Around Iceland in 10 Nights

All Iceland has organised this 10 night self-drive package to take in as much as possible of Iceland’s varied countryside and spectacular sights. You will drive along the rugged coastlines and glacial valleys; visit some of Europe’s biggest waterfalls and cross volcanic landscapes.

Highlights

• Explore all the best of Icelands spectacular nature
• Geysir, Waterfalls, Volcanos, glaciers, hot springs, historic sites, National parks, The Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik and many more fascinating places to see
• Classical circle route of Iceland

Itinerary Suggestion

Day 1 - Arrival in Iceland

Arrive at Keflavik International Airport. Pick up the rental car at the airport. Depending on your arrival time, drive to the Blue Lagoon Spa and enjoy the lagoon. Note, pre-booking is essential if you wish to bathe in the lagoon. We can book this for you! Continue to Reykjavík and check in at your hotel. Enjoy exploring Reykjavík at leisure.

Overnight stay in Reykjavík at Fosshótels or similar 3 star hotel. Option to upgrade to 4 star hotels such as Hotel Reykjavík Saga, Hótel Reykjavík Centrum or Fosshotel Reykjavík.

Day 2 - Whale Fjord and Saga Valley Borgarfjörður
Explore the Saga Valley Borgarfjörður with its waterfalls, hot springs and historic sites. You will have the option to see the Hraunfossar and Barnafossar waterfalls. Visit Europes most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver.

Overnight stay for 2 nights in West Iceland, Fosshótel Reykholt, Fosshótel Hellnar, Fosshótel Stykkishólmur or similar.

Day 3 - Snæfellsnes peninsula
Explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula with its snow-capped volcano, stunning coastline, lava fields and bird colonies. Visit the cosy town of Stykkishólmur where you can catch a boat tour around the Breiðafjörður Bay.

Day 4 – Head to North
Drive to Skagafjörður, the valley of the horses and home of Glaumbær turf farm. Explore Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland, and Goðafoss, the waterfall of the gods.

Spend two nights in North Iceland at Fosshótel Húsavík, Fosshótel Mývatn, Hotel KEA or similar.

Day 5 – Explore Lake Mývatn
Explore the sights of Lake Mývatn. You can also take an optional evening whale watching cruise from Húsavík (June-August).

Day 6 - Head to East and see Dettifoss Waterfall
Drive around Tjörnes Peninsula and visit Europe’s most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss (mid June to August). As you proceed further east, you should pass through a large wasteland area.

Overnight in East Iceland at Fosshótel Eastfjords or similar.

Day 7 - Scenic fjords of East Iceland
Drive along the scenic fjords of east Iceland and enjoy the small town of Höfn. Explore the Vatnajökull glacier, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and Skaftafell National Park.

Overnight in the South East, Fosshótel Vatnajökull, Fosshótel Núpar or similar. Option to upgrade to 4 star Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon.

Day 8 - Waterfalls and Glaciers
Drive along the south coast and witness many natural wonders such as black lava beaches, waterfalls and glaciers. The folk museum at Skógar is worth a visit which is close to the impressive Skógarfoss waterfall.

Overnight at Hotel Stracta or similar.

Day 9 - Explore the famous Golden Circle
Your first stop should be at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site. The park rests in a valley created by the power of the tectonic plates that are slowly drifting apart. Keep on driving to Haukadalur hot spring area where you will see several hot springs, the most active being the geysir Strokkur, which erupts every 10 minutes. The next stop is the Gullfoss Waterfall (golden waterfall). This waterfall falls in two cascades into a narrow and deep gorge. Further on at your trip will you visit the church and historical site of Skálholt before heading on to the volcanic crater Kerið.

Spend the last 2 nights in Reykjavík at Fosshótel or similar 3 star hotel. Option to upgrade to 4 star hotels such as Hotel Reykjavík Saga, Hótel Reykjavík Centrum or Fosshotel Reykjavík.

Day 10 - Explore Reykjanes Peninsula and Reykjavik
If you're keen on further exploration before heading home, the Reykjanes Peninsula has plenty to see, such as the Blue Lagoon, Gunnuhver hot spring area in Krýsuvík and Keilir Mountain. The picturesque surroundings around Lake Kleifarvatn are not to be missed. You don´t want to miss the chance to cross between the two tectonic plates of Europe and North America on the bridge between continents. If you have not been to the Blue Lagoon you have time to stop today.

Day 11 - Departure day
Depending on your departure flight, explore Reykjavík, visit museums, shops and various attractions the city has to offer. Depart for home, we recommend to be at the airport about 2 hours before departure. Return your rental car at Keflavík International Airport.

DRIVING DISTANCES

Kilometers total: 2.329
Kilometers per day: 212

Miles total: 1.447
Miles per day: 132

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.

Airfares/ATOL

Airfares are not included in the package price and thus quoted separately. Return flights to/from Iceland start from £200 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:

We have a wider range of vehicles available on request, if you have any vehicle in mind please let us know. Requested examples include the 9 Seater Caravelle or Hybrid vehicles. See more information on our Car Hire Page.

Package details

Departure Dates: Daily departures from April - September

The price is from £1,295* per person depending on the time of year you wish to travel, 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 7 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
• 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!

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.

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!