Make the most of your time in Iceland on this classic 7 night road trip while staying in farm and country hotels. Drive around the island enjoying majestic sights along the way including waterfalls, geysers, glaciers, lagoons, fjords, mountains and charming villages. This tour is perfect for first time visitors who want to experience the best of Iceland in a week staying in a mixture of smaller country hotels, farms and bed and breakfast accommodation. This package can be extended to 10 and 14 nights 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

• 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
• Stay in a mixture of small country hotels and farms

Itinerary Suggestion

Day 1 - Arrival in Iceland
Pick up your rental car from Keflavík International Airport and drive to the capital. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the city, its museums, shops, restaurants and landmarks such as the Harpa Concert and Conference Centre by the harbour and Hallgrímskirkja church.

Overnight in Reykjavík at a 3 star hotel.

Day 2 - The South - inland and coast
Visit Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of great historical and geological importance, the Geysir hot spring area with its fabulous erupting Strokkur and the beautiful two-tiered Gullfoss Waterfall. Head to the South Coast travelling through the green farmland area known for one of Iceland's most popular Sagas, Njal's Saga. View Seljalandsfoss Waterfall which you can also walk behind if you wish! Continue to the magnificent waterfall and interesting folk museum at Skógar and the Eyjafjallajökull Visitor Centre, admiring the vast black sands and tall cliffs along the way.

Day 3 – Vatnajökull National Park
Enjoy the wonderful glacier vistas and many walking and hiking options at Skaftafell. Marvel at the floating icebergs at the glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón. Various types of glacier tours on Vatnajökull Glacier can be booked in advance.

Day 4 - The Eastfjords
Relish the marvellous views of tall and often uniquely formed mountains en route to the Eastfjords. Visit the many quaint fishing villages such as Djúpivogur and Eskifjörður with their colourful old houses and harbours. Explore the area around Egilsstaðir including Lake Lagarfjót, home to alleged sea serpent 'Lagarfljótsormurinn' and Skriðuklaustur Centre of Culture and History.

Day 6 – Akureyri and the North
View the beautiful Goðafoss ('Waterfall of the Gods') en route to Akureyri town which has enjoyable geothermal swimming pools, parks and museums. Tour the Skagafjörður district known for its horse breeding. Visit the farmhouse museum at Glaumbær and the old turf church at Víðimýri. Explore the sites of the Húnaþing district including the Seal Centre at Hvammstangi, Vatnsdalshólar hills and Kolugljúfur Canyon.

Day 8 - Departure
Depending on your flight time you may have time to explore ReykjavÍk 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.

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:

Package details

Departure Dates: Daily departures from May - September

SUMMER 2024 - VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY

The price is from £1,425* 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
• 2 nights accommodation in Reykjavik and 5 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! View an example of a Tailor made Self drive package.