Circle around Iceland at a comfortable pace to enjoy the unique and diverse scenery including the peaceful Snaefellsnes peninsula with the legendary Snaefellsnes glacier as the crowning jewel.

Key facts about this tour:

• You will visit all the well-known attractions along the Ring Road. Furthermore you will explore the magical Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the less known but incredibly beautiful Northern-East Coast, including Vopnafjordur, Bakkafloi and Thistilfjordur.

• The only part of the country which is not included in this tour’s itinerary is the mighty Westfjords. If you'd rather include them immediately in your Icelandic holiday, take a look at our self-drive tour Iceland Discovery otherwise you'll just have a good "excuse" to come back to Iceland another time!

• Types of Car recommended: 2.0 or higher.

• The accommodation in this package is available only with private facilities.

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 - Skálholt - Þjórsárdalur - Hella

National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO) - Exploding Geysers - Massive Waterfall -Hekla Volcano

Approximate mileage: ca. 300 km / 186 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 mighty Þjórsá river to Þjórsárdalur valley with Mt. Hekla, Iceland's most famous volcano towering above. Continue to the South Shore area.

Optional: River rafting in the Geysir area; ATV-quad biking in Haukadalur; Stöng - Viking-age farmhouse; boat tour to Westman Islands.

DAY 3: Hella - Vík - Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Thundering Waterfalls - Puffin Colony - Black Sand Beaches - Lava Fields

Approximate mileage: ca. 160 km / 99 miles

Visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Continue to Dyrhólaey* a rocky headland where thousands of puffins nest in the summer. Travel across the vast lava field of Eldhraun to the picturesque village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent.

*Please note that Dyrhólaey is closed during nesting season in spring, from ca. middle May until June 23rd

Optional: Skógar folk museum

DAY 4: Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón - Höfn - Egilsstaðir

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

Approximate mileage: ca. 450 km / 280 miles

Visit Skaftafell National Park, a green oasis nestling below the great Vatnajökull glacier offering various hiking possibilities. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon where huge icebergs, float and grind together in the still, deep waters of the lagoon. Drive along the rugged and varied coastline of the magnificent East Fjords to Egilsstaðir the largest town in the east.

Optional: Jeep tour to Vatnajökull glacier; boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon; boat tour to Papey Island; Petra's stone collection.

DAY 5: Egilsstaðir and Surroundings

East Fjords - Legendary Lake Monster - Largest Forest in Iceland

Approximate mileage: variable

Explore Egilsstaðir and surrounding area. Visit Hallormsstaður the largest forest plantation in Iceland set along Lake Lagarfljót, which according to legend contains a monster.

Optional: Boat tour on Lake Lagarfljót.

DAY 6: Vopnafjörður - Langanes

Glacial Rivers - Small Fishing Villages - Northernmost Point in Iceland

Approximate mileage: ca. 140 km / 87 miles

Drive to Vopnafjörður village, with spectacular coast and natural hot springs. Continue to Þórshöfn village with 500 inhabitants which is situated on Langanes peninsula. It is also possible to continue to the Lake Mývatn area or to Húsavík for an overnight stay.

Optional: Burstafell museum - an old farmstead.

DAY 7: Ásbyrgi - Húsavík - Mývatn - Akureyri

Glacier Carved Gorge - Whale Watching - Waterfall "Of the Gods" - Iceland's Second Largest City

Approximate mileage: ca. 240 km / 149 miles

Travel across Öxafjarðarheiði plateau. Visit Ásbyrgi, a magnificent horseshoe-shaped canyon in Jökulsárgljúfur National Park. Drive along Tjörnes peninsula to the fishing port of Húsavík, before continuing to Akureyri the capital of the north.

Optional: Whale watching from Húsavík.

DAY 8: Akureyri and Surroundings

Botanical Gardens - Volcanic Area - Lava Formations of Lake Mývatn

Approximate mileage: variable

Take some time to visit Akureyri, the beautiful Capital of the North. Then head to Lake Mývatn area to explore its natural wonders including the fantastic lava formations of Dimmuborgir, Krafla volcanic area, and the pseudo craters at Skútustaðir. Stop at Goðafoss waterfall on the way back to Akureyri.

Optional: Sea Angling from Akureyri.

DAY 9: Akureyri - Stykkishólmur

Fertile Farmlands - Viking Horses - Quaint Fishing Villages

Approximate mileage: ca. 348 km / 217 miles

From Akureyri continue over Öxnadalur pass to the historical region of Skagafjörður renowned for horse breeding. You have an option of visiting the old farmstead at Glaumbær a great example from the past of Icelandic architecture. Continue the drive to Snæfellsnes peninsula.

Optional: River rafting in Skagafjörður; horse riding in Skagafjörður.

DAY 10: Snæfellsnes - Borgarnes - Reykjavík

Coastal Villages - Sea Cliffs with Birdlife - Volcanic Crater - Picturesque Fjord

Approximate mileage: ca. 200 km / 130 miles

Circle around the legendary Snæfellsjökull peninsula passing the small fishing villages of Hellissandur and Grundarfjörður. Don't miss the striking columnar basalt rock formations at Arnarstapi. Make a stop at the rocky beach of Djúpalónssandur. Pass Eldborg crater on route to the agricultural region of Borgarfjörður before returning to Reykjavík.

DAY 11: DEPARTURE

Departure (transfer not included).

Included

• Rental car for 9 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 10 nights including breakfast, a combination of farmhouses, guesthouses and hotels.
• Detailed road map (1:600 000).
• Road book.
• Emergency phone line.

Not included

• Gasoline.
• Meals.
• Optional Tours.
• International flights.
• Any service not specified under "included"

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

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

Included

• Rental car for 9 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 10 nights including breakfast, a combination of farmhouses, guesthouses and hotels.
• Detailed road map (1:600 000).
• Road book.
• Emergency phone line.

Not included

• Gasoline.
• Meals.
• Optional Tours.
• International flights.
• Any service not specified under "included"

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

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