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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 and your flight to and from Iceland. 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 type.
Detailed Itinerary:
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Description |
Accommodation |
Ca. distance travelled |
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The Southwest. Ca. 74 km travelled.
Places of interest: Borgarfjörður district - Húsafell in Borgarfjörður. Hraunfossar waterfalls – streaming from the edges of the lava fields. Reykholt for historic value and Kleppjárnsreykir for geothermal interest. Borgarnes village – the site of one of the most popular Icelandic sagas, Egla. Guided saga tours on offer. |
In Borgarfjörður area |
74 km |
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2 |
The Snæfellsnes peninsula. Ca. 95 km travelled.
Places of interest: Snæfellsjökull glacier – famous for beauty and occult powers. Various glacier tours on offer. Arnarstapi – a fishing village in extraordinary surroundings. Colourful bird life. The crater Eldborg makes an interesting hike. |
In Snæfellsnes area. |
95 km |
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3 |
The Snæfellsnes peninsula and the West. Ca. 177 km travelled.
Places of interest: The Breiðafjörður Bay – boat excursions amongst the many islands in the bay. The fishing villages on the northern coast of Snæfellsnes peninsula. The village of Búðardalur. Drive across Laxárdalsheiði heath (road 59). |
In Hrútafjörður area. |
177 km |
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4 |
Akureyri and the Northwest. Ca. 220 km travelled.
Places of interest: Skagafjörður, a district renown for its horse breeding, - farmhouse museum at Glaumbær and old turf church at Víðimýri. Akureyri town – the capital of the North. |
In Akureyri area.
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220 km |
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5 |
The Lake Mývatn area. Ca. 80 km travelled.
Places of interest: Goðafoss waterfall – beautiful and historic. Lake Mývatn is one of the pearls of Icelandic nature and rich in both bird and plant life. Höfði – a wooded headland in the lake. Dimmuborgir with its spectacular lava formations. The geothermal area at Námafjall Pass with extraordinary colours produced by the sulphur in the ground. |
In Mývatn area. |
80 km |
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6 |
Whale watching - The Northeast.
Places of interest: Whale watching from Húsavík town, a busy and lively town which boasts one of Iceland’s prettiest churches. The fossil collection at Tjörnes. The Öxarfjörður area. |
In Mývatn area |
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7 |
The Northeast.
Places of interest: The Jökulsárgljúfur National Park. Ásbyrgi, allegedly the hoof mark of Odin’s horse, Sleipnir. Hljóðaklettar (Echo rocks) with their strange echoes and rock formations. The magnificent Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Iceland. On the way to the East stop by the renovated farm Sænautasel and have a cup of coffee or tea with the very Icelandic baking, lummur. |
In Egilsstaðir area.f church at Víðimýri. Akureyri town – the capital of the North. |
210 km for both day 6 and 7 |
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8 |
The East. Ca. 25 – 30 km travelled.
Places of interest: Hallormsstaðar Woods – Iceland’s biggest forest and great outdoor area. The Lagarfljót River where the sea serpent “Lagarfljótsormur” allegedly lives. The East fjords with their dramatic mountains and quaint fishing villages like Borgarfjörður eystri and Seyðisfjörður village. |
In Egilsstaðir area. |
30 km |
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9 |
The East and the Southeast. Ca. 247 km travelled.
Places of interest: Egilsstaðir village. A unique stone collection in Stöðvarfjörður village. Great scenery of tall and uniquely formed mountains en route towards the South. |
In Höfn area |
247 km |
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10 |
The Southeast. Ca. 200 km travelled.
Places of interest: Fishing village at Höfn. The Vatnajökull glacier – tours on the glacier on offer if booked in advance. The glacial lagoon Jökulsárlón – cruises amongst the towering icebergs on offer. Interesting tours to Cape Ingólfshöfði on hay wagon. Skaftafell National Park – one of Iceland’s most beautiful and unique places of natural wonder. |
In Kirkjubæjarklaustur area. |
200 kmx |
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11 |
The South – along the coast. Ca. 402 km travelled.
Places of interest: Kirkjubæjarklaustur – a small but important community centre. Vík in Mýrdalur – boat excursions to Dyrhólaey – a 120 m high cape with perpendicular cliffs teeming with birds - a nature sanctuary. Skógar with its magnificent waterfall and interesting folk museum. The swimming pool at Seljavellir – an outdoor pool in lovely natural surroundings. Seljalandsfoss waterfall – where it is possible to walk behind the waterfall. |
In Gullfoss - Geysir area. |
402 km |
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12 |
The South – inland. Ca. 50 km travelled.
Places of interest: The historical Skálholt cathedral. Kerið, a 3000 year explosion crater. The beautiful Gullfoss waterfall. Geysir hot spring area with the energetic Strokkur spouting every 10-15 minutes. Þingvellir National Park – the site of the ancient parliament – a beautiful area with lovely walkways. |
At a hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavík by your choice (optional). |
50 km |
Price from: 193.600 ISK per person
Accommodation: Twin room with shared facilities (Cat I)
Car: Toyota Aygo or similar
| Upgrade to: | Toyota Yaris Automatic | 12000 ISK per person |
| | Toyota Verso Station | 36000 ISK per person |
Price from: 299.900 ISK per person
Accommodation: Twin room with shared facilities (Cat I)
Car: Toyota RAV4 4WD or similar
| Upgrade to: | Toyota Landcruiser GC 4WD | 78750 ISK per person |
Prices are per person in a twin room with shared facilities in Cat I.
INCLUDED: |
Farm house accommodation |
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Breakfast every day except arrival day |
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Rental car |
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Good road map |
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Detailed itinerary |
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NOT INCLUDED: |
Admission to museums and extra activities |
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Accommodation in a hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavik |
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Transfer to/from Keflavik Airport |
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International flights |
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Gasoline |
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Meals other than breakfast |
| Upgrade the accommodation | Cat II | 12375 ISK per person |
| | Cat III | 40900 ISK per person |
| | Cat IV | 61000 ISK per person |
Farmhouse room categories:
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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 DISCOUNT:
February, March, April, October & November: 20% off
May & September: 10% off
Rates are subject to availability.
Car types are example only and are subject to availability.
Not available in December & January.
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