Iceland Express is one of our bestseller car rental packages, allowing you to visit all Iceland main attractions in 8 days/7nights. In the west part of the country, it also gives you the possibility to either continue along the Ring Road or to traverse the uninhabited interior of Iceland via the Kjölur highland track.

Key benefits of this tour:

You cover a great deal of Iceland within a short period but you still have the flexibility to decide how short/long your travel days are.

Although you will by doing on a fast speed, you will see and explore all major attractions around Iceland's main ring road. This includes the mighty Geysir and the spouting Strokkur hot springs. Waterfalls, National Parks and other nature wonders are also a part of the program.

With an easy upgrade of your car to a 4wd, you can travel through the highland track of Kjölur, a mountain pass between two of Iceland’s large glaciers.

Types of Car recommended: 2.0 or higher.

The accommodation in this package is available with or without private facilities.

NEW! Iceland Express, classic circle tour, is now available also with accommodation in cottages.

As for all our selfdrive packages, passengers will receive a road book, as well as a good road map of Iceland upon check-in at your first accommodation. For your safety and in case of emergency or after hours assistance, Iceland Travel provides you with an emergency phone number, open 24 hours in the summertime.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL

Explore Reykjavik, the Northernmost Capital in the World

Arrival and overnight in Reykjavik (transfer from international airport not included)

DAY 2: Þingvellir - Gullfoss - Geysir - South Shore

National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO) - Exploding Geysers - Puffin Colony - Black Sand Beaches of the South Shore

Approximate mileage: ca. 310 km / 193 miles

Today's highlights include Þingvellir National Park a place of great geological and historical interest, the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot-spring area. Drive along the south shore, viewing Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, the black sand beaches around Vík and Mýrdalsjökull glacier.

Optional: Boat tour to Westman Islands.

DAY 3: Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón - Höfn

Lava Fields - Europe's Largest National Park - Glacial Lagoon with Icebergs - Europe's Largest Glacier

Approximate mileage: ca. 270 km / 168 miles

Drive through the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, explore Skaftafell National Park, a green oasis nestling below the great Vatnajökull glacier surrounded by black desert sands. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and onwards to the charming harbor town Höfn known as the lobster capital of northern Europe.

Optional: Boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon; glacier hike in Skaftafell area.

DAY 4: Höfn - Djúpivogur - Reyðarfjörður - Egilsstaðir

Narrow Fjords - Steep Mountains - Picturesque Coastline - Mineral Collection

Approximate mileage: ca. 300 km / 186 miles

Drive along the rugged coastline of the East Fjords with their towering mountains and charming fishing villages. On the way you have the option of taking a boat tour to Papey Island where thousands of puffins nest in the summer or visit Petra's famous collection of local stones and minerals at Stöðvarfjörður.

Optional: Boat tour to Papey Island, Petra's stone collection.

DAY 5: Egilsstaðir - Dettifoss - Húsavík - Mývatn

Highland Desert - Europe's Most Powerful Waterfall - Glacier Carved Gorge- Whale Watching

Approximate mileage: ca. 310 km / 193 miles

Travel across Möðrudalsöræfi highlands renowned for their stark, untouched beauty towards Dettifoss, Europe's mightiest waterfall. Visit the magnificent horseshoe-shaped canyon Ásbyrgi. Drive onwards to Tjörnes peninsula and the friendly Húsavík fishing port.

Optional: Whale watching from Húsavík

DAY 6: Mývatn - Akureyri/Skagafjörður

Bizarre Lava Formations - Geothermal & Volcanic Activity - Rich Birdlife - Waterfall "Of the Gods"- Iceland's Second Largest City

Approximate mileage: ca. 130 km / 81 miles

Explore highlights of the Lake Mývatn area, including the mystical volcanic formations at Dimmuborgir, the pseudo craters at Skútustaðir, the colorful sulfurous slopes of Námaskarð and Krafla volcanic area. Drive to Goðafoss waterfall, the capital of the north Akureyri or Skagafjörður area.

Optional: Bird museum in Mývatn.

DAY 7: Varmahlíð - Reykholt - Borgarnes - Hvalfjörður - Reykjavík

Fertile Farmlands - Glacial Rivers - Folk Museum - Scenic Fjord

Approximate mileage: ca. 490 km / 305 miles

Drive through the historical region of Skagafjörður renowned for horse breeding. You have an option of visiting the old farmstead at Glaumbær a great example of old Icelandic architecture. Continue to the bay of Húnaflói and across Holtavörðuheiði plateau, enter Borgarfjörður area. Return to Reykjavík in the evening.

Another option is to travel across the barren Kjölur highland road (4WD needed, track open from mid-June), to the geothermal oasis at Hveravellir before driving to Reykjavík.

Optional: River rafting in Skagafjörður; horse riding in Skagafjörður; seal watching tour from Hvammstangi.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE

Departure (transfer not included).

Included

Package with accommodation in hotels/ farmhouses/guesthouses

Rental car for 6 days with CDW, theft protection, unlimited mileage, VAT and one authorized driver.
Delivery of rental car to hotel on day 2 (Only available for packages with accommodation at Hotel Hilton Nordica).
Accommodation for 7 nights with breakfast in a combination of farmhouses, guesthouses and hotels.
Detailed road map (1:600 000).
Road book.
Emergency phone line available 24/7 from May to September.

Package with accommodation in cottages*:

Rental car for 6 days with CDW, theft protection, unlimited mileage, VAT and one authorized driver.
Pick up of rental car on day 2.
Accommodation for 7 nights (without breakfast) in cottages*
Detailed road map (1:600 000).
Road book.
Emergency phone line available 24/7 from May to September.

*Accommodation in cottages depends on availability and is upon request. If cottages are not available at a certain location, we reserve the right to book hotel rooms instead. Nights in Reykjavik are booked in hotel family room.

Not included

In the cottage program: breakfast
In the cottage program: single supplment and children discount do not apply to this program.
Gasoline
Meals
Optional Tours
International flights
Any service not mentioned under "included"

OPTIONAL:
When sending your request, possibility to include at extra cost:

Child seat/booster: EUR 25 / EUR 10 per rental.
GPS system: EUR 16 per unit per day (Max EUR 112). If booked in advance we offer 50% discount (not commissionable)