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EUROPE
ICELAND
Amongst the Geysers/Lisa Birchill Lake Myvatn/Ragnar Th. Sigurdsson
Land of Ice & Fire
10 DAYS HOTELS/GUESTHOUSES LAKES, GLACIERS & VOLCANOES
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LAKE MYVATN
Akureyri Exploring on foot
BORGARFJORDUR
Valmahlid
EGILSSTADIR
ICELAND
Grimsvotn 1719m Geysir Thingvellir Gullfoss Falls
SKAFTAFELL
Walks in the National Park
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Hella
Skaftafell & Lake Myvatn The wild Skaftafell region is great walking country. You can follow marked paths to Svartifoss (Black Waterfall), which cascades over pillars of dark basalt. One highlight is an exhilarating boat trip on an ice-filled glacial lagoon. Driving via the spectacular Dettifoss Falls to Lake Myvatn a paradise for birdwatchers we explore the lakes environs on foot. Rare birds, normally too shy to be seen, preen themselves right in front of your camera. The astounding geology is like an open book on earth history!
North Atlantic Ocean
Skogarfoss/Ragnar Th. Sigurdsson
The invigorating climate, surreal colouring and pollution-free environment make this an unforgettable holiday. Geologically unique, Iceland is a place of spectacular scenery, with volcanic fires suddenly unleashed from beneath great glaciers. We stay at friendly guesthouses, summer hotels and on farms.
Godafoss, Gullfoss & Geysir At Godafoss and Gullfoss are two of Icelands most famous waterfalls. Majestic Gullfoss, the Golden Waterfall, plunges into a 50m deep gorge. Well stop to see the Great Geysir, the worlds largest gusher. Its eruptions have been unpredictable of late, but nearby Strokkur spouts at regular 5-10 minute intervals.
FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Reykjavik. 2 Drive to Hella via Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir. 3 Drive to Skaftafell region. 4 In Skaftafell region, various walks, visit Svartifoss. 5 Boat-trip on glacial lake; drive via Almannaskard Pass to Egilsstadir. 6 Drive via Dettifoss to the Lake Myvatn area. 7 Explore Lake Myvatn area on foot. 8 Drive to Godafoss, Akureyri; optional visit to Glaumbaer Museum en route to Borgarfjordur. 9 Drive to Reykjavik; optional Blue Lagoon. 10 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 9nts guesthouse, farms and summer hotels (college residences); 9 breakfasts & 7 dinners included. See insert p2. Mode of Travel: Bus/Various walks/Flights/Boat as itinerary. Comment: An easy-going trip for outdoor lovers among Icelands beautiful lakes, waterfalls and glaciers. Optional day walks are fairly easy. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s) and boatmen. Group Size: Approx. 16 to 22.
Lisa Birchill
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