2012 Summer Travel in Iceland

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Glacier Lagoon	Puffins	Reykjavik

ICELAND SELF DRIVE TOURS
May 01-September 30, 2012
Select tours can also be done in April and October

Iceland Express 8 days/7 nights	Iceland Circle 10 days/9 nights
Iceland Grand Circle 12 days/11 nights	Iceland Discovery 14days/13 nights
Iceland Day Tours in Reykjavik

Iceland Express 2012, 8 days/7 nights

The Iceland Express Circle Tour is one of our self-drive bestsellers and also includes an option to traverse the uninhabited interior of Iceland via the Kjölur highland track. Discover the magical natural wonders, the majestic landscapes and the unique character of Iceland.

Type of car recommended: Nr. 2.0 (Compact) and higher

Day 1: Arrival at Keflavik Airport. Transfer on own from Keflavík airport to accommodation in Reykjavík. Recommend that you take scheduled Flybus to city center/hotel.
Optional scheduled airport coach transfer add $56 p.p. round trip
Optional private car/driver transfer add $380 round trip total for 1-4 persons

Day 2: Today's highlights are Pingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and Geysir hot-spring area. Then drive onwards along the south shore, viewing Skogafoss waterfall, the black beaches around Vik and Myrdalsjökull glacier. ( ~ 193 miles)
Optional:
- Snow mobile tour on Myrdalsjökull glacier

Day 3: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Skaftafell National Park, the glacial lagoon Jökulsárlón and then onwards to Höfn.
( ~ 168 miles)
Optional:
- Boat tour on Jökulsárlón
- Glacier hike in Skaftafell area

Day 4: Drive along the rugged varied coastline of the East Fjords with their towering mountains and charming fishing villages. On the way there is an option of taking a boat tour to Papey island where thousands of puffins nest in summer or visit the famous stone collection of Petra at Stödvarfjördur. ( ~ 186 miles)
Optional:
- Boat tour to Papey island
- Petra's stone collection

Day 5: Travel across the Mödrudalsöræfi highlands to the waterfall Dettifoss, Tjörnes peninsula and Husavik fishing port.( ~ 193 miles)
Optional:
- Whale watching from Husavik

Day 6: Explore highlights of the Lake Myvatn area, including the volcanic formations at Dimmuborgir, the pseudocraters at Skutustadir, Námaskard and Krafla volcano. Drive on to Godafoss waterfall to the town of Akureyri or Skagafjördur. ( ~ 81 miles)

Day 7: Through the historical region of Skagafjördur renowned for horsebreeding. There is the option to visit the old farmstead of Glaumbær. Continue to the bay of Hunafloi and across Holtavörduheidi plateau, returning to Reykjavik in the late afternoon. ( ~ 305 miles)
Another option is to travel across the barren Kjölurhighlands (4WD needed, track open from mid-June), to the geothermal oasis at Hveravellir and onwards to Reykjavík.
Optional:
- River rafting in Skagafjördur
- Horse riding in Skagafjördur

Day 8: Departure on own

Prices are per adult double land only, (xbed child supplement 2-11 years USD385)
Below rates based on 2 adults sharing car. Max. 2 adults per room.
NOTE!! Call for quote if 3 adults or more as per person cost is lower.

CAR CAT; (Type of car recommended: Nr. 2 (Compact) and higher)
1.0 Economy Toyota Yaris or sim. USD 1617.-
2.0 Compact Toyota Auris or sim. USD 1652.-
3.0 Intermediate Toyota Avensis or sim. USD 1792.-
3.1 Interm. Automatic Toyota Avensis or sim. USD 1827.-
3.2 Interm./Wagon Toyota Verso or sim. USD 1757.-
3.3 Interm./Automatic Wagon Toyota Avensis or sim. USD 1897.-
5.0 Medium 4wd. Suzuki Grand Vitara or sim.USD 2093.-
5.1 Medium 4wd. Automatic Suzuki Grand Vitara or sim. USD 2156.-
7.1 Large 4wd. Automatic Toyota Landcruiser GX or sim. USD 2464.-

Single supplement USD 679.- (hotel only - call for single person rates incl. car)
NOTE!! 15% discount on above rates for travel in May and September &
20% discount in April and October
Discounts are also available for accommodations with shared facilities. If interested please call/e-mail us for a quote.

INCLUDED:
-Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT, for 6 days
-Accommodation with private facilities and breakfast, for 7 nights
-Map and detailed itinerary upon arrival at first hotel in Reykjavik.

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