SELF ESCORTED FISHING TOUR
From Akureyri
AYN006
5 nights, car for 6 days
Raufarhofn and Melrakkasletta
 FISHING in LAKES:
Ytra Deildarvatn -Hraunhafnarvatn-Aedarvatn
Sea Angling

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ITINERARY

Visit village Raufarhofn next to Melrakkasletta has been an authorized trading post since 1836 and fishing, fish processing and commerce are the main bases of livelihood. During the so-called herring years in the seventies, Raufarhofn was one of the most important ports for unloading, processing and the export of herring products. The plateau Melrakkasletta (Arctic Fox Plain) is the northernmost part of the mainland, almost on the arctic circle and closest to the midnight sun.


Day 1. Pick up the car today and head to Raufarhofn via Husavik, is a town on the eastern shores of The Skjalfandi Bay.  It is a commercial centre for a large agricultural area and processing of farm produce plays a considerable role in the town’s economy. Then drive to National park Jokulsarglufur and continu to Asbyrgi before Continuing to Raufarhofn,
Overnight for the next 4 nights.

Day 2. Fishing In lake Ytra Deildarvatn
Lake Deildarvatn has an area of 1,3 km˛. It is rather shallow and situated 38 m above sea level. Its catchment area includes the rivers Fremri-Deildara and Oldua and a few brooks. Its discharge, river Deildara, one of the finest salmon rivers of the Northeast, spills into the sea. The distance from the main road (85) to the lake is 4,5 km and it is accessible by car from the airstrip east of the lake and from the farmstead Holl. The landscape around the lake is boggy. The lake abounds in fish, lake char and brown trout (1-2 pounders). Salmon run through it to enter the upper part of river Deildara.The bait: Fly, spoon and worm.

Day 3. Sea Angling from Raufarhofn
The fishermen there are expert sea anglers and can smell the richest fishing grounds from far away. Their boats are specially equipped for the purpose and the catch belongs to the anglers.  Beware, it might be too much to carry home. The chef at the guesthouse or boat captain can preparing a good meal from the catch upon request.

Day 4. Fishing In lake Hraunhafnarvatn and lake Aedarvatn
Lake Hraunhafnarvatn has an area of 3,4 km˛. It is situated 2 m above sea level and its greatest depth is 3 m. River Hraunhafnara enters it from the south and it is discharged through the narrow gravel reef Hestamol.
Road no. 85 passes along the northern shoreline. The lake abounds in lake char (˝-2 pounders) and brown trout (1-4 pounders). The Brown Trout is mainly caught at the mouth of river Hraunhafnara, where the anglers have to walk. The bait: Fly, spoon and worm.

Lake Aedarvatn it is rather shallow and situated 35 m above sea level. The landscape around the lake is boggy. The lake abounds in fish, lake char and brown trout (1-3 pounders). Lake Aedarvatn is only appr. 5 Km. Southwest from Hotel Raufarhofn. The area abounds in many species of breeding and visiting birds, a real paradise for birdwatchers. The bait: Fly, spoon and worm.

Day 5. Myvatn
Drive to Myvatn via Dettifoss is Europe’s mightiest waterfall then to Lake Myvatn is the country's fourth largest natural lake. It abounds in lake char and is netted by the farmers the whole year round. The lake area is known world wide for its exceptionally many breeding duck species (15) and the abundance of other avifauna.
Overnight in the area.

Day 6. Akureyri
Drive to Akureyri via Godafoss  one of the most impressive waterfalls of the country. It is situated in the 175 km long glacial river Skjalfandafljot just south of road no. 1.
Spend the reast 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 Ytra Deildarvatn, one day in Lake Hraunhafnarvatn and in  Lake Aedarvatn, one day Sea Angling.
Good road map and suggested itinerary

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

Operation June 1st to sept. 15th
Price from Ikr. 48.920.- Per person
(4 adults in a car type B)
 

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.-

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