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Iceland Complete - Self Drive
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This package is suitable for those who want to explore the greater ring-road, including the beautiful West Fjords. The drive takes you to most of the biggest attractions in Iceland including Þingvellir National Park, Skaftafell National Park, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Dettifoss waterfall, the West Fjords and more. This package includes accommodation in Reykjavík and all over Iceland. Departures: Daily Season
High Season: From 15 May through 15 September
Low Season: From 16 September through 14 May
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 12 days
*Accommodation (budget/comfort/quality) for 13 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 €30 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)Optional
Your can rent a GPS navigation system for €79 per rental. Contact us for further information.
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Holiday Details
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14 Days - Self Drive Tour |
From |
25-12-2007 to 25-12-2008 |
Accomodation
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Budget/Comfort/Quality |
Depart
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Dublin/Cork/Belfast
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Bedroom
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Quad |
Prices From
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€ 1,902 Per Person (excl. taxes) 4 sharing High Season
€ 1,679 Per Person (excl. taxes) 4 sharing Low Season
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| 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. |
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival/Reykjavík
Arrival in Keflavik, meet and greet followed by transfer to Reykjavík. If you arrive early, we recommend stopping at the Blue Lagoon on your way to Reykjavík (not included) and/or getting the Reykjavík Tourist Card, which grants you access to all the museums owned by the city of Reykjavík, all the swimming pools in Reykjavík and all buses that run within the greater Reykjavík area. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavík.
Day 2: Gullfoss and Geysir
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 Hvolsvöllur.
Day 3: The South Coast
Drive from Hvolsvöllur to Skaftafell National Park. Sights along the way include the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the rock formations of Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar on the black sand beach south of Vík, and the village Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in or around Skaftafell National Park.
Day 4: Skaftafell and Vatnajökull Glacier
Spend the day taking in the many sights of Skaftafell National Park and Vatnajökull glacier, Europe’s largest glacier. There are many interesting hiking trails in Skaftafell National Park, including a short hike to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in or around Skaftafell National Park.
Day 5: Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and East Fjords
Start the day by heading east to the Glacial Lagoon Jökulsárlón, where you can enjoy a boat ride between the glacier-calves. Drive the amazing fjords and visit Mt. Búlandstindur on the way to Egilsstaðir. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in the Egilsstaðir area.
Day 6: Egilsstaðir
Drive to Lake Mývatn. Sights along the way include the monster habitat Lagarfljót river and Möðrudalur valley. Spend the afternoon in the Lake Mývatn area. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse around Lake Mývatn.
Day 7: Lake Mývatn and Jökulsárgljúfur National Pa
Explore Lake Mývatn and its surroundings, including Námaskarð; the pseudo-craters at Skútustaðir; Ásbyrgi canyon and Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, just to name a few. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse around Lake Mývatn.
Day 8: Mývatn – Akureyri
Spend the first half of the day around Lake Mývatn. Visit Goðafoss on your way to Akureyri, the ‘capital of the north’. Spend the rest of the day in Akureyri, and stay overnight in a hotel or guesthouse there.
Day 9: Northwest Iceland
Drive from Akureyri to Hólmavík in the West Fjords of Iceland. Sights along the way include the countless mounds of Vatnsdalshólar, the beautiful Þingeyrarkirkja church and Glaumbær folk museum. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in the Hólmavík area.
Day 10: Ísafjörður
Visit the Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft museum in Hólmavík before driving to Ísafjörður. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Ísafjörður.
Day 11: The West Fjords
Drive to Hrafnseyri, where you can visit a museum dedicated to Jón Sigurðsson, hero of Iceland’s battle for independence. Next up is the impressive Dynjandi waterfall in the bottom of the fjord Arnarfjörður, before heading to the spectacular 14-km-long, 444-m-high cliff of Látrabjarg, the westernmost point of Europe. At Látrabjarg, get up close to some of the millions of inhabiting birds such as puffins and razorbills. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse around Flókalundur.
Day 12: Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Snæfellsjökull G
Take the ferry Baldur over the massive fjord of Breiðafjörður. The ferry will take you to Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. From there, drive to and experience the unique Snæfellsjökull glacier and the surrounding National Park. Other worthwhile sights include Búðir, Hellnar, Arnarstapi and Dritvík cove. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Búðir area.
Day 13: West Iceland
Drive to Reykjavík, stopping in Reykholt. Sights include the old explosion crater Eldborg, the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls, the medieval research institution Snorrastofa and the largest hot spring in Europe, Deiltartunguhver. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavík.
Day 14: Departure
Transfer to Keflavik with FlyBus. If your flight is in the afternoon, you can stop at the Blue Lagoon or even take a little tour of the Reykjanes peninsula (not included).
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