Summer Iceland Road-Trip in 14 Days
INR225000
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- Day 1 – Reykjavik (1 night)
- Day 2 – Selfoss or Hella (1 night)
- Day 3 – Kirkjubaejarklaustur (1 night)
- Day 4 – Hofn (1 night)
- Day 5 – Egilsstadir (1 night)
- Days 6-7 – Lake Myvatn (2 nights)
- Day 8 – Akureyri (1 night)
- Day 9 – Bifrost (1 night)
- Day 10 – Borgarnes (1 night)
- Days 11-12 – Snaefellsnes Peninsula (2 nights)
- Day 13 – Reykjavik (1 night)
- Day 14 –  Return with lots of good memories!
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Tour Plan
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Day 1 - Welcome to Reykjavik
- Arrive in Reykjavik, Iceland - the world's most northerly capital and largest city of Iceland, a home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history
- Start the self-driving tour of Iceland by a suitable vehicle matching your preference and number of travelers
- Check-in at hotel (1 night)
- Leisure time for the rest of the day
- Overnight in Reykjavik
- For those arriving early today, upgrade your journey from the airport with a visit to the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa renowned for its mineral-rich waters surrounded by a moon-like lava field, before heading to the city - it is the perfect way to start your Iceland adventure
- Visit the important sites of Reykjavik, such as Hallgrimskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center, and Solfarid - Sun Voyager
- Join a whale-watching tour from the Reykjavik Harbor for 2-3 hrs in the evening
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Day 2 - Golden Circle Route
- Check-out from hotel
- Travel to the classic Golden Circle route and marvel at its beautiful sights , such as the captivating UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park including Silfra Fissure, Strokkur Geyser, the majestic Gullfoss waterfall, and the 3000-y old implosion crater of Kerid
- Check-in at hotel (1 night) in Selfoss or Hella – small towns in South Iceland, conveniently located by the ring road and ranges from the highlands to the sea
- Leisure time for the rest of the day
- Overnight in Selfoss or Hella
- Total distance driven: 250 km
- Swim or snorkel or even dive in the Silfra Fissure, a fissure between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in Thingvellir National Park
- Visit the geothermally-heated Fridheimar Greenhouse and the historic Skalholt Cathedral
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Day 3 - Waterfalls and Volcanic Beaches
- Check-out from hotel
- Visit two most famous waterfalls of Iceland – Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss
- Explore dramatic views of the Dyrholaey and Reynisfjara, a volcanic black sand beach with basalt stacks in the village of Vik i Myrdal
- Check-in at hotel (1 night) in Kirkjubaejarklaustur – a small village in the coast of South Iceland, conveniently located by the ring road
- Leisure time for the rest of the day
- Overnight in Kirkjubaejarklaustur
- Total distance driven: 210 km
- En-route to Vik, visit the Lava Center in Hvolsvollur, Skogar Folk Museum next to the Skogafoss, and the Solheimasandur plane wreck
- Guided excursion by foot or snowmobiling on Myrdalsjokull glacier
- En-route to Skaftafell, visit the magnificent Fjadrargljufur canyon and Kirjugolf Basalt Column
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Day 4 - Glaciers and Icebergs
- Check-out from hotel
- Visit the beautiful Skaftafell area of Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland’s largest protected landmass named for Europe’s largest glacier, and enjoy ice-hiking on an easy trail leading to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall
- Visit Iceland's most famous Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon, where you can view floating icebergs and perhaps get a glimpse of curious seals, and finally visit the Diamond Beach, where you will see large chunks of ice that have washed up on shore after being shaped and polished in the surf of the glacier lagoon
- Check-in at hotel (1 night) in Hofn - a small village in South Iceland, conveniently located by the ring road, which offers scenic views of Vatnajokull National Park
- Leisure time for the rest of the day
- Overnight in Hofn
- Total distance driven: 250 km
- Enjoy a boat excursion in an amphibian boat on the spectacular Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - you will sail among the huge icebergs in the picturesque scenery of Jokulsarlon
- Experience the magnificent nature of Vatnajokull National Park while paddling on a sit-on-top kayak at Heinabergsjokull Glacier Lagoon
- Experience a guided 2-hour glacier hiking onto the great Vatnajokull Glacier
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Day 5 - Travel to Eastern Fjords
- Check-out from hotel
- Drive through tranquil villages, spectacular fjords and sweeping landscapes of East Iceland, visit the postcard-perfect settings of Bulandstindur mountain and the Lagarfljot river, and also small villages of Stodvarfjordur and Faskrudsfjordur
- Check-in at hotel (1 night) in Egilsstadir - one of Iceland's youngest township located on the banks of the Lagarfljot river
- Leisure time for the rest of the day
- Overnight in Egilsstadir
- Total distance driven: 260 km
- Experience an exhilarating sailing trip across Nordfjordur Bay or Mjoifjordur Bay, the most remote places in the East - sail along awe-inspiring 600 m high sea cliffs that are home to a rich birdlife, and an absolute must stop for puffins
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Day 6 - Lake Myvatn Area
- Check-out from hotel
- Travel to Lake Myvatn - a volcanic lake in North Iceland, also known as the Northern Lights Capital of Iceland, which offers a microcosm of all possible natural wonders starting from desolate craters to bubbling mud pools and geothermal caves
- Check-in at hotel (2 nights)
- Visit the interesting surrounding diverse sites of the Myvatn area, such as the Krafla volcano, the sulfuric martian landscapes of Namaskard pass, the hot-spring lava tunnel Grjotagja cave, the massive crater of Hverfell, the Dimmuborgir lava maze, the Hofdi peninsula, and the lunar-like pseudo-craters at Skutustaddir
- Leisure time for the rest of the day
- Overnight in Lake Myvatn
- Total distance driven: 200 km
- Soak in the warm alkaline geothermal lagoon and saunas at the Myvatn Nature Baths - a beautiful way to end this day
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Day 7 - Leisure Day in Lake Myvatn Area Tour
- Leisure time in Lake Myvatn Area
- Overnight in Lake Myvatn Area
- Detour to Husavik, located in Skjalfandi Bay in North Iceland, known as the whale watching capital of the world - and join a whale watching tour where you can also spot puffins
- Detour to Asbyrgi Canyon, a spectacular horseshoe-shaped depression in the northeast of Iceland, steeped in folklore followed by visit to the most powerful waterfall in Europe, Dettifoss
- Total distance driven: 230 km
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Day 8 - Travel to Akureyri
- Check-out from hotel
- Visit the majestic Godafoss waterfall on the way to Akureyri - the capital of the North, a picturesque town with its location by a scenic fjord, eclectic building styles, and streets winding their way through gorges
- Check-in at hotel (1 night)
- Leisure time for the rest of the day
- Overnight in Akureyri
- Total distance driven: 100 km
- Visit the important sites of Akureyri, such as Akureyri Church, the Akureyri Art Museum, and the Botanical Gardens, with specimens from across Iceland
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Day 9 - Travel to North-West Iceland
- Check-out from hotel
- Check-in at hotel (1 night) in Bifrost– a picturesque little town on the West Iceland that offers a great view in all directions
- En-route, visit the Glaumbaer Church and the Vidimyrarkirkja Church, Blonduos - a scenic town at the mouth of the river Blanda, and also the Icelandic Seal Center at Hvammstangi
- Leisure time for the rest of the day
- Overnight in Bifrost
- Total distance driven: 300 km
- Detour to the Trollskagi peninsula, which is home to numerous villages and valleys, and visit the Eyjafjordur fjord, through the quaint settlements of Dalvik, Olafsfjordur, and Siglufjordur
- Travel to the vast fjord of Skagafjordur, an area known for its abundance of Icelandic horses, and visit the tiny settlement of Hofsos, where you can overlook the magnificent cliffs and serene ocean from the village’s incredible swimming pool known as the Infinity Pool
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Day 10 - Travel to Central-West Iceland
- Check-out from hotel
- Visit the must-see sites of the incredible western part of Iceland along beautiful Borgarfjordur, such as the spectacular twin waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss, and the largest hot spring in Europe, Deildartunguhver as it bubbles and emits steam
- Finally, travel to Borgarnes – a picturesque little town on a rocky peninsula at the shore of Borgarfjordur and is the gateway to the Snaefellsnes National Park – and check-in at hotel (1 night)
- Leisure time for the rest of the day
- Overnight in Borgarnes
- Total distance driven: 150 km
- Guided excursion inside a lava tube in Vidgelmir Cave, or inside a stunning, man-made ice tunnel in Langjokull Glacier
- Visit the Settlement Center in Borgarnes, which provides a wonderful insight into Iceland's history
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Day 11 - Snaefellsnes Peninsula
- Check-out from hotel
- Travel to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula - the westernmost part of the peninsula, including the mystical glacier Snaefellsjokull, as well as other unique sites such as the black-pebble Djupalonssandur beach, and more
- Check-in at hotel (2 nights) in Snaefellsnes area
- Leisure time for the rest of the day
- Overnight in Snaefellsnes
- Total distance driven: 110 km
- En-route, visit the living museum at Eiriksstadir, home of famous Viking Erik the Red, and the hot geothermal pool of Gudrunarlaug
- Detour to Stykkisholmur, a picture-perfect Icelandic village overlooking Breidafjordur Bay and Sugandisey harbor, for a wonderful panoramic view over the town, sea, and surrounding mountains
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Day 12 - Snaefellsjokull National Park
- Visit the interesting surrounding diverse sites of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, such as the Djupalonssandur Black Beach, Dritvik Cove, the viewpoints at Londrangar, Hellnar, and Arnarstapi cliffs, and the seal colony on the beach near the farm of Ytri Tunga, and Budhir Black Church
- Leisure time for the rest of the day
- Overnight in Snaefellsnes
- Total distance driven: 150 km
- Guided whale-watching tour or kayaking adventure at Grundarfjordur – a small town in the Snaefellsnes peninsula located close to the mystical Kirkjufell mountain
- Guided excursion inside a 8000-y old lava tube in Vatnshellir Cave
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Day 13 - Travel to Reykjavik
- Check-out from hotel
- Finally, travel to Reykjavik and check-in at hotel (1 night)
- Leisure time for the rest of the day
- Overnight in Reykjavik
- Total distance driven: 180 km
- Guided excursion to the Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel
- Visit the Geothermal Energy Exhibition at Hellisheidarvirkjun, which is the third-largest geothermal power station in the world
- Guided whale-watching tour from Reykjavik that also involves spotting puffins
- Enjoy gourmet dinner in one of fine restaurants in the downtown area
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Day 14 - Goodbye!
- Check-out from hotel
- Drive to the airport area where you will finally drop the vehicle (or drop it in the city) before heading for your flight
- Return with lots of good memories!
- Total distance driven: 50 km
- For those departing late today, upgrade your journey on the way to the airport with a visit to the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa renowned for its mineral-rich waters surrounded by a moon-like lava field, before heading to the city - it is the perfect way to end your Iceland adventure
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