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Highland Adventure Farm Stay

Highland Adventure Farm Stay

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Price
From £2,185

Duration
10 Nights

Departures
June - Aug

Tailor made holiday!

Venture into the dramatic and mysterious landscapes of Iceland's interior via the ancient highland routes Kjölur and Sprengisandur. Discover hidden treasures and geological wonders, bathing in natural hot spring rivers and lakes along the way. Ideal for those looking for a different experience off the beaten track, this self-drive package is a true adventure! Experience the interior of Iceland staying in a mixture of smaller country hotels, farms, and bed and breakfast accommodation. This package can be extended if you want to stay longer and see more of Iceland.

It is possible to amend this package to focus on just one part of the country, for example the South or the West.

Highlights

  • See the Icelandic Highlands
  • Drive through the stark landscapes of the Kjölur and Sprengisandur highland routes
  • Explore the geological wonders of the Northeast including the amazing Askja Caldera

Itinerary Suggestion of Tailor Made Holiday

Day 1 - Arrival in Iceland
Pick up your rental car from Keflavík International Airport and drive to the capital. Enjoy the city's cultural attractions, geothermal swimming pools, shops and boutiques, café and restaurant scene. Overnight in a 3 star hotel in central Reykjavík.

Accommodation in Reykjavik.

Day 2 - The Golden Circle
Explore Iceland’s famous circle of wonders 'The Golden Circle': Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World heritage Site, the beautiful two-tiered Gullfoss waterfall and the spouting Strokkur in the Geysir hot spring area.

Accommodation in the Gullfoss/Geysir area.

Day 3 – Kjölur highland route
Take the Kjölur route between glaciers Hofsjökull and Langjökull through the stark, uninhabitated interior of Iceland. Stop by the natural hot spring river at Hveravellir for a relaxing dip before continuing south. In the 18th century an outlaw named Fjalla-Eyvindur and his wife Halla lived here for 20 years, the hot springs helping them to stay warm!

Accommodation in the Skagafjörður area.

Days 4 and 5 - The North
Head for Lake Mývatn via Akureyri town and the beautiful Goðafoss Waterfall ('Waterfall of the Gods'). Explore the many geological wonders of the area such as the lava formations at Dimmuborgir and the pseudo-craters at Skútustaðir. On the second day, you can go on a day tour to Askja Caldera. Drive through the vast rugged lava terrains via Herðubreiðalindir, an oasis in the middle of the desert-like landscape. Enjoy the view from the rim of Askja before taking a dip in the geothermal crater lake Víti ('Hell') - an incredible experience!

Accommodation for two nights in the Lake Mývatn area. Option to stay in highland hut for one night near Askja.

Day 6 – Head East with a visit to Dettifoss
Drive on Tjörnes peninsula and visit Europe’s most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss. It is 44m high and at least 200-700 tons of water discharges per second.

Accommodation near Egilsstaðir area.

Day 7 - Scenic fjords of East Iceland
Drive along the scenic fjords of east Iceland and enjoy the small fishing town of Höfn with its cozy atmosphere. Head south and explore Vatnajökull glacier, Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and Skaftafell National Park.

Accommodation near Vatnajökull area.

Day 8 - The South Coast
Tour Iceland's beautiful South Coast on your way back to Reykjavík. Walk along the black sand beach near Vík, view the impressive birdlife at Cape Dyrhólaey, visit the Eyjafjallajökull Visitor Centre for information about the famous eruption in 2010, see the waterfall and folk museum at Skógar, View or even walk behind the beautiful Seljalandsfoss Waterfall.

Accommodation in the area.

Day 9 - Landmannalaugar
Explore Landmannalaugar, an area characterised by colourful rhyolite mountains. Go for a walk/hike in the otherworldly landscape and bathe in the natural hot spring river.

Accommodation in the area.

Day 10 - Drive to Reykjavík
Opportunity to explore more of the Golden Circle area and the South on your way to Reykjavík. Stop by the picturesque coastal villages Stokkseyri and Eyrarbakki and enjoy the local culture.

Acommodation in Reykjavík.

Day 11Departure
Depending on your flight time you may have time to explore Reykjavik or stop over at the famous Blue Lagoon on your way to the airport before carrying on to Keflavik international airport. Return your rental car and depart for home.

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.

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

Car Type (or similar) F:
Toyota Rav 4wd
I:
Toyota Landcruiser 4wd
June - August 2,185 2,695

SUMMER 2023 - VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Departures: Daily, June - August

The price is from £2,185* per adult based on 2 adult sharing a double/twin room and rental car.

*Prices are subject to availability

This includes:
- 10 nights accommodation, 1 - 2 nights in Reykjavik and 8 - 9 in the countryside, mixture of smaller country hotels, farms and bed and breakfast accommodation with private facilities, including breakfast.
- Hertz rental car, picked up and dropped off at the airport. Including: Free extra driver, Unlimited Miles, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Theft Protection Waiver, Tax, Drop Charge
- All Iceland parcel, including maps, information and more
- A detailed itinerary we will put together for you
- Our expertise in planning trips in Iceland for UK customers

Not included:
- Return flights
- Optional Excursions
- Travel Insurance
- Anything else not specifically listed under "this includes"


Accommodation Details - Country hotels - Farm Stay
Each of our member properties is unique. Individual lodgings can range from a small farm with only four rooms to a country hotel that can accommodate up to 150 guests. Some have been skilfully converted from traditional farm buildings, former school buildings or community centres while others are more modern.

All rooms are comfortable rooms with private/en-suite bathrooms and breakfast included. The majority of hotels have on-site bars/restaurants offering buffets and/or á la carte menus.



Why book with All Iceland?

All Iceland is a UK based travel company that specialises in Iceland
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.

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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 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

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 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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