Iceland Express 2010
8 days / 7 nights, Reykjavik - Þingvellir National Park - Geysir - Gullfoss - Borgarfjörður - Snæfellsjökull Glacier - Arnarstapi - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - South Shore - Skógafoss - Mýrdalsjökull Glacier - Dyrhólaey - Reykjavik | Express circle tour with the option of driving through the interior of the country via Kjölur highland track. Fascinating and pure nature of Iceland awaits you: glaciers, geysers, waterfalls and volcanic activity. Experience the powerful natural forces and contrasts of gushing hot springs by Geyser, the roaring power of Gullfoss Waterfall, spanned by rainbows in the sunshine. You will be at awe with the lava and rock formations, and the glittering, ever-lasting ice on some of Europe's largest glaciers. Relax in the famous geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon, an invigorating oasis of warm, aquamarine water in a lunar landscape of lava.
Types of car recommended: No. 2 (Compact) and higher.
| Departure | Daily, May 1st - September 30th, 2010 |
| Price | Car category Compact 2wd $1,542 per person in double room with private facilities Intermediate 2wd $1,629 per person in double room with private facilities Medium 4WD $1,960 per person in double room with private facilities $75 single supplement per room per night with private facilities $27 rate for children 2-11 yrs, when sharing a double room with 2 adults, per night Rates valid from May 1st - September 30th, 2010 Rental car for 6 days. Types of car recommended: Group 2 (Compact) and higher. |
| Included | Delivery of travel documents to your first hotel in Reykjavik 7 nights accommodations, combination of farmhouses, guesthouses and hotels Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily 6 days rental car, category of choice Unlimited mileage, CDW, VAT and one authorized driver Detailed itinerary and road map of Iceland with marked accommodations, suggested itinerary, and information about all the interesting sites along the route. |
| Not Included | Airport transfers, see Flybus Fuel expenses Upgrade to higher category car or 4-wheel drive vehicle Meals Optional tours Gratuities Personal insurance / personal items $25 service fee |
| Please Note | Types of car recommended: No. 2 (Compact) and higher. Pick up of rental car on day 2. Drop off at Keflavík airport or in Reykjavík on departure day before 09:00. If the car is delivered outside this time range, an extra day will be charged. Due to road conditions routes may be altered without prior notice. The highland tracks of Iceland are not expected to be open until the middle of June. A final list of accommodations will be sent with your documents. Hotels are selected at the discretion of the local tour operator. |
| Tour Options | Additional nights in Reykjavik Visit to the Blue Lagoon East Greenland excursion, 1 - 3 days |
Iceland Car Types
Driving in Iceland
Iceland Express route map
Day 1 KEFLAVIK - REYKJAVIK Arrival and overnight in Reykjavik (transfer from international airport not included). All travel documents will be delivered to the first hotel in Reykjavik.
Day 2 THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK - GULLFOSS - SKÓGARFOSS (B) Today's highlights are many with Þingvellir National Park a place of great geological and historical interest, the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot-spring area. Drive onwards along the south shore, viewing Skógafoss waterfall, the black beaches around Vík and Mýrdalsjökull glacier.
Optional: Snowmobile tour on Mýrdalsjökull glacier
Day 3 SKAFTAFELL - GLACIAL LAGOON (B) Drive through the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, explore Skaftafell National Park, a green oasis nestling below the great Vatnajökull glacier and surrounded by black desert sands. Continue to the Glacial Lagoon Jökulsárlón and then onwards to the harbor town Höfn.
Optional: Boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon
Glacier hike in Skaftafell area
Day 4 EAST FJORDS (B) Drive along the rugged varied coastline of the East Fjords with their towering mountains and charming fishing villages. On the way there is an option of taking a boat tour to Papey island where thousands of puffins nest in summer or visit the famous stone collection of Petra at Stöðvarfjörður.
Optional: Boat tour to Papey Island Petra's stone collection
Day 5 DETTIFOSS - TJÖRNES - HUSAVIK (B) Travel across the Möðrudalsöræfi highlands, renowned for their stark beauty towards Dettifoss, Europe's mightiest waterfall. Visit the magnificent horseshoe-shaped canyon Ásbyrgi. Onwards to Tjörnes peninsula and Húsavík fishing port.
Optional: Whale watching from Húsavík
Day 6 LAKE MÝVATN - GOÐAFOSS (B) Explore highlights of the Lake Mývatn area, such as the strange volcanic formations at Dimmuborgir, the pseudo craters at Skútustaðir, the colorful sulfurous slopes of Námaskarð and Krafla volcano. Drive on to Goðafoss waterfall, the town of Akureyri or Skagafjörður.
Day 7 SKAGAFJÖRDUR - GLAUMBAER - REYKJAVIK (B) Drive through the historical region of Skagafjörður renowned for horse breeding. There is the option of visiting the old farmstead of Glaumbær, a great example of old Icelandic architecture. Continue to the bay of Húnaflói and across Holtavörðuheiði plateau, returning to Reykjavík in the late afternoon. Overnight in Reykjavik. Another option is to travel across the barren Kjölur highlands (4WD needed, track open from mid-June), to the geothermal oasis at Hveravellir and onwards to Reykjavík.
Optional: River rafting in Skagafjörður Horse riding in Skagafjörður
Day 8 REYKJAVIK (B) The morning free for own activities and sightseeing before your afternoon transfer on your own by Flybus to the Keflavik airport.