Highlights of Iceland
Highlights of Iceland
Iceland’s southwest corner has some of its most dramatic natural attractions. At Vík, on the island’s southern tip is Dyrholaey’s bird cliff promontory, from whence black sand beaches fringed with ocean foam stretch as far as the eye can see. Also visit Gullfoss, Geysir and the Pingvellir valley with its faults and fissures at the junction of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
DAY 1 - UK – Keflavík
Scheduled flight to Reykjavík. Collect your hire car for the next 6 days and transfer on arrival to the nearby Northern Light Inn for an overnight stop with time for a bathe in the Blue Lagoon before dinner.
DAY 2 - Keflavík – Vík
After breakfast, set off along the South coast towards Vik. Recommended stops along the route include Seljalandsfoss behind which you can walk or the naturally heated pool at Seljavellir for a quick dip and Dyrholaey bird cliffs.
DAY 3 - Skaftafell and Jokulsarlon
Drive along the southeast coast across bridges fording dramatic outwash plains interspersed with black sand beaches and lava fields. Together with a walk in Skaftafell Park or snowmobile ride on Solheimajokul, the highlight of the day is undoubtedly Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon.
DAY 4 - Vík – Hekla
Drive up to the Geysir area, where Strokkur spouts impressively every 5 to 10 minutes. Alongside there are steaming fumaroles, hot springs and pools, some of which are a dark muddy grey whilst others are a translucent turquoise. Continue onwards to Gullfoss, the golden waterfall, where the glacial river Hvita plummets 32 metres before twisting and tumbling down a large gorge.
DAY 5 - Hekla – Reykjavík
After breakfast visit Skalholt Cathedral and the Pingvellir Valley and continue to Reykjavik. Return hire car and overnight in Reykjavik.
DAY 6 - Reyjavík – UK
Time for some last minute shopping before self transfering back to Keflavik in time for your return flight to UK.
What's Included
- Return scheduled flights from selected UK departure airports
- 5 nights hotel accommodation as per itinerary
- Lodging in twin rooms with private WC/shower
- Breakfasts throughout
- 6 days (5 x 24 hrs) Category A car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) including unlimited mileage; theft protection and collision damage waiver insurance; all local taxes and airport collection/drop off charges.
- Free GPS & touring map
Our opinion
Arguably the South West corner Iceland packs more 'bangs for your buck' than any other part of the island and this tour just does that with overnight stops down at its southernmost tip, up close by Gullfoss and a night in the Capital. 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.
Departure Dates
May – September
Price per Adult
£1490 Prices are 'from' and are subject to availability
