Lindsey & Greg

Discover the magical natural wonders, the majestic landscapes and the unique character of Iceland. This self-drive tour provides the ultimate freedom and flexibility to experience Iceland at your own pace. You will see and explore all major attractions around Iceland’s main ring road, including the mighty Geysir and the spouting Strokkur hot springs, Waterfalls, National Parks and other nature wonders. The package include: accommodation with breakfast, rental car with CDW and Theft Protection, emergency phone line available 24/7 , detailed road map, road book in selected languages. Delivery of rental car on day 2 at hotel in Reykjavík. Discover the magical natural wonders, the majestic landscapes and the unique character of Iceland. Self-drive tours provides the ultimate freedom and flexibility to experience Iceland at your own pace. You will see and explore all major attractions around Iceland’s main ring road, including the mighty Geysir and the spouting Strokkur hot springs, Waterfalls, National Parks and other nature wonders. The package include: accommodation with breakfast, rental car with CDW and Theft Protection, emergency phone line available 24/7 from May to September, detailed road map, road book in selected languages. Delivery of rental car on day 2 at hotel in Reykjavík. Free GPS system and no charges for an additional driver.

Day 1 (Reykjavik):
Arrival in Reykjavik, the Northernmost Capital in the World.
A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map and any other touristic information that you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.
Take time to explore Reykjavik at leisure. Surrounded by sea, its waterfront paths are perfect for a leisurely stroll, some jogging, cycling or rollerblading. The city’s northern waterfront is a popular area, with a beautiful view of Reykjavik’s landmark mountain, Mt. Esja. The city is an intimate size with a big personality and some striking landmarks, including mountains, beautiful buildings both old and modern, a lake and intriguing sculptures. City Hall is an impressive building on the northern shore of Lake Tjornin; stark and modern, it is the neural centre of Reykjavik, connecting nature, water and bird life to the centre of town. Hallgrimskirkja church, the largest church in Iceland, is Reykjavik’s main landmark and its tower can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. Hofdi House, built in 1909, might be one of the most beautiful buildings in all of Reykjavik. It is best known as the location for the 1986 summit meeting of presidents Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbatsjov, a historical event that effectively marked the end of the Cold War. Videy Island is a unique site that combines history, culture and nature, and is only a few minutes away from the city by boat. Archaeological excavations have disclosed the fact that the island was inhabited already in the 10th century. In more modern times, the Imagine Peace Tower was inaugurated on the island and is dedicated to the memory of John Lennon on what would have been his 67th birthday.

Day 2 (Hveragerdi – Reykjavik – Vik i Myrdal):
Today’s highlights include Þingvellir National Park a place of great geological and historical interest, the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot-spring area. Drive along the south shore, viewing Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, the black sand beaches around Vík and Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Approximate mileage:ca. 310km/193 miles.
Enjoy a boat tour around the islands, surrounded by mountains, volcanoes and seabirds. The volcanic eruption in the Westman Islands in year 1973 is, without doubt, considered the largest natural disaster in Iceland in recent history. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you are interested in adding this service to your itinerary. This tour is optional and can be purchased locally.

Day 3 (Vik i Myrdal – Hofn):
Drive through the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, explore Skaftafell National Park, a green oasis nestling below the great Vatnajökull glacier surrounded by black desert sands. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and onwards to the charming harbor town Höfn known as the lobster capital of northern Europe. Approximate mileage: ca. 270 km / 168 miles.
Enjoy the beautiful south shore of Iceland to the extraordinary glacial lagoon, Jökulsárlón. You will pass charming villages in the south as well as the Skaftafell National Park before reaching the lagoon. Once there, enjoy a stunning boat tour floating past large blocks of ice that have broken off of Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull. The tour includes a Boat tour on the Glacier Lagoon. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you are interested in adding this service to your itinerary.
Glacier hike in Skaftafell area is an awe-inspiring place, with incredible mountains reaching for the sky and enormous glaciers stretching out in all directions. If you are looking for breathtaking views, great hiking and unforgettable glacier trips, this is certainly Iceland’s top location. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you are interested in adding this service to your itinerary.

Day 4 (Hofn – Egilsstadir):
Drive along the rugged coastline of the East Fjords with towering mountains and charming fishing villages. Approximate mileage: ca. 300 km / 186 miles.
On the way you have the option of taking a boat tour to Papey Island where thousands of puffins nest in the summer. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you are interested in adding this service to your itinerary.
Visit Petra’s famous collection of local stones and minerals at Stöðvarfjörður. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you are interested in adding this service to your itinerary. This tour is optional and can be purchased locally.

Day 5 (Egilsstadir – Húsavík – Myvatn):
Travel across Möðrudalsöræfi highlands renowned for their stark, untouched beauty towards Dettifoss, Europe’s mightiest waterfall. Visit the magnificent horseshoe-shaped canyon Ásbyrgi. Drive onwards to Tjörnes peninsula and the friendly Húsavík fishing port. Approximate mileage: ca. 310 km / 193 miles
Experience the original Húsavík Whale Watching tour that has given the town the reputation of being Europe’s whale watching capital. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you are interested in adding this service to your itinerary.

Day 6 (Myvatn – Akureyri):
Explore highlights of the Lake Mývatn area, including the mystical volcanic formations at Dimmuborgir, the pseudo craters at Skútustaðir, the colorful sulfurous slopes of Námaskarð and Krafla volcanic area. Drive to Goðafoss waterfall, the capital of the north Akureyri or Skagafjörður area. Approximate mileage: ca. 130 km / 81 miles.
The bird museum is located on the farm Ytri-Neslönd beside Lake Myvatn. Sigurgeir’s bird museum is considered the largest known private bird collection in Iceland. There is a multi-lingual computer guide to Iceland’s birds, a shop with refreshments, bird books are available, there is a logbook of recent sightings, telescopes are set up to watch the birds on the lake and a remote camera displays live wildlife images from one of the lake’s islands. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you are interested in adding this service to your itinerary.

Day 7 (Varmahlio – Akureyri – Hvammstangi – Reykjavik):
Drive through the historical region of Skagafjörður renowned for horse breeding. You have an option of visiting the old farmstead at Glaumbær a great example of old Icelandic architecture. Continue to the bay of Húnaflói and across Holtavörðuheiði plateau, enter Borgarfjörður area. Another option is to travel across the barren Kjölur highland road (4WD needed, track open from mid-June), to the geothermal oasis at Hveravellir before driving to Reykjavík. Approximate mileage: ca. 490 km / 305 miles.
River rafting or horse riding in Skagafjörður. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you are interested in adding this service to your itinerary.
Seal watching from Havammstangi. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you are interested in adding this service to your itinerary.

Day 8 (Reykjavik):
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Day 9 (Departure):
Make your way to the airport to drop off your rental car.