Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Iceland
Welcome to Iceland! Fly into Keflavik airport, where you will be met by your driver/guide. Tour the Reykjanes Peninsula and the current volcanically active Grindavik area before heading to Reykjavik to relax and unwind at The aptly named Sky Lagoon. Explore and enjoy Reykjavik at your own pace, with our suggested walking route and spend the night here.
Day 2 - Fly to Egilsstadir in the East & Explore
Your guide will meet you at Egilsstadir airport and take you to your base for the next 6 nights a real ‘home away from home’. En route you will do some sightseeing and exploring.
Day 3 - Hike from The Wilderness Center
Settle in, tour the farm, explore the museum, rope-bridge and hike at leisure without guide keeping an eye out for reindeer,  go for  a waterfall hike and bathe in the natural hot pools when your limbs are weary
Day 4 - Hike Eastern Highlands Day 1
Today you will head inland to discover some of East Iceland’s incredible natural highlights: the scenic valley that surrounds a mythical lake, and the eastern territory of the magnificent Vatnajökull National Park. You will hike for a total of 3-4 hours but with plenty of stops to explore different sights and areas.
Day 5 - Hike and Explore Eastern Highlands Day 2
Today you will hike the Holmantindur Hiking Trail. Hólmatindur, 985 meters high, is the pride of the people of Eskfjörður, and the beautiful peak stands on the east side of the fjord, facing the village. A challenging hiking trail leads to the mountain top but you don’t have to summit if you don’t want to.
Finish the afternoon off with some puffin watching, soak in a geothermal pool and try the local craft brews.
Day 6 - Hike Day 3 - Borgafjordur Eystri
Today you will spend 3-4 hours hiking to the beautiful Borgafjordur Eystri, the views are stunning and the town is so peaceful and quaint and its famous for the number of puffins who frequent the cliffs
Day 7 - Fly from Hofn to Reyjkavik
Fly back to Reykjavik and connect with your flight home or spend another night in Reykjavik at Sand Hotel or close to the airport at Hotel Berg in Grindavik
What's included?
INCLUDED:
- Prices start from £3790 per person
- Accommodation on B&B basis
- All transfers/visits in private vehicle (4×4)
- Private guides
- Local taxes
- All excursions and activities mentioned in the itinerary excluding suggested activities
- Internal flights
- All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully covered
EXCLUDED:
- International Flights
- Additional optional excursions
- Meals and drinks other than those mentioned
