Iceland Round Circle - 7 nights
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This package is designed for you to take in as much as possible of Iceland’s varied countryside and spectacular sights. Ideal for those that want to see a lot in a short space of time, taking in the highlights of the ring road. You will drive the classical circle route along the rugged coastline and glacial valleys; visit some of Europe’s biggest waterfalls and cross volcanic landscape.
Highlights
- Explore all the best of Icelands spectacular nature
- Geysir, Waterfalls, Volcanos, glaciers, hot springs, historic sites, National parks, Reykjavik, option for The Blue Lagoon and many more fascinating places to see
- Classical circle route of Iceland
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Itinerary Suggestion
Day 1 – Arrival in Iceland
Departure from UK. Pick up the rental car at the airport. Depending on your arrival time, you may want to visit the Blue Lagoon on your way from the airport, just 15 minutes driving distance. Drive to Reykjavik and check in at your hotel in the city. Explore Reykjavík at leisure.
Overnight the 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 – Reykjavík – Borgarfjörður
Explore the scenic Whale fjords and saga valley of Borgarfjörður with its waterfalls, hot springs and historic sites. You will have the option to see Hraunfossar and Barnafossar waterfalls as well as Europe's most powerful hot spring, Deildartunguhver.Overnight stay in West Iceland, Fosshótel Hellnar, Fosshótel Stykkishólmur, Fosshótel Reykholt or similar.
Day 3 – Sights of North and West Iceland
On your way up north, stop at the historical site Glaumbær turf farm. Upon arrival at Akureyri, explore the town which is called the capital of North Iceland. Goðafoss, the waterfall of the gods is not far away. Take your time to discover the sights at lake Mývatn and the nearby hot spring areas such as Mývatn Nature Baths.Overnight in North Iceland, Fosshótel Húsavík, Fosshótel Mývatn Hotel KEA or similar.
Day 4 – Head to East with 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.Overnight stay in the Eastfjords, Fosshótel Eastfjords or similar.
Day 5 – 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 glacial lagoon and Skaftafell National Park.Overnight stay in the South East, Fosshótel Núpar, Hótel Hali, Fosshótel Vatnajökull or similar. Option to upgrade to the 4 star Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon, subject to availability.
Day 6 – Natural Wonders – South Shore
Drive along the south coast and witness many natural wonders such as black lava beaches, waterfalls and glaciers. The folk museum at Skógar is well worth a visit, it is close to the impressive Skogarfoss waterfall.Overnight stay in South Iceland at Hotel Stracta or similar.
Day 7 – Golden Circle – Reykjavík
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 in your trip will you visit the church and historical site of Skálholt before heading on to the volcanic crater Kerið.Overnight 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 8 - Departure
Depending on your flight time you might want to spend the morning exploring Reykjavík or taking a dip in the Blue Lagoon on your way to the airport. If you have a morning flight, you can visit the Blue Lagoon on your arrival day. Note, the Blue Lagoon must be pre-booked prior to departure as it does get fully booked. We can help you with this!Drive back to Keflavik airport and return the car.
DRIVING DISTANCES
Kilometers total: 1.655
Kilometers per day: 207Miles total: 1.028
Miles per day: 129
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.
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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:
Car Type (or similar) April May June-Sept. A2: Suzuki Swift 4wd Manual 995 1,255 1,545 C: VW Golf 2wd Auto 1,055 1,285 1,615 P: Skoda Octavia station 4wd Auto
E2: Dacia Duster 4wd Manual1,095 1,295 1,665 O: KIA Sportage 4wd Auto 1,155 1,395 1,825 V1: Tesla Y Electric Vehicle 4wd Auto 1,225 1,495 1,895 I: Toyota Landcruiser 4wd Auto 1,355 1,595 2,155 M6: Mercedes Benz GLS 4wd Auto 1,695 1,925 2,865 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 £995* 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 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!
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 -
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- 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.
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!
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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
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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!