Drive Through Iceland in Your Own Private Car

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Explore the beautiful cities of Reykjavik and Hellinsandur before heading deep into the natural wonders of Iceland. See the famous Snafellsjokull glacier, breathtaking waterfalls, active geysers, thermal Lagoons, and much more on this unique nature power tour.

Car Categories

Group 1: Toyota Yaris, VW Polo, Peugeot 206, Opel Corsa

Group 2: Toyota Corolla Sedan, VW Golf, Opel Astra, Peugeot 307

Group 3: Toyota Avensis Sedan, Skoda Octavia

Group 3.1 Toyota Avensis Sedan, Skoda Octavia, Subaru Lagacy (Automatic)

Group 5: Toyota RAV4, Suzuki Grand Vitara, medium 4wd

Group 5.1: Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tuscson (Automatic)

Group 6: Toyota Landcruiser GX, Kia Sorento

Group 7.1: Toyota Landcruiser GX, Nissan Patrol (Automatic)

Listed price is based on Group 2 car.

Itinerary

Flybus (Airport Bus) transfer from Keflavik airport on your own to accommodation in Reykjavik.

Hvalfjörður - Borgarfjörður - Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Picturesque Fjords - Craters - Volcanic Landscapes - Snæfellsnes Glacier

Approximate mileage: ca. 280 km / 174 miles

Travel via Hvalfjörður fjord to the agricultural region of Borgarfjörður. You will drive past the magnificent Eldborg crater on route to Snæfellsnes peninsula where the mysterious Snæfellsjökull glacier towers over the surrounding area.

Optional: Snow scooter tour on Snæfellsjökull glacier.

Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Sea Cliffs with Birdlife - Rock Formations - Quaint Fishing Villages

Approximate mileage: ca. 150 km / 93 miles

Explore the countless natural wonders of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Visit Arnarstapi sea cliffs with its varied birdlife and the rocky beach of Djúpalónssandur before driving along the north coast through lively fishing villages.

Optional: Boat tour from Stykkishólmur.

Borgarfjörður Area - Þingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss

Europe's Most Powerful Hot Spring - National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO) - Exploding Geysers

Approximate mileage: ca. 280 km / 174 miles

Visit the historic site of Reykholt, the remarkably beautiful Hraunfoss and Barnafoss waterfalls and Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in Europe. Continue to Þingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic parliament and a jewel of nature (4WD needed for Kaldidalur valley). End the day with a visit to the famous Geysir hot-spring area and the massive Gullfoss waterfall.

Mýrdalsjökull Glacier - Sea Cliffs with Puffin Colony - Black Sand Beaches of the South Shore

Approximate mileage: ca. 430 km / 267 miles

Discover the south shore, viewing the spectacular Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, Mýrdalsjökull glacier and the black sand beaches around Vík. Visit Dyrhólaey* headland where thousands of puffins nest every summer. Return to Reykjavík.

*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season in spring, from ca. middle May til June 23rd

Optional: kayak tour from Stokkseyri; boat tour to the Westman Islands.

Reykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon

Volcanic Landscapes - Bubbling Mud Pools - Quaint Fishing Village - Geothermal Spa

Approximate mileage: ca. 130 km / 81 miles

Drive to Reykjanes peninsula and visit the moon like surrounding of Lake Kleifarvatn and Krýsuvík geothermal area with bubbling mud pools. Visit Grindavík fishing village and the famous Blue Lagoon for a relaxing dip in the pleasantly warm geothermal waters, rich in silica and minerals that are great for the skin.

Optional: Bathing in the Blue Lagoon, in-water massage at the Blue Lagoon.

Departure by Flybus to airport.

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