Dates:   

Upon request

Number of Participants:

6-8 people

Duration:

12 days / 11 nights

Private tours:

Other dates for private tours are available on request! (Bird season is May and June)

Price per Person in Double Room:
Price per Person in Single Room:

EUR 3.375,-
EUR 3.690,-

Accommodation:

8 nights in hotels & guesthouses with private facilities 3 nights without private facilities

Meals:

Breakfast day 2 – day 13 Mixture of picnic lunch and restaurant lunch day 1 – day 12 Dinner day 1 – day 12

Transportation & guiding:

Professional English-speaking driver guide Transportation in a 4x4 vehicle

Activities and fees:

Bird and Nature Cruise on Breiðafjörður Ferry over Breiðafjörður

Day 1: Reykjanes - Borgarfjörður

From Reykjavik we drive to Reykjanes Peninsula and spend few hours there exploring this volcano area and the bird colonies on the coast line. After lunch we continue to the Borgafiord-Valley with its beautiful sights of nature. We proceed to the area Mýrar with its richness in bird life.  We accommodate for the coming three nights at the beautifully located but simple family run hotel close to the sandy shore Löngufjörur, where we can observe quite some species of wet land birds.

 Accommodation: Hotel Eldborg (without priv. Facilities) or similar in Snæfellsnes

 Additional Options: Horseback riding on the beach or relax in the swimming pool at the hotel.

Day 2: Snæfellsnes National Park

This day will be dedicated to Snæfellsnes Peninsula. By the village Hellissandur at the northern part of the peninsula there are amounts of the admirable Arctic Tern and by Arnarstapi at the southern part there are Kittiwakes to be observed in the strange natural potholes at the cliffy shore. There are some Gulls too and at the neighboured ponds we can observe some Red-necked Phalarope and even Divers. Same accommodation.

 Accommodation: Hotel Eldborg (without priv. Facilities) or similar in Snæfellsnes

 Additional Options: Horseback riding on the beach or relax in the swimming pool at the hotel.

Day 3: Eagles and Swans in Breiðafjörður

We take the course to the town Stykkisholmur, on a boat and bird watching trip around the islets at the Breidafiordur-Bay.  On this tour we should be able to see the White-tailed Eagle, some Shags and for sure the Cormorant too.  In the afternoon we drive over to the next fiord, Alftafiordur (Swanfiord) to observe the Swans ‘grassing’ in the reed. Thereafter back to our accommodation.

 Accommodation: Hotel Eldborg (without priv. Facilities) or similar in Snæfellsnes

 Additonal Options: Horseback riding on the beach or relax in the swimming pool at the hotel.

Day 4: Stykkishólmur – Flatey - West Fjords

From town Stykkisholmur we take the ferryboat across the Breiðafiord-Bay to the port of Brjanslækur.  We will make a half a day stop on the island Flatey, where we would find the rare Grey Phalarope among all the Eider ducks, and jump again aboard the ferry by the afternoon cruise. When we reach Brjánslækur we move for the coming three nights into the summer hotel Flokalundur. The hotel is located close to the sea and just below you find a hot natural bath in the rocks by the sea. Enjoy an evening bath with fantastic views over the fjord.

 Accommodation: Hotel Flókalundur or similar in West Fjords

 Additonal Options: Enjoy an evening bath in the natural bath with fantastic views over the fjord.

Day 5: Látrabjarg - Rauðisandur

This day we drive to Europe’s western most point Látrabjarg. Látrabjarg is Iceland´s greatest bird cliff and also the largest in the North Atlantic. It is about 14 km long and about 450 meters high. There we can watch the Puffin by an almost incredible close-up, apart from having there the largest continuous Razorbill colony in the world. An imposing montain road leads us also down to the wide open golden-red beach of Raudasandur, where seals are often to be seen.  We goe back to the same accommodation.

Accommodation: Hotel Flókalundur or similar in West Fjords

 Additonal Options: Enjoy an evening bath in the natural bath with fantastic views over the fjord.

Day 6: Vatnsfjörður and surroundings

Because of its idyllic beauty Vatnsfjördur and its surroundings are declared to a nature reservation area. We enjoy this day in the terrific nature of this area, hike to the many million years old carbonated wood trunks of Surtarbrandsgil gully, or walk along the lakeside at the end of the fiord. We drive to Arnarfjörður Fjord and visit Dynjandi Waterfall. In the afternoon we arrive back to the same accommodation.

Accommodation: Hotel Flókalundur or similar in West Fjords

Additonal Options: Enjoy an evening bath in the natural bath with fantastic views over the fjord.

 Day 7: Þorskafjörður – Dalir

In the morning we load the luggage in our vehicle and drive the beautiful curved coastal road through the fjords and the valleys towards east, passing through some nesting areas of the White-tailed Eagle. By travelling around the peninsula Klofningur we have a magnificent view to the islets and skerries of the shoreline. As we drive further to the Saga surroundings of Laxárdalur you’ll have the opportunity to visit the restored Viking farm of Erik the Red, Leif Eriksson’s father.  We accommodate this night in the north-west part of the country.

Accommodation: Farmhotel Gauksmýri or similar in the North

 Day 8: Vatnsnes – Akureyri - Mývatn

In the morning we take a tour around the peninsula Vatnsnes and visit thereby the country’s most renowned seal colony at Hindisvik.  We reach Akureyri, the Capital of the North and we go for a short walk around the town. In the afternoon we end up at our accommodation for the coming three nights close to Lake Myvatn.

Accommodation: Farmhotel Narfastaðir or similar around Lake Mývatn

 Day 9: Mývatn and surroundings

Myvatn and its surroundings can be considered as a geological and biological paradise. This is THE place to watch ducks, together with many other species, like Divers and some birds of prey, apart from the common photogenic attractions of this area.

Accommodation: Farmhotel Narfastaðir or similar around Lake Mývatn

 Day 10: Krafla – Dettifoss – Jökulsárgljúfur National Park

After we have visited the famous Namaskard and walked in the young lava at Krafla we reach Dettifoss, the most imposing waterfall of Europe. A visit to the horse shoe-shaped cliffs of Asbyrgi with its wigeon on the pond and Hljodaklettar is also in our program this day, before we pass the beautiful harbour town Husavik to get back to the accommodation.

Accommodation: Farmhotel Narfastaðir or similar around Lake Mývatn

 Day 11: Akureyri - Reykjavík

On our way back we pass Goðafoss Waterfall and Akureyri. We get to the Valley of Skagafiord, the El Dorado of the horse breeder and horse lovers.  Here you have the option of visiting a riding show and Glaumbær Heritage Museum. There will also be the opportunity for a simple hike on your own in the peaceful surroundings. After lunch we continue with a direct transfer to Reykjavík. Afternoon arrival in Reykjavík. Dinner together in one of Reykjavík´s restaurants.

Accommodation: Hotel Frón or similar in Reykjavík

Day 12: Golden Circle

This last day we visit famous sights Gullfoss and Geysir, and finally the meeting place of the two continents, Thingvellir. Here, at Lake Thingvallavatn, we still would have one more possibility to observe some ducks and the Great Northern Diver before we end the Tour in Reykjavik. Farewell dinner at a restaurant in Reykjavík.

Accommodation: Hotel Frón or similar in Reykjavík