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Around Iceland Encounter
Year Round Departures 8 Days / 7 Nights
Prices From £573.00 Per Person
Based on 2 People Sharing (Driver Plus 1 Passenger) 2WD S Group or Similar vehicle, October - April Departures

Proposed Itinerary

DAY 1 UK – ICELAND
Fly UK/Iceland. Collect hired vehicle on arrival at Keflavik International Airport.
Overnight Reykjavik: FossHotel or similar.

DAY 2 SOUTH - NORTH
Depart Reykjavik by way of Route 1, via Hvalfjordur Fjord, through the lush farmlands to the Borgarfjordur District, North to Skagafjordur, saga country, a district particularly well known for the Icelandic horse. Another option would
be to take in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula before heading for your overnight accommodation at Saudarkrokur.
Overnight Saudarkrokur: FossHotel or similar.
Optional Activities: River-Rafting, Horse-Riding, Golf, Fishing.

DAY 3 NORTH
Continue along Iceland’s north shores by way of Route 1 to Akureyri known as the ‘Capital of the North’. Onwards by way of Godafoss – Waterfall of the Gods, before arriving at your overnight accommodation.
Overnight Laugar/Husavik: FossHotel or similar.
Optional Activity: Whale Watching Boat Trip from Husavik Harbour.

DAY 4 NORTH - NORTH EAST
Explore the natural wonders of Lake Myvatn. Alternatively during the period mid June – August (Note: 4WD necessary) you could explore the Tjornes Peninsula and Asbyrgi, the horse-shoe shaped canyon, along with Dettifoss - Europe’s mightiest waterfall before the interior highland plateau is traversed
to Egilsstadir for an overnight stay in this region.
Overnight Egilsstadir Region: FossHotel or similar.

DAY 5 EAST - SOUTH EAST
Enjoy the dramatic landscape and fishing villages of the Eastern Fjords before reaching Europe’s largest glacier ‘Vatnajokull’, for an overnight stay in the
region of Hornafjordur.
Overnight Hofn Region: FossHotel or similar.

DAY 6 SOUTH EAST - SOUTH
Continue driving Route 1, along Iceland’s southern shores where many of Iceland’s natural wonders await, passing Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park, Iceland’s southernmost village Vik i Myrdal, over black sandy beaches and rugged lava fields to your overnight stay in the southern region.
Overnight Selfoss Region: FossHotel or similar.
Optional Activities: Snowmobiling on Vatnajokull glacier. Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon Cruise.

DAY 7 SOUTH - REYKJAVIK
Spend the day exploring Iceland’s famed ‘Golden Circle’ visiting the magnificent ‘Gullfoss’ Waterfall, known as the Golden Falls and one of Iceland’s most impressive; ‘Geysir’ a hot spring area with it’s bubbling mud pools and spouting geyser ‘Strokkur’; together with the stunningly beautiful ‘Thingvellir’ National Park, flanked by snow-covered peaks and home to a wealth of natural attractions before returning to Reykjavik.
Overnight Reykjavik: FossHotel or similar.
Optional Activity: River Rafting On Hvita.

DAY 8 ICELAND - UK
Return Vehicle to Keflavik Airport to connect with your flight to the UK.
Optional Activity: Bathing in the Blue Lagoon.
Whale Watching Boat Safari from Reykjavik Harbour.


Tour Details
Encounter Iceland Itinerary [Year Round Departures]:
2 Nights Reykjavik
5 Nights On The Road
London(Heathrow): Daily
Glasgow: Apr-May & Sept Daily Except
Mondays/Wednesdays/Saturdays.
Jun-Aug. Daily Except Thursdays & Saturdays
Manchester: Mondays & Fridays

Day Flight Option London(Heathrow)
Outbound 13:00/15:00. Supplement available on request


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.
• 7 Days Car Hire, as booked.
Including Unlimited Mileage. CDW Insurance Cover & Sales Tax.
• 7 Nights Iceland Encounter Itinerary, as booked. Accommodation throughout in FossHotels or similar with Private Facilities.
Based on Twin[Share] or Family Room where applicable.
Note: Driver Only or Third Adult Pay Single Room Supplement.
• Breakfast


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Horse On The Beach
Godafoss
Fishing Boats in the bay
Glaciers
Water Rafting
part of WESTERN & ORIENTAL TRAVEL