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.

7-Day Complete Iceland Adventure: South Coast, Ring Road, Golden Circle, Akureyri & Snaefellsnes

Day 1: Your tour starts with a morning pick up. From the city you will travel the popular Golden Circle route, visiting Thingvellir National Park a UNESCO World Heritage site, Geysir Hot Spring area and legendary Gullfoss Waterfall. After your Golden Circle sightseeing you will take a scenic drive along the stunning South Coat of Iceland stopping by Seljalandsfoss & Skogafoss Waterfalls and the magical black sand beach of Reynisfjara before arriving at your accommodation for the night. Day 2: After enjoying breakfast at the hotel you will continue your journey along the South Coast of Iceland, heading towards the picturesque Glacier Lagoon. Your 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. See the lagoon's floating ice bergs and crystal bergs at the black sand diamond beach before turning in to your accommodation for the night near Hofn the lobster capital of Iceland.  Day 3: This 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. On the way you will stop at Djupivogur fishing village and Hengisfoss waterfall where you will enjoy a 3 hour easy hike to one of the highest waterfalls in Iceland. After the hike you will be dropped off at your accommodation for the night in the area of Egilsstadir.  Day 4: On this day you will make your way to the North of Iceland were the magnificent Dettifoss Waterfall, Lake Myvatn, Namaskard Geothermal Area and Hverfjall Volcano Crater are among the day's highlights. Here you will have the option of bathing in the hot spring pool of Myvatn Natura Baths for a small fee or explore the surrounding area. Refreshed from the baths you will continue to Hverfjall crater and Dimmuborgir lava formations before turning in to your accommodation for the night, a country hotel around Akureyri area.  Day 5: Your day starts with a drive through Akureyri, the capital of the Norther before you enjoy a whale watching tour from Dalvik and explore Siglufjordur and Trollaskagi. Here you will travel through farmlands before reaching your accommodation in the area of Birfost.  Day 6: Explore all that Borgarfjordur has to offer. Here you will stop by Grabrok volcano crater, Deildartunguhver hot spring, Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls and last but not least Reykholt an important place in the history of Iceland. Your accommodation for the night will be in the Borgarnes area.  Day 7: Your last day will be spend exploring Borgarnes and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. See the village of Arnarstapi, take an optional lava cave experience at Vatnshellir lava cave and see the stunning Mount Kirkjufell before returning back to Reykjavik where your tour concludes.