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Around Iceland in 8 days / 7 nights 2010
This is an ideal drive if you can’t squeeze out more time away from home. You start with a day and night in Reykjavik, to rest up from the flight, then head to the beautiful north, where there’s interesting history, deep fjords and fields full of horses. If planned rihgt, you could take a riding tour, or a rafting trip near your hotel. Then further east to take a bit of Akureyri, second largest city, with a bit of urban culture, and then on to the Myvatn area with it’s geothermal activity and zillions fo birds. The landscape changes as you head to Egilstadir, in the east, as the twisty sea coast is a beautiful but slow drive. The next days are in sight of Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajokull, as you head along the south coast with it’s waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches and well known sites. A last night in Reykjavik before heading home!
Day 0:
Leave the US on Icelandair. We suggest heading right to sleep - as it’s a short night flight!
Day 1:
Welcome to Iceland! You could explore the Reykjanes Peninsula and soak in the Blue Lagoon. Overnight in Reykjavík.
Day 2:
North past saga lands of the West, to Skagafjörður, museum at Glaumbær, boat tour on fjord.Overnight in North Iceland.
Day 3:
Enjoy Akureyri, then to Goðafoss – the Waterfall of the Gods, geothermal area at Lake Myvtan. Overnight in area.
Day 4:
East past Egilsstadir and along the twisty coastal roads of East Fjords. Overnight near Hofn.
Day 5:
Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, including a glacial lagoon and Skaftafell National Park. Overnight near Skaftafell.
Day 6:
Explore Skaftafell National Park, the many waterfalls, black beaches, rugged lava fields of South Iceland.
Day 7:
Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs, Þingvellir National Park, back to Reykjavík take in nightlife if you’re brave!
Day 8:
Morning to relax, see museums, shops, pools, or the Blue Lagoon. Drop car at airport and hop on the plane for home!
Printed copies and PDFs of all of our driving tour itineraries (and some travel advice) are available. We invite Email or phone inquiries for more specific information
aaPrices here are per person/double occupancy - ask about other occupancy, cars and tour length. Car prices are w/manual transmission. Many models available in automatic for a bit more.
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Summer Standard
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B car $2665
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F Car 4WD $3073
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J Car 4WD $3880
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Summer Comfort
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B car $2800
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F Car 4WD $3212
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J Car 4WD $4014
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Summer Superior
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B car $3414
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F Car 4WD $3815
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J Car 4WD $4614
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May and Sept Standard
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B car $2299
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F Car 4WD $2583
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J Car 4WD $3139
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May and Sept Comfort
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B car $2435
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F Car 4WD $2718
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J Car 4WD $3274
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May and Sept Superior
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B car $2975
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F Car 4WD $3259
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J Car 4WD $3815
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Opel Astra 1.2
5 Door
5 Passengers
Manual
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Suzuki Jimmy
3 Door
5 Passengers
Manual |
Land Rover Defender
5 Doors
7 Passengers
Manual
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Prices
At Iceland Adventure and Horses North, we make our prices as complete and clear as possible. Our packages include flights with all fuel surcharges, and departure taxes, any necessary airport transfers or international flights for your tour, , a choice of car of a chosen size with unlimited miles, and VAT, hotels with private bath for all nights of your tour, breakfast every day, a good road map and detailed itinerary with lots of information on what to see and do, as well as the services of our local representative in Iceland, should any need arise.
Not included are travel insurance, meals other than breakfast, gasoline, tolls, or any day tours or activities - although we’re happy to work with you to choose and book these - or we can make it easy for you to book them once you’re in Iceland. Also, not included is Collision Damage Waiver Insurance (CDW) - we urge you to check with your credit card company to see if they provide this for car rentals in Iceland. Otherwise, it can be purchased once in Iceland.
Most of our driving tours can have days added and can be customized if you have particular interests - there may be an extra charge for this service.
For 2010, our driving tours offer a broader array of options in accommodations. Now you can choose between accommodations in rooms categorized as Standard, Comfort or Superior. All rooms are clean and warm, have private baths, and most have TV and telephone. The rooms vary in things like size, ammenities, and view.
Standard accommodations are in simple hotels, farm houses and guesthouses
Comfort level rooms tend to be larger, more ammenities, in best Tourist class (3+stars) hotels
Superior rooms are at the best available hotels or the best available rooms
Prices here are per person/double occupancy - ask about other occupancy, cars and tour length. Car prices are w/manual transmission. Many models available in automatic for a bit more.
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