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pRivATE JOURNEys iCeLANd<br />

ICELAND:<br />

SUmmER PRIvATE JOURNEYS<br />

Nature’s power – self-Drive<br />

7 Days / 6 Nights from £1,120<br />

1 May to 30 Sep <strong>2013</strong><br />

visit the historical heartland of iceland -<br />

Reykjavik, Thingvellir and Reykholt, home<br />

to the pre-eminent author of the icelandic<br />

sagas – before heading north via the stunning<br />

Hvalfjordur to the snaefellsnes peninsula. West<br />

and southern iceland offer a host of natural<br />

wonders and stunning scenery to explore, from<br />

the snaefellsnes peninsula to the pompeiilike<br />

remains on the Westman islands, the<br />

Eyjafjallajokull glacier and the geothermal waters<br />

of the Blue Lagoon. This 7-day itinerary explores<br />

the main natural and historical attractions of<br />

both western and southern iceland.<br />

THE JOURNEY<br />

Day 1 – To Reykjavik: Afternoon flight from<br />

London Gatwick to Keflavik International airport<br />

with Iceland Air. Transfer from the airport to<br />

Reykjavik by Flybus shared coach and stay<br />

overnight at the Hilton Hotel. (N)<br />

Day 2 – To snaefellsnes: This morning, head to<br />

the town of Borgarnes and visit the Icelandic<br />

Settlement Centre before heading up to the<br />

Snaefellsnes peninsula. Stay 2 nights at Hotel<br />

Framnes or similar. (B)<br />

Day 3 – snaefellsnes: Day at leisure to<br />

explore the stunning natural wonders of the<br />

Snaefellsnes peninsula. (B)<br />

Day 4 – To Gullfoss: Today, visit the historic<br />

site of Reykholt, before continuing to the<br />

waterfalls of Hraunfoss and Barnafoss. Continue<br />

to Thingvellir National Park, site of the world’s<br />

oldest parliament before visiting the geothermal<br />

area of Geysir and Gullfoss waterfalls. Stay<br />

overnight at Hotel Gullfoss or similar. (B)<br />

Day 5 – To Reykjavik: This morning, head south<br />

past Mount Hekla and visit the spectacular<br />

waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skogarfoss.<br />

Before reaching Vik take the road to the<br />

Snaefellsnes, Iceland<br />

isolated Dyrholaey headland for panoramic<br />

views along the coast. Return to Reykjavik and<br />

stay overnight at the Hilton Hotel. (B)<br />

Day 6 – Reykjavik: Day at leisure to explore the<br />

Reykjanes peninsula and visit the Blue Lagoon. (B)<br />

Day 7 – To London: Early morning transfer<br />

to Keflavik airport by Flybus shared coach for<br />

your flight back to London with Iceland Air. (B)<br />

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast,<br />

L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.<br />

standards of accommodation: In remote areas,<br />

<strong>Cox</strong> & <strong>Kings</strong> uses the best available accommodation.<br />

However, outside Reykjavik, facilities should be<br />

regarded as basic and comfortable.<br />

iceland Express – self-Drive<br />

8 Days / 7 Nights from £1,245<br />

1 May to 30 Sep <strong>2013</strong><br />

Experience iceland on a circuit of the island<br />

from the iconic two-lane highway known as<br />

Route 1, completed in 1974 to mark 1,100<br />

years of settlement. This 8-day self-drive<br />

itinerary incorporates the historical heartland<br />

of iceland - Reykjavik, Thingvellir and Reykholt,<br />

the wild southern and eastern coastline framed<br />

by the brooding peaks of Mount Hekla and<br />

the vatnajokull glacier - and continues to the<br />

stunning Lake Myvatn and northern capital of<br />

Akureyri before finishing in vibrant Reykjavik.<br />

THE JOURNEY<br />

Day 1 – To Reykjavik: Afternoon flight from<br />

London Gatwick to Keflavik International<br />

airport with Iceland Air. Transfer from the<br />

airport to Reykjavik by Flybus shared coach<br />

and stay overnight at the Hilton Hotel. (N)<br />

Day 2 – To vik: Visit the historic Golden circle<br />

of Thingvellir, Gullfoss and the geothermal area<br />

of Haukadalur. Continue south along the coast<br />

to Vik and overnight at the Hotel Edda Vik or<br />

similar. (B)<br />

Lake Mývatn<br />

Day 3 – To Hofn: Drive via the village of<br />

Kirkjubæjarklaustur to Skaftafell National Park<br />

and visit <strong>Europe</strong>’s largest glacier the Vatnajokull<br />

glacier. Continue to the village of Hofn and stay<br />

overnight at the Arnanes Country Hotel or<br />

similar. (B)<br />

Day 4 – To Egilsstadir: Today, travel along the<br />

rugged eastern coastline through small fishing<br />

villages to Egilsstadir. Stay overnight at Hotel<br />

Herad or similar. (B)<br />

Day 5 – To Lake Myvatn: Journey north-west<br />

towards the Lake Mývatn area across the<br />

Modrudalsoraefi highlands and continue to<br />

Lake Mývatn. Overnight at the Sel Hotel or<br />

similar. (B)<br />

Day 6 – To Akureyri: Today, explore the<br />

natural attractions of Lake Mývatn, such as the<br />

volcanic area by Krafla and boiling mud pools<br />

of Namaskard. Continue to Akureyri and stay<br />

overnight at the Icelandair Hotel Akureyri or<br />

similar. (B)<br />

Day 7 – To Reykjavik: Drive west through<br />

the historic region of Skagafjordur, area and<br />

visit and the Icelandic Settlement Centre<br />

at Borgarnes. Return to Reykjavik and stay<br />

overnight at the Hilton Hotel. (B)<br />

Day 8 – To London: Early morning transfer<br />

to Keflavik airport by Flybus shared coach for<br />

your flight back to London with Iceland Air. (B)<br />

Meal Basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast,<br />

L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.<br />

standards of accommodation: In remote<br />

areas, <strong>Cox</strong> & <strong>Kings</strong> uses the best available<br />

accommodation. However, outside Reykjavik,<br />

facilities should be regarded as basic and<br />

comfortable

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