Iceland - Express Iceland - Self Drive 

This express package around Iceland takes you to many of the country’s biggest attractions, including Þingvellir National Park, the great Geysir area, Skaftafell National Park, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Ásbyrgi Canyon and more. The tour includes accommodation in Reykjavik, Vík, Höfn, Lake Mývatn and Akureyri.

Departures: Daily

Accommodation Details

We have three different categories for accommodation on this tour: budget, comfort and quality.

 

Budget

Rooms without private facilities. These are in country hotels, farmhouses and guesthouses. Some of these have washbasins in the rooms and all provide breakfast (included in the price). In the more remote areas, most places of accommodation offer optional evening meals.

Comfort

Rooms with private shower or bath and WC. These are in hotels or well-appointed guesthouses. All provide breakfast (included in the price) and most have their own restaurant.

Quality

Rooms with private shower or bath and WC. These are in the best hotels available at each location. All hotels provide breakfast (included in the price) and have their own restaurant.

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

Including in Package
*Return flights from Dublin/Cork of Belfast to Reykjavik (Subjected to availability)
*Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 5 days
*Accommodation (budget/comfort/quality) for 6 nights with continental breakfast
*Meet and Greet transfer from Keflavík Airport to hotel in Reykjavík
*Information meeting with our travel consultant
*Map of Iceland and detailed itinerary
*”The Visitor´s Key to Iceland” – A detailed reference guide with information on roads, history and natural features
*Information booklet about driving in Iceland
*Free use of mobile phone and 500 ISK worth of calls
*24-hour emergency service
*Fly-bus transfer on departure

Excluding in Package
* Taxes
* Meals and drinks at restaurants (unless otherwise stated)
* Personal travel insurance (from €20 per person)

A VW Polo, Kia Picanto or simiar
B VW Golf, Ford Focus or similar
C Nissan Primera, Scoda Octavia or similar
D VW Passant or simlar
E BMW 520, Audi A6, Saab 9-5 or similar
F Ford Focus, Skoda Fabia or similar (station wagon)
G Volvo V50, Skoda Octavia or similar (station wagon)
H Volvo V70, VW Passant or similar (station wagon)
I VW Caravella or Opel Vivaro or similar (mini bus)

 

Holiday Details

Duration 7 Days - Self Drive From 09-11-2007 to 01-01-2009
Accomodation
 Budget, Comfort or Quality Depart
 Dublin/Cork/Belfast
Bedroom
 Quad Prices From
 € 1,229 Per Person (excl. taxes) 4 sharing High Season
€ 1,090 Per Person (excl. taxes) 4 sharing Low Season
Includes All prices are per person based on 4 adults sharing and are subjected to flight availability.. Prices also available for 1-4 people sharing and children. Please contact Owen on 01-2412326 or email: osela@gohop.com for more information and availability.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival/Reykjavik

Arrival in Keflavik, meet and greet followed by transfer to Reykjavik. If you arrive early, we recommend stopping at the Blue Lagoon on your way to Reykjavik (not included) and/or getting the Reykjavik Tourist Card which grants you access to all the museums owned by the city of Reykjavik, all the swimming pools in Reykjavik and all buses that run within the greater Reykjavik area. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavik.

Day 2: The Golden Circle

A full day 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. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Vík.

Day 3: The South Coast

Drive from Vík to Skaftafell National Park, one of the most beautiful places in Iceland. After you visit Skaftafell, stop at the extremely picturesque Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon on your way to the village of Höfn. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Höfn

Day 4: East Iceland

Drive from Höfn to Lake Mývatn in the northeast part of Iceland. Around Mývatn you will find attractions such as the Námaskarð pass, the lava maze of Dimmuborgir, Ásbyrgi canyon and Dettifoss—the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse around Lake Mývatn.

Day 5: Lake Mývatn and Akureyri

Start the day by exploring the surroundings of Lake Mývatn before heading to Akureyri, stopping on the way to enjoy the charming Goðafoss waterfalls. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Akureyri.

Day 6: Akureyri to Reykjavík

Drive from Akureyri back to Reykjavík. Sights along the way include Deildartunguhver, the largest hot spring in Europe; the beautiful Hraunfossar ‘lava waterfalls’ and the historic site of Reykholt. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavík.

Day 7: Departure

Transfer to Keflavik airport with FlyBus. If your flight is in the afternoon you can stop at the Blue Lagoon and even take a little tour of the Reykjanes peninsula (not included).

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