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Icelandic Circular Tour (Fly/Drive) Duration: 10 to 12 Nights
Holiday include return flights from London Heathrow or Glasgow and B&B Accommodation


Hol Ref. RX10
Town
Day 1
Reykjavik
Day 2
Reykjavik
Day 3
Husavik
Day 4
Husavik
Day 5
Egillstaddir
Day 6
Egillstaddir
Day 7
Hofn
Day 8
Skaftafell
Day 9
Vik
Day 10
Blue Lagoon
Day 1. Fly to Iceland from UK airport. Collect car rental and drive to Reykjavik time to visit The Blue Lagoon on the way. Or transfer to town by Fly Bus. Stay 2 nights in Reykjavik central hotel.
Day 2. Drive the Golden Circle route and take in the sites including Pingvellir National Park (site of Old Icelandic Parliament), the geothermal pools, the famous Geyser and the majestic Gulfoss waterfalls. Return to Reykjavik via Hveragerdi location of Hydroponics greenhouses.
Day 3. Drive north on the ring road clockwise to The Northern capital of Akureyri and stay 2 nights in Akureyri, Husavik or Myvatn.
Day 4. Explore the Diamond Ring of Husavik, Joulsargljufur National Park, Dettifoss waterfall and Lake Myvatn. Optional Whale Watching in Husavik.
Day 5. Drive across desert moonscape and the highland plateau to Egillstadir Husavik to Egilsstadir is 220 km. Stay 1 night in Egilsstadir by lake Lagarfljot.
Day 6. Drive south through the spectacular Eastern Fjords where towering terraced mountains plunge vertically into the ocean and on to the town of Hofn in Hornafjordur a gateway to the south coast. Optional visits; Petra's stone collection, boat tour to Papey Island. Road distance Egilsstadir to Hofn 247 km.
Day 7. Drive along the coast road to the shimmering icebergs and still milky waters of Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon before continuing to Skaftafell National Park. Stay 1 night in Skaftafell or drive a little further and stay in the picturesque village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur. Optional Jeep tour to Vatnajokull glacier, boat tour on the glacial lagoon, glacier hike in Skaftafell area. Road distance Hofn to Skaftafell 136km, Hofn to Kirkjubaejarklaustur 201 km.
Day 8. Drive to Vik and discover the black sand beaches, Dyrholaey headland, Skogafoss, Myrdalsjokull Glacier. Stay 2 nights in Vik or drive a little further to Hella.
Day 9. Relax and enjoy the wonderful south coast scenery and perhaps go skidooing on the glacier, quad biking or a leisurely walk along the beach.
Day 10. Return to Reykjavik and stay the last night in town or near the airport and the Blue Lagoon dependant on the time of return flight.
Day 11. Fly home to UK.






Prices (pp based on twin share 10 nights)
Low
Shoulder
High
Peak
£628
£811
£964
£991
Car hire prices see Car Hire
Holiday Highlights
Reykjavik, Golden Circle (Rift Valley, Geysir, Gulfoss Waterfalls), Blue Lagoon, Whale Watching, Eastern Fjords, Skidooing, Glaciers, Icebergs, Beach