discover-the-world.co.uk/icelandbrochure Talk to the experts 01737 218 800 49Day 3 drive east to Skaftafell, nestled between glacier tongues at the foot of Iceland's highest mountain and largest icecap, Vatnajokull. Take a short walk, depending on the weather, to either the tip of the Skaftafellsjokull glacier tongue, or Svartifoss, a beautiful waterfall framed by basalt columns. Visit the evocatively beautiful iceberg lagoon, Jokulsarlon. Day 4 make your way back along the south coast past Myrdalsjokull and Dyrholaey with its spectacular rock arch. Visit the Thjorsadalur Valley, including the reconstructed farm at Stong, which dates from the Viking period, and finally Mount Hekla. Day 5 a day to explore three of Iceland's best known natural wonders on the famed Golden Circle route: the Geysir hot springs area, mighty Gullfoss and, depending on road conditions, Thingvellir National Park, for a walk around the ancient assembly site. Day 6 head north to Borgarfjordur and Hraunfossar and view a waterfall that emerges from under a lava flow to cascade into a glacial river. Visit nearby Reykholt and Iceland's largest hot spring Deildartunguhver, before continuing to Snaefellsnes.Day 7 explore the scenic Snaefellsnes Peninsula, admire the fantastic coastal formations at Arnarstapi and visit the fjords and fishing villages along its north side. With good weather you may have views of the mystical cone-shaped volcano and Snaefellsjokull icecap. Day 8 drive south to stop briefly in the capital or carry on towards Keflavik, taking a detour to the Blue Lagoon (additional cost for entrance fee - pre-bookable) before dropping off the vehicle at the airport. Fly back to the UK. Scan with your smartphone for more holiday information on our website (see page 5).Please note when travelling between October and April we recommend using a 4WD vehicle. As with all our self-drive itineraries, contact us to flex this holiday to suit you. Southern Explorer (7 nights self-drive), Iceland Connoisseur (6 nights self-drive) (see our website)Also considerVatnajokullSkogafossThingvellir

Essential IcelandFirst-time visitors to Iceland are always keen to see the Golden Circle region which encompasses three of the island's best-known natural features - Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir. However, on this week-long itinerary you'll also get to see two more of the remarkable waterfalls - Seljalandsfoss and the mighty Skogafoss. You'll also have the chance to walk and explore further afield and gain a true sense of what Iceland has to offer. Fact File Self-driveB&B 7 nights, breakfast basis Year round, dailyOvernight at1 night Reykjavik, 1 night Hveragerdi, 1 night Kirkjubaejarklaustur, 1 night Smyrlabjorg, 1 night Skaftafell, 1 night Hveragerdi, 1 night ReykjavikWho for?Suitable for the more active visitor who prefers to explore amazing landscapes on foot as well as by car Prices per person fromLand: £512 (two sharing in one room)£415 (four sharing in two rooms)Flights: see p80Essential Iceland Highlights Follow Road 1 along the South Coast, enjoying easy and scenic driving. Experience another dimension to Iceland with a range of exciting and optional activities, from rafting to glacier hikes, see pages 16-19 for ideas. Glaciers, volcanoes, lava fields, geysirs, tectonic plates, waterfalls, iceberg lagoons, beaches - the scenic south has it all! Available year-round. Choose between the midnight sun and possible northern lights viewing.Strokkur, Geysir50 All our holidays are bound by our Terms & Conditions, which can be found on our website