Adventure up West

Well balanced mix of relaxation and activity

The majestic and unspoiled nature of West Iceland provides unforgettable impressions for every visitor.

The tour is a well balanced mix of activity and relaxation and features insights to the Icelandic life in the West Fjords. Easy pace, physical activities, two nights in the beautifully sited Thvera house complement this specialized tour. The Icelandic meals at the Thvera house are prepared cooperatively and provide participants with savory information about the Icelandic cuisine. The maximum number of 8 participants will assure the individual character of this trip.

Day 1: Beauties of Borgarfjordur
We leave the capital to discover the beauties of the Borgarfjordur area. But first we drive up and around the fjord Hvalfjordur. At its end we stop for a hike at waterfall Glymur (Iceland´s highest waterfall, hiking time 1.5 hours). From there we drive into the beautiful Borgarfjordur area and break at the village Reykholt where the Viking historian Snorri Sturluson composed some of his famous works. Thereafter we stop at the astonishing waterfall Hraunfossar. Before checking in at our friendly accommodation we head for the biggest geothermal spring in Europe – Deildartunguhver.
Accommodation: Hotel Eldborg

Day 2: Mystic Snaefellsnes
Today we'll give the peninsula Snaefellsnes, sometimes called “Iceland in a Nutshell”, all our attention. This includes a tour to the Snaefellsnes National Park and around the glacier Snaefellsjokull, the mountain/volcano where Jules Verne’s novel “Journey to the centre of the Earth” started. We also visit and walk along the cliffy coastline by the village Arnarstapi.
Accommodation: Hotel Eldborg

Day 3: The Westfjords
In the beautifully sited fishing village Stykkisholmur our ferry is awaiting us to take us over the Breidafjordur bay to the remote West Fjords. After a 2,5 hours cruise across the scenic bay we reach the fjord Vatnsfjordur where our cozy accommodation is located. We take a hike in the next door Nature Reserve of Vatnsfjordur. This reserve is one of the gems of the West Fjords and here we enjoy the rich bird life and flora. In the evening we’ll have the opportunity to take a soothing bath in a natural geothermal spring right at the coastline of the fjord.
Accommodation: Thvera-House

Day 4: Bird watching at Latrabjarg
We head to the most western point of Europe, the dramatic and rugged coast of Látrabjarg. This place is perfect for getting to know Icelandic birdlife. On our tour we see, depending on season, puffins that are happy to let us approach to within a few feet. Normally we also have a quite good opportunity to get a glimpse of some seals down at the light house.
Accommodation: Thverá-House

Day 5: Visit to the capital of the West Fjords
On our way to Isafjordur we pass deep, sheltered fjord landscapes. We stop at the impressive waterfall Dynjandi before continuing to the capital of the West Fjords. After enjoying the picnic lunch we explore the town Isafjordur with its lively fishing harbour, where we might buy some fresh fish at the local fish market to have it prepared at this night’s dinner. We drive the shore line along the Isafjardardjup to the valley Heydalur where our inviting accommodation is located.
Accommodation: Farm-Guesthouse Heydalur

Day 6: Remote wilderness
In the morning we start for the most northern glacier of Iceland called Drangajokull and the nearby lagoon Kaldalon. In this remote and hidden place we experience a terrific hiking area of Iceland. You can also stay behind at Heydalur and spend the day with optional activities like horse riding, kayaking, or even angling in mountain lakes.
Accommodation: Farm-Guesthouse Heydalur

Day 7: Back South
After an easy morning we leave the West Fjords behind to drive back down to our capital. On our way we stop at Haukadalur valley in Dalasysla to visit the old farm house of Eirikur Thorvaldsson (Eirik the Red) – the first settler in Greenland (optional stop). We reach Reykjavik around 17:00 hours where the varied cultural life of our capital is waiting.


Tour information:
Operation: June 2010 - August 2010
Departures:
27.06.2010 – 03.07.2010
11.07.2010 – 17.07.2010
25.07.2010 – 31.07.2010
08.08.2010 – 14.08.2010
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Group size: 4-8 travellers
Rate of difficulty: short and easy hikes

Price includes:     
- Travelling within a small group (4-8Pax)
- Private vehicle
- Professional English/German-speaking driver guide
- 2 nights in made-up beds with shared facilities (Day 1 & Day 2)
- 2 nights in made-up beds with shared facilities in a private house
(Day 3 & Day 4)
- 2 nights in made-up beds with private facilities (Day 5 & 6)
- Full Board from Lunch Day 1 till lunch on Day 7
- Lunches served in form of picnic lunches
- Meals on Day 3 and 4 are prepared cooperatively
- Ferry tickets over Breidafjordur bay
Price / Person in DBL:     EUR 1.910,-
Price / Person in SGL:     EUR 1.990,- (limited availability)
    

NB: On the day of departure the passengers staying in Reykjavik will be picked up at their accommodation around 08:30 am.

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