South Coast Explorer
South Coast Explorer
Enjoy some of Iceland’s most iconic attractions that are strung out along the island’s southern coast: the hanging curtain waterfalls, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss; Dyrhólaey’s bird cliffs and unique rock arch; Myrdalsjökull glacier and the most famous trio of them all: Gullfoss, Geysir and Pingvellir.
DAY 1 UK-REYKJAVÍK
Scheduled Icelandair flight to Reykjavík. Collect hire car, drive to and overnight at Hotel Skogar for 3 nights.
DAY 2 KELDUR-VÍK
Drive along the coast to Dyrhólaey, a promontory edged with bird cliffs, topped with a lighthouse and with views of its famed black sand beaches fringed with white water foam. For the best view of the rock arch take a trip out on one of the amphibious trucks available locally. On your way back, stop at Skógafoss waterfall and visit the charming Skógar Folk museum, one of the best collections of preserved turf roofed houses in Iceland.
DAY 3 MYRDALSJÖKULL/PÓRSMÖRK
A day of options: you can drive up on to Myrdalsjökull for a snowmobile safari or (if you’ve upgraded to a 4WD car) drive into Landmannalaugar or Pórsmörk, the latter carpeted with dwarf willow and birch, or take a six minute up and down flight to the volcanic Vestmannaeyjar Islands. Later perhaps round off the day with a plate of fresh lobster.
DAY 4 KELDUR-REYKJAVÍK
After breakfast, drive along to the greenhouse village of Hveragerdi and then up to the Geysir area and Gullfoss, the double twist waterfall. Continue past the dramatically tranquil landscapes of Pingvellir National Park and in to Reykjavík for a night at the Hotel Reykjavik.
DAY 5 REYKJAVÍK-UK
After breakfast drive along the moss clad lava Reykjanes peninsula to the Blue Lagoon for a valedictory bathe before dropping your car off at the airport and return flight to UK.
Our opinion
The shortest of our 12 strong portfolio self drives using as a base the converted, one time private home, Skogar hotel nestling at the base of the eponymous waterfall with a dinner menu provided by the chefs at the 4 star Ranga hotel.
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 Reykjavik
- All airport departure taxes and passenger service charges
- PAY ON BOARD CABIN SERVICE
- 4 nights accommodation in twin room(s) with private WC/shower
- Breakfasts throughout
- Rental car for 4 days (4 x 24 hrs) (group A, Toyota Yaris or similar) including unlimited mileage; theft protection and collision damage waiver insurance and all local taxes
- ROAD ATLAS, ALL ICELAND GUIDE, CD AREA GUIDE.
- * Flight schedule may dictate amended itinerary.
Departure Dates
May – September ~ Daily
Typical Tour Price
Prices from £1025pp
