DAY 1 – Arrival in Iceland
Pick up you rental car at Keflavík Airport and drive to your hotel. Depending on arrival /departure time of your flight, we recommend that you explore some of the wonders of Reykjanes peninsula, f.e. the Blue Lagoon, on your way to/from your hotel on the first/last day.  The Blue Lagoon is a unique geothermal spa where guests can relax in warm geothermal seawater.
Overnight: Hafnarfjörður /Blue Lagoon area.

DAY 2 – South
Visit 3 of the most famous spots in Iceland, the National Park Thingvellir, Iceland's greatest historical site and jewel of nature, where the first parliament in the world was founded in 930,  the famous Geysir geothermal area and Gullfoss, the queen of Icelandic waterfalls.
Overnight: Selfoss - Hvolsvöllur area.

DAY 3 – South cost
Today the landscape is dominated by Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. Visit the National Park of Skaftafell with its unique locations set between mountains, sands, rivers and glaciers and don’t miss a boat trip among the icebergs on the amazing glacier lagoon, Jökulsárlón.
Overnight: The Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

DAY 4 – South - East
Today the landscape is dominated by Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. Visit the National Park of Skaftafell with its unique locations set between mountains, sands, rivers and glaciers and don’t miss a boat trip among the icebergs on the amazing glacier lagoon, Jökulsárlón.
Overnight: The Vatnajökull – Höfn area

DAY 5 – East Fjords
Visit the nice fishing village of Höfn before you continue your route up the beautiful East Fjords, each of them offering attractions of various kind.
Overnight: The Egilsstadir area

DAY 6 – North - East
Drive over the vast highland terrain of the North East and arrive in Mývatn area, one of the most spectacular places in Iceland. Mývatn is the 4th largest lake in the country. The birdlife, the craters, volcanoes and nature sculptures are among sights people love to observe and explore. You can also experience Mývatn Nature Baths, northern Iceland's answer to the Blue Lagoon in the south.
Overnight: The Mývatn area

DAY 7 – North
Continue exploring the Mývatn area and then proceed north to the town of Husavik, the whale watching capital of Iceland.  Drive on from there and  explore the north coast at Tjörnes and even further east the National Park of Jökulsá-canyon with attractions like Ásbyrgi (enclosed canyon ) and the magnificent waterfall Dettifoss (summer only).  Continue to the nice capital of the North, Akureyri.
Overnight: The Akureyri area

DAY 8 – North - West
Today you drive on main road 1 through the Nort-West of Iceland, a district renowned for its many historical sites, interesting museums and Icelandic horse breeding. At the north coast you would be able to look for seals at some places. Drive on south to Borgarfjördur area.
Overnight: The Borgarfjordur area

DAY 9 – West - South
Borgarfjördur is one of the most prosperous regions of the country and there you will find many historical sites and beautiful nature. The cultural centre at Reykholt, home of the famous Saga writer Snorri Sturluson, Deildartunguhver, the largest thermal spring in Iceland, Hraunfossar lava-falls, the small town Borgarnes are just examples of the many attractions to visit. Continue via Hvalfjördur (Whalefjord) to Reykjavik.
Overnight: Reykjavík

DAY 10 – Reykjavík
Reykjavik is the charming capital city of Iceland, a modern and friendly city with a lot of attractions. Spend your last day exploring some of the highlights; visit the museums, go shoping or explore the night life.
Overnight: Reykjavík

DAY 11 – Departure
Drive to the international airport Keflavik (50 km). Drop off your rental car before departure!
Have a nice flight home!

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