The Natural Wonders of Northern Iceland

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This is your exclusive private journey including many sights that the average tourist will never see! This trip has been carefully developed combining the Walking Connection's 28 years of experience with the partnership of local Icelanders that are proud to show you their homeland. We have included some of the must see attractions, but in our style we will sh...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Ever changing diverse landscapes.
    • Exclusive Off The Beaten Track Itinerary.
    • Waterfall of the Gods.
    • Extreme Geological Contrasts.
    • Natural Geothermal Features.
    • Dramatic Landscape Contrast From Southern Iceland.

What's this trip about?

    This is your exclusive private journey including many sights that the average tourist will never see! This trip has been carefully developed combining the Walking Connection's 28 years of experience with the partnership of local Icelanders that are proud to show you their homeland. We have included some of the must see attractions, but in our style we will show you what really lies around that next corner. We also strive for you to meet and interact with some of the locals because we believe that if you don't meet the people you can really never know the place... Iceland remains one of the most visually stunning countries in the world. Whether you come for the scenery, the culture or both, a journey in the north will surpass your expectations. North Iceland is an expansive, enchanting region, where you can find all of Iceland's attractive aspects. Its long valleys and peninsulas are interspersed with mountains, lava fields and smooth hills carved out by rivers. As one nears the Arctic Circle in the northern latitudes, the midnight sun is invariably awe-inspiring, and even more so if you experience the Summer solstice.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityAkureyri
End CityKeflavík

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Trip guided by Icelander Elisabet Brand, a highly experienced and knowledgeable Walking Connection guide.
    • Expertly planned custom itinerary exclusive to The Walking Connection including visits to little known destinations not typically frequented by tourist groups.
    • Domestic scheduled flights.
    • 7-Night/8-Day Sightseeing Adventure including all park fees, site entry fees and sanctuary fees as listed on the itinerary.
    • 7-Nights premium accommodations with en suite bathrooms as designated in the itinerary.
    • All meals as designated in the itinerary.
    • Deluxe air conditioned transfer vehicles throughout.
    • Expert local guide will provide alternative walks and hikes when possible and practical.
    • One scheduled group transfer to and from airport when arriving or departing on the scheduled day of the itinerary.
    • Detailed “Know Before You Go” information including recommended website, reading lists, packing list, what to bring, weather and much, much more.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Akureyri

Meals: Breakfast,  Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight 1 of 2 Nights: Icelandair Hotel Akureyri

Arrival early morning from US. Pick up in Keflavík airport by a private driver guide (for the program). Start the day with a breakfast snack. From Kefla...

Day 2: Eyjafjörður, Siglufjörður

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight 2 of 2 Nights: Icelandair Hotel Akureyri

Exploring the area along this long fjord get a feel for the local life by visiting the fishing villages and towns with rich coastal and farming culture.<...

Day 3: Waterfall of the Gods

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight 1 of 2 Nights:Fosshotel Húsavík

We will start the day with a casual stroll through Old Town to have the opportunity to walk through the history of early Akureyri. The Botanical Garden is another...

Day 4: Húsavík

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight 2 of 2 Nights: Fosshotel Húsavík

We spend the day learning about the story of the region including the marine life. This area is known for the whales that pass by. It is also recognized as being...

Day 5: Arctic Circle Village

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight 1 of 2 Nights: Fosshotel Mývatn

Follow the coast, first around Tjörnes peninsula with layers of remarkable fossils tracing back to a few millions of years. We continue to Kelduhverfi area and ex...

Day 6: Kake Myvatn

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight 2 of 2 Nights: Fosshotel Mývatn

This is one of the highlights of the north and includes some of Iceland´s best-known places to visit. Around the lake are several “must see” areas we can explore,...

Day 7: Backland of Mývatn by Jeep!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight 1 of 1 Nights: Reykjavík Marina 

We start the day by going “off the beaten track” on a super jeep/truck tour, exploring a bit of the backland of Mývatn area.

We will pass the crater Hverf...

Day 8: Departure

Meals: Breakfast

Free morning. The hotel is by the harbor, next to the center of the capital so a great area to explore on your own.

Transfer to Keflavík airport for departure of flight

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Last Updated: 1/23/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included

8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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