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Duration: 8 days, 7 nights
Season: All year
Departure: Daily
Type of holiday: Self Drive Holiday
Product code: IE-01
Price from: ISK 78,300.00

This exhilarating package takes you on a whistle-stop tour around many of Iceland’s biggest attractions. In this wonderland, you’ll experience some of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural phenomena from icy glaciers to explosive geysers and along the way, get a real taste for the great outdoors, Iceland style. The tour includes accommodation in Reykjavik, Vík, Höfn, Egilsstaðir, Lake Mývatn and Akureyri.
Please note, this package can only be booked together with Iceland Express.
Highlights: Reykjavik, Vatnajökull Glacier, Þingvellir National Park, the great Geysir area, Skaftafell National Park, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Akureyri, Lake Mývatn and Vík.

Day 1: Welcome to Reykjavik
Arrive to Keflavik international airport. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the city centre by foot and dining out at one of Reykjavík’s excellent restaurants. Your first night will be spent at Hotel Frón or similar. Transfer from Keflavik airport by the Flybus to your hotel in Reykjavik city centre. Driving distance:68 km

Day 2: Around the Golden Circle
Day two is a full day’s drive, taking in some of the best-known natural phenomena in Iceland including Þingvellir National Park, the waterfall Gullfoss, the great Geysir area and Kerið. You will also visit the spectacular black sand beaches of Vík. Your night’s accommodation will be at Hotel Höfðabrekka or similar. Driving distance: 298 km

Day 3: Along southern shores
Today, you will drive from Vík to Skaftafell National Park, one of the most beautiful places in Iceland and a highlight of this tour. Following this, you will stop off at the picturesque Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon on your way to the village of Höfn. You will stay the night at Hotel Höfn or similar. Driving distance: 274 km

Day 4: Forests, fjords and scary monsters
Following a good night’s rest, you will drive from Höfn to the town of Egilsstaðir, a drive characterised by spectacular fjords, rugged tundra and sweeping landscapes. Near Egilsstaðir you will find the monster habitat Lagafljót, the charming fishing village Seyðisfjörður and Hallormsstaðarskógur forest, the largest wooded area in Iceland. You will stay the night at Guesthouse Egilsstaðir or similar. Driving distance: 298 km

Day 5: Exploring lunar landscapes
Heading to the amazing Lake Mývatn area, you will see the volcano Krafla, the curiously coloured Námaskarð pass, the massive crater of Hverfell and the lunar-like pseudo-craters at Skútustaðir. Your night’s stay will be at Hotel Reykjahlíð or similar in the Mývatn area. Driving distance: 206 km

Day 6: Waterscapes galore
Day six and your morning begins with an exploration of the stunning area surrounding Lake Mývatn. You will then head to Akureyri, stopping on the way to enjoy the charming Goðafoss waterfalls.
You will stay at Hotel Harpa Akureyri or similar. Driving distance: 103 km

Day 7: Hot springs on the way back to Reykjavík
Driving back to Iceland’s capital, you will pass even more of Iceland’s amazing natural phenomena. These include Deildartunguhver, the largest hot spring in Europe; the beautiful Hraunfossar ‘lava waterfalls’ and the historic site of Reykholt. You will stay night in Reykjavik at Hotel Frón or similar. Driving distance: 466 km

Day 8:  Departure day
On your final day you will drive from Reykjavik to Keflavík for your connecting flight with Iceland Express. Return the rental car at Keflavik international airport. Driving distance: 47 km

Accommodation details
The accommodation in this package consists of quality tourist class hotels or well-appointed guesthouses featuring comfortable rooms with private shower or bath and WC. All provide breakfast (included in the price) and most have their own restaurant.

Rooms
1 Person = Single room
2 Sharing = One twin/double room
3 Sharing = Triple room
4 Sharing = Two twin/double rooms
5 or more Sharing = As requested

Season
High Season: From 15 May through 15 September 
Low Season: From 16 September through 14 May 

Included in your package
* Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 6 days
* Accommodation with en-suite facility and continental breakfast for 7 nights
* Transfer by Flybus from Keflavik International airport to your hotel in Reykjavik
* Map of Iceland and detailed itinerary
* Information booklet about driving in Iceland
* 24-hour emergency service
* Delivery of travel document to your address  
* Taxes and service fee

Excluded from your package
* The flight with Iceland Express
* Meals and drinks at restaurants (unless otherwise stated)
* Personal travel insurance
Price per person 

High Season
Type of Car 1 Adult 2 Adults 3 Adults 4 Adults
A ISK 212,800 ISK 124,000 ISK 96,300 ISK 98,750
B ISK 218,800 ISK 127,000 ISK 98,300 ISK 100,250
C ISK 229,000 ISK 132,100 ISK 101,700 ISK 102,800
D ISK 237,400 ISK 136,300 ISK 104,500 ISK 104,900
E ISK 241,600 ISK 138,400 ISK 105,900 ISK 105,950
F ISK 272,800 ISK 154,000 ISK 116,300 ISK 113,750
G ISK 308,800 ISK 172,000 ISK 128,300 ISK 122,750
H ISK 335,200 ISK 185,200 ISK 137,100 ISK 129,350

Low Season
Type of Car 1 Adult 2 Adults 3 Adults 4 Adults
D ISK 183,600 ISK 104,600 ISK 82,000 ISK 78,300
E ISK 190,200 ISK 107,900 ISK 84,200 ISK 79,950
F ISK 214,200 ISK 119,900 ISK 92,200 ISK 85,950
G ISK 233,400 ISK 129,500 ISK 98,600 ISK 90,750
H ISK 245,400 ISK 135,500 ISK 102,600 ISK 93,750

Children
Children age 0 - 2 Free of charge
Children age 3-11: ISK 28,000 per child sharing room with adult
Children age 12+ Full price
All prices are per person and in Icelandic Króna (ISK).

Rental Cars
A Toyota Yaris / Nissan Micra / VW Polo or similar
B Toyota Corolla / VW Golf / Chevrolet Lacetti  or similar
C Toyota Corolla Station / Chevrolet Lacetti Station or similar
D Toyota Avensis / VW Passat or similar
E Suzuky Jimny or similar
F Suzuki Grand Vitara / Toyota Rav 4 or similar
G Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 or similar
H Toyota Landcruiser / Nissan Patrol / Mitsubishi Pajero or similar

Other
* Your travel documents will be sent to you before arrival.
* Allow up to 3 weeks for your travel documents to arrive.
* Recommended booking advance is three weeks minimum.
* You will be picked up at your hotel in the morning on day 2 and transferred to the car rental office.  
* Extra nights and services can be added to this package on request.