Monday, August 14, 2017

Iceland Itineray Madhu Tushar Sept 2-10 2017

Here is multi-layer maps of our  possible sight seeing.  This is a draft for the planning. Each day is a separate itinerary .Please click the layers on left. The first layers has all Points of Interest(POI) . Next eight layer is  itinerary day by day. Last one has the point of interest which are of high interest.

(please cleck above link for the multi-layered  maps. click 1st layer for the POI)

Day 1 , Saturday, September 2 Arrive Iceland 5:00AM  Raykajavik. Golden Circle 
Upon arrival(( from EWR, NJ, USA) in Iceland this morning pick up your 4X4 AWD  car rental from the airport and head out, beginning our self-drive of the country..6:13 AM sunrise, 8:40 PM sunset. Take some time this morning to Reykajvik city,  See Hallgrimskirkja, church ,  Harpa,city's opera house, Sun Voayger  Sudurgata, perlan

 Reykajvik  city  http://www.visitreykjavik.is/ 
Hallgrimskirkja Church
City Map  
Lonely Planet Map ;Interactive


In afternoon, We will embark on the Golden Circle, one of Southern Iceland's most popular tours, including such fantastic attractions as the geothermal fields of Haukadalur - including the geysers, Geysir and Strokkur - the powerful Gullfoss waterfall and, finally, Iceland's largest national park, the UNESCO heritage site Þingvellir
? A stop at the Fontana Steam Baths is recommended.
? Hidden secret  Bruarfoss   (?) has the gravel road . How to get there  Video   Video2

 snorkeling tour in Silfra  may be skipped. or an evening horse riding tour!

Hotel  Little  Geysir  and  ?? (Dhanesh)

Day 2 : Sunday, September 3 – South Iceland; Landmanalugar hike if possible 
This morning check out of your hotel and then head south to drive along the famous coast of Iceland, stopping to see the black sand beaches of Reynisfjara, Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss Waterfalls, and the quaint village of Vik . May stop at the  Sólheimasandur, plane crash

Possible  addition   Kerud  Vlocano ( 37 min  on route  35)
DC-3 plane wreck at Sólheimasandur
[ If possible ,   take 4-5 hour jeep tour  Þjórsárdalur valley, augavegur   treck (Landmannalaugar to the glacial valley of Þórsmörk)     With   starting point near  Seljalandfoss  or proximity ( and not starting from Reykjavik).  This may require overnight on Day 2 at the Vic area instead of at Skaftafell . If needed we can stay a day more at  the southland Iceland.]
Overnight at  Kirkgubajrklauster   ( or Fosshotel Núpar or similar near Skaftafell_

Day 3 Monday, September 4 – Vatnajokull and Glacier Lagoon, Jokulsarlon
See the day map  
Today drive north and spend some time in the national park hiking and exploring.
See see   Svartifoss  falls ,enjoy the boat/zodiac tour at Jökulsárlón and do the jeep tour.
[If Glacier walk chosem" 
Skaftafell Visitor Center to get fitted for crampons and other safety equipment for a 2 hour guided hike on the glacier tongue Svinafellsjokull, right off of Vatnajokull. During your hike on the glacier your guide will talk about glacier behavior, environmental effects on the glacier, and other information pertaining to glaciers. After your tour, head north.]


Excursion:

Jokulsardon lagoon boat ride  : http://icelagoon.is/amphibian-boat-tours/
Super Jep  toour : http://explorers.is/tours/super-jeep-tour/ (south east side of Vatnajökull and we do the tour in the glacier outlet Skálafellsjökull. ) 

Overnight at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon r near Hofn
Day  4 Tuesday, September 5 – Eastfjords, MyVatn
Continue north today, passing the picturesque Eastfjords and many fishing villages along the way.
Overnight at Fosshotel Eastfjords or similar in Egillsstaðir
Wednesday, September 6 – North Iceland
Head out this morning going west across north Iceland. Stop at the powerful Dettifoss Waterfall and the Myvatn Nature
 Driving Distance: 420 - 470 kilometers 

Overnight at MyVatn area
Day 5  Wednesday , September 6 – Skagafjorður ?

Drive to MyVatn. Relax in the sublime JARÐBÖÐIN VIÐ MÝVATN, a
bathing lagoon filled with mineral-rich, geothermally-heated
water. Marvel at the magical waterfall, GOÐAFOSS, and
DETTIFOSS, Europe’s most powerful waterfall.
Explore the volcanic area around KRAFLA, the spectacular
sulphur fields at NÁMASKARÐ, the dramatic lava formations
at DIMMUBORGIR, and the pseudo craters at SKÚTUSTAÐIR.
Or, go on a whale watching and/or bird watching tour on
SKJÁLFANDAFLÓI, a large bay known  . Ásbyrgi Canyon . 
Go to Akureyri today and visit Iceland’s second largest city, then continue west, overnighting tonight near the shores of the Skagafjordur fjord.

Overnight at  Akureyri today  (Tidastoll Hotel or similar near Skagafjordur)

Day  6, Thursday  , September 6   ??

Dhanesh flightto Reykjavik domestic airport  at 8:15 AM
Drive to  Stykkishólmur

skippe Westfjords (Overnight at Guesthouse Malarhorn or similar near Strandir )?


Ovrnight : 
Stykkishólmur

Day 7   Friday  September 7 – Snæfellsnes Peninsula ?? 

Highlights : SnæfellsjökullSnæfellsnesHellnarArnarstapiKirkjufellLondrangarDjúpalónssandur

Head south this morning to Snæfellsnes Peninsula,  
Overnight at Stykkisholmur Hotel or similar in Stykkisholmur ??
The mystical SNÆFELLSJÖKULL, one of
Iceland’s most famous volcano glaciers, is largely
responsible for crafting the dramatic geological formations
that the peninsula is known for – such as KIRKJUFELL,
perhaps the most hauntingly beautiful mountain in all of
Iceland. From the pebbly beaches of
DJÚPALÓNSSANDUR to the multitude of bird species
nesting on treacherous cliffs of LÓNDRANGAR and
ÞÚFUBJARG, SNÆFELLSNES a paradise for photographers
and nature lovers alike. Visit the picturesque fishing village of STYKKISHÓLMUR and take a ferry throughBREIÐAFJÖRÐUR, a large shallow bay studded with thousands of islands, islets,

Overnight  Hellafess

Day 8 : Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Langjoskull  glacier,  Husafell
 Visit the  Settlement Centre in BORGARNES and
learn about the life of the Vikings and drive to the
HRAUNFOSSAR and BARNAFOSSAR waterfalls; very
special waterfalls that flow out from the lava on banks of
the river HVITÁ. You can also take a short hiking tour on

the GRÁBRÓK mountain.

based on  the article in NYtimes on 7/30/2017  , like to add LangJokull, Husafells Adventure Seekers Set Sights on Wild West Iceland
 Overnight  Raykajvik
Day  9 Sunday, September 10 – Depart Iceland
This morning go to Blue Lagoon head back to the airport and drop your car off by 1:30pm before the  flight home departing at 3:30 PM (Wow Airlines) . Explore  the Reykjanes pennisula if time permits


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