In the footsteps of the legendary Vikings and Saga
Season: All year round, daily. Duration: 8 days/7 nights
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Discover Southwest Iceland on your own pace and time. Accommodation consists of
comfortable hotels in cultural sites. The Icelandic Sagas, despite being written in the late Middle Ages, are still quite popular in Iceland. They get published again and again, in many different forms, and the narratives have been retold countless of times. And no wonder, there are so many sayings and quotes that are still alive and actively used in Icelandic 8-DAY ITINERARY This programme is suitable all year around, but each season is different. From September to – March If weather conditions are favourable in the evenings, you might head out to search for the elusive Aurora Borealis around your hotel. In summer we recommend detours and hikes. We give our guests local tips during the reservation process, and we will arrange a meeting with one of our local specialists on your first day. 
Day 1: Arrival and Reykjavík City tour
Approximate driving distance: ca 50 kms / 32 miles City tour 4 – 6 hours Pick-up your rental car at Keflavík International Airport. Drive to your hotel in Reykjavík. Take walk in the city centre and visit the main sites including the National Museum and Hallgrímskirkja. In the afternoon we suggest driving to Laugardalur valley and the east parts of the capital. Overnight stay in Reykjavík City Center Accommodation at Ingólfstorg plaza – named after the founder of Reykjavík City Please note that hotels in Iceland start check-in around 14:00 (2:00pm), and early check-in is not guaranteed. Most hotels will be happy to store your luggage if you are not able to check in early. Day 2 : Reykjavik – Snaefellsnes peninsula-Snaefellsnes
National Park- Stykkishólmur Approximate driving distance: 310km / 193 miles Known as “Iceland in a Nutshell,” Snaefellsnes will show you an astonishing variety of natural landscapes that can be seen in Iceland, this is part of the remote and tranquil Snaefellsjokull National Park, named after the peninsula’s magnificent glacier-crowned volcano (last eruption: 250 AD). Your stops on this day include Arnarstapi and Hellnar charming fishing villages, spectacular Vatnshellir, an 8.000-year-old lava cave located at the foot of the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier, Ólafsvík and Grundafjörður villages and Icelands’s most photographed mountain, Kirkjufell. Outside Stykkisholmur village is the farm Helgafell and mt. Helgafell Hill (e. Sacred Hill). This was Snorri’s Sturluson farm for the most part of his life. There you can hike to the top and enjoy the view of Thorsnes peninsula. Overnight in Stykkishólmur village Day 3: Stykkishólmur – The Scenic and historical area
Borgarfjörður Approximate driving distance: 190km / 118 miles Borgarfjörður is the home of Egilssaga one of the most famous sagas. The first stop is Borg which was the home of Egill Skallagrímsson and the second stop is the important Settlement center. Not far is Brakarey Island, which you can reach by crossing a short bridge. On to Húsafell a sprawling farm and church estate and the former site of a rectory. Húsafell area offers variety of leisure possibilities: hiking trails, Giljaböð baths, and Víðgemlir cave located in the world’s largest lava field Hallmundarhraun. You can explore the cave with experts. In summer you can visit the IceTunnel in the glacier if you like. Transfers need to be organized by Super Jeeps. Before heading to our accommodation you stop at the waterfalls Barnafoss and Hraunfossar. The accommodation is in Reykholt village where one of the most prolific writers in the 13 th . century lived and work. The village was at one time one of the intellectual centers and had for many years one of the most important schools of the country. Overnight stay in Reykholt We recommend a visit to Krauma, a natural geothermal bath & spa at Deildartunguhver,Reykholt Europe’s most powerful hot spring. Day 4: Thingvellir National Park – Gullfoss – Geysir
Approximate Driving Distance: 210 km / 130 miles Your first visit is Thingvellir National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), where Viking settlers established an annual assembly in AD 930. Thingvellir is also a geological masterpiece, as it marks the visible site where the North American and Eurasian continental plates meet. In summer you can walk along a path taking you between the canyon marking the location of the ridge.As a local and cultural treat today, you’ll should stop at Laugarvatn Fontana Spa, dip into the hot water and afterwards taste the traditional “hot spring bread” at the café.Head through scenic farmlands to the celebrated Gullfoss waterfall, believed by many to be Iceland’s most beautiful cascade. Nearby is the Geysir Hot Spring Area, alive with boiling mud pits, steam vents, and exploding geysers. The most famous of these is Strokkur, a high-spouting geyser that erupts every ten minutes. Overnight in Selfoss area Day 5: LAVA Centre – Seljalandsfoss – Skogafoss – Eldhraun
Approximate Driving Distance: 139 / 86 miles Here is the Scene of the most popular saga - Waterfalls – Volcanic Views – Lava Flow – Magnificent Glaciers After passing of the main farm regions of the country your first stop is the LAVA Centre, an interactive, high-tech educational exhibition depicting volcanic activity, earthquakes, and the creation of Iceland over millions of years. Enjoy both the exhibit and an interesting film about Icelandic volcanoes. Visit Fljótshlíð where one of the most popular saga of all times, Brennu-Njálssaga took place, stop at Hótel Fljótshlíð for a café and / or visit a local gallery. On a clear day you get a glimpse of Eyjafjallajokull, the famous ice-capped volcano whose 2010 eruption halted air traffic worldwide. Stop at two spectacular waterfalls, each with its own charm and character. Depending on the trail conditions you can walk behind Seljalandsfoss. Skogafoss is one of the country’s most photographed waterfalls and is said to be the hiding place for ancient treasure. Head onwards, passing over Eldhraun, the surreal and vast lava landscapes that were created in one single flow – the largest known lava flow in history. View Reynisdrangar and the stunning black beach of Reynisfjara. Overnight in Vík/Kirkjubæjarklaustur area Day 6: Vík – South coast – Hveragerði Approximate Driving Distance: 129/ 80 miles South Iceland includes most of the popular tourists’ sites in the country and you have many interesting places to choose from. Here are some: If you are travelling in summer and driving a 4wd you can access Thakgil (Roof Canyon) which is a hidden canyon found 20 kms northeast of. For many hikers it is an excellent alternative to Landmannalaugar. A daytrip into Thórsmörk valley is a good choice but as only few experienced drivers on 4wd trucks can cross the rivers we suggest taking the highland bus from Hvolsvöllur. (Possible to access from mid. June until September) Þórsmörk is a mountain ridge that was named after the Norse god Thor. It is situated in the south of Iceland between the glaciers Tindafjallajökull and Eyjafjallajökull. Jökulsárlón glacier Lagoon is a must for many! located 192 kms / 119 miles east of Vík,and a real option on this day. Overnight in Selfoss area Day 7: Reykjanes – Blue Lagoon – Reykjavik
Reykjanes Seacoast – Moon-like landscapes – Relaxing Spa Approximate Driving Distance: 150 km / 93 miles Today you’ll take a beautiful coastal road that leads onto the breathtaking Reykjanes peninsula, a UNESCO Geopark. Visit Strandarkirkja church, Lake Kleifarvatn, set in fascinating, moon- like surroundings. This lake was the setting for a popular murder mystery, The Draining Lake, by renowned Icelandic author Arnaldur Indridason. Stop at Krysuvik, where powerful jets of steam escape from deep below. Grindavik fishing village and head for the world-renowned Blue Lagoon. Return to Reykjavik Overnight in Reykjavik. Day 8: Farewell to the Land of Fire and Ice
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