Tröllaskagi

6-Day Small-Group Adventure Tour Around Iceland from Reykjavik

Day 1: Reykjavik - Golden Circle - South CoastAfter a morning Reykjavik pickup, explore the famous Golden Circle, including the historical UNESCO-listed site of Thingvellir National Park, where Iceland’s first parliament was founded in 930 AD.Next, visit Geysir hot springs and magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, and continue to the beautiful south coast. Stop at the scenic Seljalandsfoss and Skogarfoss waterfalls, and finally, the unique black sand beach of  Reynisfjara with Reynisdrangar peaks and basalt column cave.Afterwards, make your way to a your accommodation for the night, a country hotel in Vik area.Day 2: Vik - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - HofnTravel along the south coast towards Skaftafell and Vatnajokull National Park. In Skaftafell, take a short glacier hike on one of the Vatnajokull outlet glaciers led by a skilled glacier guide. Then, drive to Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, home to floating icebergs and occasional seals. Nearby is a black sand crystal beach usually filled with clear icebergs.Spend the evening and overnight in the town of Hofn.Day 3: Höfn - Egilsstadir - Hengifoss areaStart with a scenic drive along the coastline of the eastern fjords to Egilsstadir. Here, enjoy a short hike to the 419-feet (128-meter) Hengifoss waterfall, which gushes into a beautiful gorge.Afterward, check in at a cozy country hotel for the night.Day 4: Hengifoss area - Lake Myvatn - AkureyriStop at the stunning Dettifoss waterfall and then head to the Lake Myvatn area. Explore the volcanic Namaskard geothermal area to see its mud pools and visit Myvatn Nature Baths, where you have the opportunity to bathe in the hot spring pools or stroll around the area. The entrance fee to the baths is not included but can be added as an extra.Call at Hverfjall and Dimmuborgir to explore on foot, and drive toward Akureyri with a stop on route at Godafoss waterfall. Tonight, stay in a country hotel nearby Akureyri. Day 5: Akureyri - Eyjafjordur - West Iceland area (B)Explore the town of Akureyri and then take a 3-hour whale watching cruise in Eyjafjordur, looking for humpback whales and white-beaked dolphins, and trying some optional sea angling.Then, travel along the Trollaskagi peninsula and visit the quaint village of Siglufjorður before continuing to west Iceland for overnight.Day 6: West Iceland area - Deildartunguhver - Reykholt - ReykjavikToday, explore west Iceland, voted one of the best destinations for 2016 by Lonely Planet. Stop at Deildartunguhver and the Barnafoss waterfall and pause to see Hraunfossar, where the falls flow from beneath the lava field.Your final stop is at the historic site of Reykholt before you return to Reykjavik, where your tour concludes.

Reykjavik 7-Day Tour with Golden Circle, South Coast, Akureyri

ItineraryDay 1: Golden Circle & South Coast Pass By: Reykjavík City HallYour tour starts with a morning Reykjavik pick up. Stop At: Golden Circle Route, South RegionFrom the city you will travel the popular Golden Circle route.Duration: 5 hoursStop At: Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir, South RegionFirst up is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO Wold Heritage Site. Duration: 40 minutesStop At: Geysir Hot Springs, Geysir, South RegionAfter Thingvellir you make your way to Geysir. See Strokkur geyser spout water up from the ground before continuing your journey. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Gullfoss, Blaskogabyggd, South RegionNext up is Gullfoss waterfall, the last attraction of the Golden Circle. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Seljalandsfoss, South RegionMaking your way to the south coast, you will see the magical Seljalandsfoss waterfall that you can walk behind. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Skogafoss, Skogar, South RegionAfter Seljalandsfoss you will stop by the mighty Skogafoss waterfall. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Vik, South RegionLast up is Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. This unique beach is one of Iceland's top attractions. See the unique Reynisdrangar peaks peak up from the Atlantic Sea and enjoy strolling around the black sand beach. Duration: 40 minutesNo meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.Day 2: Vík - Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon - HöfnStop At: Vatnajokull Glacier, Vatnajokull National Park, East RegionYour first stop will be at Skaftafell National Park where you will join a certified glacier guide for a short glacier hike on one of Vatnajokull outlet glaciers. After your hike you will continue towards the Glacier Lagoon and the Diamond beach. Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Glacier Lagoon, Jokulsarlon, East RegionSee the lagoon's floating ice bergs in a magical natural setting at Jokulsarlon LagoonDuration: 40 minutesStop At: Diamond Beach, Jokulsarlon, East RegionThe crystal bergs at the black sand Diamond beach are simply stunning. Duration: 20 minutesPass By: Höfn Inn GuesthouseYour day ends at your accommodation in Hofn area, the lobster capital of Iceland. No meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.Day 3: East Fjords - Djúpivogur - EgilsstaðirPass By: Camp Egilsstadir and Egilsstadastofa Visitor CenterThis day is all about the East Fjords of Iceland. After breakfast you will follow the twisting roads of the coast of the East Fjords to Egilsstadir. Stop At: Port of DjúpivogurOn the way you will stop at Djupivogur fishing village Duration: 30 minutesStop At: HengifossEnjoy a 3 hour easy hike to one of the highest waterfalls in Iceland. Duration: 3 hoursPass By: Camp Egilsstadir, Egilsstadir, East RegionYour day ends at your accommodation in the Egilsstadir area. No meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.Day 4: Dettifoss - Lake Mývatn, Goðafoss - AkureyriStop At: Dettifoss Waterfall, Lake Myvatn, Northeast RegionOn this day you will make your way to the North of Iceland were the magnificent Dettifoss Waterfall can be foundDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Namaskard, hot springsVisit Namaskard hot springs. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Myvatn Nature Baths (Jardbodin vid Myvatn), Lake Myvatn, Northeast RegionAt Myvatn you will have the option of bathing in the hot spring pool of Myvatn Nature Baths for a small fee or explore the surrounding area. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Dimmuborgir Lava Formations, Lake Myvatn, Northeast RegionRefreshed from the baths you will continue to Dimmuborgir lava formations. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Hverfjall, Lake Myvatn, Northeast RegionAmong today's highlights is the Hverfjall Volcano Crater.Duration: 20 minutesPass By: Akureyri AirportYour day ends at your accommodation in Akureyri area. No meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.Day 5: Whale watching from Dalvík - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - BifröstPass By: Akureyri AirportYour day starts with a drive through Akureyri, the capital of the North Stop At: Arctic Sea Tours Whale WatchingEnjoy a whale watching tour from Dalvik and see the gentle giants of the sea. Duration: 3 hoursStop At: SiglufjörðurExplore the charming Siglufjordur town. Duration: 30 minutesPass By: TrollaskagiTravel through farmlands before reaching your accommodation for the night. Pass By: Hótel BifröstYour day ends at your accommodation in the area of Bifrost. No meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.Day 6: Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - BorgarnesPass By: Borgarfjörður ChurchExplore all that Borgarfjordur has to offer. Stop At: Grabrok Crater, Bifrost, West RegionStop by Grabrok Volcano craterDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring, Reykholt, South RegionVisit Deildartunguhver Duration: 20 minutesStop At: HraunfossarStop by Hraunfossar waterfalls Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Barnafoss, Reykholt, West RegionNeighboring Barnafoss waterfall is among today's highlights Duration: 20 minutesPass By: Borgarnes Regional Information Centre, Borgarnes, West RegionYour day ends at your accommodation in the Borgarnes area. No meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.Day 7: Borgarnes - Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Reykjavík Pass By: Snæfellsnes information centerYour last day will be spent exploring Borgarnes and Saefellsnes. Stop At: Arnarstapi CottagesSee the village of Arnarstapi Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Cave Vatnshellir, Snaefellsbaer, West RegionTake an optional lava cave experience at Vatnshellir lava cave for a small fee. You can also accompany your guide and explore the surrounding area. Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Kirkjufell Mountain, Grundarfjorour, West RegionSee the stunning Mount Kirkjufell before returning back to Reykjavik. Duration: 30 minutesPass By: Reykjavík City HallYour tour ends in Reykjavik. No meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.