Description
We offer you a spectacular journey through a fascinating country: Iceland, a land where we can find the best of nature in its purest state: a coastline full of fjords and green landscapes alternate with a scenery of volcanoes and geysers, which surprise with black sand beaches, fumaroles and hot springs. It also amazes its varied wildlife, consisting of many birds, whales, seals, reindeer and the characteristic Icelandic horses, beautiful and photogenic. Read more
Endless images and experiences to remember!
Departure dates
Private departures on any date.
Reykjavik
Thingvellir National Park
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Skaftafell
Höfn
Egilsstadir
Dettifoss
Húsavík
Myvatn
Akureyri
Borgarfjörður
Route
Día 1 España – Reykjavik – Hveragerdi
Día 2 Hveragerdi – Reykjavik – Parque Nacional Thingvellir – Costa Sur (310 km)
Día 3 Kirkjubæjarklaustur – Skaftafel – Jökulsárlón – Höfn (270 km)
Día 4 Höfn – Egilsstadir (300 km)
Día 5 Egilsstadir – Dettifoss – Húsavík – Mývatn (310 km)
Día 6 Mývatn – Akureyri (130 km)
Día 7 Akureyri – Borgarnes – Reykjavik (490 km)
Día 8 Reykjavik – España
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
Itinerary
Day 1 Spain – Reykjavik – Hveragerdi
Departure by scheduled flight to Reykjavik. Arrival at Keflavik International Airport and pick up rental car.
Departure by road to the south coast for accommodation.
Day 2 Hveragerdi – Reykjavik – Thingvellir National Park – South Coast (310 km)
Breakfast. In the morning, we will continue our journey south. The first stop will be at Thingvellir National Park, a site that in addition to scenic beauty, has great historical importance as it was the place where the first European parliament was held. Continuation to visit the impressive Gulfoss waterfall and the Geysir eruption springs area. Possibility to visit the Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, located on the south coast, before the Dyrhoaley Gorge. Overnight stay. Optionally you can take a boat excursion to the Westman Islands.
Day 3 Kirkjubæjarklaustur – Skaftafel – Jökulsárlón – Höfn (270 km)
Breakfast. Continuation of the trip heading east to the small town of Vík, located at the southern tip of the island. This place will delight us with its long black sand beach and a climate that is usually sunnier. We leave Vík to continue to Höfn, crossing lava fields located just below the largest glacier in Europe, the Vatnajökull. Stop at Skaftafell National Park, at the foot of the glacier, for a hike that in about 1 hour, leads to the famous Black Waterfall (Svartifoss), the park offers many other options for trekking and glacier activities. Afterwards, we leave the park to continue to the wonderful Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, where it is possible to observe seals resting on pieces of ice. Optionally you can take a boat ride to tour the lagoon and see the ancient ice up close. Drive to the fishing village of Höfn. Overnight stay.
Optionally you can take a boat trip on the Jökulsárlón lagoon or a glacier hike on Skaftafell.
Day 4 Höfn – Egilsstadir (300 km)
Breakfast. Today you follow the coastal road to travel through the eastern fjords, between majestic mountains and fishing villages, to reach the town of Egilsstadir, where you spend the night. Overnight.
Day 5 Egilsstadir – Dettifoss – Húsavík – Mývatn (310 km)
Breakfast. Leave Egilsstadir heading north towards the Myvatn Lake area. On the way you can stop to admire the most impressive waterfall in Europe, Dettifoss, as well as the great gorge of Asbyrgi. The itinerary continues to the interior of the Tjornes peninsula, to the town of Husavik, from where boat trips depart to see different types of whales. Husavik is also a picturesque village with pleasant cafes and an interesting museum. Lodging.
Day 6 Mývatn – Akureyri (130 km)
Breakfast. The first part of the day is dedicated to discover the surroundings of Lake Myvatn and land of fire, which offers landscapes of volcanoes, sulfataras and magmatic formations. In the afternoon you should continue to the Waterfall of the Gods (Godafoss) and finally continue to Akureyri, the second largest city in the country. Akureyri is a lively city with a great cultural offer in which there are also some trails for trekking.
We also recommend a visit to the Mývatn Bird Museum.
Accommodation.
Day 7 Akureyri – Borgarnes – Reykjavik (490 km)
Breakfast. Leaving Akureyri following the main road to Borgarfjordur, to visit the inland valleys with the Deildartunguhver hot springs lagoon, where it is possible to bathe. Afterwards, visit the Hraunfossar waterfalls.
Arrival in Reykjavik at the end of the day. Accommodation.
Optionally you can do rafting in Skagafjördur or a whale watching excursion in Hvammstangi.
Note: Alternatively and only if you take a 4×4 car, it is possible to cross the highlands of Kjölur to the geothermal air of Hveravellir, before returning to Reykjavik.
Day 8 Reykjavik – Spain
Breakfast. Free time until transfer to Keflavik International Airport for your flight back to Spain. Return of the vehicle at the airport.
Prices per person
| 2 persons | 4 persons | |
| June / September Program | 2.250 € | 2.090 € |
| Supplement 4X4 vehicle | 360 € | 150 € |
| July/August supplement | 270 € | 170 € |
More information about prices
What does it include?
International flights
Rental car
Rental car type VW Golf or similar (2 persons), Toyota Corolla or similar (4 persons) or Kia Sportage 4WD or similar; unlimited mileage, CDW insurance, GPS system and additional driver. Pick up and drop off at Keflavik International Airport.
Wi-Fi
Unlimited free Wi-Fi in the vehicle for surfing with your mobile phones/tablets
Mobile application
Mobile application with more than a thousand points of interest adaptable to your interests and individual route.
Documents
Electronic version of Iceland Travel Road Guide in English
Online travel documentation
Insurance
Travel insurance. Check here the conditions
Emergency assistance telephone number (24h)
Lodging
Accommodation in hotels and farmhouses with private bathrooms, in double rooms with breakfast.
What is NOT included?
Seasonal air supplement
Optional excursions
Gasoline
Tips
Extras not specified
