Iceland Self Drive Tour Overview

9 Nights 10 Days Self-drive in Iceland

Just as the name indicates, on this popular route you’ll navigate Iceland’s legendary and scenic “Ring Road,” and traverse the magical Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Along the way, visit some of the country’s most spectacular natural attractions, including Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss and Goðafoss waterfalls and the lunar landscapes of Lake Mývatn, complete with craters and unearthly rock formations.


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • See the massive floating icebergs at the Glacier Lagoon
  • Explore the famous Golden Circle route
  • Discover the volcanic Lake Mývatn and its beautiful surroundings
  • Enjoy the cascading waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss & Skógafoss
  • Traverse Iceland‘s beautiful national parks – Vatnajökull, Þingvellir and Snæfellsnes
  • Photograph jagged basalt columns & sweeping black sand beaches
  • Walk the quaint streets of Akureyri, the unofficial capital of north Iceland
  • Enjoy the striking nature of Snæfellsnes and its charming fishing villages
  • Walk the quaint streets of the capital city, Reykjavik
  • Roam the tranquil villages of the East Fjords

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Iceland Self Drive Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival at Reykjavik and Blue Lagoon Tour
Reykjavík
  • Upon arrival in Reykjavik, meet our representative and get transferred to your pre-booked hotel.
  • Complete the check-in formalities at the hotel and rest for some time.
  • Start your day by driving from Reykjavík to the Blue Lagoon and marvel at the beautiful lava fields of Reykjanes Peninsula all along the way.
  • The Blue Lagoon offers lava and moss-filled scenery, state-of-the-art facilities, a unique atmosphere, and silica masks that make your skin extra firm, yet incredibly soft.
  • On arrival at the Blue Lagoon, relax in milky-blue waters with temperatures of around 100 degrees, at your leisure. 
  • Luxuriate in the warm, geothermal waters, making use of an included silica mud mask at the Blue Lagoon.
  • Return back to your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Reykjavik.


Day 2
Golden Circle Full Day Tour
Reykjavík
  • Wake up in the morning, start your day with a toothsome breakfast and proceed on the most renowned tour of Iceland "Golden Circle".
  • Visit the spectacular Geysir area, and go to the cascades of Gullfoss Waterfall. Discover where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet in Þingvellir National Park.
  • Travel to the geothermal area of Geysir and marvel the active hot spring of Strokkur spouts steaming water 30 meters into the air every 8 minutes.
  • Continue to one of Iceland’s most iconic features at the Gullfoss Waterfall (“Golden Falls“) and feel the spray of the waters of the glacial River Hvítá as it plummets down into a 32-meter deep crevice.
  • Next, enter Þingvellir National Park, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart at a rate of a few centimeters per year.
  • Þingvellir was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural value in 2004, and is the site of a stunning rift valley and the Rock of Law - the first Viking parliament.
  • Marvel at the volcanic crater at Lake Kerið, and pass through the Icelandic farms of the south on your drive around the Golden Circle.
  • Return back to your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Reykjavik.
Day 3
Transfers from Reykjavik to Akureyri
Akureyri
  • Wake up in the morning, have a nutritious breakfast and complete the check-out formalities.
  • Post checkout, drive along the dramatic east coast which boasts long, narrow fjords with steep sides and jagged peaks from Reykjavik to Akureyri.
  • On arrival at Akureyri, reach your pre-booked hotel and complete the check-in formalities.
  • The evening is free for leisure, you can explore the nearby places to your hotel or sit by a cafe and have a cup of coffee.
  • Return back to your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Akureyri.


Day 4
Whale Watching Tour
Akureyri
  • Wake up in the morning and begin your day with a healthy breakfast.
  •  Discover the unique natural volcanic environment of Lake Mývatn.
  • Encounter geothermal hot springs, caves with steaming blue waters, imposing rock formations, unique birdlife, and fauna.
  • Explore highlights such as the magnificent Dettifoss, which is Europe’s most powerful waterfall and Góðafoss - the waterfall of Gods.
  • Relax at the end of the day with a visit to Mývatn Natural Geothermal Spa and plunge into silky, blue waters rich in skin-healing minerals.
  • Experience the majestic beauty of the Eyjafjord's humpback whales and other marine life in their natural habitat on a 3-hour tour from Akureyri.
  • Discover how the warmth of the summer sun brings vibrant life and plenty of food to the fjord for the larger-than-life mammals. at the port
  • Return back to your hotel in the evening and enjoy an overnight stay in Akureyri


Day 5
Transfers from Akureyri to Reykholt
Reykholt
  • Wake up in the morning, have a nutritious breakfast, and complete the check-out formalities.
  • Post checkout, start your drive from Akureyri to Reykholt.
  • On arrival at Akureyri, reach your pre-booked hotel and complete the check-in formalities.
  • Embark on a tour to Husafell, a breathtaking woodland oasis and a historical site with traditional turf houses and even some “elf huts” to delight the children, too.
  • See intriguing works by local artists, as well as the famous “Lifting Stone of Husafell.”
  • Return back to the hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Reykholt.
Day 6
Reykholt
Reykholt
  • Wake up in the morning, enjoy a healthy breakfast and start your day by visiting the Hraunfossar.
  • Witness the great Hraunfossar, a series of waterfalls spread at a distance of around 900 meters also known as the "Lava Waterfalls.".
  • Take in the sight from several viewing platforms and see how the water stretches for nearly a kilometer over ancient lava fields, with meltwater from the Langjokull glacier pouring into the Hvita river.
  • The waters flow out of the Hallmundarhraun, a lava field that was formed around 1,000 years ago during a massive eruption of a volcano lying under a Langjökull glacier.
  • Rivulets streaming from the lava field create one of the most breathtaking views in Iceland, and just a few meters away, you will find another interesting waterfall.
  • The evening is free for leisure, you can explore the nearby places or stroll aorund the market.
  • Return back to your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Reykholt.


Day 7
Transfers from Reykholt to Vik
Vik
  • Wake up in the morning, have a healthy breakfast and complete the check out formalities.
  • Drive to your next destination- Vik and complete the check-in formalities at your pre-booked hotel.
  • Start your day by exploring the dramatic landscapes of the south of Iceland along with its coastline on a full-day sightseeing tour.
  • Travel to the gorgeous waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Along the way, pass a variety of rivers, waterfalls, mountains, and glaciers.
  • At the Seljalandsfoss waterfall, walk behind the cascades and feel the spray on your face. Continue to Skógafoss to marvel at the 60-meter drop. Pass the black sand beaches of the southern coast and enjoy the power of the sea.
  • Further, visit the Kirkjufjara Beach, one of the most unique beaches of Iceland, and be stunned by the amazing view of the black volcanic sand along the shores of the sea with the presence of a tall sea stack named "Eagle Rock" that is immovable even in the wild storm.
  • Next, visit the Reynisfjara beach, with its enormous basalt stacks, roaring Atlantic waves and stunning panoramas, Reynisfjara is widely considered to be the most beautiful example of Iceland’s black sand beaches.
  • Return back to your hotel after an exhilarating day and enjoy an overnight stay in Vik.
Day 8
Vik
Vik
  • Wake up in the morning, have a healthy breakfast and begin your tour to explore Vik.
  • Drive to the Skaftafell National park and the explore the breathtaking ice formations and glacier mills. Marvel at a naturally-formed, blue ice cave and learn how glaciers are formed.
  • This glacier is the highest peak of Iceland’s tallest mountain range. On a clear day, be sure to look out - you’ll see Hvannadalshnúkur in the distance.
  • Further, venture to the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, a 200m deep glacial lagoon fed by Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Europe’s largest glacier.
  • You will be able to witness icebergs floating from this glacier lagoon out into the Atlantic Ocean where they are quickly thrown back to shore by the tide and winds.
  • This black sand beach is full of smaller ice rocks in all shapes and sizes, sparkling like diamonds in the daylight. The ice itself comes in all shades of white and blue forming beautiful contrasts.
  • Return back to your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Vik.
Day 9
Transfers from Vik to Reykjavik
Reykjavík
  • Wake up in the morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast before your departure to Reykjavik.
  • Complete the check-out formalities and get ready to drive back to Reykjavik.
  • On arrival at Reykjavik, complete the check-in formalities and rest for the day.
  • You can also stroll around the Yule Town at Ingólfstorg Square offering a wide selection of local, hand-crafted gifts, decorations, artisanal food, and an ice skating rink in the middle of the square or dine in for Asian dishes.
  • Return back to your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Reykjavik.


Day 10
Departure
Reykjavík
  • Wake up in the morning, have a scrumptious breakfast and pack your bags for departure.
  • Complete the check-out formalities from the hotel, get dropped off at the airport and end this trip with wonderful memories.


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