Stay : Discovery of Iceland, itinerary in Viking territory

Certainly, one week is a short time to undertake the visit of the various corners of Iceland. Nevertheless, it will allow to have a nice overview of the different regions of the island. From the dynamic Reykjavík to the fjords of the east, passing by a multitude of lakes and waterfalls, without forgetting its cities and villages with a singular heritage, a stay in Viking territory does not leave indifferent

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Detail of the stay : Discovery of Iceland, itinerary in Viking territory - 8 days

  • Reykjavík
  • Reykjavík
  • Reykjavík
  • Reykjavík
  • Reykjavík
  • Selfoss
  • Geysir
  • Gullfoss
  • Hella
  • Landmannalaugar
  • Skógar
  • Skógar
  • VIk I Mýrdal
  • VIk I Mýrdal
  • Kirkjubæjarklaustur
  • Skaftafell
  • Skaftafell
  • Skaftafell
  • Skaftafell
  • Skaftafell
  • Egilsstaðir
  • Egilsstaðir
  • Skaftafell
  • Egilsstaðir
  • Mývatn
  • Mývatn
  • Goðafoss
  • Goðafoss
  • Dimmuborgir
  • Námafjall
  • Krafla
  • Akureyri
  • Húsafell
  • Glaumbær
  • Borgarnes
  • Blue Lagoon

Day 1: Reykjavík

Steps: Reykjavík, Selfoss, Geysir, Gullfoss

Reykjavík , the capital of Iceland, is an essential stopover, embellished by its old town and its charming old port . Further north is the Þingvellir National Park and the Geysir geothermal area where Strokkur, the island's most famous geyser, rises. On a clear day, not far from here, Gullfoss Falls are lit up with a brilliant rainbow. Overnight at Selfoss.

Day 2: Landmannalaugar

Steps: Hella, Landmannalaugar

The Terres lands, renowned for their sumptuous colours, are the ideal starting point for many walks. Two roads lead to the F 208 by the south and F 225 by the West. The latter, which crosses rivers far less dependent on glaciers and therefore less dangerous, leads to the hot springs of the Landmannalaugar and then crosses the F 208 along the superb Ófaerufoss Falls. Night in Hella.

Day 3: From the Seljalandsfoss Falls to Kirkjubaejarklaustur

Steps: Skógar, VIk I Mýrdal, Kirkjubaejarklaustur

The Seljalandsfoss waterfall offers its visitors a unique experience thanks to a small path that allows them to walk behind its curtain. Another magnificent and well known waterfall, Skogar Falls, is not far from a folk museum with several typical houses. Not to be missed are the cliffs of Dyrhólaey and the Reynisdrangar rock formations of Vík. Night in Kirkjubaejarklaustur where the Systrafoss waterfall and Kirkjugolf are located, a surface long considered as an old church floor.

Places of interest :
SELJALANDSFOSS

Day 4: Skaftafell Park

Steps: Skaftafell

Skaftafell Park, with its natural wealth, is one of the most visited places in Iceland. A privileged place for hikers, it offers many points of interest, such as the magnificent Svartifoss Falls, surrounded by basalt organs. Marked routes, from two to several tens of kilometres long, lead to the Skaftafellsheiði promontory or to the Vatnajökull glacier. Night in Skaftafell.

Places of interest :
SKAFTAFELLSHEIÐI / SVARTIFOSS / VATNAJÖKULL

Day 5: From Lake Jökulsarlón to the eastern fjords

Steps: Egilsstaðir, Skaftafell

56 km from Skaftafell, the highly photogenic Lake Jökulsarlón gives the impression of being on the edge of the Arctic. The melting of the Vatnajökull ice flows into this expanse and causes the appearance of large icebergs. This is followed by a visit to the eastern fjords to reach the Egilsstaðir region, characterised by the Hallormsstaðarskógur forest and Hengifoss Falls. Night in Egilsstaðir.

Day 6: From Lake Mývatn to Goðafos Falls

Steps: Mývatn, Goðafoss, Dimmuborgir, Námafjall, Krafla, Akureyri

Lake Mývatn would require several days of exploration to get to know its every nook and cranny. Among other interesting places, Námafjall, a row of bare sand hills, Dimmuborgir, labyrinthine lava formations, or Krafla and its smoking lava. Before finishing the night in Akureyri, a passage through Goðafoss Falls is imperative.

Day 7: Húsafell

Steps: Húsafell, Glaumbaer, Borgarnes

The history of the small church of Glaumbaer and the peat farms that surround it are well documented in the famous Icelandic sagas. A few hours drive then leads to Húsafell, "the pearl between lava and glaciers", an oasis that contrasts with the wild aspect of the surrounding nature. Night in Borgarnes.

Day 8: Return to Reykjavik by Blue Lagoon

Steps: Blue Lagoon

Highway 1 leads to Reykjavik. To cross the naturally warm waters of the Blue Lagoon. Night in Reykjavik.

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