Day 1: Montreal – Reykjavik
Departure from Montreal airport on direct flight to Reykjavik, Iceland.
Day 2: Reykjavik
Highlights:
Arrival at Keflavik Airport. Pick-up of rented vehicle and drive to Reykjavik for your first night’s stay in Iceland. Depending on your arrival time, we recommend that you make a stop at the famous Blue Lagoon on the way and have a swim in the geothermal warm water. Overnight stay in Reykjavik. Approximately 50 km
Day 3: Gullfoss et Golden Circle
Highlights:
Today you will be visiting some of the most interesting and famous sights of Iceland. Your first stop should be at Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and one of the geological wonders of the world.Continue to the famous geothermal area of Geysir where Strokkur is the most active of the geysers, and further on to the “golden” waterfall Gullfoss. On your way along the south coast you will pass two spectacular waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss, two stops you must not miss. You can walk behind Seljalandsfoss and at Skógar you will find a folk museum showing how people lived in the past in Iceland. Your destination for the night Vík/Skógar area. Overnight stay in Vík area. Approximately 320 km
Day 4: Jökulsárlón
Highlights:
Today you will drive across the impressive black sand plain Mýrdalssandur, the beautiful Eldhraun lava field and the immense and remarkable Skeidarársandur outwash plains with lovely views of the outlet glaciers of the great Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. Make a stop to enjoy the breathtaking sights of the Skaftafell National Park, an oasis surrounded by glaciers and black sand with many hiking possibilities and at the spectacular Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Overnight stay in the Höfn area. Approximately 260 km
Day 5: The East Fjords
Highlights:
Today’s journey takes you south through the sheltered East Fjords and their small fishing villages and high mountains. You drive through Almannaskarð tunnel to reach the villages Djúpivogur and Breiðdalsvík. In Stöðvarfjörður you can visit Petra’s Stone Collection, one of the most complete collections of Icelandic minerals. Overnight in the Egilsstadir area. Approximately 270 km
Day 6: Egilsstaðir – Mývatn
Highlights:
In the morning you drive through the lunar landscape of Möðrudalur highlands to Lake Mývatn. You can visit the amazing boiling mud pools and steam vents of Námaskard, and then the Krafla area, where a series of volcanic eruptions took place from 1975-1984. End your day by taking a dip into the geothermal water of the natural baths located east of the Lake.Overnight in or near the Myvatn area. Approximately 270 km
Day 7: Lake Mývatn, Godafoss
Highlights:
Today you will have time to explore the marvels of Lake Myvatn Nature Reserve. Myvatn is undoubtedly one of Iceland’s most renowned areas, due to its volcanic activity and its amazing bird life. Start your day by taking a walk at the Dimmuborgir lava formations and also have a look at the Skutustadir pseudo craters. Later on you can venture a walk up to the top of Hverfjall crater or dip into the geothermal water of the natural baths located east of the Lake if you did not the night before. On the way to Akureyri you must make a stop at the waterfall Godafoss “The fall of the gods”. Overnight stay in the Akureyri Area. Approximately 140 km
Day 8: Borgarfjordur, Hraunfossar
Highlights:
Today you drive through the Skagafjörður in the Northeast of Iceland, which is known for horse breeding and many Icelandic horses can be seen on the way. Continue driving through the Holtavörðuheiði moors to the southwest of Iceland. Today you will be discovering an interesting area, rich with cultural and historical heritage Borgarfjörður. You pass the splendid waterfalls of Hraunfossar, where the water flows out of the lava into the river below. Continue and make a stop at Deildartunguhver, Iceland’s largest hot spring (in terms of water production per second). Overnight stay in the Borgarfjörður area. Approximately 350 km
Day 9: Snaefellsnes
Highlights:
Today you will be exploring the natural wonders of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, which is known for the stunning Snaefellsjökull National Park and the Snaefell Glacier that towers above the region. Driving around the unique Snaefellsnes peninsula has many sights you should not miss, such as Snaefellsjökull glacier, Hellnar, Djúpalónssandur, and the crater Eldborg. Explore the charming village of Arnastapi where basalt columns have been eroded by the pounding waves. There are also bird cliffs, home of kittiwakes and arctic terns. Overnight stay in the Snaefellsnes area. Approximately 120 km
Day 10 : Snaefellsnes peninsula, Breidafjördur Bay
Highlights:
Today you will have the possibility to sightseeing among the uncountable islands of Breiðafjörður Bay, and explore the unique nature and bird life Breidafjörður has before heading back to Reykjavik. Continue to Reykjavik for your overnight stay. Overnight stay in Reykjavik. Approximately 280 km
Day 11: Reykjavik – Montreal
Departure for Keflavik airport for your return flight. Approximately 50 km
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