South Iceland Express Road Trip

Looking for a quick getaway that won’t break the bank? The budget-friendly, great value South Iceland Express Road Trip allows you to explore the very best Iceland has to offer in just 5 days.

But don’t expect to be rushed. With the freedom to travel at your own pace by car, you can explore dramatic landscapes sculpted by ancient glaciers and volcanoes, hunt for the elusive northern lights or bask in the midnight sun (depending on the time of year!) and visit the incredible sites – including the famous Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach – along Iceland’s South Shore, all in your own time.

Do you want to add ice caving, snowmobiling, ATV rides or other exciting activities to your itinerary? Go for it! You can easily book your day tours or activities in advance or if you are feeling spontaneous, book them directly in your Iceland Travel Companion App along the way. It’s that easy!

Highlights:

• Explore all Iceland‘s main attractions in the Golden Circle and along the South Shore. If you’re lucky and travelling between September and April, you might even spot the northern lights along the way.
• See all that Reykjavik city has to offer with two overnights in the ‘Capital of Cool’
• Enhance your trip by adding one of our discounted activity add-on packages to create the perfect vacation that suits your interests.

What you get:

• Flexible stress-free travelling. With a comprehensive map and your own vehicle, drive at your own pace and choose your own stops and activities along the way.
• Digital itinerary with the Iceland Travel Companion App pre-installed on a tablet.
• An electronic version of the Iceland Travel Road Guide. Prior to your arrival, we will send you an electronic version of our Iceland Travel Road Guide. You can start preparing yourself for your upcoming Iceland trip and be prepared for your Iceland adventure.
• Expertise– take advantage of our many years of experience.  We plan routes that let you combine driving with good time to explore each area
• We focus on safety– We use safe cars and plan the best itineraries for road conditions in each season.  We also have a 24 hour emergency line if issues arise during your visit.

What to bring:

Learn more about what to pack for you Iceland adventure here.

**Please note that the package price is based on 4 x 24-hour rental days starting at the time of rental. If your flight arrives early on day 1 and departs late on day 5 an additional supplement will be necessary unless you choose to return the car in Reykjavik when the 4-day rental is up and use our Flybus departure transfer.

Included

• 2 nights in Reykjavik
• 2 night in countryside hotels
• 4 Icelandic style breakfasts (except arrival day)
• Rental car for 4 days with unlimited mileage, CDW, theft protection and VAT**
• GPS system with car and additional authorized driver
• Fuel Discount Card
• Car pick-up/drop-off at Keflavik international airport
• Airport Service Charge
• Customer Care Service during office hours
• Emergency phone line open 24 hours, including weekdays and public holidays
• Service fee and taxes
• Tablet with a new travel app called Iceland Travel Companion (picked up at Keflavik airport with your car rental). The app includes:
  •  Thousands of points of nature sites, historic places, and road side services that can be filtered to suit your interests
  • Highlight section for each day of the tour
  • Your hotel bookings with check-in and check-out dates
  • Safety guidelines and the apps of the Icelandic Meteorological Office and The Icelandic Road Administration
  • A map view of the Iceland road trip
  • Iceland Travel Road Guide about Iceland in English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and French

**Please note that the package price is based on 4 x 24-hour rental days starting at the time of rental. If your flight arrives early on day 1 and departs late on day 5, an additional supplement will be charged unless you choose to return the car in Reykjavik when the 4-day rental is up and use our FlyBus departure transfer.

Not included

• Breakfast on arrival day
• International airfare
• Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Gasoline/petrol
• Admissions and activities
• Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in itinerary
• Guaranteed early check-in (check-in time for most hotels in Iceland is 1400 (2:00 pm)
• Guaranteed late check-out
• Any service not specifically listed under “included”

Important

• Due to high demand, accommodation in Reykjavik for New Year’s Eve cannot be guaranteed.
• Must be 21 years of age to rent a car, 23 years of age to rent car cat. 5.0 or higher.
• Please note: The northern lights are a natural phenomenon and therefore sightings cannot be guaranteed.
• Please note that this package can only be booked online.
• Our road trip packages are designed by our team of travel experts. They are created for people like you who want to experience the very best of what Iceland has to offer. To get the best value Iceland Travel has to offer, book our road trips online. Please note that changes to the packages will incur a service fee.
• With our exclusive road trip app, you don’t have to worry about missing out and you will always find your way to your hotel after a full day of traveling. It is easy to book day tours and activities in the app when you are on the road.
• Please note that changes to the packages will incur a service fee. Your Iceland Travel Companion app will also not reflect the changes.
• Learn about packing essentials for your trip to Iceland here.