Drive Through Iceland in Your Own Private Car

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A short best-seller tour, introducing the highlights of South of Iceland.

Starting in Spring 2008, this package is also available with lower cost accommodations (no private facilities) - ideal for those wanting to enjoy Iceland on a budget. Please inquire.

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)

Itinerary

Flybus (Airport Bus) transfer on your own from Keflavik Airport to hotel.

Thundering Waterfalls - Cliffs & Stone Arches - Black Sand Beaches of the South Shore - Puffin Colony

Approximate mileage: ca. 190 km / 118 miles

Visit south coast highlights such as Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Mýrdalsjökull glacier and Dyrhólaey*, a rocky headland where thousands of puffins nest during the summer.

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

Optional: Kayak tour from Stokkseyri, The Saga Centre in Hvolsvöllur, Boat tour to Westman Islands.

Colorful Valley - Hekla Volcano - The Famous Golden Falls - Exploding Geysers

Approximate mileage: ca. 300 km / 186 miles

Explore Þjórsárdalur valley and its landscape of sharply contrasting birch woods, sandy lava fields, rivers and waterfalls, huddling below the impressive volcano Hekla. Continue to Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot spring area.

Optional: Þjóðveldisbærinn - a replica of an old Viking farm, River rafting in the Geysir area, ATV-quad biking in Haukadalur.

Approximate mileage: ca. 300 km / 186 miles

Visit Þingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic parliament and a jewel of nature. Then via Hvalfjörður fjord or Kaldidalur highland track (4WD needed). Your journey continues to the beautiful Borgarfjörður region and Reykholt, home of the 13th century scholar Snorri Sturluson. Return to Reykjavík in the afternoon.

Departure by Flybus (not included)

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