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SELF ESCORTED FISHING TOUR
From Akureyri
AYN007
5 nights, car for 6 days
ARNARVATN STORA Lake Hop AND Lake Torfastadavatn

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ITINERARY

Day 1. The Hvammstangi and Midfjordur area.
The rented car awaits for a sightseeing drive around the big peninsula to the nearest bay to the west, Skagafjordur. En-route are the fishing towns Dalvik (possible boat tour to Island Hrisey), Olafsfjordur, and Hofsos. Attractions on th way are in these towns, i.e. folk museums, the Emigration Museum, the old bishopric at Holar, and in town Saudarkrokur are quite a few
old houses.. Then drive to Midfjordur where you will be accommodated for the next four nights.

Day 2. Fishing in Lake Hop
Lake Hop is the country's fifth largest natural lake, situated in Hunafjordur ,N-West Iceland.
The catch in the lake is mainly Sea Trout, Brown Trout and Arctic Char. But there are good possibilities of catching Salmon as well. Average catch per day is 3 – 25 Arctic Char and 1 – 5
Sea Trout. The bait: Fly, spoon and worm.

Day 3. Fishing in Lake Arnarvatn stóra
Arnarvatnsheiði is in the interior of Iceland. The catch in the lake is mainly char and brown
trout but the catch can vary depending on the tackle, the weather and other circumstances.
The permits are valid all around the lake and in the upper part of the East River.
About 1/3 of the catch usually is brown trout. The bait: Fly, spoon and worm.

Day 4. Fishing in Lake Torfastadavatn.
The catch consists of both brown trout and lake char, mainly one to 3 pounders.
The bait: Fly, spoon and worm.

Day 5. Varmahlid
Today can be spent relaxing, or for a short sightseeing trip around the peninsula Vatnsnes.
En-route are unique natural phenomena to visit. First comes the natural fortress Borgarvirki,
then the monster-looking, free standing rodk in the sea, Hvitserkur. Seal rookeries are on the western side of the peninsula, where the seals can be spotted in their natural habitat. The Seal Centre is in the fising village Hvammstangi. Then Drive to Varmahlid in Skagafjordur famuse
fore Iceland best White Water Rafting and Horse Riding Tours.
Overnight in the area

Day 6. Akureyri
Drive to Akureyri and spend rerst of the day in Akureyri.
The city offers you a unique charm and culture. You can find good restaurants, elegant shops, excellent museum and exciting night life.
Accommodation in Akureyri at hotel or guesthouse by your choice (optional)

INCLUDED:
5 nights accommodation, rooms with shared or private facilities in farmhouses, breakfast
Rental car for 6 days - unlimited mileage and CDW.
Fishing, one day in Lake Arnarvatn stóra, one day in Lake Hóp and one day in
Lake Torfastadavatn
Road map and suggested itinerary

NOT INCLUDED:
Accommodation in hotel or guesthouse in Akureyri.
Single room supplement

Departures: All days, June 21^st to August 25^th

Price per person - Shared facilites	Group of car
5 nights, car for 6 days, fishing 3 days	G	I
1 adult in a car	137.295	192.135
2 adults in a car	81.260	108.680
3 adults in a car	66.140	84.420
4 adults in a car	58.580	72.290
5 adults in a car	54.044	65.012
Child, 2 - 11 years, when sharing a room with 2 adults, extra from ISK. 13.500.- Private bathroom, extra cost per person from, ISK 9.900.- Single suppl. with shared facilities ISK 10.675.- In a room with private facilities ISK 17.275.-