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

Iceland Circle 2012, 10 days/9 nights

The Iceland Circle self-drive favorite explores Iceland's rich natural treasures, including national parks, beautiful waterfalls, striking glaciers, magnificent volcanoes and hot springs

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: Drive across Hellisheidi to the greenhouse village of Hveragerdi. Continuation to the waterfall Gullfoss and the hot springs at Geysir. Pingvellir, site of the ancient Icelandic
parliament, and through Hvalfjördur or Kaldidalur highland pass (4WD needed) to Borgarfjördur. ( ~ 193 miles)

Day 3: Drive north through Borgarfjördur, to the shores of Hunafloi bay and the towering mountains and horse-breeding valleys of Skagafjördur. On to Akureyri. ( ~ 174 miles)
Optional:
- River rafting
- Horse riding in Skagafjördur

Day 4: A morning in Akureyri, the capital of the North. After a stop in the town, onwards to the Lake Myvatn area.( ~ 62 miles)

Day 5: Exploring the natural wonders of Lake Myvatn and the surrounding area, including fantastic lava formations. Visit to the volcanic area of Krafla along with the colorful sulfurous slopes of Namaskard pass.
( ~ miles will vary)

Day 6: Drive north to the fishing port of Husavik and around Tjörnes peninsula. Asbyrgi, a magnificent horseshoe-shaped canyon, and Jökulsargljufur National Park. Proceeding to Dettifoss, Europe's mightiest waterfall, before heading across the highland plateau to Egilsstadir. ( ~ 193 miles)
Optional:
- Whale watching from Husavik

Day 7: Drive south through the spectacular Eastern fjords, where towering, terraced mountains plunge vertically into the ocean and on to the town of Höfn in Hornafjördur, gateway to the south coast.( ~ 186 miles)
Optional:
- Boat tour to Papey Island

- Petra's stone collection

Day 8: Drive to the shimmering icebergs and still, milky waters of Jökulsarlon glacial lagoon before continuing to Skaftafell National Park. On to the picturesque village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. ( ~ 124 miles)
Optional:
- Jeep tour to Vatnajökull glacier
- Boat tour on Jökulsarlon
- Ice climbing in Skaftafell area

Day 9: Drive along the spectacular southern coast, a sweeping landscape of sandy desert, rocky shores and rolling farmland sandwiched between snow-capped glaciers, mountains and the ocean. Return to Reykjavik.
( ~ 162 miles)

Day 10: Departure on own.

Prices are per adult double land only, (xbed child supplement 2-11 years USD495)
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. 2.0 (Compact) and higher)
1.0 Economy Toyota Yaris or sim. USD 2079.-
2.0 Compact Toyota Auris or sim. USD 2124.-
3.0 Intermediate Toyota Avensis or sim. USD 2304.-
3.1 Interm. Automatic Toyota Avensis or sim. USD 2349.-
3.2 Interm./Wagon Toyota Verso or sim. USD 2259.-
3.3 Interm./Automatic Wagon Toyota Avensis or sim. USD 2439.-
5.0 Medium 4wd. Suzuki Grand Vitara or sim. USD 2691.-
5.1 Medium 4wd. Automatic Suzuki Grand Vitara or sim. USD 2772.-
7.1 Large 4wd. Automatic Toyota Landcruiser GX or sim. USD 3168.-

Single supplement USD 873.- (hotel only - call for single person rates incl. car)
NOTE!! 15% discount on above rates for travel in May and September

Discounts are 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 8 days
-Accommodation with private facilities and breakfast, for 9 nights
-Map and detailed itinerary upon arrival at first hotel in Reykjavik.


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