Iceland

Winter Wonders Road Trip
(7 days / 6 nights)

Itinerary:

Day 1: Reykjavik – Arrival
Arrival in Iceland – The world’s northernmost capital city
Once you have landed at Keflavik Airport in Iceland, please pick up your luggage and head through customs. Collect your rental car at the airport and proceed to your hotel in Reykjavik. The rest of the day is yours to rest and use at your own leisure. Please note check-in for most hotels begins at 14:00 (2:00pm). Overnight at the hotel in Reykjavik.

Day 2: Gulfoss – Geysir and the South Coast
Approximate distance: 330km
Thundering waterfalls – Exploding geysers – Cliffs & stone arches – Black sand beaches of the South Shore.
Head out of the city and drive to Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot spring, highlights of
Iceland’s famous ‘Golden Circle’. Continue your trip, stopping at highlights such as Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, and the majestic Eyjafjallajokull and surrounding area, the site of the infamous volcanic eruption in 2010.
Overnight at the hotel in Vik area.

Day 3: Skaftafell – Jokulsarlon – Vik
Approximate distance: 479km
Skaftafell National Park – Glacial Lagoon with Icebergs – Europe’s Largest Glacier
Visit the majestic Skaftafell area, which is located between two glaciers and offers many hiking possibilities. Continue to the shimmering icebergs of Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon before returning to the charming village of Vik in the afternoon.
Overnight at the hotel in Vik area.

Day 4: Thingvellir – Borgarfjordur
Approximate distance: 335km
National Park of Geological Wonders (UNESCO) – Europe’s Most Powerful Hot Spring
Drive to the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic parliament and a jewel of nature. The park itself is situated in a stunning volcanic landscape of mountains and lava flows on the edge of Iceland’s largest lake. Continue to Borgarfjordur fjord and visit the historic site of Reykholt, the remarkably beautiful Hraunfoss and Barnafoss waterfalls and Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in Europe. We recommend a visit to the nearby Krauma natural geothermal spa, where you can relax in pools fed by a perfect blend of water from Deildartunguhver and nearby glacial springs.
Overnight at the hotel in Borgarfjordur area.

Day 5: Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Approximate distance: 330km
Sea Cliffs – Rock Formations – Quaint Fishing Villages
Explore the countless natural wonders of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, which happens to be a national park. With mountains to one side and the sea to the other, visit the wind-tangled Arnarstapi sea cliffs and the rocky beach of Djupalonssandur before driving along the north coast through bustling fishing villages.
Overnight at the hotel in Borgarnes area.

Day 6: Reykjanes Peninsula – Blue Lagoon
Approximate distance: 207km
Volcanic Landscapes – Bubbling Mud Pools – Active Fishing Community – Geothermal Spa
Drive to the Reykjanes peninsula and visit the moonlike lava fields around Lake Kleifarvatn. Another suggested stop is at the Krysuvik geothermal area with bubbling mud pools. Visit Grindavik fishing village, famous for its heritage of producing salt fish (bacalao). Salt fish is undeniably responsible for the prosperity of the Icelandic nation, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th century when the industry was at its peak. Relax at the famous Blue Lagoon with a refreshing dip in the pleasantly warm geothermal waters, rich in silica and minerals that are great for the skin.
Overnight at the hotel in Reykjavik.

Day 7: Reykjavik – Departure
Return to Keflavik International Airport.
We recommend departing the hotel approximately 3 hours prior to the departure of your international flight.

Our package includes:
• 2 nights’ accommodation at the hotel in Reykjavik including daily breakfast
• 4 nights’ accommodation in countryside hotels including daily breakfast
• Car rental (Suzuki Swift 4WD) for 6 days with unlimited mileage, GPS, CDW, theft protection & VAT**
• Car pick-up/ drop-off at Keflavik International Airport
• Airport service charge
• Access to our emergency phone line (24h)
• Tablet with a new travel app called Iceland Travel Companion (picked up at Keflavik Airport with your car rental), includes thousands of points of nature sites, historic places and road side services
• Safety guidelines and the apps of the Icelandic Meteorological Office and The Icelandic Road Administration
• Useful information about your booking, including detailed descriptions of confirmed hotels, and a GPS road guide to each hotel
• A map view of the Iceland road trip
• Detailed PDF travel book about Iceland in English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and French

**Please note that the package price is based on 6 x 24-hour rental days starting at the time of rental. If your flight arrives early on day 1 and departs late on day 7, an additional supplement will be charged, unless you choose to return the car in Reykjavik when the 6- day rental is up and use our FlyBus departure transfer.

Our package excludes:
• Round trip ticket Beirut/Istanbul/Helsinki/Istanbul/Beirut with Turkish Airlines including airport taxes
o Starting rate: $650
• Round trip ticket Helsinki/Reykjavik/Helsinki with Icelandair including airport taxes
o Starting rate: $390
• Breakfast on arrival day
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Fuel charges
• Admissions & activities
• Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners, unless otherwise noted in itinerary
• Early check-in
• Any service not mentioned in the program
• Optional tours