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    This 6-day winter tour of Iceland highlights many of the country's most popular natural attractions. Each day features scenic drives along the south, east, north, and west coasts with stops at waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes, and sites of historical and natural significance. Visitors can choose between whale watching or exploring lava formations and geothermal areas in Husavik or Lake Myvatn on day 4 before heading to Akureyri and northern sites on the final full day of the tour.

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    This 6-day winter tour of Iceland highlights many of the country's most popular natural attractions. Each day features scenic drives along the south, east, north, and west coasts with stops at waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes, and sites of historical and natural significance. Visitors can choose between whale watching or exploring lava formations and geothermal areas in Husavik or Lake Myvatn on day 4 before heading to Akureyri and northern sites on the final full day of the tour.

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    This 6-day winter tour of Iceland highlights many of the country's most popular natural attractions. Each day features scenic drives along the south, east, north, and west coasts with stops at waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes, and sites of historical and natural significance. Visitors can choose between whale watching or exploring lava formations and geothermal areas in Husavik or Lake Myvatn on day 4 before heading to Akureyri and northern sites on the final full day of the tour.

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    This 6-day winter tour of Iceland highlights many of the country's most popular natural attractions. Each day features scenic drives along the south, east, north, and west coasts with stops at waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes, and sites of historical and natural significance. Visitors can choose between whale watching or exploring lava formations and geothermal areas in Husavik or Lake Myvatn on day 4 before heading to Akureyri and northern sites on the final full day of the tour.

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    Itinerary
    Arrival day | Reykjavík

    Enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the city, its museums, shops, restaurants and
    landmarks such as the Harpa Concert and Conference Centre by the harbour and
    Hallgrímskirkja church. The Airport Direct shuttle will transfer you to your
    accommodation in Reykjavík from Keflavik Airport upon arrival. Optional, and not
    included in the price, is to pick up the rental car at the airport when you arrive.

    Accommodation in Reykjavík (optional and not included in the tour price).

    Day 1 | The South - inland and coast

    Visit Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of great historical and
    geological importance, the Geysir hot spring area with its fabulous erupting Strokkur
    and the beautiful two-tiered Gullfoss Waterfall. Head to the South Coast travelling
    through the green farmland area known for one of Iceland's most popular Sagas, Njal's
    Saga. Visit the LAVA Center, a thrilling volcano exhibition. View Seljalandsfoss
    Waterfall which you can also walk behind if you wish! Continue to the magnificent
    waterfall and interesting folk museum at Skógar, admiring the vast black sands and tall
    cliffs along the way.

    Accommodation in the Vík area.

    Day 2 | Vatnajökull National Park

    Enjoy the wonderful glacier vistas and many walking and hiking options at Skaftafell.
    Marvel at the floating icebergs at the glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón. Various types of glacier
    tours on Vatnajökull Glacier can be booked in advance.

    Accommodation in the Höfn area.

    Day 3 | The Eastfjords

    Relish the marvellous views of tall and often uniquely formed mountains en route to the
    Eastfjords. Visit the many quaint fishing villages such as Djúpivogur and Eskifjörður with
    their colourful old houses and harbours. Explore the area around Egilsstaðir including
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    Lake Lagarfjót, home to alleged sea serpent 'Lagarfljótsormurinn' and Skriðuklaustur


    Centre of Culture and History.

    Accommodation in the Egilsstaðir area.

    Day 4 | Húsavík or Lake Mývatn

    Choose between going on a whale watching tour from the charming harbour town of
    Húsavík (limited in winter) and exploring the canyons, rock formations and waterfalls
    within the northern part of Vatnajökull National Park. Or discover Lake Mývatn's
    beautiful scenery, varied bird - and plantlife, mystical lava formations, steaming
    geothermal sites and enjoy a relaxing dip in the Nature Baths.

    Accommodation in the Lake Mývatn area.

    Day 5 | Akureyri and the North

    View the beautiful Goðafoss ('Waterfall of the Gods') en route to Akureyri town which
    has enjoyable goethermal swimming pools, parks and museums. Tour the Skagafjörður
    district known for its horse breeding. Visit the farmhouse museum at Glaumbær and the
    old turf church at Víðimýri. Explore the sites of the Húnaþing district including the Seal
    Centre at Hvammstangi, Vatnsdalshólar hills and Kolugljúfur Canyon.

    Accommodation in the Húnaflói/Skagafjörður area.

    Day 6 | The West

    Discover the lovely Borgarfjörður district. Climb the old crater Grábrók, view
    Hraunfossar and Barnafossar falls, the powerful Deildartunguhver hot spring, historic
    Reykholt and the Settlement Centre in Borgarnes before heading back to Reykjavík.

    Accommodation in Reykjavík (optional and not included in the tour price).

    Accommodation in Reykjavík

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