We Love —
- Exploring the southern and western regions of the mythical Land of Fire and Ice and its majestic landscapes in your hire car.
- Enjoying a unique and authentic experience in unspoilt natural surroundings and choosing an optional excursion to the Fontana geothermal baths.
- Admiring the splendour of Skaftafell National Park and the glacial lagoon.
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your itinerary in brief —
Discover the spectacular landscapes of Iceland in complete freedom at the wheel of your hire car. During your 4 to 6-night stay, you'll explore the mythical sites of the south coast, an endless source of inspiration for stories, legends and cinema. Let yourself be inspired by nature in its unblemished, raw state.
Your itinerary:
Option 1: 4 nights
- Day 1: Arrival and Reykjanes Peninsula
- Day 2: Golden Circle and optional visit to Fontana Thermal Baths
- Day 3: Skaftafell and Glacial Lagoon
- Day 4: The South Coast
- Day 5: Departure
Option 2: 5 nights
- Day 1:Arrival & Reykjanes Peninsula
- Day 2: The Golden Circle with optional visit to Fontana Thermal Baths
- Day 3: Skaftafell & Glacier Lagoon
- Day 4: The South Coast with optional optional Katla Ice Cave Tour
- Day 5:Day in Reykjavik with optional Sky Lagoon
- Day 6: Departure
Option 3: 6 nights
- Day 1: Arrival & Reykjanes Peninsula
- Day 2: The Golden Circle with optional visit to Fontana Thermal Baths
- Day 3: Skaftafell & Glacier Lagoon
- Day 4: The South Coast with optional Katla Ice Cave Tour
- Day 5: Day in Reykjavik with optional Sky Lagoon
- Day 6: Day in Reykjavik with optional Whale-watching & Whales of Iceland Exhibition
- Day 7: Departure
Please note: The itinerary of your tour is subject to change without affecting the interest of the programme.
Your itinerary in detail —
Days 1 & 2
- Arrive at Keflavik Airport, where you will collect your hire car.
- Weather permitting, explore the Reykjanes Peninsula en route. Highlights include the Reykjanestá bird cliff, Gunnuhver hot spring, Brimketill rock pool and Krýsuvík hot springs area.
- At the end of the day, hit the road, direction: Hveragerdi, which is known as Iceland’s 'hottest town'.
Overnight at Hotel Ork for stays from 01/03/2024 – 30/04/2024
Overnight at South Coast Hotel for stays from 01/05/2024 to 30/09/2024
Breakfast included
Day 2: Golden Circle region and Fontana Thermal baths
- Today you'll visit the highlights of the Golden Circle. Start with the UNESCO World Heritage Site and Thingvellir National Park.
- Stroll through the Almannagjá Gorge to the former seat of parliament and continue to the picturesque Öxaráfoss waterfall.
- From here, your journey takes you from the agricultural area to the Geysers of Haukadalur. While the old Geysir is rather quiet, the most active hot spring, Strokkur (the butter churn), erupts every five to seven minutes. The impressive Gullfoss waterfall, meanwhile, is just a short drive away.
- Your programme includes one access per person to geothermal baths from Laugarvatn on Day 2.
- You can choose to enjoy an excursion to Fontana Thermal Baths (optional, extra charge).
Overnight at Landhotel for stays from 01/03/2024 – 30/04/2024
Overnight at Stracta Hotel for stays from 01/05/2024 to 30/09/2024
Breakfast included
Days 3 - 6
- Your journey today will take you through the village of Vík, the black desert sands of Mýrdalssandur, the lava landscapes of Eldhraun and on to the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Visit the Skaftafell information centre in Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður National Park. We recommend the easy hike to Svartifoss waterfall in Skaftafell, which is surrounded by monumental basalt columns.
- A drive along the foot of the imposing icecap Vatnajökull, past Iceland's highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur (2114m), will take you to the glacial lagoon of Jökulsárlón.
- Stroll along the lagoon and down to the beach, where small icebergs are often washed ashore. There's a good chance of spotting seals in the lagoon and near the coast.
Overnight at Hotel Klaustur for stays from 01/03/2024 – 30/04/2024
Overnight at Skaftafell Hotel for stays from 01/05/2024 to 30/09/2024
Breakfast included
Day 4: South coast
- Return to Reykjavík along the south coast and visit the ornithological cliffs of Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara with its basalt columns and black sand beach.
- Next stop: Skógar and the impressive waterfall Skógafoss.
- A visit to the local folklore and transport museum Skógasafn is recommended.
- Bring your day to a close with an unforgettable walk behind the Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Continue walking along the rock face where the Gjlufrabúi waterfall hides, the inhabitant of the gorge.
- You can also treat yourself to the Katla Ice Cave Tour (optional, extra charge).
Overnight at Hotel Reykjavík Natura (for stays from 01/03/2024 – 30/04/2024 and from 01/05/2024 to 30/09/2024)
Breakfast included
Day 5: Departure or extra day in Reykjavik
- Make the most of your last few hours in the capital before heading to the airport to return your hire car and catch your return flight, direction: home sweet home.
- Should you choose the 5-night stay: take a little time to visit the capital.
- You can also treat yourself to a trip to the Sky Lagoon (optional, extra charge). It's the perfect way to recharge your batteries after a holiday on the road.
Overnight at Hotel Reykjavík Natura (for stays from 01/03/2024 – 30/04/2024 and from 01/05/2024 to 30/09/2024)
Breakfast included
Days 6 or 7: departure from Reykjavik (for 5- or 6-night stays)
- If you choose the 6-night trip, why not choose to enjoy the Whale-watching & Whales of Iceland Exhibition (optional, extra charge).
- Whether you depart on Day 6 or 7, be sure to make the most of your last few moments in the capital before heading to the airport.
- Return your hire car and catch your return flight, full of wonderful Icelandic memories.
Overnight at Hotel Reykjavík Natura (for stays from 01/03/2024 – 30/04/2024 and from 01/05/2024 to 30/09/2024)
Breakfast included
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
To ensure you have a well-earned rest after the days of discovery, we've selected some comfortable hotels with excellent service. These hotels also have free car parks, handy for parking during your self-drive tour.
Your hotels for stays until 30/04/2024:
Day 1: Ork Hotel - Superior Room
Day 2: Landhotel - Standard Room
Day 3: Klaustur Hotel - Standard Room
Day 4: Hotel Reykjavik Natura - Superior Room
Day 5: Hotel Reykjavik Natura - Superior Room
Day 6: Hotel Reykjavik Natura - Superior Room
Your hotels for stays from 01/05/2024 to 30/9/24:
Day 1: South Coast Hotel - Standard Room
Day 2: Stracta Hotel - Standard Room
Day 3: Skaftafell Hotel - Standard Room
Day 4: Hotel Reykjavik Natura - Standard Room
Day 5: Hotel Reykjavik Natura - Superior Room
Day 6: Hotel Reykjavik Natura - Superior Room
Important information about your tour and visits:
The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category.
The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure.
The order of visits is also subject to change without affecting the overall experience of the itinerary.
Single rooms available at extra cost. The maximum capacity of a room is 2 adults.
Your dining choices
This is a bed and breakfast stay.
Your optional excursions —
Day 2 - Optional visit to the Fontana Thermal Baths
Why not opt to enjoy a visit to the Fontana Thermal Baths - a must-do experience en route to the Golden Circle. Soak in a natural pool, listen to the bubbling spring water in the steam rooms, or for the daring, take a dip in the refreshing lake.
Located some 85 miles from Reykjavik, these natural geothermal springs are believed to have unique healing powers.
- Like many locations in Iceland, Laugarvatn belongs to a hot zone. In the grounds of the village, the lake and the shore of the lake, boiling waters erupt into hot springs.
- The hot water and springs have been used for cooking, bathing, geothermal house heating and healing steam bathing since 1929.
- The community of Laugarvatn has a long tradition of using the mineral-rich healing waters of the area for relaxation and restoration of body, mind and soul.
- Laugarvatn Fontana is a special place where you can enjoy the healing powers of the geothermal water; soak in a natural pool, listen to the bubbling hot spring in the steam rooms.
- The warm pools and hot pots vary in depth, size, and temperature just like the three traditional steam rooms.
- Laugarvatn Fontana rests on the shores of the beautiful Lake Laugarvatn, which can be admired from the baths.
- For the more adventurous visitors, a reinvigorating dip in the refreshing lake comes highly recommended.
Day 4 - Optional Fasttrack Katla Ice Cave Tour (5 & 6 nights programme only)
This is hands-down the fastest way to experience an Ice Cave in Iceland. Set off on an exciting super jeep ride to discover the beauty of 13 glaciers.
Enjoy exploring the glacier area and opportunity to take photos and immortalise this exciting excursion.
- The expedition team will meet you at the appointed meeting point in Vik Iceland.
- Embark on a jeep ride to the secret destination(30-60 minute ride).
- Once at the glacier area, you will borrow the appropriate gear (comprising helmet, headlamp, and crampons).
- The local guide will give an educational brief on safety, what to expect, etc.
- Set off on a short hike through an amazing glacier area towards the natural ice cave. The guide will always choose the most accessible and safe path.
- (For increased safety, a series of paths and wooden bridges are put in place and maintained during the warmer months of the year. As the glacier constantly changes, the path may differ day to day, as will as the look of the ice cave - making for a unique experience!
Please note:
The tour is only possible for the 5 or 6-night programme (on Day 4). Children aged 5 and below are not permitted
Day 5 - Optional Sky Lagoon Pure Pass (only available for the 5 & 6-nights itineraries)
Sky Lagoon is about that Icelandic feeling of warmth and wonder. Enjoy this unique outing and immerse yourself in warmth at this oceanside geothermal lagoon.
- The dramatic North Atlantic Ocean stretches out before you.
- Glowing sunsets and stormy skies dazzle, and sometimes the dancing Northern Lights put on a stunning all-natural show.
- Experience rejuvenation and inspiration at the edge of the world…
Please note:
- The tour is only possible for the 5 or 6-night programme (on Day 5).
- Children aged 12 and below are not permitted.
Day 6 - Optional Reykjavik Whale-watching & Whales of Iceland Exhibition
Set off on a breathtaking excursion in search of humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises.
• Sail out to Faxaflói Bay in search for the common whales in the area, such as humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises.
• Until you observe these amazing creatures, it's difficult to understand just how amazingly big whales are.
• Warm overalls are included (also available in children’s sizes). Children aged 12 enjoy admission for free.
Please note:
- Available only: 01/05-30/09/24
- Available only on the 6-night itinerary (day 6)
Your journey to Iceland —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destination —
Reykjavik
As the northernmost capital in the world, Reykjavík enjoys a unique atmosphere few other capitals can match. Overlooked to the north by the volcanic range Esja, this picturesque city is the perfect place for a laid-back break or one filled with action!
Laugavegur is the beating heart of the city, a street brimming with bars, restaurants, and boutique shops - stop by one of the cosy cafés to try Icelandic favourites such as rye bread with toppings like herring or trout. If you’re looking to soak up some culture, visit the Reykjavík Art Museum to see modern art by Icelandic artists, or the National Museum of Iceland to dive into the city’s Viking roots.
Of course, Reykjavík is also the ideal starting point to discover the wild landscapes of this stunning island - join a tour of the popular Golden Circle, a 230 km route taking in Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area and the breathtaking Gullfoss waterfall.
