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South and West Iceland

    • See Iceland´s major nature spots in the South and West part. Explore Gullfoss waterfall, Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site and geothermal areas like the famous Geysir hot spring area. Snæfellsnes peninsula is unlike anything else in the world with its snow-capped volcano, stunning coastline, lava fields and bird colonies.

      Highlights

      • Explore the Snæfellsnes peninsula, glaciers, lava fields and bird colonies
      • The famous Golden Circle, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and Þingvellir National Park
      • Hraunfossar waterfalls and Europe's most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver

    • Itinerary Suggestion

      Day 1 – Arrival in Iceland
      Departure from UK. Pick up the rental car at the airport. Drive to Reykjavik and check in at hotel in the city. Depending on your flight times, you may want to explore Reykjanes, see day 2.

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

      Day 2 – Reykjanes Peninsula
      Explore the Reykjanes Peninsula and stop at the famous Blue Lagoon. If you wish to bathe in the lagoon, please note you must pre-book entry as the lagoon does get fully booked. We can book this for you! The geothermal areas Gunnuhver and Krýsuvík on the peninsula are well worth the visit as well as the picturesque Kleifarvatn lake. Continue to your accommodation in the Golden Circle. Depending on your flights, this is also possible to explore on your arrival day or day of departure.

      Stay 3 nights in South Iceland at Hotel Stracta or similar.

      Day 3 – Golden Circle
      Visit Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and Þingvellir National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

      Day 4 – The South Shore
      Take a tour along the south coast to visit the saga museum at Hvolsvöllur, Skógafoss waterfall and turf farm as well as the endless black sand beach at the town of Vík.

      Day 5 – Borgarfjörður
      Head west – explore the saga valley Borgarfjörður with its stunning waterfalls, hot springs and historic sites.

      Stay 2 nights in West Iceland at Fosshótel Hellnar, Fosshótel Stykkishólmur, Fosshótel Reykholt or similar.

      Day 6 – Snæfellsnes peninsula
      Explore the Snæfellsnes peninsula, its snow-capped volcano, beautiful coastline, lava fields and bird colonies.

      Day 7 – Reykjavik
      Drive back to Reykjavík and take a detour via the beautiful Hvalafjörður. Explore and enjoy Iceland’s capital Reykjavik, it is an exciting modern city with lots to see and do. We will send you plenty of suggestions of what to do including the “must see´s in the city. Another option is to drive further to take a bath in the Blue Lagoon.

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

      Day 8 - Departure
      Depending on your flight time you may want to enjoy Reykjavík in the morning or explore Reykjanes and go to the Blue Lagoon if you have not had a chance to do so yet. The lagoon is ideally located between Reykjavík and Keflavík Airport so great to visit either at the start or end of your holiday.

      Drive back to Keflavik airport and return the car. Depart for home.


      DRIVING DISTANCES

      Kilometers total: 1.344
      Kilometers per day: 168

      Miles total: 835
      Miles per day: 104


      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:

      Car Type (or similar)

      A2:
      Suzuki Swift 4wd (May/Sept)


      A:

      Toyota Yaris (Summer)

      C:
      Toyota Avensis



      K:

      Suzuki SX4

      E:
      Skoda Octavia station 4wd

      E2:
      Dacia Duster 4WD

      F:
      Toyota Rav 4wd

      I:
      Toyota Landcruiser, Automatic 4wd
      M:
      Audi Q7 4wd
      May 975 1,055 1,095 1,275 1,495 1,525
      June, July, August, Sept 1,255 1,355 1,395 1,399 1,895 1,925

      Package details

      Departure Dates: Daily departures from May - September

      SUMMER 2024 - VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY

      The price is from £975* 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
      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.

      Hertz Logo

      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!

    See Iceland´s major nature spots in the South and West part. Explore Gullfoss waterfall,...

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      • See Iceland´s major nature spots in the South and West part. Explore Gullfoss waterfall, Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site and geothermal areas like the famous Geysir hot spring area. Snæfellsnes peninsula is unlike anything else in the world with its snow-capped volcano, stunning coastline, lava fields and bird colonies.

        Highlights

        • Explore the Snæfellsnes peninsula, glaciers, lava fields and bird colonies
        • The famous Golden Circle, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and Þingvellir National Park
        • Hraunfossar waterfalls and Europe's most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver

      • Itinerary Suggestion

        Day 1 – Arrival in Iceland
        Departure from UK. Pick up the rental car at the airport. Drive to Reykjavik and check in at hotel in the city. Depending on your flight times, you may want to explore Reykjanes, see day 2.

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

        Day 2 – Reykjanes Peninsula
        Explore the Reykjanes Peninsula and stop at the famous Blue Lagoon. If you wish to bathe in the lagoon, please note you must pre-book entry as the lagoon does get fully booked. We can book this for you! The geothermal areas Gunnuhver and Krýsuvík on the peninsula are well worth the visit as well as the picturesque Kleifarvatn lake. Continue to your accommodation in the Golden Circle. Depending on your flights, this is also possible to explore on your arrival day or day of departure.

        Stay 3 nights in South Iceland at Hotel Stracta or similar.

        Day 3 – Golden Circle
        Visit Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and Þingvellir National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

        Day 4 – The South Shore
        Take a tour along the south coast to visit the saga museum at Hvolsvöllur, Skógafoss waterfall and turf farm as well as the endless black sand beach at the town of Vík.

        Day 5 – Borgarfjörður
        Head west – explore the saga valley Borgarfjörður with its stunning waterfalls, hot springs and historic sites.

        Stay 2 nights in West Iceland at Fosshótel Hellnar, Fosshótel Stykkishólmur, Fosshótel Reykholt or similar.

        Day 6 – Snæfellsnes peninsula
        Explore the Snæfellsnes peninsula, its snow-capped volcano, beautiful coastline, lava fields and bird colonies.

        Day 7 – Reykjavik
        Drive back to Reykjavík and take a detour via the beautiful Hvalafjörður. Explore and enjoy Iceland’s capital Reykjavik, it is an exciting modern city with lots to see and do. We will send you plenty of suggestions of what to do including the “must see´s in the city. Another option is to drive further to take a bath in the Blue Lagoon.

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

        Day 8 - Departure
        Depending on your flight time you may want to enjoy Reykjavík in the morning or explore Reykjanes and go to the Blue Lagoon if you have not had a chance to do so yet. The lagoon is ideally located between Reykjavík and Keflavík Airport so great to visit either at the start or end of your holiday.

        Drive back to Keflavik airport and return the car. Depart for home.


        DRIVING DISTANCES

        Kilometers total: 1.344
        Kilometers per day: 168

        Miles total: 835
        Miles per day: 104


        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:

        Car Type (or similar)

        A2:
        Suzuki Swift 4wd (May/Sept)


        A:

        Toyota Yaris (Summer)

        C:
        Toyota Avensis



        K:

        Suzuki SX4

        E:
        Skoda Octavia station 4wd

        E2:
        Dacia Duster 4WD

        F:
        Toyota Rav 4wd

        I:
        Toyota Landcruiser, Automatic 4wd
        M:
        Audi Q7 4wd
        May 975 1,055 1,095 1,275 1,495 1,525
        June, July, August, Sept 1,255 1,355 1,395 1,399 1,895 1,925

        Package details

        Departure Dates: Daily departures from May - September

        SUMMER 2024 - VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY

        The price is from £975* 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
        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.

        Hertz Logo

        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!

      See Iceland´s major nature spots in the South and West part. Explore Gullfoss waterfall,...

      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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