Arrival on Saturday, September 11 - Guests arrive via Keflavik International Airport, at leisure, first-night accommodations on your own, prepare to meet the group on Sunday morning at location TBD in Reykjavik.

Sunday, September 12 - Guests will meet group leader and drive to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula for hiking and overnight at Hotel Stundarfridur.

Monday, September 13 - Group hiking in the area and then a drive to Salthus Hotel near Blonduos.

Tuesday, September 14 - Group drives to Dalvik for a three-hour whale-watching cruise. We will have an excellent chance to encounter the humpback whale, and often we spot white-beaked dolphins, minke whales, the small harbor porpoises, and sometimes even the majestic blue whale, fin whales, or killer whales. After whale watching, we will return to Akureyri for the evening for a night at Hotel North.

Wednesday, September 15 - Group hiking Godafoss, drive to Egillstadir, a night at Gistihusid - Lake Hotel Egilsstadir.

Thursday, September 16 - Visit the thermal spa around Egilsstadir and hike Glacier Lagoon, a night at Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon.

Friday, September 17 - Group hiking Skaftafall National Park, drive to Skogar, a night at Hotel Vos.

Saturday, September 18 - Group hiking to Skogarfoss Waterfalls, drive to Reykjavik, a final night at Storm Hotel.

Sunday, September 19 - Group checks out of Storm Hotel and departs to the airport. Additional nights available upon request.

What's Included:

• Seven nights accommodations

• Seven breakfasts, packed lunches for hiking days

• Complete guiding services on all hikes

• Admission and park fees throughout

• Whale watching cruise in Dalvik

• All activities as described in the 8-day itinerary, unless noted otherwise

• Private transportation throughout the tour with air conditioning and comfortable seating

  (Accommodations subject to change.)