Escape the ordinary on a wilderness trek through Iceland’s untamed landscapes and secluded fjords where very few have visited. Designed for travelers seeking an authentic Icelandic experience, this 8-day self drive journey introduces you to Iceland’s pristine backcountry of turf-roofed houses, waterfall valleys, fairytale forests and legendary lakes.
Highlights
- See the lesser travelled parts of Iceland including tiny towns and fjord villages
- Explore crystal ice caves inside Vatnajokull Glacier
- Discover the Lake Myvatn Geothermal Area of mud pools, lava and craters
- Hear the mighty thunder of Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall
- See the massive Asbyrgi canyon inside Iceland’s largest National Park
- Visit Iceland’s whale-watching capital of Husavik in North Iceland
- Swim in a unique thermal pool on the edge of a river
- Visit a turf-roofed house at the Wilderness Center living museum
- See the birthplace of icebergs at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
- Visit Hallormstadaskogur, Iceland’s only National Forest
- Sample craft beer at a local microbrewery
· Explore East Iceland’s desolate beauty with herds of wild reindeer
Brief Trip Plan:
Day 1: Arrival in Höfn, pick up car
Day 2: Vatnajökull – Djupivogur – Breiðdalsvik
Day 3: Breiðdalsvík – Reyðarfjörður – Breiðdalsvik
Day 4: Breiðdalsvík – Wilderness Center – Egilsstaðir
Day 5: Egilsstaðir – Lake Mývatn – Húsavik
Day 6: Húsavik – Ásbyrgi – Kopasker – Raufarhöfn
Day 7: Raufarhöfn – Þórshöfn – Vopnafjörður – Raufarhöfn
Day 8: Raufarhöfn – Húsavík, drop off rental car, departure from Húsavík airport
Price per person / ISK/ from |
Jan – April, Nov-Dec 2024 |
May, Oct 2024 |
June– September 2024 |
Toyota Aygo – Manual |
N/A |
249.000 ISK |
298.000 ISK |
VW Golf – Manual |
210.000 ISK |
257.000 ISK |
312.000 ISK |
Dacia Duster 4*4–Manual |
242.000 ISK |
266.000 ISK |
348.000 ISK |
Single supplement |
106.000 ISK |
160.000 ISK |
165.000 ISK |
Included:
7 nights’ acc: as per itinerary, standard room with private facilities, including breakfast
7 day car rental – choice of car/ unlimited mileage/ CDW/ tax included
Pick up/ drop of at Egilsstaðir airport
3 h Crystal Ice Cave Tour/ 4 h Glacier Walk on Vatnajökull Glacier*
Classic Whale Watching tour from Húsavík*
For more information and to request this package, contact us: traveleast@traveleast.is