Season:
Winter
Price from:
£ 855 p. p.
Duration:
5 days / 4 nights
Departure:
Daily

South coast and Reykjavik Self Drive

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This self drive trip gives you the opportunity to discover the wonderful saga of Iceland, the Geysers and waterfalls and see the most beautiful surroundings on the south coast in just five days. This is ideal for half-term breaks. Discover Iceland in winter. Two nights in a nice countryhotel and a hotel in Reykjavik are included. You decide how to spend your day! Enjoy your evenings, relax in the hotel  HotPot (Jacuzzi) and try to spot the wonderful northern lights (aurora borealis).

South coast and Reykjavik Self Drive

Itinerary

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Blue Lagoon - The South

Blue Lagoon in Iceland

Arrival at Keflavik airport and rental car pick up. Drive past the Blue lagoon (optional choice to visit the Blue lagoon) then onward teh South Coast road. The road takes you through fantastic landscape and along the coast passing charming fising villages. Overnight in the south for the first 2 nights. 

Glacier Myrdalsj0kull - Glacier Lagoon Jökulsarlon

Jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

A long day at the south coast with waterfalls, black beaches and glacier Myrdalsjökull awaits you. You might drive further to Skaftafell National park and up to Glacier Vatnajökull, the biggest glacier in Europe, to explore the beautifull glacier lagoon Jökulsarlon. These unique surroundings have captured the attention of many film-makers. Major parts of both James Bond and Batman movies were shot here. Instead you might just want to explore the bird cliffs close to the small town Vik and maybe do a glacier hike on Myrdalsjökull Glacier.
 

South shore to Gullfoss - Geysir - Þingvellir

Strokkur in winter

From Hveragerdi you head to the mighty waterfall Gullfoss and the famous Hot Spring area of Geysir, probably the most remarkable tourist attractions in Iceland. You might want to stop at Skálholt. Skálholt was home to the head of the Icelandic Church from 1056 AD, which was located there for nearly 750 years.From there its worth driving to Kerið volcanic crater, which is thought to be around 3,000 years old. Drive up to Thingvellir, where the world’s oldest parliament was set up in around 930 AD. Thingvellir is on the World Heritage List, first published by UNESCO in 1972. From Þingvellir your journey takes you to the capital Reykjavik where you stay for the next two nights.
 

Reykjavik and vicinity

Hallgrims church

A  day to get to know the capital. You might want to take an optional whale watching boat tour from Reykjavik or simply enjoy a stroll and shopping in the City. Visit the Harpa concert hall, Hallgrimskirkja church and enjoy panoramic views of the city from Perlan.
 

Departure

Boeing 757 - Icelandair

Drive to Keflavik airport. Drop of the rental car at Keflavik Airport. Flight back to the UK.
 

Note:

A wide range of optional excursions can be booked directly with us.

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Prices per person in GBP*

Rental car Information

Car category type 1 pers. from 2 pers. from 3 pers. from 4 pers. from
B1 - like VW Golf £ 1,415,- £ 980,- £ 855,- £ 880,-
D1 - like Skoda Octavia Combi 4WD £ 1,550,- £ 1,045,- £ 900,- £ 915,-
FG - like Dacia Duster 4x4 £ 1,595,- £ 1,065,- £ 915,- £ 925,-
H1 - like Kia Sorrento 4x4 £ 1,750,- £ 1,155,- £ 975,- £ 970,-

*The Icelandic accommodation tax incl. Icelandic VAT (valid since 01 January 2024) of currently 666 ISK (£ 3.80) per night will be added at the time of booking.

 

You can request the holiday you would like to book, and we will check the availability and contact you via e-mail within two business days to confirm the availability.


Prices may change according to availability.


Tour Code: 1415

Price includes

  • Return flights from the UK incl. taxes
  • Car hire for the duration
  • Unlimited mileage and CDW
  • 2 nights accommodation in 3* hotel in Reykjavik
  • 2 nights accommodation in 3* hotel in South Iceland
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Satellite Navigation System

Price excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • Additional CDW insurance
  • Optional excursions
  • Meals other than specified