South and West Iceland
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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
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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: 168Miles 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) 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 May - September
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, 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.
See Iceland´s major nature spots in the South and West part. Explore Gullfoss waterfall,...
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