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A unique opportunity to discover the Highlands
of Iceland and it's hidden treasures. A
specially modified 4X4 vehicle allows deep
exploration into the unspoiled nature on this
guided expedition! Day 1: Arrival Early morning arrival at Keflavik airport in Iceland, transfer via the Flybus to your accommodation in Reykjavík for one night. Day 2: Þingvellir - Gullfoss - Geysir - Hvolsvöllur Meet with guide and drive from Reykjavik to Þingvallavatn, Iceland´ s largest lake, and Þingvellir National Park, the ancient site of the world´s first parliament. Explore Gullfoss, the ‘golden waterfall', and Geysir hot spring area to see the famous Geysir and Strokkur, and numerous other hot springs and boiling mud pools. Overnight in Hvolsvöllur area. Day 3: Hvolsvöllur - Þórsmörk - Kirkjubæjarklaustur Start the day in awe in Þórsmörk nature reserve with its unique composition of glaciers, rocks and greenery. Þórsmörk means the area of Þór, one of the gods in the pagean Nordic religion. Continue along the south shore and stop to admire the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss before continuing to Dyrhólaey nature reserve. Onwards to the village Vík and cross Eldhraun, a large mass of lava, before reaching the small village Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur area. Day 4: Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón - Kirkjubæjarklaustur Depart from Kirkjubæjarklaustur to Skaftafell National Park, where the waterfall Svartifoss surges over pillars of glittering black basalt dominated by Vatnajökull, Europe´s largest ice cap. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon where huge icebergs float and grind together in the still, deep waters of the lagoon, providing a surreal backdrop for a cruise with a difference. Overnight in Kirkjubæjarklaustur area. Day 5: Eldgjá - Landmannalaugar Strike out along the Fjallabaksleið interior track to Eldgjá, "The Fire Fissure", and Landmannalaugar, a magnificent area surrounded by colorful rhyolite mountains. Recall the natural wonders of the previous few days during a relaxing soak in naturally warm pools. Overnight in a hut in Landmannalaugar area. Day 6: Sprengisandur Across the wilderness of Sprengisandur, a wild, desolate land of breathtaking emptiness. This part of the interior, is the longest stretch between the South and the North and is only passable by 4wd vehicles during summer. It is mostly very desolate and barren. This day will certainly leave you with some unforgettable memories and experience. Overnight in hut and barbecue dinner. Day 7: Gæsavötn -
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