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raufarhof sletta from egilsstadir northeast iceland,
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SELF ESCORTED FISHING TOUR
From Egilsstadir
EN001
5
nights, car for
6
days
Raufarhofn and
Melrakkasletta
FISHING in LAKES:
Ytra Deildarvatn -Hraunhafnarvatn-Aedarvatn
and
Sea Angling
Click on the map for
more info.
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.
ITINERARY
Day 1.
Pick up the car today and
drive
to Raufarhofn via
via Hellisheidi Eastri
to
Vopnafjordur: The name Vopnafjordur
applies to a bay in the northeast and a village on it, which develloped
around an ancient trading post. The main bases of living are fishing, fish
processing and commerce. Then througe
Bakkafjordur:
It received its trade authorization in 1885 and the bases of livelihood
are fishing, fish processing, commerce and services rendered to the
agricultural surroundings., Then throug
Thorshofn:
It is situated on the peninsula Langanes, which narrows like a spear point
toward northeast and its fowling cliffs have been and still are a means of
sustenance for the those, who live there.
Continuing
to Raufarhofn, Overnight
there for the next 4 nights.
Day
2. Fishing
In lake
Ytra Deildarvatn
Lake Deildarvatn has
an area of 1,3 kmē. 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 kmē. 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.
National Park Jokulsargljufur
Drive from Raufarhofn to National Park Jokulsargljufur,
this park was established in 1973. Its area covers 150 kmē and
a 35 km long stretch along the western side of the glacial river Jokulsa.
The northernmost part, Asbyrgi, was incorporated in 1978. The river
canyons are about 25 km long and resemble the Grand Canyons in Arizona.
Overnight in the area
Day 6.
Egilsstadir
Drive
to Egilstadir via Dettifoss. Dettifoss is the southernmost part of
the National Park Jokulsargljufur and the canyon below is a miniature
replica of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA. then Continu to
Egilsstadir
Accommodation in Egilsstadir 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 Egilsstadir
Single room supplement
Operation June 1st
to August 31st
Price from Ikr.
48.920.- Per
person
(4
adults in a car type B)
*
Prices can change without notice due
to currency fluctuation
|
Price per person - Shared facilites |
Group
of car |
|
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|
|
|
5
nights, car for 6 days, fishing 3 days |
A |
B |
S
|
N |
G |
I |
|
1
adult in a car |
92.900 |
96.850 |
111.015 |
105.720 |
137.895 |
192.735 |
|
2
adults in a car |
59.600 |
61.340 |
68.420 |
65.720 |
81.860 |
109.280 |
|
3
adults in a car |
51.900 |
53.060 |
57.780 |
55.980 |
66.750 |
85.020 |
|
4
adults in a car |
|
48.920 |
52.460 |
51.110 |
59.180 |
72.890 |
|
5
adults in a car |
|
|
49.340 |
46.188 |
54.644 |
65.612 |
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