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Watch the floating glaciers of the Jökulsárlón Lagoon
See the gushing waterfalls of Skaftafell National Park
Bathe in the hot springs of Hveragerdi
Feast on fresh Icelandic seafood
Enjoy the open road in Iceland
Trek along the Troll's Toes at Reynisfjara Beach
See puffins nesting on the cliffs
Catch stunning sunsets on the south coast of Iceland
From: Reykjavik
To: Reykjavik
£820
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Explore the natural wonders of Iceland on this week-long road trip around the south of the country. Starting on Reykjanes Peninsula, you’ll drive along the ring road, stopping in to see gushing waterfalls, black sand beaches and spouting geysers. Visit the blue iceberg-filled Jökulsárlón Lagoon and hike through Skaftafell National Park before coming back to enjoy the west coast north of Reykjavik. Take a cruise to look for birdlife, taste scallops fresh from the sea and drive to the Blue Lagoon to take a dip in the mineral-rich waters. Finish your time in Reykjavik, where you can explore the northernmost capital in the world - the perfect end to your Iceland road trip.
This itinerary can be tailored to suit your requirements, so please contact one of our consultants to start planning your dream trip
On arrival in Reykjavik, you’ll pick up your hire car at the airport and begin your road trip through Iceland. First, you'll drive along the southern coast of the Reykjanes Peninsula towards the charming village of Hveragerdi, often known as the “flower village” due to the many greenhouses heated by hot springs nearby. You’ll check into your hotel here for one night.
Today you’ll head off along the coast, stopping at the various natural wonders along the way. Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss are two of Iceland’s most scenic waterfalls, with huge cascades of water pouring over the green cliffs. Head inland to see the famous Geysir, shooting up from the ground in a mass of boiling water – this is the phenomenon after which all other geysers are named. You’ll also spot the Eyjafjallajökull Glacier, part of the volcano that caused air travel chaos across Europe in 2010. As you get close to Vik, you can stop in Dyrholaey, where thousands of puffins and other seabirds nest and take a stroll along Reynisfjara Beach, where black volcanic sand and tall basalt stacks out to sea make for a beautiful sunset. You’ll check into your hotel in Vik for two nights.
Today you can explore the area around Vik further, starting with Skaftafell National Park – the largest in Europe. The park has many glaciers so spend the morning hiking between them for a glimpse of the bright blue ice, before heading to the Jökulsárlón Lagoon, where huge icebergs float in the water. After today, you’ll really understand why the country is called Iceland!
After breakfast, you’ll head off towards Thingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic Parliament, situated in a mountainous volcanic landscape next to the largest lake in the country. After exploring the park all morning, you’ll continue to Borgarfjordur Fjord and visit the historical Reykholt, where Iceland’s most famous author Snorri Sturluson lived in the 1200s. It's one of the country’s rare preserved medieval sites. Stop in at the pretty waterfalls Barnafoss and Hraunfossar before visiting Deildartunguhver, the hottest spring in Europe, heating showers and taps for 50 miles from its 97°C. At the end of a busy day, you’ll check into your hotel in West Iceland for two nights, in one of the small towns of this area.
Explore the countless natural wonders of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula today, starting with the bird covered cliffs of Arnarstapi and the rocky beaches of Djupalonssandur before driving along the coast stopping at various quaint fishing villages. In Stykkisholmur, we’ve included a boat tour, where you’ll admire the bird life from the water (look out for white-tailed eagles) before a shellfish plough is lowered into the ocean, revealing a wonderful selection of shellfish for viewing and tasting: scallops, sea urchins, crabs, starfish and sea cucumbers. This is the freshest sushi you’ll ever eat!
Today you’ll be heading down towards Reykjavik, but first, head past the city and onto the Reykjanes Peninsula to visit the moon-like Lake Kleifarvatn with its bubbling mud pools and spend a few hours relaxing in the famous waters of the Blue Lagoon. If you want to add the entrance ticket to the Blue Lagoon, just ask, as it must be pre-booked. In the afternoon, you'll drive into Reykjavik and have a wander around this small city. Visit the enormous Hallgrimskirkja Church and try a famous Icelandic hot dog before having dinner by the harbour and toasting a great Iceland road trip.
Spend the morning enjoying the city before driving back to the airport and dropping off your hire car in time to catch your onwards flight.
This itinerary is only available between April and September.
Iceland enjoys a milder climate than many people think, meaning that the summers are warm and sunny while the winters are as cold as they come. Due its location, just where the Gulf Stream and the Arctic Air meet, the weather is extremely changeable. Be sure to bring a range of clothing, even if you are there in midsummer. The midnight sun shines in Iceland between late May and August, which means you can maximise your time here by exploring until late at night. In the winter, however, the sun doesn’t rise until 11am and disappears around 3pm, making it perfect for aurora spotters out to see the Northern Lights.
This itinerary is purely a suggestion and can be tailor-made to your requirements, so please contact us with your dates and requests and we’ll put together a bespoke quotation for you.
6 nights in 3* standard accommodation.
Outside of Reykjavik, Iceland is made up of small villages and towns. There is a limited amount of accommodation in each area, which means that we do not specify hotels until you have booked with us.
