Iceland Saga Sites 2010
5 days / 4 nights, Reykjavik - Seljalandsfoss - Skógafoss - Mýrdalsjökull Glacier - Þjórsárdalur Valley - Þingvellir National Park - Golden Circle - Geyser - Thingvellir Park - Gullfoss - Blue Lagoon | Iceland Saga Sites, our most popular tour with emphasis on the highlights of the south coast. This organized self drive program Saga Sites takes you into the footsteps of the Vikings. Following the Viking Route, you will explore ancient sagas, legends and myths. Many Viking age sites have been excavated and reconstructed. Stong in the fertile valley of Thjorsardalur is the best known excavated Viking age farmstead. Visit Iceland's most historic site and national shrine, the Þingvellir National Park. Here at Þingvellir the oldest existing parliament in the world first met in AD930 and continued to meet until 1798. Þingvellir is Iceland's first site on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Five Stars of Scandinavia and their Iceland Partners offer a great variety of Car Rental Packages which are the perfect choice for individuals, families and small groups who prefer traveling independently. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility to explore different places at your own leisurely pace. Self-drive customers are effectively their own tour guides, detailed itineraries and road maps of Iceland are included in your documents.
Iceland Saga Sites, our most popular tour with emphasis on the highlights of the south coast. This organized self drive program Saga Sites takes you into the footsteps of the Vikings. Following the Viking Route, you will explore ancient sagas, legends and myths. Many Viking age sites have been excavated and reconstructed. Stong in the fertile valley of Thjorsardalur is the best known excavated Viking age farmstead. Visit Iceland's most historic site and national shrine, the Þingvellir National Park. Here at Þingvellir the oldest existing parliament in the world first met in AD930 and continued to meet until 1798. Þingvellir is Iceland's first site on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Types of car recommended: Any type during summer, 4WD in shoulder season.
| Departure | Daily, April - October 2010 |
| Price | Parivate Facilities Car category Compact 2wd ( cat 1 ) $804 per person in double room with private facilities Intermediate 2wd ( cat 3 ) $904 per person in double room with private facilities Medium 4WD ( 5 ) $1,082 per person in double room with private facilities $75 single supplement per room per night with private facilities $27 rate for children 2-11 years, per night May & Sep are offered with a 15 % discount April & October are offered with a 20 % discount |
| Included | Delivery of travel documents to your first hotel in Reykjavik 4 nights accommodations in farmhouses, guesthouses and hotels Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily 3 days rental car, category of choice Unlimited mileage, CDW, VAT and one authorized driver Detailed itinerary and road map of Iceland with marked accommodations, and information about all the interesting sites along the route. 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. |
| 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: Any type during summer, 4WD in shoulder season. 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. Rental car for 3 days. Any type during summer, 4WD in shoulder season. |
| Tour Options | Additional nights in Reykjavik Visit to the Blue Lagoon Greenland excursion |
Iceland Car Types
Driving in Iceland
Iceland Saga Sites 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 SOUTH COAST - SKOGAFOSS (B) Visit south coast highlights such as Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Mýrdalsjökull glacier and Dyrhólaey, a rocky headland where thousands of puffins nest during summer*.
Optional: Snow scooter tour on Mýrdalsjökull glacier Kayak tour from Stokkseyri Saga Centre in Hvolsvöllur
*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in spring, middle May until June 23rd.
Day 3 THORJORSARDALUR - STONG VIKING FARMSTEAD (B) Explore Þjórsárdalur valley and its landscape of sharply contrasting birch woods, sandy lava fields, rivers and waterfalls, huddling below the impressive volcano Hekla. Visit Þjóðveldisbærinn, a replica of an old Viking farm. Continue to Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot spring area.
Optional: Þjóðveldisbærinn farm
River rafting in the Geysir area
ATV-quad biking in Haukadalur
Day 4 PINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK - BLUE LAGOON (B) Visit Þingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic parliament. The Althing, oldest assembly in Europe, was convened at Thingvellir in 930. Continue via Hvalfjörður fjord or Kaldidalur highland track (4WD needed). On to the beautiful Borgarfjörður region and Reykholt, home of Iceland's greatest medieval writer, poet, scholar and statesman, Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241). Return to Reykjavík in the afternoon. Overnight in Reykjavik.
Optional: This evening you might enjoy an excursion to the Blue Lagoon for a relaxing, energizing swim in the geothermal waters, sit in the cozy steam bath in a lava cave or experience an energizing massage under Blue Lagoon waterfall.
Day 5 DEPARTURE (B) The morning free for own activities and sightseeing before your afternoon transfer on your own by Flybus to the Keflavik airport.