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Basel, Switzerland
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Bergen, Norway
17th explore Bergen
18th Norway in a Nutshell
19th Day trip
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Laugarvatn, Iceland
20th - Bergen to Reykjavik flight -
* Drive to Golden Circle (Laugvartn)
* Geysir Geothermal Area – Watch Strokkur erupt
* Gullfoss Waterfall – Powerful, two-tiered falls
* Secret Lagoon?
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Vik, Iceland
21th - Golden Circle to south coast
* Thingvellir National Park – Walk between two continents (Eurasian & North American plates)
* Kerid Crater Lake
* Sólheimasandur airplane crash site
* Seljalandsfoss Waterfall (walk behind the waterfall)
* Skógafoss Waterfall (massive, powerful, and photogenic)
* Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach: Exercise extreme caution for rogue waves. (45 mins).
https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-info/maps-of-iceland
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Djúpivogur, Iceland
Day 3: Monday, July 22 - Canyon, Glacier Walk & Eastfjords Arrival
* Morning - Early Start is CRUCIAL:
* 07:00 AM: Depart Vík.
* Drive to Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon (approx. 1h).
* 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM: Explore Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon (stay on marked paths).
* 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM: Drive to Skaftafell (approx. 45m).
* 09:45 AM - 12:10 PM: Arrive Skaftafell, check in for tour.
* 12:40 PM: Glacier Walking Tour (3-4h, finishes ~15:40-16:40).
* Late Afternoon:
* Drive to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (approx. 45m).
* After 16:00 PM onwards: Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach (1-2h).
* Evening: Drive to Djúpivogur (approx. 2h 30m from Jökulsárlón).
* Estimated Arrival in Djúpivogur: 19:30 - 20:30.
* Check into accommodation. Dinner in Djúpivogur.
OPTIONAL - add Hofn / Stolknes for dinner and arrive later in Djupivogur
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Hólsfjall, Iceland
Day 4: Tuesday, July 23 - Djúpivogur to Mývatn & Grimstunga
* Morning - Early Start:
* Depart Djúpivogur (quick stop at Eggin í Gleðivík if desired).
* Drive to Mývatn area (approx. 2h 15m to eastern Mývatn sights).
* Late Morning / Afternoon: Explore Lake Mývatn Area (plan for 3-4h):
* Hverir Geothermal Area (Námafjall): Bubbling mud pots & fumaroles (30-45m).
* Dimmuborgir (Dark Castles): Lava formations & trails (1-1.5h).
* Skútustaðagígar (Pseudo-craters): Easy walk by the lake (30-45m).
* (Optional: Grjótagjá Cave or Krafla Area for more volcanic exploration).
* Late Afternoon: Drive to Grimstunga Guesthouse (approx. 45-50m from Mývatn).
* Evening: Check into accommodation. Dinner.
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Akureyri, Iceland
Day 5: Wednesday, July 24 - Húsavík Whale Watching & Akureyri
* Morning - Early Start is CRUCIAL:
* 09:30 AM: Depart Grimstunga Guesthouse.
* Drive to Húsavík (approx. 1h 15m).
* 10:45 AM - 13:00 PM: Arrive Húsavík. Check in for tour. (Optional: Visit Húsavík Whale Museum if time allows).
* 1:15 PM: Whale Watching Tour (2.5-3h, finishes ~15:45-16:15).
* Afternoon:
* Drive to Akureyri (approx. 1h from Húsavík).
* Stop at Goðafoss Waterfall on the way (30-45m).
* Estimated Arrival in Akureyri: 18:00 - 19:00.
* Evening: Check into Akureyri accommodation. Dinner in Akureyri.
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Reykjavík, Iceland
25th July- Western Fjords is the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall (stay at Reykjavik)
* Hvitserkur Rock Formation (optional detour)
* Kolugljúfur Canyon