SPRING: SELF DRIVE HOLIDAY
Experience the Icelandic spring and the outstanding nature!
Discover the outstanding nature of Iceland on your own time and pace
Season: March - April. Duration: 7 days / 6 nights.
Price from 115,540 ISK per person, based on double occupancy.
Price from 115,540 ISK per person, based on double occupancy.
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7-DAY SPRING ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival - Explore the Reykjanes peninsula Approximate distance: ca. 100km / 62miles Pick-up your rental car at Keflavik International Airport. we recommend you to begin your Iceland experience by exploring the Reykjanes peninsula, where you'll find the GeoPark (Gardur, Grindavik, Reykjanesbaer, Sandgerdi and Vogar), Reykjanes continental bridge, Kleifarvatn and the hot spring Gunnuhver. An alternative option is to go bird watching at the tip of Reykjanes, take a walk on the beach Selartangar and go visit the Viking museum Vikingaheimar. It's also great to take a dip in the swimming pool in Reykjanes. Overnight stay at hotel at the Reykjanes peninsula. 
Day 2: Golden Circle Tour (Thingvellir - Gullfoss - Geysir) & Laugarvatn Fontana
Approximate distance: ca. 250km / 156miles 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 Geysir Geothermal Area which is dotted with many hot pools, clay pots, and fumaroles, and the hills and soil are colored vividly by the minerals of the earth. It would be a fascinating enough site even without the two geysers that make it famous. Your Third stop is Gullfoss waterfall which is located in a plunging, ancient valley, this powerful falls tumbles down two drops, from an overall height of 105 ft. At its heaviest flow during summer, an average of 459 cubic feet of water pours down it every second. Your last stop for the day is Laugarvatn Fontana - What is better than end the day at a Spa? Overnight stay in Hveragerdi area. 
Day 3: Waterfalls & black sand beaches in the South
Approximate distance: ca. 190km / 118miles 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 beach, a black sand beach and seabird colonies (puffins, fulmars, and guillemots), you'll see Reynisdrangar, pillars of rock rising majestically out of the ocean. Overnight stay in Vik area. 
Day 4: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon & Hofn
Approximate distance: ca. 290km / 180miles Jokulsarlon is a fantastic area to capture memories with photographs and enjoy the surreal atmosphere. Huge blochs of ice constantly break off the glacier and large icebergs float on the lagoon. Optional: Take a boat tour between the drifting icebergs in the lagoon. Overnight stay in Hofn area. 
Day 5: Skaftafell
Approximate distance: ca. 270km / 168miles Drive along the south coast back to Vik. On the way, make a stop at Skaftafell, a beautiful glacier ringed green oasis within Vatnajokull National Park. There are many great hiking trails in Skaftafell, including a short hike to Svartifoss waterfall surrounded by beautiful columnar basalt. Overnight in Vik area. 
Day 6: Reykjavik
Approximate distance: ca. 200km / 125miles Spend your last day by enjoying downtown Reykjavik. Explore the history of Reykjavik by visiting museums, Hallgrimskirkja church and Harpa Music Hall & Conference center. In the evening it's great to take a stroll down Laugavegur and explore restaurants, bars and different boutiques. Overnight in Reykjavik. 
Day 7: Departure
Approximate distance: ca. 50km / 31miles Drive from your hotel in Reykjavik to KEF airport. Optional: A wonderful way to say goodbye to Iceland is with a relaxing dip in the soothing waters of the Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa, located just 20 minutes from Keflavik International Airport. 
Included in package:
** Price includes standard double room or 2 single bed accommodations with breakfast. Price of each respective car at different periods of the year as well. ALL cars have an automatic transmission and is at no additional cost. The price also includes all applicable state tax of Iceland. Price is calculated per person if there are 2 people. Rates for single or triple travelers are available on request - please inquire. ** Looking for a holiday similar to this one? We tailor make it for you - send us an email Possible to extend your stay and discover more through additional excursions 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!
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