Highland Adventure Farm Stay

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

Day 11 – Departure
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.

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.

Airfaires/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:

• 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
• 2 nights accommodation in Reykjavik and 8 nights accommodation in the countryside staying in a mixture of smaller country hotels, farms and bed and breakfast accommodation in rooms with private facilities. Your stay includes free parking at hotels (except in Reykjavík) and daily breakfast.
• 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"

Life's a journey!

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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!