PER PERSON :
$ 730.00 (2 adults in a car (cat 1)
$ 785.00 (2 adults in a car (cat 2)
$ 820.00 (2 adults in a car (cat 3)
$ 900.00 (2 adults in a car (cat 4)
$ 945.00 (2 adults in a car (cat 5)
Cat 1: Suzuki Swift 4wd or similar
Cat 2: Skoda Octavia 4wd Station or similar
Cat 3: Skoda Octavia Intermediate 4wd Station Automatic
Cat 4: Toyota RAV4 4wd, Suzuki Grand Vitara 4wd or similar
Cat 5: Toyota RAV4 4wd Automatic, Hyundai ix35 4wd Automatic or similar
Cat 6: Toyota Land Cruiser GX 4wd Automatic or similar
Throughout the tour you'll stay in quality hotels and guesthouses where all rooms have private facilities. Your final night will be in a 4 star hotel in Reykjavik.
Our economy self-drive is $50 per person lower, staying in accommodation with private facilities without stretching your budget. Throughout your stay you'll be residing in a combination of standard hotels, farmhouses and guesthouses. Your final night will be in a 3 star hotel in Reykjavik.
Upgrade your comfort car rental holiday to the best possible accommodation with premium amenities, either for the full duration of your stay or only selected nights. The upgrade can either be to a superior room in a comfort hotel, or a standard room in an upscale hotel. The cost for a superior upgrade is $105 per room per night (on prices in comfort category). This upgrade is only available upon request. Let us know during the booking process just how superior you want your holiday to be, and we'll customize your trip!
The app includes:
• Thousands of points of nature sites, historic places, and road side services
• Safety guidelines and the apps of the Icelandic Meteorological Office and The Icelandic Road Administration
• Detailed description of the customer´s journey, including hotel itinerary and GPS road guide to each hotel
• A map view of the Iceland road trip
• Detailed pdf travel book about Iceland in English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and French
**Please note that the package price is based on 4 x 24-hour rental days starting at the time of rental.
North Iceland is Icelanders’ favourite winter activity destination. Discover why with this driving holiday while you stay in culturally-vibrant Akureyri and the newly-popular winter destination of Siglufjörður for fun, scenery and local charm. You can even create a flexible ski holiday by adding in the 5x5 Ski Iceland pass and try skiing and snowboarding at scenic resorts, along with ice skating, snowmobiling and whale watching.
Winter in the North offers a true winter sports paradise, promising pleasure and spiritual renewal in the embrace of snow-covered mountains. There is even the chance of skiing under northern lights. The new 5 X 5 Ski Iceland Pass gives you access to five well-equipped and well-lit ski resorts open between November and May. Each ski area has its own special focus within North Iceland’s magnificent landscape. Both families and extreme ski adventurers can experience their own type of fantastic ski holiday with excellent facilities for downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding and extreme sport experiences. Ski rental and instruction in English is also available.
The Ski Iceland pass grants you access to five resorts over five days. Whether you ski at all the resorts or focus on one resort for the period, the pass gives you total flexibility at a great price.
Cultural Capital of Northern Iceland – Winter Fun in Eyjafjordur
Approximate driving distance: varies
Pick up your car from the Akureyri airport and drive to your hotel in Akureyri. The rest of the day is open to enjoy Akureyri and surroundings. This town has gained an international reputation for its combination of small-town charm and a great cultural scene. Take a stroll down the art gallery street and drink in the atmosphere of a local coffee shop. Enjoy outdoor fun just on the city‘s door step. The surrounding Eyjafjordurarea also has a nice focus on local food culture with microbreweries, family-run bakeries, ice cream shops and a cafe located on a dairy farm. A great selection of restaurants and pubs makes Akureyri a great town for friendly nightlife.
Winter Activity Recommendations:
Breakfast at your hotel. Today is yours to enjoy more of the Akureyri area and its great winter recreation. Overnight in Akureyri
Scenic Coastal Roads- Charming Villages- Troll Peninsula- Historical Siglufjordur
Approximate distance: ca75km / 47miles
Breakfast at your hotel. You will be following scenic and winding coastal roads. Remember to listen to the weather and forecast and take the driving at a slow pace, both to enjoy the view and to be safe. Drive along Eyjafjordur Fjordand to the area of Trollaskagi, the Troll Peninsula and Siglufjordur Fjord. The opening of new road tunnels in 2010 has made this region of mountains and sea accessible to visitors year-round. Pass through charming fishing villages en route to Siglufjordur. This town is considered one of Iceland‘s most beautiful, with carefully-preserved old houses and a new hotel (Siglo) cleverly constructed to blend in with the historical atmosphere. Recently the town has been attracting a reputation as a cozy winter resort due to the excellent skiing in the peninsula. Siglufjordur is also a filming location for Trapped, an Icelandic crime TV series that has been gaining international popularity.
In addition to skiing, Siglufjordur is an excellent base to explore the area‘s history and culture. The town‘s award-winning Herring Era Museum offers insights into a fascinating 20th-century event that changed both Siglufjordur and Iceland. The town also offers a new microbrewery, Segull 66 and dining at several restaurants with a home-like ambience. Overnight in Siglufjordur. If conditions are right, you might see northern lights this evening.
Winter Activity Recommendations:
Peninsulas and Fjords – Skiing and Winter Fun – Local Heritage
Distance is variable
Breakfast at your hotel. You will be following scenic and winding coastal roads. Remember to listen to the weather and forecast and take the driving at a slow pace, both to enjoy the view and to be safe. Today is open for you to explore the areas of Troll Peninsula, Eyjafjordur and Skagafjordur. You can enjoy skiing, snowmobiling or other winter sports. The area offers many cultural points of interest. Holar has interesting buildings reflecting 900 years of Icelandic history, including a beautiful church. The Emigration Centre in Hofsos focuses on the experiences of 19th-century Icelanders who sought a new life in the North and South America. (Both places open during the winter by appointment). Dalvik‘s wonderfully-eclectic Hvoll Museum focuses on local history, including Iceland‘s famous giant. Icelandic handicrafts enthusiasts might enjoy visiting Suturann, a unique Icelandic tannery in Saudarkrokur that includes fish skin among its quality products. (Open on weekdays). Overnight in Siglufjordur.
Winter Activity Recommendations:
Farewell to the Fjords and Ski Slopes
Approximate distance: ca75km / 47miles
Breakfast at your hotel. Today drive back to Akureyri, visiting towns and enjoying a last visit to the ski slopes en route. Drop off your car at Akureyri airport.
Please note: The northern lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings, therefore, cannot be guaranteed.
Extend Your Time in Iceland!- Add some more of the north to your package with extra nights. Iceland Travel can add in extra nights in Akureyri so you can enjoy the Lake Myvatn area, Husavik and the Diamond Circle. We can also help with building a complete winter experience with booking hotel nights in the Reykjavik area and round-trip flights between Reykjavik and Akureyri.
Must be 21 years of age to rent a car, 23 years of age to rent car cat. 5.0 or higher.
Valid when one child shares a double room with 2 adults:
Child Seat 0-13 kg approx. EUR 27 / GBP 22 / USD 33 / CAD 41 per rental. Child Booster 9-25 kg approx. EUR 11 / GBP 9 / USD 14 / CAD 17 per rental. Payable on spot.