6 days / 5 nights Around Iceland Express Self Drive Tour

Experience all what Iceland has to offer in a compact but exciting tour around the island.  This tour gets you to all the highlights around Iceland whilst enjoying the freedom of the open road.

Prices from 590 EUROS per person based on 2 person in Budget Accommodation and Car category A 

Please contact us for other options.

Included in the price : Accommodation (Budget; Comfort; Quality) with breakfast, Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 6 days, Map of Iceland Information booklet about driving in Iceland, Free use of Icelandic mobile phone number and 500 ISK worth of calls, Shuttle Service transfer on departure day, Taxes and service fee.

Suggestion for day 1 - Golden Circle Tour and South coast

The drive goes from Reykjavik into the countryside to Thingvellir, the site of the original Althing, the actual founding place of the oldest democratic parliament in the world.  From there you will proceed to the Geyser area, the “geyser” which gave its name to all other erupting hot springs. You will see one of the most active geysers in the area, Strokkur, spouting up to 90 feet into the air.

Afterwards you will drive to the Geysir area and then to one of the most impressive waterfalls in Europe, Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall).  Drive along the south shore on our way to the east on your right side you will see waterfalls one of which you can walk behind, black sandy beaches, mountains and strange lava formations along the way. Solheimajokull glacier tongue extends down from its mother glacier Myrdalsjokull, Iceland's fourth largest.

Accommodation in Vík area.

Suggestion for day 2 - The Southeast and the East coast

In the morning drive to Skaftafell National Park, an oasis wedged between sand and glacier. Its unique natural beauty is a result of favorable weather conditions and the interplay between fire and ice.  The drive to the ice lagoon goes along the south coast. The glacier lagoon in Iceland is just by the highway, about 350 km east from Reykjavík, and it is said to be one of Iceland greatest wonders.

Accommodation in Hofn area.

Suggestion for day 3 - The coast and Eastern Fjords

Scoured by Ice Age glacier, the dramatic mountains of the East Fjords are spectacular as are the many fjords. Each fjord is unique and the mountains surrounding them are all shapes and sizes. The Centre of the eastern fjords is the town of Egilstadir. Places of interest in the Egilstadir area are: Logurinn lake , the third biggest lake of Iceland, on the southwest side of the Lake the third biggest waterfall - the Hengifoss and the Halloramsstadur forest, the largest in the country.

Accommodation in Egilstadir Area.

Suggestion for day 4 - Lake Mývatn area

Drive to the North of Iceland and explore Lake Myvatn area. The first site on your way is Krafla Mountain, past the power station bearing the same name. This power project is unique because it relies on geothermal steam energy for its operation.

Stop at Viti, or Inferno, an explosive crater in the slopes of Krafla. After visiting this volcanic location, travel on for a view of Hverir, with its sizzling and bubbling sulphur mud pots.

Accommodation in Myvatn area.

Suggestions for day 5 - Akureyri and the North of Iceland

On the way to Godafoss waterfall we travel through the valley of Fnjoskadalur with its lovely meandering river.  This drive to one of the loveliest spots in Iceland focuses on the most attractive features of the area. The drive along the fjord of Eyjafjordur provides us with a splendid view of Akureyri, often referred to locally as the Capital of the North.

Drive through the historical region of Skagafjörður renowned for horse breeding. You have an option of visiting the old farmstead at Glaumbær, which is a great example of old Icelandic architecture.

Accommodation in Hrutafjorður / Skagafjordur Area.

Suggestions for day 6 - The North and Southwest of Iceland.

In the morning, you continue on the main road to the Borgarfjordur area where you can explore Deildartunguhver; the hot spring that releases most hot water per second in Europe. Afterwards you head to the waterfalls Barnafossar and you will then be able to explore the Snaefellsnes peninsula.

Tour ends in Reykjavík, accommodation in Reykjavik not included.

Duration 6 Days / 5 Nights

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