Around Iceland in 11 days self drive

From price is based on group A car (Toyota Yaris or similar) and twin share accommodation on low season (May and September); supplement applies to June-August. The price includes return economy class flights, all airport taxes, return airport transfers, group A car hire for 10 days and 10 nights accommodation around Iceland in a twin/double room inc. breakfast. Triple room for 2 adults and 1 child and car upgrade to 4WD are on request; please contact us for prices.

Departures every day from May to September 2010.

Day 1

Fly with a scheduled airline to Reykjavik. After arrival transfer to your centrally located hotel in Reykjavik.

Day 2

Pick up your rental car and head towards Reykholt. Explore the scenic Whale fjord and the saga valley Borgarfjörður. Two nights at Fosshótel Reykholt or similar.

Day 3

Explore Snæfellsnes peninsula with its snow-capped volcano, stunning coastline, lava fields and bird colonies.

Day 4

Drive north to Skagafjörður, the valley of the horses and home of Glaumbær turf farm. Overnight at Fosshótel Dalvik North Iceland or similar.

Day 5

Visit the island of Hrísey or enjoy an option whale watching cruise at Eyjafjörður fjord. Explore Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland, and Goðafoss, the waterfall of the gods. Overnight for two nights in Northeast Iceland at Fosshotel Husavik or Fosshotel Laugar or similar.

Day 6

Explore the sights of Lake Myvatn and optional evening whale watching cruise from Husavík, the "Whale Watching Capital of Europe" (June-August).

Day 7

Long drive to Egilsstaðir and along the scenic fjords of East Iceland. Overnight in Fosshotel Vatnajökull near Höfn or similar.

Day 8

Enjoy Vatnajökull glacier, including a glacial lagoon and Skaftafell National Park. Overnight at Fosshotel Skaftafell or similar.

Day 9

Drive along the south coast and witness many natural wonders such as a black lava beaches, waterfalls and glaciers. Overnight in the area of Hella at Fosshótel Mosfell or similar.

Day 10

The Golden Circle; Visit Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and Thingvellir National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Drive to Reykjavik and drop off the rental car. Overnight in Reykjavík.

Day 11

After breakfast free time to further explore the city centre followed by return transfer to Keflavik airport for your flight home. We recommend return transfer via Blue Lagoon.