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Winter Self Drive in South Iceland

    • Come to Iceland and look for the northern lights (aurora borealis), a true natural phenomena. Drive and experience a magical winter wonderland whilst getting to know the Sagaland, see icy waterfalls, glaciers, geothermal hot springs, bathe in the famous Blue Lagoon and many other extraordinary things. Explore the coolest places in Iceland during wintertime. Hunt for northern lights in the clear Icelandic sky at night time and see frozen waterfalls and snow-capped mountains at day time. Experience a magical winter wonderland of this tiny island in the north.

      Highlights

      • Hunt for the Northern Lights with wake up calls available at the hotels in countryside upon request
      • Explore Iceland's most amazing natural wonders, waterfalls, glaciers and national parks
      • Self drive holiday for the independent traveler

    • Itinerary Suggestion

      Day 1 - Arrival

      Pick up the rental car at the airport and start your trip by driving to the city.

      Accommodation is in a double/twin room in the hotel in central Reykjavik. Enjoy Reykjavik by night and look out for the Northern Lights in the evening or book an optional Northern Lights tour at your hotel.

      Overnight in Reykjavík at Fosshótels or similar 3 star hotel. Option to upgrade to 4 star Fosshotel Reykjavík or similar.

      Day 2 & 3- The Golden Circle Drive
      Drive via the Golden Circle to the south. You will visit the golden waterfall, Gullfoss, the Geysir hot springs and Þingvellir National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

      Stay at Hotel Stracta or similar for two nights.

      Day 4 - Continue along the South Coast
      Travel along the South coast and see the magnificent waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss. Visit the black Sand beach at Vik before heading to your next hotel.

      Spend two nights at Fosshótel Núpar, Hotel Hali or similar. Option to upgrade to 4 star Fosshótel Glacier Lagoon or similar.

      Day 5 - Skaftafell National Park and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
      Spend your day at the Skaftafell National Park. You might want to go for a guided hike on one of the glaciers and perhaps try a bit of ice climbing.

      Visit the glacier lagoon, Jökulsárlón, and see enormous icebergs floating around. If you are lucky you might see some seals resting on the icebergs.

      Day 6 - Skógar and the Folk Museum
      Drive along the scenic south coast back to the west. On your way you stop in Skógar and visit the popular folk museum.

      Spend the last two nights in Reykjavík at Fosshótels or similar 3 star hotel. Option to upgrade to 4 star Fosshotel Reykjavík or similar.

      Day 7 - Leisure day in Reykjavík or Reykjanes Peninsula with Blue Lagoon
      Enjoy a leisurely day in Reykjavík or continue your exploration of south Iceland on the Reykjanes Peninsula and stop at the famous Blue Lagoon. The geothermal areas Gunnuhver and Krýsuvík on the peninsula are well worth the visit as well as the picturesque Kleifarvatn lake. You don´t want to miss the chance to cross between the two continents of Europe and North America on the bridge between continents.

      Day 8 - Departure
      Depending on your flight time you might want to enjoy Reykjavík in the morning or visit the Blue Lagoon if you have not had the chance to do so. Please note, entry to the lagoon must be pre-booked, we can help you!

      Depart for the airport about 3 hours before your flight. Return the rental car at the airport and depart for home.


      NOTE: This is an itinerary suggestion, sometimes it may be necessary to alter the route to fit in with hotel availability. All Iceland reserves the right to confirm a reversed itinerary and the right to change accommodation at short notice, depending on availability as per our terms and conditions.

      DRIVING DISTANCES

      Kilometers total: 2.170
      Kilometers per day: 197

      Miles total: 1.348
      Miles per day: 123

    • Airfares/ATOL

      Airfares are not included in the package price and thus quoted separately. Return flights to/from Iceland start from £200 per person without bags. Please note that prices will be higher during peak season. When enquiring, our Iceland Travel Specialists will quote the best price from your preferred airport. If you book your flights with us, your holiday will be fully ATOL financially protected.

      Prices

      Price in £ per person, 2 persons sharing a room and rental car:

      Car Type (or similar) A2:
      Suzuki Swift 4wd
      K:
      Suzuki SX4

      E:
      Skoda Octavia station 4wd

      E2:
      Dacia Duster 4wd

      F:
      Toyota Rav 4wd
      I:
      Toyota Landcruiser, Automatic 4wd
      M:
      Audi Q7 4wd
      October - April 995 1,055 1,089 1,095 1,355 1,395

      Package details

      Departure Dates: Daily departures, October - April

      The price is from £995* per person depending on the rental car type, based on two people sharing a double/twin room and rental car (excluding flights)*

      *Prices are subject to availability

      This holiday includes:

      • Hertz rental car (see options above) picked up and dropped off at Keflavík International Airport. Car rental includes: GPS navigation, free additional driver, unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Theft Protection Waiver, tax and drop off fees
      • 3 nights accommodation in Reykjavik and 4 nights accommodation in the countryside in 3 star hotels/country hotels with private facilities in the region specified on the itinerary page. Your stay includes daily breakfast, free wifi and free parking (except in Reykjavík) and most hotels have restaurant/bar on site and offer northern lights wake up calls
      • All Iceland information pack including maps, leaflets and more
      • Detailed day by day driving itinerary personalised for you
      • Dedicated All Iceland Travel Specialist to help with any questions you may have leading up to or during your holiday
      • 24/7 emergency assistance
      • Our unique Icelandic expertise in planning trips in Iceland for our customers
      • Service fee and taxes

      Not included:

      • Return flights, we can book these for you and your holiday will be fully ATOL Protected
      • Optional Excursions
      • Travel Insurance
      • Anything else not specifically listed under "this includes"

      Add ons and upgrades:

      • Upgrade to superior/deluxe rooms
      • Upgrade to 4 star hotels in Reykjavík and South Iceland
      • Various day tours such as Blue Lagoon, horse riding, glacier walking, whale watching and many more!

      Why book with All Iceland?

      All Iceland is a UK based travel company that specialises in Iceland, Faroe Islands and Greenland
      Book with the Icelandic experts!

      Our office is staffed and run by Icelanders, we promise intimate local knowledge from where to stay to places to eat and the hidden gems that you will not find in tourist guides. We will help you get the holiday you want and we can adapt this package. Book through us and your holiday will also be fully ATOL and ABTA protected. Travel with confidence! 


      Contact us and we can help you:

      - to stay longer and discover more, this package can be extended -
      - to book additional excursions -
      - if you have specific accommodation requirements -
      - to book this package with or without flights -

    • Life's a journey!

      All Iceland collaborates with Hertz, the world's leading vehicle renting organisation.

      Iceland offers the traveller an adventure in a beautiful and rugged landscape. However, experience shows that the forces of Icelandic nature can be harsh and inhospitable, and travellers are well-advised to exercise caution and respect for the country's natural environment. Please note, driving age limit in Iceland is 20 years old for passenger car (23 years for 4wd and minibusses), you must have a valid drivers licence and credit card for authorisation in order to book this holiday. More information and full details.

      Hertz Logo

      Hertz Car Rental


      Tailor made self drive packages: Should you be looking for something a little more special? We can provide a tailor made itinerary, with small boutique hotels and local Icelandic hosted country accommodation. These inviting and friendly off the beaten track places to stay can offer intimate local knowledge of the surrounding area. Take advantage of the friendly natives, who take great pleasure in sharing with you their passion for the Icelandic landscape. Truly the Icelandic touch!

    • All Iceland cooperates with airlines that offer direct, scheduled flights to Iceland, Faroe Islands and Greenland. When making a holiday enquiry, please state which airport you wish to fly from. We can offer a package with or without flights. When you book a holiday package including UK flights, your holiday will be fully ATOL Protected.

      Flights to Iceland

      Icelandair, full service airline: London Heathrow and London Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
      PLAY, low cost airline: London Stansted, Liverpool and Dublin to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
      British Airways, full service airline: London Heathrow to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
      easyJet, low cost airline: 
      London Gatwick and London Luton, Bristol, Manchester and Edinburgh to Keflavík Airport (KEF).

      Flights to Iceland, Akureyri

      easyJet: London Gatwick and Manchester to Keflavík Airport (KEF).

      Domestic Flights in Iceland

      Icelandair: Domestic flights between Reykjavík Domestic Airport (REY) to Akureyri, Egilsstaðir, Ísafjörður, Vopnafjörður, Grímsey and Þórshöfn.
      Fugfelagið Ernir: Domestic flights between Reykjavík Domestic Airport (REY) to Vestmannaeyjar, Höfn, Húsavík, Bíldudalur and Gjögur.

      Flights to Faroe Islands and Greenland

      Atlantic Airways: Edinburgh, London Gatwick and Copenhagen to Vagar Airport Faroe Islands.
      Air Greenland: Copenhagen to Greenland.
      Icelandair: Reykjavík Domestic Airport to Faroe Islands and Greenland.

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      • Come to Iceland and look for the northern lights (aurora borealis), a true natural phenomena. Drive and experience a magical winter wonderland whilst getting to know the Sagaland, see icy waterfalls, glaciers, geothermal hot springs, bathe in the famous Blue Lagoon and many other extraordinary things. Explore the coolest places in Iceland during wintertime. Hunt for northern lights in the clear Icelandic sky at night time and see frozen waterfalls and snow-capped mountains at day time. Experience a magical winter wonderland of this tiny island in the north.

        Highlights

        • Hunt for the Northern Lights with wake up calls available at the hotels in countryside upon request
        • Explore Iceland's most amazing natural wonders, waterfalls, glaciers and national parks
        • Self drive holiday for the independent traveler

      • Itinerary Suggestion

        Day 1 - Arrival

        Pick up the rental car at the airport and start your trip by driving to the city.

        Accommodation is in a double/twin room in the hotel in central Reykjavik. Enjoy Reykjavik by night and look out for the Northern Lights in the evening or book an optional Northern Lights tour at your hotel.

        Overnight in Reykjavík at Fosshótels or similar 3 star hotel. Option to upgrade to 4 star Fosshotel Reykjavík or similar.

        Day 2 & 3- The Golden Circle Drive
        Drive via the Golden Circle to the south. You will visit the golden waterfall, Gullfoss, the Geysir hot springs and Þingvellir National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

        Stay at Hotel Stracta or similar for two nights.

        Day 4 - Continue along the South Coast
        Travel along the South coast and see the magnificent waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss. Visit the black Sand beach at Vik before heading to your next hotel.

        Spend two nights at Fosshótel Núpar, Hotel Hali or similar. Option to upgrade to 4 star Fosshótel Glacier Lagoon or similar.

        Day 5 - Skaftafell National Park and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
        Spend your day at the Skaftafell National Park. You might want to go for a guided hike on one of the glaciers and perhaps try a bit of ice climbing.

        Visit the glacier lagoon, Jökulsárlón, and see enormous icebergs floating around. If you are lucky you might see some seals resting on the icebergs.

        Day 6 - Skógar and the Folk Museum
        Drive along the scenic south coast back to the west. On your way you stop in Skógar and visit the popular folk museum.

        Spend the last two nights in Reykjavík at Fosshótels or similar 3 star hotel. Option to upgrade to 4 star Fosshotel Reykjavík or similar.

        Day 7 - Leisure day in Reykjavík or Reykjanes Peninsula with Blue Lagoon
        Enjoy a leisurely day in Reykjavík or continue your exploration of south Iceland on the Reykjanes Peninsula and stop at the famous Blue Lagoon. The geothermal areas Gunnuhver and Krýsuvík on the peninsula are well worth the visit as well as the picturesque Kleifarvatn lake. You don´t want to miss the chance to cross between the two continents of Europe and North America on the bridge between continents.

        Day 8 - Departure
        Depending on your flight time you might want to enjoy Reykjavík in the morning or visit the Blue Lagoon if you have not had the chance to do so. Please note, entry to the lagoon must be pre-booked, we can help you!

        Depart for the airport about 3 hours before your flight. Return the rental car at the airport and depart for home.


        NOTE: This is an itinerary suggestion, sometimes it may be necessary to alter the route to fit in with hotel availability. All Iceland reserves the right to confirm a reversed itinerary and the right to change accommodation at short notice, depending on availability as per our terms and conditions.

        DRIVING DISTANCES

        Kilometers total: 2.170
        Kilometers per day: 197

        Miles total: 1.348
        Miles per day: 123

      • Airfares/ATOL

        Airfares are not included in the package price and thus quoted separately. Return flights to/from Iceland start from £200 per person without bags. Please note that prices will be higher during peak season. When enquiring, our Iceland Travel Specialists will quote the best price from your preferred airport. If you book your flights with us, your holiday will be fully ATOL financially protected.

        Prices

        Price in £ per person, 2 persons sharing a room and rental car:

        Car Type (or similar) A2:
        Suzuki Swift 4wd
        K:
        Suzuki SX4

        E:
        Skoda Octavia station 4wd

        E2:
        Dacia Duster 4wd

        F:
        Toyota Rav 4wd
        I:
        Toyota Landcruiser, Automatic 4wd
        M:
        Audi Q7 4wd
        October - April 995 1,055 1,089 1,095 1,355 1,395

        Package details

        Departure Dates: Daily departures, October - April

        The price is from £995* per person depending on the rental car type, based on two people sharing a double/twin room and rental car (excluding flights)*

        *Prices are subject to availability

        This holiday includes:

        • Hertz rental car (see options above) picked up and dropped off at Keflavík International Airport. Car rental includes: GPS navigation, free additional driver, unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Theft Protection Waiver, tax and drop off fees
        • 3 nights accommodation in Reykjavik and 4 nights accommodation in the countryside in 3 star hotels/country hotels with private facilities in the region specified on the itinerary page. Your stay includes daily breakfast, free wifi and free parking (except in Reykjavík) and most hotels have restaurant/bar on site and offer northern lights wake up calls
        • All Iceland information pack including maps, leaflets and more
        • Detailed day by day driving itinerary personalised for you
        • Dedicated All Iceland Travel Specialist to help with any questions you may have leading up to or during your holiday
        • 24/7 emergency assistance
        • Our unique Icelandic expertise in planning trips in Iceland for our customers
        • Service fee and taxes

        Not included:

        • Return flights, we can book these for you and your holiday will be fully ATOL Protected
        • Optional Excursions
        • Travel Insurance
        • Anything else not specifically listed under "this includes"

        Add ons and upgrades:

        • Upgrade to superior/deluxe rooms
        • Upgrade to 4 star hotels in Reykjavík and South Iceland
        • Various day tours such as Blue Lagoon, horse riding, glacier walking, whale watching and many more!

        Why book with All Iceland?

        All Iceland is a UK based travel company that specialises in Iceland, Faroe Islands and Greenland
        Book with the Icelandic experts!

        Our office is staffed and run by Icelanders, we promise intimate local knowledge from where to stay to places to eat and the hidden gems that you will not find in tourist guides. We will help you get the holiday you want and we can adapt this package. Book through us and your holiday will also be fully ATOL and ABTA protected. Travel with confidence! 


        Contact us and we can help you:

        - to stay longer and discover more, this package can be extended -
        - to book additional excursions -
        - if you have specific accommodation requirements -
        - to book this package with or without flights -

      • Life's a journey!

        All Iceland collaborates with Hertz, the world's leading vehicle renting organisation.

        Iceland offers the traveller an adventure in a beautiful and rugged landscape. However, experience shows that the forces of Icelandic nature can be harsh and inhospitable, and travellers are well-advised to exercise caution and respect for the country's natural environment. Please note, driving age limit in Iceland is 20 years old for passenger car (23 years for 4wd and minibusses), you must have a valid drivers licence and credit card for authorisation in order to book this holiday. More information and full details.

        Hertz Logo

        Hertz Car Rental


        Tailor made self drive packages: Should you be looking for something a little more special? We can provide a tailor made itinerary, with small boutique hotels and local Icelandic hosted country accommodation. These inviting and friendly off the beaten track places to stay can offer intimate local knowledge of the surrounding area. Take advantage of the friendly natives, who take great pleasure in sharing with you their passion for the Icelandic landscape. Truly the Icelandic touch!

      • All Iceland cooperates with airlines that offer direct, scheduled flights to Iceland, Faroe Islands and Greenland. When making a holiday enquiry, please state which airport you wish to fly from. We can offer a package with or without flights. When you book a holiday package including UK flights, your holiday will be fully ATOL Protected.

        Flights to Iceland

        Icelandair, full service airline: London Heathrow and London Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
        PLAY, low cost airline: London Stansted, Liverpool and Dublin to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
        British Airways, full service airline: London Heathrow to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
        easyJet, low cost airline: 
        London Gatwick and London Luton, Bristol, Manchester and Edinburgh to Keflavík Airport (KEF).

        Flights to Iceland, Akureyri

        easyJet: London Gatwick and Manchester to Keflavík Airport (KEF).

        Domestic Flights in Iceland

        Icelandair: Domestic flights between Reykjavík Domestic Airport (REY) to Akureyri, Egilsstaðir, Ísafjörður, Vopnafjörður, Grímsey and Þórshöfn.
        Fugfelagið Ernir: Domestic flights between Reykjavík Domestic Airport (REY) to Vestmannaeyjar, Höfn, Húsavík, Bíldudalur and Gjögur.

        Flights to Faroe Islands and Greenland

        Atlantic Airways: Edinburgh, London Gatwick and Copenhagen to Vagar Airport Faroe Islands.
        Air Greenland: Copenhagen to Greenland.
        Icelandair: Reykjavík Domestic Airport to Faroe Islands and Greenland.

      Bespoke Holidays

      At All Iceland we tailor make holidays for our customers.

      With this in mind you cannot book this holiday directly on the website but please send us an enquiry or give us a call and we will help you to create your once in a lifetime holiday. Contact our team of Icelandic Experts today and start planning with us!

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