Day 1: Reykjavik Arrival & Free Exploration
Welcome to join our 10 days Iceland itinerary. After you arrive at Reykjavik, you will find our driver waiting for you at the arriving hall and he or she will then transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is for your own arrangement. You can go to explore Laugavegur shopping street which is the longest shopping street in Reykjavik. On the sides are the colorful houses and imaginative graffiti walls. You can find high-end fashion shops, handicrafts stores and various restaurants. Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Marina or similar
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Day 2: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Spring and Gullfoss
The second day is a memorable day to the top ranking Golden Circle. The driver guide will show you the Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Spring and Gullfoss. You will have the chance to stand on two continents and see the naturally erupting geyser and the howling waterfalls. We'll also drive against the wind to visit Fridheimar Farm. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Selfoss area
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Day 3: Incredible Volcanic Islands and Waterfalls
After breakfast, we will first go to Lava Center, where the mimic volcanic eruption will shock you. Next, we will go to splendid Seljalandsfoss Waterfall and Skogafoss Waterfall. Then, continue to Vik Town. The black sand beach Reynisdrangar and its nearby Dyrhoaey around the town is the symbol of volcanic island in Iceland. The next stop will be Fjaðrargljufur, one of the most beautiful valleys in the world. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Magma Hotel or similar
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Day 4: Skaftafell & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
After breakfast, drive to visit Skaftafell National Park. After, drive towards east along the No.1 Road to arrive at Fjallsarlon Iceberg lagoon. Continue driving, we'll see the famous Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Hofn or similar
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Day 5: Dettifoss & Lake Myvatn Area
On the 5th day, we'll drive through the great East Fjords to the spectacular Dettifoss. Then Lake Myvatn Area, which has the similar landforms with the Moon surface. American astronaut had simulated moon landing training here. We'll also explore Namaskard Pass, Dimmuborgir and Skutustadir pseudo craters today. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Myvatn or similar
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Day 6: More Interesting Sites around the Lake Myvatn Area
Today we'll drive to Jkulsargljufur National Park. Upon arrival, visit Asbyrgi Canyon. There, you will see a small forest surrounded by 100 meters high rock walls, looking like a horseshoe. Next, go to Hljoaklettar which is called Echo Rock. You can see the peculiar landscape formed by columnar basalt on different angles. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Myvatn or similar
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Day 7: Short Visit to Godafoss Waterfall & Drive to Akureyri
Today's first stop is Godafoss Waterfall located on the north of Iceland and to the west of Lake Myvatn. After visit, we'll drive to Akureyri city center, to wander on the street and taste the local food for lunch. After lunch, continue driving to Troll Peninsula. After visiting the center of herring fleet Siglufjordur, the driver guide will send you to Skagafjordur to stay overnight. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Skagafjordur area
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Day 8: The Hotspot Snaefellsjokull Peninsula
After breakfast, drive to Snaefellsjokull Peninsula. Today's tour covers 365 kilometers (226 miles). We'll drive through farms with Icelandic horses, the appealing Breidafjordur Bay, the peak of Snaefellsjokull reaching 1,446 meters, and the glaciers, which is a symbol of western Iceland on the way. The glaciers cover the top of the mountain. Due to global warming, the glaciers are shrinking. Some studies predict that the glaciers will disappear within 50 years. After, we are going to visit Dritvik Cove and the Londrangar cliffs. After arriving in Snaefellsjokull Peninsula, check in the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Snaefellsjokull Peninsula
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Day 9: A Scenic Drive Returning to Reykjavik
Today, we will continue to explore Snaefellsjokull Peninsula. We will first go to Djupalonssandur Beach, and then get to Hellnar and Arnarstapi before getting back to Reykjavik. After arrival, check in the hotel and the rest of the day is free for you. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Icelandair Hotel Marina or similar
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Day 10: Departure from Reykjavik
Today is the end of the tour. The driver guide will transfer you to the airport 3 hours before the departure time. If you want to visit Blue Lagoon in the morning, we'll be glad to make arrangement. Meals: Breakfast
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