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Iceland Full Circle - Self Drive
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The drive takes you to many of the biggest attractions around Iceland including Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, Goðafoss waterfall, Lake Mývatn and surroundings, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Vatnajökull glacier and more. This package includes accommodation in Reykjavík, Hvolsvöllur, Skaftafell National Park, Höfn, Lake Mývatn, Akureyri and Stykkishólmur. Departures: Daily Accommodation Details We have three different categories for accommodation on this tour: budget, comfort and quality. Budget Rooms without private facilities. These are in country hotels, farmhouses and guesthouses. Some of these have washbasins in the rooms and all provide breakfast (included in the price). In the more remote areas, most places of accommodation offer optional evening meals. Comfort Rooms with private shower or bath and WC. These are in hotels or well-appointed guesthouses. All provide breakfast (included in the price) and most have their own restaurant. Quality Rooms with private shower or bath and WC. These are in the best hotels available at each location. All hotels provide breakfast (included in the price) and have their own restaurant. Season
High Season: From 15 May through 15 September
Low Season: From 16 September through 14 May Including in Package
*Return flights from Dublin/Cork of Belfast to Reykjavik (Subjected to availability)
*Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 8 days
*Accommodation (budget/comfort/quality) for 9 nights with continental breakfast
*Meet and Greet transfer from Keflavík Airport to hotel in Reykjavík
*Information meeting with our travel consultant
*Map of Iceland and detailed itinerary
*”The Visitor´s Key to Iceland” – A detailed reference guide with information on roads, history and natural features
*Information booklet about driving in Iceland
*Free use of mobile phone and 500 ISK worth of calls
*24-hour emergency service
*Fly-bus transfer on departure Excluding in Package
* Taxes
* Meals and drinks at restaurants (unless otherwise stated)
* Personal travel insurance (from €20 per person) A VW Polo, Kia Picanto or simiar
B VW Golf, Ford Focus or similar
C Nissan Primera, Scoda Octavia or similar
D VW Passant or simlar
E BMW 520, Audi A6, Saab 9-5 or similar
F Ford Focus, Skoda Fabia or similar (station wagon)
G Volvo V50, Skoda Octavia or similar (station wagon)
H Volvo V70, VW Passant or similar (station wagon)
I VW Caravella or Opel Vivaro or similar (mini bus) |
Holiday Details
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10 Days - Self Drive |
From |
25-12-2007 to 01-01-2009 |
Accomodation
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Budget/Comfort/Quality |
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Dublin/Cork/Belfast
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Bedroom
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Quad |
Prices From
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€ 1,487 Per Person (excl. taxes) Based on 4 sharing
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| Includes |
All prices are per person based on 4 adults sharing and are subjected to flight availability. Prices also available for 1-4 people sharing and children. Please contact Owen on 01-2412326 or email: osela@gohop.com for more information and availability. |
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival/Reykjavík
Arrival in Keflavik, meet and greet transfer to Reykjavík.
If you arrive early, we recommend stopping at the Blue Lagoon on your way to Reykjavík (not included) and/or getting the Reykjavík Tourist Card, which grants you access to all the museums owned by the city of Reykjavík, all the swimming pools in Reykjavík and all buses that run within the greater Reykjavík area. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavík.
Day 2: The Golden Circle
A full day drive, taking in some of the best-known natural phenomena in Iceland including Þingvellir National Park, the waterfall Gullfoss, the great Geysir area and Kerið. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Hvolsvöllur.
Day 3: The South Coast
Drive from Hvolsvöllur to Skaftafell National Park. Sights along the way include the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the rock formations of Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar on the black sand beach south of Vík, and the village Kirkjubæjarklaustur. There are many interesting hiking trails in Skaftafell National Park, including a short hike to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in or around Skaftafell National Park.
Day 4: Skaftafell and Vatnajökull Glacier
Start the day in Skaftafell National Park before heading east to the Glacial Lagoon Jökulsárlón, where you can get a boat ride between the glacier-calves. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Höfn or Berufjörður.
Day 5: The East Fjords
Drive to Lake Mývatn. Sights along the way include Mt. Búlandstindur, the monster habitat Lagarfljót River and Möðrudalur valley. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse around Lake Mývatn.
Day 6: Lake Mývatn and Jökulsárgljúfur National Pa
Explore Lake Mývatn and its surroundings, including Námaskarð; the pseudo-craters at Skútustaðir; Ásbyrgi canyon and Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, just to name a few. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse around Lake Mývatn.
Day 7: Akureyri
Spend the first half of the day around Lake Mývatn. Visit Goðafoss (the waterfall of the Gods) on your way to Akureyri, the ‘capital of the north’. Spend the rest of the day in Akureyri and stay in a hotel or guesthouse there.
Day 8: The Northwest
Drive from Akureyri to Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Sights along the way include the countless mounds of Vatnsdalshólar, the canyon waterfalls of Kolugljúfur and Glaumbær folk museum. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Stykkishólmur.
Day 9: Reykholt – Reykjavík - Option 1
Drive to Reykjavík, stopping in Reykholt. Sights include the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls, the medieval research institution Snorrastofa and the largest hot spring in Europe, Deiltartunguhver. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavík. OR
Day 9: Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Snæfellsjökull
Experience the unique Snæfellsjökull glacier and the surrounding National Park. Other worthwhile sights include Búðir, Hellnar, Arnarstapi and Dritvík cove. You can also go whale watching from Ólafsvík, but taking the drive back to Reykjavík into account, it could make for a long day. Stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavík.
Day 10: Departure
Transportation to Keflavik airport with FlyBus. If your flight is in the afternoon, you can stop at the Blue Lagoon and even take a little tour of the Reykjanes peninsula (not included).
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