Lake Myvatn
Explore the natural wonders of the unique Lake Myvatn area, sculpted by volcanic eruptions through the ages, and renowned for its rich birdlife, with more species of duck than any other place in Iceland or in the world. Visit the boiling solfatara pits at Hverarönd by Námafjall, and see the view of Hverfjall, one of the most striking and regular formations of explosive craters in Iceland. Take a look at the underground bathing springs Grjótagjá cave, and visit Dimmuborgir "The Dark castles", a true labyrinth of lava formation. Top the day off with a relaxing bath in the Myvatn's nature baths. Overnight in Myvatn.

DAY 5 Lake Myvatn – Akureyri
Drive from Myvatn to the impressive Go∂afoss waterfall. Stop at Laufás Folk Museum before returning to the town of Akureyri for a city visit. Learn the history of Akureyri, visit the modern church, the botanical garden and the Listagil street with its many artists' ateliers, and return to Reykjavik by air from Akureyri.
Overnight in Reykjavík.

DAY 8 Iceland - UK

Price Includes:
• Return Economy Class Scheduled Flights by
Icelandair UK/Iceland.London(Heathrow)
Flights Based on ‘Evening Special’ Departures:
Outbound: 21:10/23:10. Inbound: 16:10/20:10.
• All Airport Taxes.
• Return Airport Transfers by the ‘Flybus’ Service.
• 2 Nights Reykjavik.
• 3 Nights Escorted Coach Tour.
• Rooms with Private Facilities throughout.
• 2 Dinners whilst on Tour (Dinner Day 2
Akureyri not included)
• Breakfast Only whilst in Reykjavik.
• Domestic Flight Akureyri – Reykjavik.
• Transport from domestic Airport to Reykjavik hotel.

Activities Included:

• Horse Show in Gauksmyri
• Entrance to Laufás Folk Museum

Optional Activities:
• Whale Watching Husavik.
• Myvatn Nature Baths

Maximum number of passengers 25.

Tour Dates: June, July & August

5 Nights
Cost Per Person from:
Double/Twin [Share] @ £1250.00pp. Single @ £1460.00pp.

Children (under 12 years) sharing a room with parents pay 45%.