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Iceland Classic for TEST

9 days
8 nights

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Rates:

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EUR

Per person:
2017
$ 260.00 (single occupancy (Apr)
$ 300.00 (double occupancy (May)
$ 370.00 (single occupancy (May )
$ 340.00 (double occupancy (Jun-Aug)
$ 450.00 (single occupancy (Jun-Aug)
2018
$ 390.00 (single occupancy (Sep)

Dates:

Apr 26, 2017 - May 04, 2017 
May 03, 2017 - May 11, 2017 
May 10, 2017 - May 18, 2017 
May 17, 2017 - May 25, 2017 
May 22, 2017 - May 30, 2017 
May 24, 2017 - Jun 01, 2017 
Jun 05, 2017 - Jun 13, 2017 
Jun 07, 2017 - Jun 15, 2017 
Jun 12, 2017 - Jun 20, 2017 
Jun 14, 2017 - Jun 22, 2017 
Jun 19, 2017 - Jun 27, 2017 
Jun 21, 2017 - Jun 29, 2017 
Jun 26, 2017 - Jul 04, 2017 
Jun 28, 2017 - Jul 06, 2017 
Jul 03, 2017 - Jul 11, 2017 
Jul 05, 2017 - Jul 13, 2017 
Jul 10, 2017 - Jul 18, 2017 
Jul 12, 2017 - Jul 20, 2017 
Jul 17, 2017 - Jul 25, 2017 
Jul 19, 2017 - Jul 27, 2017 
Jul 24, 2017 - Aug 01, 2017 
Jul 26, 2017 - Aug 03, 2017 
Jul 31, 2017 - Aug 08, 2017 
Aug 02, 2017 - Aug 10, 2017 
Aug 07, 2017 - Aug 15, 2017 
Aug 09, 2017 - Aug 17, 2017 
Aug 16, 2017 - Aug 24, 2017 
Aug 23, 2017 - Aug 31, 2017 
Aug 30, 2017 - Sep 07, 2017 
Sep 01, 2017 - Sep 09, 2017 
Sep 06, 2017 - Sep 14, 2017 
Sep 13, 2017 - Sep 21, 2017 
Sep 15, 2017 - Sep 23, 2017 
Sep 20, 2017 - Sep 28, 2017 
Sep 27, 2017 - Oct 05, 2017 

Hotels:

Reykjavík 2 nights: Hilton Reykjavík Nordica
Vík 1 night: Icelandair Hótel Vík or Edda Vík
Höfn 1 night: Hótel Höfn
Egilsstaðir 1 night: Icelandair Hótel Hérað
Mývatn 1 night: Sel Hótel Mývatn or Hótel Laxá
Akureyri 1 night: Siglo Hotel or Icelandair Hótel Akureyri or Hótel Akureyri
Borgarnes 1 night: Icelandair Hótel Hamar or Hótel Borgarnes

Included:

  • 7 day guided tour as per itinerary from/to Reykjavik
  • Accommodation 2 nights  w/facilities in Reykjavik
  • Accommodation 6 nights w/facilities in countryside
  • Breakfast daily except arrival day
  • 5 dinners in the countryside (dinner in Siglufjörður not included)
  • Short visit to Fákasel Icelandic Horse Park (day 2)
  • Entrance to Petra’s Stone collection (day 4)
  • Herring Museum Entrance (day 6)
  • Entrance to Laufas Folk Museum incl. refreshments (day 6)
  • Horse Show in Skagafjordur (day 7)

 

Itinerary:

SELF DRIVE - CAR TYPES

Due to a very high demand for car rentals during the summer high season, Iceland Travel can not guarantee a specific type of car.

Similar types from different manufacturers are placed within the same group and we will do our best to provide you with the best available car in each Price group.

Our selfdrive packages include CDW, unlimited mileage, VAT, a GPS system and two authorized drivers. Read more about included and optional car insurances.

Please note that all car rentals require a valid driver license and a credit card to finalize the rental papers. This is for the insurance of the car. 

 

Price Group Car type example Car image example Passengers/
Luggage
Group 0.5 Hyundai i10 3 doors or similar  Hyundai i10
4
1
Group 1.0

Toyota Yaris, VW Polo 5 doors or similar

VW Polo
4
2
Group 1.3

 Suzuki Swift 4WD or similar

Suzuki_Swift
4
2
Group 2.0 Toyota Auris, VW Golf 5 doors or similar VW Golf
5
2
Group 2.2

Toyota Auris Hybrid or similar

 Toyota_Auris_Hybrid
5
3
Group 2.3 VW Golf 5 doors AUTOMATIC or similar VW Golf
5
2
Group 2.5

Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar

 Toyota_Urban_Cruiser
5
3
Group 2.6 Toyota Auris AUTOMATIC or similar  VW Golf
5
3
Group 3.0

 Toyota Avensis Sedan or similar

Toyota_Avensis
5
3
Group 3.1

 Toyota Avensis Sedan AUTOMATIC or similar

Toyota_Avensis_Sedan
5
3
Group 3.2  Renault Megane Station or similar  Renault Megane  
5
3
Group 4.0 Skoda Octavia Station 4WD or similar (please note not suitable for F marked roads)  skoda octavia

 

5
4
Group 4.1 Skoda Octavia Station AUTOMATIC 4WD or similar (please note not suitable for F marked roads)  Skoda Superb station  
5
4
Group 4.3  Suzuki Jimmy 4WD or similar Suzuki_Jimny_Iceland_Travel
4
1
Group 5.0 Toyota RAV4 4WD, Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD or similar Suzuki Grand Vitara
5
3
Group 5.1 Toyota RAV4 4WD AUTOMATIC, Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD AUTOMATIC, Hyundai iX35 4WD AUTOMATIC or similar Suzuki Grand Vitara
5
3
Group 6.0  Volkswagen Sharan 7 seater or similar Volkswagen_Sharan
7
2
Group 7.1 Toyota Landcruiser 4WD AUTOMATIC or similar

Toyota Landcruiser

5
3+2 small
Group 8.0  Land Rover Defender 4WD or similar
 Land Rover Defender  
7
3
Group 9.9  VW Caravelle 4WD 9 seater or similar
 Renault Traffic  
9
9
Day 1  : Arrival

Your Iceland tour starts today! You will stay tonight in Reykjavík (transfer from Keflavík airport not included).

Day 2  : Geysir – Gullfoss – Skógar – Dyrhólaey - Vík (208 mi)

Exploding Geysers  Waterfalls  Puffin Colony  Black Sand Beaches of the South Shore

Breakfast at your hotel.  Start the day with a short city sightseeing of Reykjavik. From Reykjavik head through the greenhouse village of Hveragerdi.  Visit the nearby Fákasel Icelandic Horse Park where you can get to know a little more about the unique Icelandic horse breed.   Head on to the Golden Circle natural wonders.   ExploreGullfoss, the "Golden Waterfall", and the nearby Geysir hot spring area to see the famous Geysir and Strokkur, as well as numerous other hot springs andboiling mud pools. Continue along the south shore and stop to admire the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss andSkogafoss before continuing to Dyrholaey* nature reserve. Continue to the village of Vik.

Dinner and overnight stay in the Vik area.

*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in spring, approximately mid-May until June 25th.

Day 3  : Vík - Skaftafell National Park - Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon - Höfn (190 mi)

Lava Fields  Europe’s Largest National Park  Glacial Lagoon with Icebergs – Europe’s Largest Glacier
Today you will cross Eldhraun, the largest mass of lava ever to flow on the face of the earth before reaching the small town of Kirkjubæjar klaustur, a former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent. The tour continues over Skeiðarársandur sands to Skaftafell National Park. We will then continue to the stunning Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon to see the birthplace of icebergs. Throughout the day we are afforded magnificent views of the mighty Vatnajökull Glacier. Overnight is spent in the Höfn area.

Day 4  : Höfn - East Fjords - Egilsstaðir (193 mi)

Narrow Fjords  Steep Mountains  Picturesque Coastline  Mineral Collection
We will drive from Höfn through Almannaskarð pass today, stopping to admire the majestic coastline along the way. We will continue to the towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea that form the magnificent East Fjords. There we will explore Petra’s renowned collection of local stones and minerals and then spend the night in the Egilsstaðir area.

Day 5  : Lake Mývatn Area (190 mi)

Highland Desert  Bizarre Lava Formations  Geothermal & Volcanic Activity  Rich Birdlife  Protected Salmon River

Breakfast at your hotel.  Explore the empty vastness of the highland desert plateauModrudalsoraefi as you head towards the Lake Myvatn area. On the way, stop at Dettifoss, Europe's most powerful waterfall.  Continue onwards to Namaskard pass with its boiling mud pools and vibrant colours. Explore the natural beauty of the Lake Myvatn area, including thepseudo craters at Skutustadir and the Laxa Salmon River. One of the Myvatn area's claims to fame is that it is home to more species of ducks than any other place on Earth, with very diverse birdlife in general.

Dinner and overnight stay in the Myvatn area.

Day 6  : Lake Mývatn Area - Akureyri (100 mi)

Waterfall “Of the Gods”  Folk Museum – The Beautiful Troll Peninsula

Breakfast at your hotel.  Start the day by exploring the peculiar lava formations at Dimmuborgir. Visit the magnificent Godafoss waterfall and the old turf farm Laufas. Afterwards, visit Akureyri, the colourful northern “capital“ of Iceland.  The town has charming buildings and beautiful view of the Eyjafjordur Fjord.  After spending some time in Akureyri, continue along the coastal roads of Eyjafjordur and the Troll Peninsula.  This is a beautiful drive along steep mountains with amazing views over the Arctic Sea and black sand coastline.  The destination is Siglufjordur, set in a beautiful fjord of the same name.  This town has some of the finest timber buildings in the country, beautifully restored to their original glory.   The evening and dinner is on your own at one of the town´s restaurants.  Siglufjordur is a very enjoyable and friendly town for an evening stroll. 

Overnight in Siglufjörður.  Dinner is on own.

Day 7  : Skagafjörður - Borgarnes (205 mi)

Fertile Farmlands  Glacial Rivers  Unique Viking Horse with Demonstration
Majestic mountains and narrow passes lead to Skagafjörður for an introduction of the unique Icelandic horses that have a special fifth gait - the tölt. Towards the village of Blönduós built on both sides of the river Blanda with Hrútey Island, we will find a protected nature reserve located in this popular salmon river. Later, we will cross the Holtavörðuheiði plateau through Borgarfjörður to the beautiful town of Borgarnes. Tonight we will stay in the Borgarnes area.

Day 8  : Borgarfjörður - Þingvellir - Reykjavík (143 mi)

Europe’s Largest Hot Spring  Picturesque Waterfalls – National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO)
This morning we drive to Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in the world. A stop will be made to admire the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls before continuing over the breathtaking Kaldidalur mountain pass. The journey continues to Lake Þingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest lake, and Þingvellir National Park, the ancient site of the world’s first parliament held outdoors. Overnight is spent in Reykjavík.

Day 9  : Departure

Your tour of Iceland ends today. We hope you've enjoyed your trip! (Transfers to the airport are not included.)

Day 10  : qwertr (32 mi)

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Notes:

Max Group Size: 36 people
All Departures are Guaranteed!
Optional tours and activities:

Booked via your guide at the start of your tour. 

Day 3: Boat tour on the glacial lagoon | 45 mins
Day 3: Super jeep tour on Vatnajökull glacier |  4 hrs
Day 5: Mývatn Nature Baths | Flexible time
Day 5:  Horse riding in Myvatn/Safarihestar |  1-2 hrs
Day 6:  Sailing / Sea angling / Whale watching (dep. on season) Akureyri | 3 - 3.5 hrs
Day 8:  Non guided tour to the Blue Lagoon on arrival/departure | Flexible time

Children rate:

Children 6-11 years old travelling with 2 adults and sharing 1 DBL room: 25% discount (valid only per 1 child)

Children 12 years and older pay full price as adults.

It is not recommended that children 0-5 years old travel on scheduled tours.