Featuring all the classics of Iceland's nature whilst leading you from one awesome glacier to another.
Price from: £1070 pp
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Price Excludes:
Return Economy Class Scheduled Flights by Icelandair UK/Iceland, All Airport Taxes, 10 Days Car Hire (Vehicle Group as booked), Unlimited Mileage, CDW/TP Insurance Cover & Sales Tax, 10 Nights accommodation in FossHotels or similar, Double/Twin[Share] Room with Private Facilities, Breakfast.
11 Day Itinerary
DAY 1
Fly UK/Iceland: Collect hire vehicle from Keflavik International Airport before proceeding to your overnight accommodation.
Overnight Reykjavík: Fosshotel.
DAY 2
Drive west to explore the saga valley Borgarfjörður with its waterfalls, hot springs and historic sites, in the neighbourhood of Langjökull glacier. Overnight Borgarfjörður area at Fosshótel Reykholt or similar.
DAY 3
Explore Snæfellsnes peninsula with its snow-capped volcano Snæfellsjökull glacier, a stunning coastline, lava fields and bird colonies. Overnight Borgarfjörður area at Fosshótel Reykholt or similar.
DAY 4
Drive along the scenic Whale fjord, visit Thingvellir National Park - listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Geysir hot springs and Gullfoss waterfall. Overnight at Fosshótel Mosfell in the Hella area or similar.
DAY 5
Depending on your rental car visit the glacier valley of Thorsmörk (4x4 only) or explore Þjórsárdalur valley with the waterfalls Háifoss and Hjálparfoss, the stunning ravine Gjáin and the Viking ruins of Stöng. Overnight at Fosshótel Mosfell in the Hella area or similar.
DAY 6
Tour along the south coast to visit Hvolsvöllur Saga museum, Skógafoss waterfall and turf farm, passing Eyjafjallajokull & Myrdalsjökull glaciers in South Iceland and the endless lava beach at Vík. Overnight Skaftafell: Fosshótel Skaftafell or similar.
DAY 7
Spend a full day hiking at Skaftafell National Park. Overnight Skaftafell: Fosshótel Skaftafell or similar.
DAY 8
Exploring Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon and enjoy an optional snowmobile tour on top of Vatnajökull glacier and simply drive along the south shore of Europe’s largest glacier until Höfn. Visit the glacier museum and return to Skaftafell. Overnight Skaftafell: Fosshótel Skaftafell or similar.
DAY 9
Drive along the south coast and witness many natural wonders such a black lava beaches, waterfalls and glaciers. Overnight Reykjavik: Fosshótel.
DAY 10
Enjoy a day in Reykjavik,Iceland’s capital city and take time to experience the Blue Lagoon.
DAY 11
Return vehicle to Keflavik International Airport to connect with your flight back to the UK.