SELF DRIVE HOLIDAY 

 Classic South Coast & Snæfellsnes 

​Season: All year around. Duration: 6 days/5 nights

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This relaxed family self-drive holiday delivers a journey designed especially for those with young explorers. Relax in geothermal pools while the kids splash and play, prepare to encounter valiant Vikings, and hear extraordinary stories of elves and trolls. Be captivated by countless stunning attractions, which, combined with cultural insights, become more than just beautiful landscapes where legends were made. Road trip  with your family is fun and easy. You can rent vehicles of all sizes to suit your family. The south coast has many of the most popular sights in Iceland.​

​ITINERARY:
Day 1. The Blue Lagoon & City tour
Day 2. South shore 
Day 3. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Day 4. Golden circle 
Day 5. Snæfellsnes penisula
Day 6. Departure
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE:

• Rental car for 6 days
• 5 nights accommodation based on standard twin/double room
• Daily breakfast
• Unlimited mileage, CDW, VAT, theft protection and airport service fee.
• ​Emergency phone line 24/7
• A very detailed travel itinerary  
• Personal travel advisor 
• Icelandic taxes

Quality hotel in Reykjavik and courtryside of Iceland
​Standard twin/double room in 4 star hotel combined with superior or deluxe rooms at quality 3 stars rooms with private bathroom and breakfast. 
Triple rooms in most case are made by adding an extra single bed.
Rates for single or triple travelers are available on request.​

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Day1. Welcome to Iceland 
Approximate distance: ca. 51 Km
Pick your car at the KEF international airport. Your Iceland Self- drive adventure trip will begin from here. On the way you can visit the famous Blue Lagoon, or drive directly to Reykjavík.
Optional activities: Blue lagoon, Sky Lagoon, guide city tour, food tour
Overnight in Reykjavík

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​Day 2: Exploring The South Shore
Approximate distance: ca. 260km 
Today you'll visit the waterfalls of the south shore, where you can walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall, and climb the stairs to get an even greater view of Skogafoss Waterfall. At Reynisfjara, a black sand beach and seabird colonies  you'll see Reynisdrangar, pillars of rock rising majestically out of the ocean. 
Optional activities:  Air plane wreck shuttle ​
Overnight in Vík village or Kirkjubæjarklaustur

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Day 3: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 
Approximate distance: ca. 410 km 
After breakfast you will be in a world of glaciers! You’ll be visiting the southern area of Vatnajokull National Park, named after Europe’s largest glacier. The total park area covers almost 14% of Iceland, making it the largest national park in Western Europe! Drive through vast sand plains created by glacial outwashes as you head east. Visit Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon where you can enjoy the breath-taking sight of icebergs floating in the fantastic 180m (591 ft.) deep glacial lagoon (make sure that camera is loaded and ready!) Nearby is the dramatic beauty of the Diamond Beach, where shrinking icebergs settle on the black sands before they drift out to sea.
Next, you’ll view Svinafellsjokull, one of the most beautiful glacial “tongues” that are slowly creeping down from Vatnajokull. Visit the national park’s famous Skaftafell area, a site of outstanding natural beauty dominated by several magnificent glaciers. 
On the way back if you still have plenty time you can make a short stop for visiting Fjarðaglúfur canyon.
Optional activities:  Blue​ Ice cave tour​ (From October to April), Amphibian boat tour at Glacier Lagoon (From April to October)
Overnight in Hella or Fluðir 

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Day 4: Golden Circle Tour 
Approximate distance: ca. 160 km 
Your first stop is at Thingvellir National Park. Thingvellir is an amazing site, steeped in history and folklore, and surrounded by incredible geology. Thingvellir is the only place on earth which tectonic plates can be seen above ground. Next stop is Laugarvatn Fontana Spa.  On to Geysir Geothermal Area which is dotted with many hot pools, clay pots, and fumaroles and Gullfoss waterfall which is located in a plunging, ancient valley, this powerful falls tumbles down two drops, from an overall height of 105 ft. 
Optional activities:  Snowmobile, Secret Lagoon, Fontana baths 
Overnight: Borganes 

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Day 5: Snæfellsne penisula 
Snæfellsnes is a fascinating peninsula located in West Iceland, that awes visitors with the large variety of its landscapes, including moss-covered lava fields, beautiful cliffs, and even a world-famous glacier.  On the way towards the first attraction of the day,  Kirkjufell, one of the most iconic mountains in Iceland, which captures people’s attention with its peculiar shape. Opposite the road, there is a small waterfall, Kirkjufellsfoss, that is a popular place to visit as from there you can take beautiful pictures of the mountain. Next you can make a quick stop at the Lóndrangar to admire two beautiful lava formations that are believed to be trolls that turned into rock while fishing. From the viewing point, you can also see the romantic Malariff lighthouse, one of the many lighthouses on the peninsula, in its stunning location surrounded by the giant waves of the Atlantic.
Then continue towards the iconic black church in Buðir, a fascinating building standing lonely in the middle of an ancient lava field. Continues to Arnarstapi, a small once-thriving fishing village stunningly located at the foot of Snæfellsjökull, a glacier-topped volcano known for being featured in Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth. The village of Arnarstapi is famous for its cliffs and lava formations that are home to a variety of bird species in the summer months..Continues to one of the most spectacular and dramatic beaches of the peninsula and the country, Djúpalónssandur, characterized by its black pebble beach and breath-taking rock formations. Back in the day, this used to be a very popular place for sailors and fishermen to camp on their way out to see. Today, you can test yourself with the lifting stones that were once used by these men to measure their strength and gain a place on the boats.
Overnight in Reykjavik 

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​​Day 6. Departure 
Depart with plenty of memories and an adventure that will certainly impress, and entertain your friends and family for years to come.  We recommend you depart your hotel no later than three hours before your flight.  Car rental return is located at Keflavík International Airport. ​

Standard 2 WD rental car Auto 
We offer Toyota Aygo , Kia Picanto or similar car category. 

Comfort 2 WD rental car  Auto
We offer Kia Ceed Sportwagon auto, skoda Octavia auto or similar car category. 

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Standard rental car 4WD Auto
​We offer Kia stonic,Kia Niro or similar car category.​

​Comfort rental car 4WD Auto 
​We offer Suzuki vitara 4x4 ,Toyota Rav4 4x4 or similar car category.​

Prices may change without prior notice. If an incorrect price has been listed, we reserve the right to refuse, cancel or limit any order placed at the incorrect price. *Subject to availability - price is confirmed when payment has been made. Book in advance to get the best price!

PACKAGE DETAILS

• SEASON:All year around
• DURATION: 6 days and 5 nights
• ACTIVITY: Self Drive Holiday Nature, Landscape
• REGION: South Iceland & West Iceland

​Price: ​

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Golden circle 
• Waterfalls 
• Blue Lagoon
• Reykjavik
• South Coast
• Glacier lagoon
• Diamond beach
• Black sand beach 
• Snæfellsnes peninsula

Car Rental  
Our self drive packages include basic insurance (CDW), unlimited mileage, VAT and airport service.
Accommodation  
Quality is important to us. When organizing our tours we choose accommodation with regards to quality, value for money, location and service provided.  For this tour we have selected family and child friendly accommodation.

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