Ideal for the independent traveller giving you the freedom to explore Iceland by car with the added attraction of having each nights accommodation booked in advance.

2WD & 4WD Vehicles are available for hire: Including Unlimited Mileage. CDW/TP Insurance Cover & Sales Tax.
Accommodation throughout will be located on, or close to the Ring Road, Route 1, in Hotels and/or Farmhouses, subject to availability, in rooms with private facilities, including Breakfast.

Prices From £795.00 Per Person
Based on 2 People Sharing (Driver plus 1 Passenger) 2WD A Goup class or Similar Vehicle, April Departure

Proposed Itinerary
Can Be Revised To Suit Your Individual Requirements:

DAY 1 UK - ICELAND
Fly UK/Iceland.
Collect hire vehicle on arrival at Keflavik International Airport before proceeding to your overnight accommodation situated on the Reykjanes Peninsula beside the famous Blue Lagoon. (Approx. 15 minutes drive from the Airport).
Overnight Grindavik: Northern Light Inn.
Optional Activity: Bathing in the Blue Lagoon.

DAY 2 GRINDAVIK - SELFOSS REGION Approx. 135 Km
Explore Iceland’s ‘Golden Circle’. Drive to the magnificent Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir Hot Spring area with its spouting geyser ‘Strokkur’. Explore the stunningly beautiful Thingvellir National Park with it’s wealth of natural attractions, flanked by snow-covered peaks. Visit the greenhouse village of Hveragerdi where abundant geothermal energy is used for growing fruits, vegetables and flowers. The next two nights will be spent in the region of the southern countryside.
Optional Activity: River Rafting on Hvita. Quad Biking in Haukadalur.

DAY 3 SELFOSS REGION
Spend the day exploring further Iceland’s spectacular southern region. Beyond the ‘Golden Circle’ are a wealth of natural attractions. Highlights include: Thjorsardalur Valley & Mt. Hekla, Iceland’s most famous volcano. Other options (4WD needed) include Thorsmork Nature Reserve, a forested glacial valley, one of Iceland’s most beautiful sites, surrounded by glaciers and mountain peaks. The outstanding scenery of Landmannalaugar hidden in the highlands of Iceland with its magnificent rhyolite peaks, blue mountain lakes, hot and cold springs and rambling lava flows. Overnight in the southern countryside.

DAY 4 SELFOSS REGION – KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR REGION
Approx. 201 Km
Depart the southern countryside, following Route 1, along Iceland’s south shores with its black sand beaches and rugged lava fields, passing the beautiful waterfalls Seljalandfoss and Skogafoss the Eyjafjallajokull glacier and Iceland’s fourth largest icecap Myrdalsjokull glacier, Iceland’s southernmost town of Vik i Myrdal proceeding over the vast Eldhraun lava fields of Mydalssandur sands to your overnight accommodation. The Fjallabak (Behind the Mountains) Route F208, is a spectacular alternative to the coastal route between Hella and Kirkjubaejarklaustur. In part the route is fairly good, however, there are river fords and a high wheel base Vehicle is recommended (Group I).
Overnight in the region of Kirkjubaejarklaustur.
Optional Activity: Snowmobiling on Myrdalsjokull.

DAY 5 KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR REGION - HOFN REGION
Approx. 201 Km
Many of Iceland’s most spectacular natural wonders await you today. Explore Skaftafell National Park its stunning scenery may well be unmatched anywhere in Iceland. A ‘must see’ for travellers between Skaftafell and Hofn is the glacial lagoon Jokulsarlon full of icebergs carved from the glacier Breidamerkurjokull. Boat trips are also possible, departing from the dock whenever a willing boatload is waiting. Not forgetting the vast Vatnajokull glacier which dominates this region, nowhere else can you enjoy such a stunning panorama of ice. Snowmobile tours are available from Joklasel accessible by 4WD only. However, organised tours are available from May-September.
Overnight in the region of Hofn.
Optional Activities: Ingolfshofdi Tractor Ride. Boat Trip on Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon. Snowmobiling on Vatnajokull.

DAY 6 HOFN REGION - EGILSSTADIR REGION Approx. 247 Km
Enjoy the dramatic landscape, rugged coastline and snow-capped peaks of the East Fjords. The forested surrounds of Lake Logurinn, home to the Country’s largest forest Hallormsstadur and Iceland’s third highest waterfall Hengifoss.
Overnight in the region of Egilsstadir.

DAY 7 EGILSSTADIR REGION -
LAKE MYVATN/AKUREYRI
Approx. 165/265 Km
Heading north the Ring Road takes a drastic short-cut inland across the stark and barren highland desert plateau Mö∂rudalsöræfi to Lake Myvatn and the town of Akureyri, known as the ‘Capital of the North’, nestled beneath magnificent snow-capped peaks where the next two nights will be spent in this region.
Overnight in the region of Lake Myvatn/Akureyri.

DAY 8 LAKE MYVATN REGION
Day at leisure to explore the natural wonders around this region. Lake Myvatn a stunningly beautiful area and one of Iceland’s most popular tourist attractions. Godafoss – Waterfall of the Gods. The fishing village of Husavik - Iceland’s foremost Whale Watching venue. From mid June-August 4WD recommended, other highlights include: Jokulsargljufur National Park – Iceland’s Grand Canyon. Driving around the Tjornes Peninsula. Dettifoss Waterfall – Europe’s mightiest and the horse-shoe shaped canyon – Asbyrgi.
Optional Activities: Horse Riding Tours
Whale Watching Boat Trip from Husavik Harbour
Flight to Grimsey Island Crossing the Arctic Circle

DAY 9 LAKE MYVATN/AKUREYRI REGION - REYKJAVIK
Approx. 488/398 Km
During the months of July and August the interior routes ‘Kjolur’
& ‘Sprengisandur’ are an option by 4WD Vehicles only. Outside this period, or by 2WD Vehicles, the route back to Reykjavik is by the Ring Road, Route 1, a distance of some 488/389 Kms. a days drive. Alternatively, you may wish to consider an overnight en-route. Overnight Reykjavik.

DAY 10 REYKJAVIK
Day at leisure to explore Iceland’s Capital - Reykjavik and surroundings.
Overnight Reykjavik.
Optional Activity: Whale Watching Boat Safari from Reykjavik Harbour.

DAY 11 ICELAND - UK
Return Vehicle to Keflavik Airport to connect with your return flight to the UK.

Tour Details
Iceland On The Road:
Car & Accommodation 11 Days/10 Nights
Ex. London (Heathrow): Daily
Ex Glasgow: Apr-May & Sept Daily Except Mondays/Wednesdays/Saturdays.
Jun-Aug Daily Except Thursdays & Saturdays
Ex: Manchester: Fridays only.

Day Flight Option Ex. London(Heathrow):
Outbound 13:00/15:00. Supplement available on request.

Price Includes:
• Return Economy Class Scheduled Flights
by Icelandair UK/Iceland.
Note: Flights Ex. London(Heathrow)
Based on ‘Evening Special’ Departures:
Outbound: 21:10/23:10. Inbound: 16:10/20:10.
• All Airport Taxes.
• 10 Days Car Hire, Vehicle Group, as booked.
Collect & Return Keflavik International Airport.
Including Unlimited Mileage. CDW Insurance Cover & Sales Tax.
• 10 Nights Hotel/Farmhouse Accommodation with Private Facilities.
• Breakfast.

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