Enjoy Iceland on your own!
We take care of all the planning for you, provide you with a car of your choice, a detailed travel plan and a good road map. We also book your accomodation for you during your tour. The only thing you have to book yourself is your accomodation in Reykjavík before and after your round trip. Please note that the transfer to and from Keflavik airport is not included in the price of the tour. We recommend our
Airport Express transfer service, which can be added to the package.
Type of car recommended: Any.
Detailed Itinerary:
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Day 1 - The South – inland to the South coast.
Places of interest:
Þingvellir National Park – the site of the ancient parliament and lovely area for taking a walk.
Geysir hot spring area with its fabulous Strokkur spouting every 10 minutes or so.
Gullfoss waterfall is not to be missed. Seljalandsfoss waterfall, which you can walk behind.
The outdoor swimming pool at Seljavellir in lovely surroundings.
The magnificent waterfall and the folk museum at Skógar.
Dyrhólaey – a 120 m high cape with perpendicular cliffs teeming with bird life.
Distance travelled 187 km.
Overnight in Vík area. |
Gullfoss waterfall |
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Day 2 - The Southeast and the East coast.
Places of interest:
Skaftafell National Park – a beautiful and unique place of natural wonder. The glacial lagoon Jökulsárlón – cruises on the lagoon amongst towering icebergs on offer. The Vatnajökull glacier – various types of glacier tours are on offer if booked in advance.
Distance travelled 273 km.
Overnight in Höfn area. |
Jökulsárlón - Glacial Lagoon |
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Day 3 - The East coast and fjords.
Places of interest: Great view of tall and often uniquely formed mountains on route to the East fjords. The fjords with their dramatic mountains and quaint fishing villages.
Distance travelled 247 km.
Overnight in Egilsstaðir area. |
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Day 4 - Lake Mývatn area.
Places of interest: Lake Mývatn itself – one of the pearls of Icelandic nature. Höfði, a wooded headland in the lake. Dimmuborgir with its strange rock formations. The hot spring area in Námaskarð Pass. The pseudo craters at Krafla. The beautiful and historical Goðafoss (Waterfall of the Gods).
Distance travelled 240 km.
Overnight in Mývatn area. |
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Day 5 - Akureyri and the North.
Places of interest: Akureyri town. Skagafjörður district is renowned for its horse breeding. The farmhouse museum in Glaumbær. The old turf church at Víðimýri. Vatnsdalshólar - the site of the last execution in Iceland. Kolugljúfur canyon.
Distance travelled 210 km.
Overnight in Hrútafjörður/Skagafjörður area. |
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Day 6 - The North and the Southwest.
Places of interest: The lovely Borgarfjörður district. Climbing the old crater Grábrók is great fun and the view over moss and birch grown lava fields is excellent. Borgarnes – the site of one of the most popular Icelandic sagas, Egla. Guided saga tours on offer.
Distance travelled 197 km.
Overnight in Reykjavík at hotel or guesthouse of your choice (optional). |
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Price |
ISK 98.000 per person |
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Accommodation: |
Twin room with shared facilities (Cat I) |
| Car: |
Toyota Aygo or similar |
| Upgrade to: |
Toyota Yaris Automatic |
9750 ISK per person |
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Toyota Verso Station |
33750 ISK per person |
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Price |
ISK 171.000 per person |
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Accommodation: |
Twin room with shared facilities (Cat I) |
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Car: |
Toyota RAV4 4WD or similar |
Prices are per person in a twin room with shared facilities in Cat I.
Rates for 3 and 5 persons are based on twin rooms and 1 single room.
INCLUDED:
- Farm house accommodation w/shared OR private facilities
- Breakfast every day except arrival day
- Rental car
- Good road map
- Detailed itinerary
NOT INCLUDED:
- Admission to museums and extra activities
- Accommodation in hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavik
- Transfer to/from Keflavik airport
- International flights
- Gasoline
- Meals other than breakfast
| Upgrade the accommodation: |
Cat II |
5400 ISK per person |
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Cat III |
16600 ISK per person |
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Cat IV |
25200 ISK per person |
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Cat I
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These rooms are simple, comfortable and adequate. The beds are made and rooms cleaned daily. Clean towels are supplied. Guests have access to communal sitting room. Breakfast included. |
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Cat II
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In addition to category I, all rooms have hand basins and are generally of a higher standard and better equipped. Breakfast included. |
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Cat III
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In addition to categories I and II, rooms have private bathroom. These rooms can be in farmhouses, guesthouses and cottages. Breakfast included. |
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Cat IV
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Rooms with private facilities in country hotels. Better equipped with TV, radio and sometimes coffee making facilities. Breakfast included. |
SEASONAL DISCOUNTS:
Februar, March, April, October & November: 20%
May & September: 10%
Rates are subject to availability.
Car types are example only and are subject to availability.
Not available in December & January.
For bookings and further information please fill in the contact form.