Southern Highlights & The Magic of Myvatn

Lake Myvatn

Lake Myvatn - a shallow eutrophic lake situated in an area of active volcanism in the north of Iceland

Gullfoss Waterfalls

Geyser Strokkur

Geyser Strokkur spouts impressively every 5 to 10 minutes

Godafoss Waterfalls

The impressive Godafoss Waterfalls

Whale show near Husavik

Southern Highlights & The Magic of Myvatn

Discover the dramatic landscape of Northeast Iceland’s M∞vatn region with its surreal water filled volcanoes, boiling mud pots and sculpted lava formations. Add in whale watching from Húsavík, excursions to Gullfoss, Geysir hot springs and the famed Blue Lagoon for a holiday of extravagant contrasts.

Itinerary

DAY 1: UK – REYKJAVÍK

Scheduled Icelandair flight to Reykjavík. Transfer on arrival to and overnight at Hótel Leifur Eiriksson for three nights.

DAY 2: GOLDEN CIRCLE

Excursion Highlights: Gullfoss Waterfall: Geysir hot springs: ∫ingvellir National Park: Viking Parliament.

DAY 3: REYKJAVÍK

Day at leisure.

DAY 4: REKJAVÍK – AKUREYRI

7.30 am flight from Reykjavik to Akureyri. Bus transfer to, (via Gó∂afoss Waterfall), and overnight at Hotel Reynihli∂ for three nights. Afternoon at leisure.

DAY 5: MYVATN EXCURSION

Morning at leisure. Afternoon guided excursion: Krafla mountain and the explosive crater: Hverir bubbling sulphur mud pots: Dimmuborgir towering lava formations.

DAY 6: WHALE SPOTTING EXCURSION

Afternoon guided visit to Husavik for a 3 hour trip out in to the bay on a traditional oak built trawler, whose hull form provides a gentle movement with the swell.

DAY 7: AKUREYRI – REYKJAVÍK

Free time to explore the Myvatn area further, late afternoon departure by bus to Akureyri airport for early evening scheduled Air Iceland flight to Reykjavík. Overnight at Hotel Leifur Eiriksson.

DAY 8: REYKJAVÍK – UK

Transfer to the airport via the mystical Blue Lagoon, Grindavik harbour and the Reykjanes Peninsula ending at Keflavik airport. Scheduled Icelandair flight to UK.

Our opinion

Specifically designed for people who want to see as much of the island as possible without the need to hire a car. Ideal for seeing the best of what Iceland has to offer in both the South and North with a series of daily escorted tours to the iconic attractions Gulfoss and Geysir, Myvatn, Husavik for whale watching and the Blue Lagoon.

Can be easily adapted to include extra excursions in and from Reykjavik include along the South shore and to the Vestmann islands often described as the Pompei of the North.

What's Included

Prices include return scheduled flights from Heathrow, Gatwick*, Glasgow* or Manchester* to Reykjavík
All passenger service charges and airport departure taxes
PAY ON BOARD CABIN SERVICE
Airport/hotel bus transfers in Reykjavík
7 nights hotel accommodation in twin room(s) with private WC/shower • Breakfasts throughout
All local transport by scheduled bus & flight services as detailed in itinerary
4 EXCURSIONS AS PER ITINERARY. *Flight schedule may dictate amended itinerary. NB Transfers hotel/bus station and hotel/airport/hotel on days 4 and 7 are payable locally.