Iceland Tours
Iceland Discovery Fly-Drive 2012
Highlights: 14 day tour
Introducing the whole of the country, including Snaefellsnes Peninsula and the Westfjords, knows for its sheer sea cliffs, dramatic mountains and long narrow fjords.
Price from: £1575 pp
This tour offers a comprehensive Iceland experience, including the Westfjords with their breathtakingly steep mountains and narrow fjords, and the mystical Snæfellsnes Peninsula where the legendary Snæfellsnes glacier is the crowning jewel.
This package is also available with low cost accommodation (without private facilities). Ideal for those looking to enjoy Iceland for a whole lot less!
Book now and save up to £395pp
| 2WD Vehicle (Group 3 Toyota Avensis Sedan or similar) | ||
| Departure dates 2012: | Price per person based on 1 driver + 1 passenger with shared facilities |
Price per person based on 1 driver + 1 passenger with private facilities |
| 1-31 May, 1-30 Sep | £1790 NOW £1575 | £2125 NOW £1920 |
| 1 Jun-31 Aug | £2040 NOW £1780 | £2430 NOW £2175 |
| 4WD Vehicle (Group 5 Suzuki Grand Vitara or similar) | ||
| Departure dates 2012: | Price per person based on 1 driver + 1 passenger with shared facilities |
Price per person based on 1 driver + 1 passenger with private facilities |
| 1-31 May, 1-30 Sep | £2080 NOW £1750 | £2415 NOW £2095 |
| 1 Jun-31 Aug | £2380 NOW £1985 | £2775 NOW £2380 |
Price Includes:
Return flights in economy class with Icelandair from London Heathrow
All airport taxes
Return airport transfers by the Flybus+ shuttle service.
12 days car hire 2 WD/4WD as booked including pick up/drop off at Reykjavik Rental Station (pick-up 09:00 on day 2 and drop-off 09:00 on day 14), unlimited mileage, airport service charge, CDW/TP insurance and tax*
14 nights accommodation with or without private facilities in a various hotels, guesthouses and farmhouses with breakfast
Breišafjöršur ferry crossing.
*Please contact us for full details and conditions of car hire
Price Excludes:
Optional: GPS Satnav £130. Book in advance and save 50%
14 Day Itinerary
Fly UK/Iceland. Airport transfer on arrival to your overnight accommodation. Overnight Reykjavik.
GOLDEN CIRCLE - Drive to Þingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic parliament. The park itself is situated in a stunning volcanic landscape of mountains and lava flows, on the border of Iceland’s largest lake. Continue to the famous hot springs at Geysir and the mighty waterfall Gullfoss. Optional Activities: River rafting in the Geysir area, ATV-quad biking in Haukadalur.
SOUTH COAST - Drive along the spectacular south coast, viewing highlights such as Skógafoss waterfall, Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Dyrhólaey and the black sands of Vík. Continue across Eldhraun lava field to the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Another option is to drive the beautiful mountain track Fjallabaksleið, through Landmannalaugar nature reserve (4WD needed, track open from mid-June). Please note that Dyrhólaey is closed during the nesting season from mid May until 23rd. June.
HOFN - Visit the spectacular Skaftafell National Park nestling between glaciers and with many hiking possibilities. Onwards to the shimmering icebergs of Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and to the harbour town of Höfn. Optional: Boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon.
EAST FJORDS - Through the spectacular East Fjords with towering mountains and charming fishing villages to the fertile Egilsstaðir area. On the way it is possible to take a boat tour to Papey island where * thousands of puffins nest in summer or visit the famous stone collection of Petra at Stöðvarfjörður. Optional: Jeep tour to Vatnajökull glacier, boat tour to Papey island, visit to Petra’s stone collection.
HUSAVIK - Across the Möðrudalsöræfi highlands renowned for their stark beauty to Dettifoss, the mightiest waterfall in Europe. Explore the many wonders of the Jökulsárgljúfur National Park such as the strange formations of Hljóðaklettar (Echo Rocks) and the impressive horseshoe-shaped Ásbyrgi canyon. On to Tjörnes peninsula and Húsavík. Optional: Whale watching tour from Húsavík.
LAKE MVYATN - AKUREYRI - Spend the day exploring the many natural wonders of Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area. Visit highlights such as Dimmuborgir, the pseudocraters of Skútustaðir, the colourful sulfurous slopes of Námaskarð and Krafla volcano. Drive to Akureyri, the capital of the North.
SKAGAFJÖRÐUR - Explore the fascinating town of Akureyri in the morning. Continue via the fertile valley of Skagafjörður, renowned for horse breeding, to Hrútafjörður area. Optional: Whitewater rafting in Skagafjörður, horse riding in Skagafjörður, Glaumbær museum.
WEST FJORDS - Drive to Hólmavík, across Steingrímsfjarðarheiði to the spectacular region of the West Fjords, the oldest part of Iceland. Drive the numerous uninhabited fjords of Ísafjarðardjúp with beautiful coastlines teeming with seals and bird life. Continue to Ísafjörður, the largest town in the area. Optional: Witchcraft museum at Hólmavík.
WEST FJORDS - Explore the town of Ísafjörður and its surroundings such as the neighbouring villages of Bolungarvík and Suðureyri. Optional: Boat tour to the Vigur island, Kayak tour in Ísafjörður, natural history museum of Bolungarvík.
WEST FJORDS - Drive from Ísafjörður through the beautiful West Fjords. A stop at the waterfall Dynjandi is recommended and driving to Látrabjarg cliffs. In summer the 444 m high sea cliffs are occupied by millions of puffins, gannets, guillemots and razorbills. Onwards to Flókalundur area.
SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA - Sail with the ferry Baldur across the Breiðafjörður bay with its countless islands and rich bird life to the charming village of Stykkishólmur. Continue around the Snæfellsnes peninsula passing the small fishing villages such as Hellissandur, Grundarfjordur and the magnificent columnar basalt rock formations at Arnarstapi. Make a stop at the rocky beach of Djúlalónssandur. Optional: Snow scooter tour on Snæfellsjökull glacier.
REYKJAVIK - Explore the Borgarfjörður area and visit highlights such as Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, Reykholt and the hot spring Deildartunguhver. Continue via Hvalfjörður fjord to Reykjavík.
REYKJAVIK – KEFLAVIK/UK - ICELAND Airport transfer on departure back to Keflavik Airport to connect with your return flight.
