Best of the South & West
Featuring some the most popular highlights South and West Iceland, this tour brings you up close to Iceland’s remarkable nature along with plenty of opportunities for interesting hikes in each area you visit. With the freedom of your own rental car, you can experience majestic waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, stunning beaches, magical glaciers, historical sites from the Saga Age and much more.
This package includes accommodation in Reykjavik, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula area and Selfoss.
Save 10% on this tour with arrival August 15th - 31st 2013. Book by June 30th.
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Day 1: Welcome to ReykjavikArrive at Keflavík International Airport in Iceland and transfer to Reykjavík via Flybus. After storing your luggage at your accommodation, we suggest a stroll around the colorful historic centre of the city, with visits to some of the many museums, shops and cafes. You’ll also find a great assortment of restaurants to tempt your taste buds. For those who wish to sample the city’s legendary nightlife, the downtown is full of lively bars, clubs and live music venues.Spend the night in central Reykjavík. |
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Day 2: Wonderful West IcelandIn the morning, collect your rental car in Reykjavík and start your journey towards Borgarnes. Just a short drive from the town brings you to Europe’s most voluminous hot spring, Deildartunguhver, as well as the picturesque Hraunfossar waterfalls and Reykholt, the home of Snorri Sturluson—one of the most significant figures from Iceland’s Saga Age. Then proceed to Snæfellsnes, a peninsula that has long captivated the imagination of locals and visitors alike. There, make a stop at Stykkishólmur for a stroll around its old harbor and a visit to the Norwegian House before heading towards Grundafjörður and Ólafsvík. Driving distance: 320 km / 200 miles.Spend the night on Snæfellsnes peninsula. |
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Day 3: Magical Snæfellsnes PeninsulaSnæfellsnes holds a special place in Icelanders’ hearts, and many visitors are drawn back to this wondrous peninsula after their first visit. Here, the rough terrain rises from the sandy beaches and steep cliffs, dominated by the Snæfellsjökull glacier, long believed to be a magical place. Driving along the coastline and around Snæfellsjökull glacier, there are plenty of interesting stops, including Dritvík Cove, the impressive cliffs of Lóndrangar and the mossy lava fields around Búðir. You can also find many interesting hiking paths here, such as the trail to Rauðfeldargjá (30 min) and from the ancient fishing grounds at Hellnar to Arnarstapi (1 hour). Driving distance: 200 km / 125 miles.Spend another night on Snæfellsnes peninsula. |
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Day 4: The Whale Fjord & Golden CircleFor your drive south today, we suggest a scenic detour around the deep fjord of Hvalfjörður. From there, continue on to the famous Golden Circle route, with your first stop at Þingvellir National Park. There you will find interesting hiking trails in a unique historical and geological landscape. The head to the great Geysir area and the majestic Gullfoss waterfall. The last highlight of the route is the dormant Kerið caldera on your way south to Selfoss. Driving distance: 390 km / 242 miles.Spend the night in the Selfoss area. |
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Day 5: Sights of the South CoastToday, your journey takes you to the picturesque waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, with views of the now famous Eyjafjallajökull glacier on the way. At Skógar, you can get some fresh air with an interesting hike along the Skógará River, with views of several smaller waterfalls along the path. Another option is a short walking path near Skógar that leads up to the edge of the Sólheimajökull glacier. Afterwards, drive to Vík, a charming village famous for the nearby black sand beaches of Reynisfjara and the dramatic rock formations of Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar off the coast. Driving distance: 260 km/ 161 miles.Spend another night in the Selfoss area. |
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Day 6: Reykjanes Peninsula & Blue Lagoon
Drive from Selfoss to the idyllic seaside villages of Eyrarbakki and Stokkseyri, home to the Ghost Center and what is widely hailed as the best lobster soup in Iceland. From there, follow the coast eastwards towards the Reykjanes peninsula and onwards to the geothermal area of Lake Kleifarvatn and Krýsuvík, where you can choose from many interesting hiking trails. We recommend a stop at the Blue Lagoon for a soothing soak in the warm mineral waters. End the day in Reykjavik. Driving distance: 155 km / 96 miles. |
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Day 7: Departure
After six great days of exploring the South and West, it’s time to say goodbye to Iceland today. Transportation to Keflavík Airport is provided via Flybus. If your flight is in the afternoon, you can spend the morning at one of the many museum, art galleries or shops. You also have the option of a short whale watching tour from Reykjavik’s old harbor or a tour of the city’s brand new Harpa concert hall. |
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Thanks to our extensive network of trusted suppliers, we can accommodate travelers of all needs and interests according to location, group size and budget.
Our hand-picked selection of accommodations in Iceland includes hotels, guesthouses, hostels, farmhouse B&B, cottages and more. For our car rental packages, we‘ve selected what we consider the best value option of accommodation at each location.
Due to high demand in the busy summer months (June-August), the selection of accommodations may be limited in some of Iceland‘s more remote rural areas. Therefore, we reserve the right to substitute a named property in the same locality for one of a similar standard or higher, and we will ensure that our clients are notified in advance of the departure date.
Our hand-picked selection of accommodations in Iceland includes hotels, guesthouses, hostels, farmhouse B&B, cottages and more. For our car rental packages, we‘ve selected what we consider the best value option of accommodation at each location.
 Includes basic guesthouses, farmhouses and good quality hostels with shared showers/WC facilities. Some rooms may have washbasins. Breakfast is provided and included in the price. In the more remote areas, most properties offer
|  Includes comfortable tourist-class (mostly 3-star range) hotels, farmhouses and well-appointed guesthouses. Rooms have private showers/WC. Breakfast is provided and included in the price. Most properties in this category have an on-site restaurant or dining facilities.
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Availability of accommodation
Please note that although we have included specific accommodations within our holiday packages, these may be subject to change.Due to high demand in the busy summer months (June-August), the selection of accommodations may be limited in some of Iceland‘s more remote rural areas. Therefore, we reserve the right to substitute a named property in the same locality for one of a similar standard or higher, and we will ensure that our clients are notified in advance of the departure date.
| NEVER LOST IN ICELAND! A GPS navigation system comes free of charge with all of our car rental packages.
Our rental car selectionWe‘ve partnered with one of Iceland’s most reliable and efficient car rental agencies to offer top-notch service and a great selection of high-quality, dependable vehicles. All rentals include a standard insurance policy with Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), unlimited mileage, GPS, two drivers and Icelandic VAT @ 25.5%. Fuel or oil is not included. Optional insurance upgrades, additional drivers and child seats are available and payable locally at the car rental office.
On Day 2 of your holiday, you will be picked up by your car rental agent between 09:00 and 10:00 from your accommodation in Reykjavik and taken to the car rental depot. There, you will complete all paperwork and choose among optional services or upgrades before collecting your vehicle. |
PRICES & BOOKING INFORMATIONAll prices listed are per person and in Euros (EUR).To check availability and prices of room combinations other than what is listed below, click book now. If you do not find prices for your ideal room combination then please contact us with your requirements and full details of your party. PRICES: From 1 June to 31 August 2013 Simple accommodation
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Children
- Children age 0 – 2: Free of charge
- Children age 3-11: Simple: EUR 155 per child sharing room with adult Standard: EUR 210 per child sharing room with adult
- Children age 12+: Full price
Rooms
- 1 Person = Single room
- 2 Sharing = One twin/double room
- 3 Sharing = Triple room
- 4 Sharing = Two twin/double rooms
Booking
After booking your package with Icelandguest.com, you will be contacted within two working days by your designated travel consultant, who will assist with your booking and serve as your point of contact for any travel needs during your stay.You will receive the full name and direct contact information for your travel consultant along with information about your booking, payment and what to expect during your holiday. If you are paying by credit card, no payment will be deducted from your credit card until you have been contacted by your travel consultant.
We recommend booking at least three weeks in advance.
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Travel Documents
For all car rental packages, we provide the following travel documents:- Pro-forma and confirmation invoices
- Booking overview with information about all your services in Iceland
- Electronic vouchers for each of your services
- Full itinerary
- Map of Iceland with your route, accommodations and interesting highlights marked
- Information booklet about driving in Iceland
- More detailed itinerary including a list of optional activities and attractions in Iceland as well as general information about travelling around Iceland
Delivery of travel documents
Travel documents will be delivered as follows:- At time of deposit payment: You will receive the pro-forma invoice by email.
- Within 30 days of deposit payment: You will receive the full itinerary by email.
- At time of full payment: You will receive the confirmation invoice and all vouchers by email.
- Within 14 days of full payment: Road map and information booklet about driving in Iceland will be sent by post
Please note that we must use the billing address of the credit card holder as the shipping address for the road map and information booklet. If the package is booked less than one month in advance of departure, you will instead receive these items at your first accommodation in Reykjavík.
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