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About Iceland
Iceland is a refreshingly unconventional travel destination. The Icelandic nature is unspoilt, exotic and mystical with its spouting geysers, active volcanoes, tumbling waterfalls, towering mountains, vast lava plains and magical lakes. Iceland’s fjords, glaciers and highland plains present visitors with some of the most beautiful and enchanting places they will ever see, as well as a rare feeling of utter tranquillity.
For travelers on a quest for action, Iceland’s pristine nature offers great potential for outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, horse riding, cave exploring, hiking, swimming, skiing, river rafting, kayaking and mountain safaris on modified four-wheel drives, to name but a few. Iceland supports a surprisingly diverse Nordic flora and fauna and is an ideal place for ornithology enthusiasts, while also offering some of the world’s best whale watching destinations.
About Reykjavik
Reykjavík sometimes feels like a cosmopolitan capital and a tiny seaside village - all wrapped up in one. But Reykjavík has the best of both worlds; the qualities of a modern, forward-looking society complemented by a close connection to Iceland‚s beautiful and unspoilt nature.
Reykjavík’s legendary nightlife is bolstered by plentiful cultural and social happenings in addition to an abundance of first-class restaurants. The size of Reykjavik city centre is also limited enough to allow for easy navigation by foot. Reykjavík has been described as a young and daring city that is characterized by strong contrasts. Conveniently small, clean and safe, it is more or less free from the major problems that haunt many other capitals. Big city events are frequent, the winter lights festival finished recently with thousands of participants and more tourist at this time of the year than we are used to.
Enjoy some of the stunning landscapes of south Iceland, including Þingvellir National Park, the great Geysir area, Skaftafell National Park, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and more. This package includes accommodation in Reykjavík, Selfoss, Vík and Skaftafell National Park.
This tour is suitable and recommended for families with children. You have the option of staying in cottages, driving distances per day are limited and child-friendly activities can be found all along the way.
Day 1: Arrival/Reykjavík
Arrival in Keflavik, meet and greet followed by transfer to Reykjavík.
If you arrive early, we recommend stopping at the Blue Lagoon on your way to Reykjavík (not included) and/or getting the Reykjavík Tourist Card, which grants you access to all the museums owned by the city of Reykjavík, all the swimming pools in Reykjavík and all buses that run within the greater Reykjavík area. Overnight in a hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavík.
Day 2: Gullfoss and Geysir
Take in some of the best known attractions in the south of Iceland. Start by going to Þingvellir National Park before heading to the great Geysir area and Gullfoss waterfall. After that, visit the old bishopry at Skálholt and the explosion crater Kerið, now partially filled with water. Stay overnight in a hotel, guesthouse or cottage in the Selfoss area.
Day 3: The South Coast
Start by going to the Saga Centre in Hvolsvöllur before visiting the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. In Skógar, you will also find a folk museum with many interesting artefacts on display. Experience the stunning black volcanic sand beach south of Vík and the rock formations of Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar. Stay in a hotel, guesthouse or cottage in the Vík area.
Day 4: Skaftafell National Park
Drive east to Skaftafell National Park, a place of great beauty with many interesting hiking trails, including one to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall. Stay in a hotel, guesthouse or cottage in the Skaftafell National Park area.
Day 5: Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon
Start the day in Skaftafell National Park before driving to the Glacial Lagoon Jökulsárlón where you are taken on a boat ride among the floating icebergs. After the boat ride, you can take a ride in a local farmer’s hay cart (optional) to cape Ingólfshöfði for an up close view of a puffin colony. Stay in a hotel, guesthouse or cottage in the Skaftafell National Park area.
Day 6: Back to Reykjavík
Drive along the south coast back to Reykjavík. Worthwhile stops along the way include the surroundings of the villages Kirkjubæjarklaustur and Hveragerði. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavík.
Day 7: Departure
Transfer to Keflavik airport with FlyBus. If your flight is in the afternoon, you can stop at the Blue Lagoon and even take a little tour of the Reykjanes peninsula (not included).
Accommodation Details Comfort Rooms Season Including in Package Excluding in Package Prices High Seasom Simple Type of Car 1 Adult 2 Adults 3 Adults 4 Adults Sa 114900 68050 56333 53425 S 119900 70550 58000 54675 A 124900 73050 59667 55925 B 133400 77300 62500 58050 C 134900 78050 63000 58425 D 140400 80800 64833 59800 E 151400 86300 68500 62550 F 169900 95550 74667 67175 G 203900 112550 86000 75675 H 226900 124050 93667 81425 I 330400 175800 128167 107300 Comfort Type of Car 1 Adult 2 Adults 3 Adults 4 Adults Sa 152300 94050 75133 79425 S 157300 96550 76800 80675 A 162300 99050 78467 81925 B 170800 103300 81300 84050 C 172300 104050 81800 84425 D 177800 106800 83633 85800 E 188800 112300 87300 88550 F 207300 121550 93467 93175 G 241300 138550 104800 101675 H 264300 150050 112467 107425 I 367800 201800 146967 133300 Luxury Type of Car 1 Adult 2 Adults 3 Adults 4 Adults Sa 178700 112450 89533 97825 S 183700 114950 91200 99075 A 188700 117450 92867 100325 B 197200 121700 95700 102450 C 198700 122450 96200 102825 D 204200 125200 98033 104200 E 215200 130700 101700 106950 F 233700 139950 107867 111575 G 267700 156950 119200 120075 H 290700 168450 126867 125825 I 394200 220200 161367 151700 Simple Type of Car 1 Adult 2 Adults 3 Adults 4 Adults Sa 98300 59450 48200 47325 S 100800 60700 36333 47950 A 101300 60950 36500 48075 B 108300 64450 38833 49825 C 108800 64700 39003 49950 D 121300 70950
We have four different categories for accommodation on this tour: simple, comfort, cottages and Luxury.
Rooms without private facilities. These are in country hotels, farmhouses and guesthouses. Some of these have washbasins in the rooms and all provide breakfast (included in the price). In the more remote areas, most places of accommodation offer optional evening meals.
Rooms with private shower or bath and WC. These are in hotels or well-appointed guesthouses. All provide breakfast (included in the price) and most have their own restaurant.
Cottages
2-8 person cottages and summer houses. All cottages have private WC and cooking facilities; some also include hot pots, BBQ, playgrounds and/or other features.
Luxury
Rooms with private shower or bath and WC. These are in the best hotels available at each location. All hotels provide breakfast (included in the price) and have their own restaurant.
1 Person = Single room
2 Sharing = One twin/double room
3 Sharing = Triple room
4 Sharing = Two twin/double rooms
5 or more Sharing = As requested
High Season: From 15 May through 15 September
Low Season: From 16 September through 14 May
*Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 5 days
*Accommodation of your choice (simple/comfort/luxury) and continental breakfast for 6 nights
*Meet and Greet transfer from Keflavík Airport to hotel in Reykjavík
*Information meeting with our travel consultant
*Map of Iceland and detailed itinerary
*”The Visitor´s Key to Iceland” – A detailed reference guide with information on roads, history and natural features
*Information booklet about driving in Iceland
*Free use of mobile phone and 500 ISK worth of calls
*24-hour emergency service
*Fly-bus transfer on departure
*Taxes and service fee.
* Flights to/from Iceland Visitor
* Meals and drinks at restaurants (unless otherwise stated)
* Personal travel insurance
Booking
Recommended booking advance is three weeks minimum.
Low Season