Discover Iceland by car - 10 Nights

Day 1: WELCOME TO ICELAND (49 km/30 miles)
Pick up car on arrival. Overnight in Reykjavik/Keflavik.  

Day 2: SNÆFELLSNESS (360 km/224 miles)
Snæfellesnes Peninsula juts out from Iceland's west coast, like a long arm and in many ways it is a microcosm of the whole island. We highly recommend the fascinating bird watching cruise from Stykkisholmur to the innumerable islands of Breiðafjörður fjord. Overnight in Borgarfjördur area in West Iceland.

Day 3: SKAGAFJÖRÐUR (340-370 km/210-230 miles)
Start the day with a climb up to Grábrók volcano crater in the Bifröst area. Continue to Skagafjördur, valley of the horses and sagas. Here you find the Glaumbær turf farm & folk museum and the Viðimýri church, one of the most beautiful examples of traditional turf church architecture. 2 nights in Eyjafjördur area, North Iceland. 

Day 4: EYJAFJÖRÐURA (100 km/62 miles)
Akureyri is the capital of North Iceland and we suggest a visit to the old town, the modern church and botanical garden. In the afternoon we recommend travelling to the fishing village of Dalvik where there are nice hiking possibilities. The island of Hrisey is just a short ferry ride from the main land and considered one of the best bird watching places in Iceland. Hrisey has a population of about 200 people and the picturesque village with colorful houses is worth a visit.

Day 5: LAKE MYVATN (200-220 km/124-137 miles)
Start the day with a visit at Godafoss, the waterfall of the Gods. Lake Myvatn offers a wide spectrum of volcanic and geological features, abundant bird life and a wealth of walking trails. We recommend also a soak in the unique Mývatn Nature Baths, Iceland's newest geothermal spa - called "the Blue Lagoon of the North". 2 nights at Lake Myvatn, Husavik or Eyjafjördur area in North Iceland. 

Day 6: HUSAVIK & ASBYRGI (230 km/143 miles) rountrip
Húsavik is called Europe's whale watching capital where you have the option to visit the whale museum and go on a  whale watching cruise. Drive around the mountainous peninsula Tjörnes and visit Ásbyrgi & Dettifoss National Park where there are many short and long hiking options. 

Day 7: GOING EAST (240-300 km/150-186 miles)
Travel east over Jökuldalsheiði moorland plateau, lava and sand desert. Egilsstaðir is the center of East Iceland, located at Lögurinn Lake and not far from Hallormsstaður woods and Hengifoss, Iceland's 2nd highest waterfall. Overnight in East Iceland. 

Day 8: VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK (400 km/248 miles)
Travel the scenic route along the dramatic fjord landscape and fishing villages of East Iceland before reaching Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier and National Park. We recommend a boat tour between icebergs on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon and a short hike in Skaftafell National Park. The most popular walk is to Svartifoss waterfall. Overnight in Skaftafell or Kirkjubaejarklaustur area. 

Day 9: SOUTH SHORE (240 km/144 miles)
A beautiful drive with many natural wonders awaits you today as you head across the Laki lava field, pass the waterfalls Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. The bird cliffs of Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara are simply amazing. We recommend also a stroll on the black lava beaches of Vík. Overnight in Hella/Selfoss area.  

Day 10: GOLDEN CIRCLE (230 km/143 miles)
Today's program is called Golden Circle with Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot spring and Thingvellir National Park. Take some time to explore Reykjavik, Iceland's capital. Overnight in Reykjavik/Keflavik. 

Day 11: DEPARTURE (49 km/30 miles)
Drop off car at airport