AUTUMN BREEZE , SHEEP AND SEALS
8 DAYS - ICELANDIC TRADITIONS
We are starting our trip in Reykjavík, the lively capital of the island before we go to the north of Iceland. We will visit Iceland's biggest seal-colony at the beautiful Peninsula Vatnsnes and the wonderful landscape at Skagafjörður here we visit an open air museum Glaumbær and in the cosy little town Siglufjörður we will meet the “silver oft the sea”! There is no place in Iceland where the colours of autumn are more intense - the geologically interesting area around Lake Mývatn! Than we go again northwest were every year in September thousands of sheep and horses are driven down from the highlands where they graze all summer and back into their local valleys. There is no other time when Icelandic Traditions are as much alive as during the sheep round-up called Réttir. This yearly event is a kind of public festival and a good way to get to know Icelanders and some of their traditions.
Program "Autumn breeze, sheep and seals
Day 1, Thu: Flight and Arrival
Welcome at the airport Keflavík. Transfer to Reykjavík, night in a downtown guesthouse.
Day 2, Fri: Reykjavík -Brekkulækur
Transfer (approx. 3 hours) to our farm Brekkulækur in the North-West of the island, lunch und 2 nights there (L,D).After lunch we have a guided walk and talk about and have a look how to live on the countryside, the flowers, plants and animals in Iceland.
Day 3, Sat: Brekkulækur-Vatnsnes
We will go for an excursion and start with a visit at the marvellous "seal-museum" in the nearby village of Hvammstangi. Then we will be driving around the beautiful peninsula Vatnsnes, walk along the coast and watch the seals. We will also look at the highly unusual rock Hvitserkur and the old fortress Borgarviki. We will end the day with a relaxing bath in natural hot pools. (B,P,D)
Day 4, Sun: Brekkulækur-Siglufjörður
Today we are going more north to the cosy little harbour town Siglufjörður. On the way we see wonderful landscape and the open-air Museum Glaumbær. We spent 2 nights in a guesthouse. (B,P,D)
Day 5, Mon: Siglufjörður
Today we explore the little town wich was in older times the biggest city of Iceland because of fish. Hike on a little mountain with a great view over the fjord and sea.(B,D)
Day 6, Tue: Siglufjörður -Myvatn
Sightseeing trip to lake Mývatn with a stop-over at the famous waterfall Godafoss. During a walk around lake Myvatn we get to see the pseudo-crater Skútustaðir. Perhaps we go for a swim in the "Blue lagoon of the North" .Night at a guesthouse(2x). (B,D)
Day 7, Wed: Siglufjörður-Myvatn
Another eventful day: We will explore the fantastic lava formations of Dimmuborgirs, climb the crater Hverfell, walk around the area Námaskarð and the crater lake Víti (=hell).(B,D)
Day 8, Thu: Myvatn- Brekkulækur
Today we are driving back to farm Brekkulækur. Stopps at Akureyre and other interesting places. 3 nights on the farm. (B,D)
Day 9, Fri: Núpsdalur-Highland-sheeps
After breakfast we will go by car into the highlands where we will join the herds and drivers and help for some hours to drive sheeps and lambs towards the folds. The method is an old one. The mares and their foals also have to be driven homewards. (B,P,D)
Day 10, Sat: Brekkulækur
First thing in the morning the mares and foals will be sorted out according to their owners. Afterwards the flocks of sheep will arrive at the folds. It is going to be a busy day at the folds and we will take part as much and as long as we like. Brekkulækur is in sight of the folds. In the evening there is a party "dance" at the town house (optional). (B,L,D)
Day 11, Sun: Transfer to the Airport – Departure
Transfer back to Reykjavík or Keflavík airport(B)
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