Iceland Golden Circle Self-Drive
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About
Embark on this iconic self-drive Icelandic journey to experience all that the country has. Explore the golden circle to encounter the warm mineral rich spring waters, cascading waterfalls, captivating landscapes and eye-catching volcanoes.
Get on a thrilling adventure with family and friends to enjoy a dip in the hot springs or witness the volcano Hekla, getting an authen...
Itinerary
Arrive Iceland
- Stay Included
Pick up your car at the Hertz desk at the airport and start your Iceland experience.
Depending on your arrival time in Iceland it is ideal to visit the renowned Blue Lagoon to relax in the geothermal water and soak off the jet lag. If arrival times do not allow a visit this day, the Blue Lagoon visit can be arranged for your last day.
From Keflavik International Airport we recommend driving the southern coast of the Reykjanes peninsula towards your first overnight stay in the charming village of Hveragerdi. The village is one of the few sites in the world located directly on top of a geothermal area and because of its many greenhouses heated by hot water from nearby springs it is often called the flower village.
Optional (at an extra cost):
Visit to Fakasel, an Icelandic Horse Theater and barn. An amazing show in a unique environment.
A day dedicated to waterfalls, cliffs, stone arches and black sandy beaches
- Breakfast
- Stay Included
Thundering Waterfalls - Cliffs and Stone Arches - Black Sandy Beaches of the South Shore - Puffin Colony
Approximate mileage: 190km / 118 miles
Visit the majestic Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, the infamous Eyjafjallajokull glacier and the surrounding area affected by the volcanic eruption of 2010.
Dyrholaey is a rocky headland characterized by a black lava arch. Every year thousands of sea birds and puffins nest here during the summer and for that reason Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season, from middle May until June 23rd.
Thjorsardalur Valley, Gullfoss and Geysir
- Breakfast
- Stay Included
Colorful Valley - Hekla Volcano - The Famous Golden Falls - Exploding Geysers
Approximate mileage: 300km / 186 miles
Explore Thjorsardalur valley and its landscape of sharply contrasting birch woods, sandy lava fields, rivers and waterfalls, huddling below the impressive volcano Hekla.
Continue to Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot spring area.
Thingvellir - Borgarfjordur area
- Breakfast
- Stay Included
National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO) - Picturesque Fjords - Waterfalls
Approximate mileage: 300km / 186 miles
Visit Thingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic parliament and a jewel of nature. Here you can see the rift between the continents.
Then via Hvalfjordur fjord or Kaldidalur highland track (4WD needed) your journey continues to the beautiful Borgarfjordur region and Reykholt, home of the 13th century scholar Snorri Sturluson.
Return to Reykjavik in the afternoon.
Depart - Keflavik
- Breakfast
Drive back to Keflavik International Airport and even stop at Blue Lagoon as it is on your way to the airport, if you did not have time to do it on you arrival day.
Please note that the package price is based on 4 x 24-hour rental days starting at the time of rental. If your flight arrives early on day 1 and departs late on day 5 an additional supplement will be necessary unless you choose to return the car in Reykjavik when the 4 day rental is up and use the fly bus shared departure transfer.
- Stay Included
- Breakfast as per Itinerary
- Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls visit
- Driving to rocky headland Dyrholaey
- Witnessing volcano Hekla, sandy lava fields, birch woods, golden waterfalls and rivers
- Exploring the Thjorsardalur Valley, Gullfoss, and Geysir
- Discovering Thingvellir National Park with geological wonders
Hotels
Iceland
Ork Hotel Hveragerdi
South Coast
Hotel Vik i Myrdal
Gullfoss and Geysir
Edda Laugarvatn IKI
Borgarfjordur
Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels
- Accommodation at Ork Hotel Hveragerdi- 1 night
- Accommodation at Hotel Vik i Myrdal - 1 night
- Accommodation at Edda Laugarvatn IKI - 1 night
- Accommodation at Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels - 1 night
- Rental vehicle with CDW, VAT, GPS system, and 2 drivers- 4 days
- Vehicle pick and drop at Keflavik Airport to/from the hotel
- Mobile-based app with audio guides and digital roadbook
- Breakfast- 4
- Travel Insurance
- International and domestic flight fares & flight taxes
- Meals and beverages not mentioned in the inclusion
- Optional excursions
Hotel included in package:
Starting from:
$1249 $1499
per adult on twin sharing
Destination covered
Hveragerdi, South Coast, Geysir, Reykjavik
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per adult on twin sharingReykjavik Package for 4 nights and 5 days : Frequently asked questions
No, travel insurance is not mandatory, but it offers an additional layer of protection.
Yes, this Iceland adventure tour package can be customized as per your needs and preferences.
