DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO KEFLAVIK. TRANSFER TO REYKJAVIK

Arrival at Keflavik. Meet our guide and our private van in the airport. Drive crossing the

northern area of the Reykjanes peninsula, will take us to the capital (45 km). After check-in in

our hotel we will have free time to exploreReykjavik: take your time to visit the Harpa building,

the Tjörnin Lake, the Austuvollur Square, theSolfar monument and climb the 73 metres tall

tower of modernist church of Hallgrímskirkja to enjoy the best views in town. Accommodation

in hotel

Accommodation : (or similar)

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Explore classics today as we travel the route of the Golden Circle sights. Start the day visiting

the ancient Viking Parliament area and UNESCO world heritage site of Þingvellir National Park.

The Þingvellir plain is situated on a tectonic-plate boundary where North America and Europe

are slowly tearing away from each other. As a result, the plain is scarred by dramatic fissures,

ponds, and rivers, including the great rift Almannagjá. Later on we will walk through the active

geothermal area of Geysir, where Strokkur “the churn” spouts up to 25 meters every five to ten

minutes. Continue to Gullfoss, “the golden falls“, which is a double waterfall that tumbles 34

meters into the Hvítá river and attracts travellers in summer and winter. In the afternoon we

will start driving the route leads over the interior highland areas, the Kjölur Route, a broad rocky

lava covered pass between the giant icefields, Hofsjökull and Langjökull. On a fine day, Kjöllur

is an unforgettable drive of breathtaking beauty. The route travelled is an ancient north and

south horse trail artery. Along the uninhabited highland route there are extensive views of

mountains of all sizes and shapes, the two ice fields Langjökull and Hofsjökull, a black desert

and towards Kerlingarfjöll a colourful range of rhyloite mountains. This is a true mountain

wilderness of spectacular peaks, canyons and hidden here are strange and colorful thermal

areas. In the food of Kerlingarföll area we will set up our campsite near the nature hot springs.

Bath and relax. Night in tents

Kerlingarföll

Tents in the campsite near the Visitor Center. Free access to kitchen facilities and toilets (WC).

Breakfast served in the restaurant of the main building.

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast; Supper (Camp Meal)

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DAY 3: KERLINGARFÖLL HIKE - SELFOSS

Full day to hike and explore one of the most stunning spots in the Highland. Start the hike from

the Visitors Center to Hveradalir valley “The Fumaroles valley”. Here we will discover a rich

geothermal systemof hot water streams, fumaroles, small geysers and bubbling mud

pots,surrounged by multicolored peaks and alpine glaciers. If the weather and the mountain

conditions are good, we will hike up one of the peaks of the area to get best views over

Kerlingarföll. Return Visitor Center descending along the trail near Argardur gorge. Hiking

route: 12-15 km (5-6 h). In the afternoon drive 2 hours the Kjölur route back to Gulfoss and 1

h more to reach Selfoss. Night in appartments.

Kerlingarföll Hotel (Alda Building)

Only possible as upgrade if available, please book at least 3 months in advance, see

supplements for prices.

https://www.kerlingarfjoll.is/staying-at-kf

Breakfast served in the restaurant of the main building.

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast

Trekking Distance : 12 kilometers

Trekking Time : 5-6 hours

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DAY 4: SELFOSS - LANDMANNALAUGAR HIKE - SELFOSS

Early in the morning drive 140km (2h30) to Landmannalaugar. This is one of the most scenic

areas in the interior highlands of Iceland, perhaps the most colourful and diversified of the

many interesting mountain tracks, rugged colourful landscape of unsurpassed beauty. Time to

enjoy a circular walk crossing different valleys and climbing up 3 panoramic summits. In

Námsrhaun (10 minutes walking from Landmannalaugar visitor center) start climbing the

Suðurnámur ridge until the highest point (914 km). After descending to the bottom of the

gorge, start the hike up to the second summit, the coulourfull summit of Brennisteinsalda (886

m). Pass throght the fumaroles field of Brennisteinsalda valley and descent to Graenagil gorge.

This is the starting point of the ascent of our last summit, Bláhnúkur (943 m). 360º panorama

from the top. Descent the north ridge until arrive directly to Landmannalaugar visitors center.

Distance: 13km, Altitude gain: +/-950 m, Time: 5h

In the afternoon, after the hike start the drive to Selfoss (2h30). Night in appartments.

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast

Trekking Distance : 13 kilometers

Trekking Time : 4-5 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : +950/-950 meters

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DAY 5: SELFOSS – 20 WATERFALLS HIKING – VIK - KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR

After breakfast we will move to Skógar. This is the finnish point of the famous Laugavegur Trail,

connecting the Highlands (Landmannalaugar) with the coast (Skógar). During the morning we

have planned a hike following the Laugavegur Trail in direction to Fimmvörðuháls, a mountain

pass between the Eyjafjallajökull and Myrdalsjökull volcanoes. The trail starts close to the

beautiful Skógafoss waterfall and ascent all the left side of the river. In this section of the river

the water flows through a deep canyon with deep green walls and cutted by at least 20

waterfalls. After 5,5 km we will arrive to a bridge over the gorge, this will be the return point.

Descend the same way to Skógar. Distance: 11 km, Altitude gain: +/- 300 m, Time: 4 h.Free time

to lunch. During the afternoon in the way to our accommodation we will make some short

photo stops: Dyrholaey cliffs to see the puffin colony (only from May to middle August) and

Reynisfjara black beach/basalt cliffs. Night in hotel in Kirkjubaejarklaustur.

Kirkjubaejarklaustur

Hotel Laki or similar

http://www.hotellaki.is/

Double/twin rooms with private bathroom.

Breakfast included served in the hotel restaurant.

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast

Trekking Distance : 11 kilometers

Trekking Time : 3-4 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : +300/-300 meters

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DAY 6. KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR–SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK (VATNAJÖKULL) –

JOKULSARLON - KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR

Continue west along the south coast and head for the Skaftafell National Park (70 km, 1 h

driving from our hotel). In June 2008, Skaftafell National Park was integrated with the

Vatnajökull National Park which covers a 13.000 km² terrain, close to 13% of Iceland´s land

mass. To this day it ranks as Europe’s largest National Park. Skaftafell’snatural beauty is

sensational and offers a unique view both of Iceland highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur (2.110

m), and the country’s largest glacier valley. Here we will participate in one of the most

rewarding adventures that we can experience in Iceland, an Ice Trek over Skaftafell glacier.

From the parking lot there it is only a 15 minutewalk to the edge of the ice where your guide

will show you how to put on the crampons, steel frames which are tied to your hiking boots

and make it possible for you to walk on the glacier.The glacier outlets of Vatnajökull and their

spectacular landscapes have been scenery for dozens of movies and TV shows such as James

Bond, Interstellar, Batman, and Game of Thrones.After the Ice Trek and before leaving

Skaftafell National Park we can take an easy and short walk to Svártifoss waterfall, “The Black

Fall”(3 km, 1h30 roundtrip), surrounded by black basalt columnar formations. After

Skaftafellcontinue driving to the east and head for Jökulsárlón, the Glacial Lagoon, one the

most popular tourist attraction in Iceland. Huge icebergs, true sculptures of nature floating on

the blue glacial waters at the foot of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, where seals are often to

be seen. Finish the day taking the best photos to the ice blocks stranded along the Diamond

Beach. In the evening return to Klaustur. Night in hotel.

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast

Trekking Distance : 5 kilometers

Trekking Time : 1-2 hours

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DAY 7: KLAUSTUR – ÞAKGIL – REYKJAVIK

After breakfast drive 85 km to Þakgil campsite. Hike one of the most beautiful gorges in

southern Iceland (Game of Thrones, parts of which were filmed here) thatwill lead us

toHuldufoss, a waterfall fed by the melting of Myrdalsjökull glacier. During the hike we’ll

explore caves, canyons, magical rocks formation and beautiful landscapes that covers from sea

to glacier. Distance: 17 km, Altitude gain: +/- 700 m, Time: 5-6 h. In the afternoon drive to

Reykjavik (3h), stopping in the way to visit the famous Seljalandfoss waterfall. Night in hotel

Accommodation : (or similar)

Meal : Breakfast

Trekking Distance : 6 kilometers

Trekking Time : 2-3 hours

Altitude Gains & Losses : +700/-700 meters

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After breakfaststart driving to Keflavik Airport. In the way, if we have enough time, we can

enjoy a relaxing bath in Blue Lagoon, the most famous thermal and spa complex in Iceland.

Accommodation : Own arrangement

Meal : Breakfast