Highlights of Iceland
Highlights of Iceland
Iceland’s southwest corner has some of its most dramatic natural attractions and at Vík, the island’s southern tip, Dyrhólaey’s bird cliff promontory, from which black sand beaches fringed with ocean foam stretch as far as the eye can see. Also take in Gullfoss, Geysir and the Pingvellir with its faults and fissures at the junction of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
DAY 1: UK – KEFLAVÍK
Scheduled Icelandair flight to Reykjavík. Transfer on arrival to Northern Lights Inn for overnight with time for a bathe in the Blue Lagoon before dinner.
DAY 2: KEFLAVÍK-VÍK
After breakfast, collect your hire car and set off along the South coast. Scenic Highlights: Keri∂: Seljalandsfoss: Seljavellir: Skógarfoss: Dyrhólaey bird cliffs. Overnight at Dyrhólaey Hotel for 2 nights.
DAY 3: VÍK-SKAFTAFELL-VÍK
Drive along the southeast coast with bridges fjording dramatic outwash plains interspersed with black sand beaches and lava fields. Scenic Highlights: Vík: Kirkjubæjarklaustur: Skaftafell National Park. Activity option: Skidoo trip on Sólheimajökull.
DAY 4: VÍK-GULLFOSS
Follow the road along the coast and up to Gullfoss detouring into Pórsmörk along the way. Scenic Highlights: ∫órsmörk: Þingvellir: Geysir.
Overnight at Hotel Hekla.
DAY 5: GULLFOSS-REYKJAVÍK
Scenic Highlights: Pingvellir National Park: Gullfoss: Skálholt Cathedral. Overnight at Hótel Cabin or similar.
DAY 6: REYJAVÍK-UK
Time to browse Reykjavík or leave early and visit the Reykjanes Peninsula before returning hire car at airport and return flight to UK.
Our opinion
Arguably the South West corner Iceland packs more 'bangs for your buck' than any other part of the island and this tour just does that with overnight stops down at its southernmost tip, up close by Gullfoss and a night in the Capital.
As with all our self drives the trip is customizable in any way that suits you - we can add a night here, take away one there and, of course, your car can be upgraded to any level of comfort and power you need.
What's Included
- Prices include return scheduled flights from Heathrow, Gatwick*, Glasgow* or Manchester* to Reykjavík
- All passenger service charges and airport departure taxes
- PAY ON BOARD CABIN SERVICE
- 5 nights hotel accommodation in twin room(s) with private WC/shower
- Breakfasts throughout
- 5 days (5 x 24 hrs) car rental (group A, Toyota Yaris or similar including unlimited mileage; theft protection and collision damage waiver insurance; all local taxes and airport collection/drop–off charges)
- ROAD ATLAS, ALL ICELAND GUIDE, CD AREA GUIDE.
- *Flight schedule may dictate amended itinerary.
Departure Dates
Daily 1 May – 30 September
Typical Tour Price
Prices from £629pp
