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.

Recommended Car Type: May – September: Category 1.0 and higher • October– April: Category 1.3 (Suzuki Swift 4WD or similar) or higher

Recommended Bundle Discount Experiences: The Adventurer, The Discoverer

Note:  Lead price is based on four people sharing a Category 1.0 car (Toyota Yaris manual 2WD) and traveling in May 2022 and staying in Budget Accommodation category

New for Summer 2022 and Winter 2022 – 2023

• Enjoy our newly formatted Iceland Travel Companion App with over a thousand interesting places; it’s a perfect tool to help you plan each day
• Take advantage of free unlimited in-car Wi-Fi and navigate your trip with your personal mobile phone or tablet
• Upgrade your insurance protection with the new Full Coverage** option
• Make your experience in Iceland even more unique with our new Boutique Hotel and Lodges accommodation option
  • Hand-picked charmingly cool and comfortable places that reflect Iceland’s fascinating nature, adventure and culture.
  • Option is available October 2022 – April 2023 for tours where all nights are spent in South Iceland

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’
• 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 !

What you get

• Discover flexible, stress-free travelling with pre-booked hotel nights and rental car, plus our comprehensive electronic road book.
• Enjoy our newly formatted Iceland Travel Companion App with over a thousand interesting points of interest to help you plan your day.
• Take advantage of our many years of experience. We plan routes that combine driving with good time to explore each area.
• We focus on safety with the best cars and itineraries for road conditions in each season. We also have a 24-hour emergency line if issues arise during your visit.

Included

• Accommodation in a standard room for 4 nights
• Icelandic-style breakfast (except arrival day)
• Rental car for 4 days with unlimited mileage, CDW, theft protection and VAT*
• Free in-car unlimited Wi-Fi to help you navigate with your personal mobile device
• Car pick-up/drop-off at Keflavik International Airport
• Authorization for two people to drive the rental car during your trip
• The Iceland Travel Companion App. This new mobile-based app provides:
  • Approximately 1500 star points all over Iceland, plus 35 points of interest with an audio guide! The star points include a selection of tours and activities in their area.
  • Easy use with your personal phone, tablet or computer.
  • Links to electronic versions of our Iceland Travel Roadbook in English, French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch. The roadbook covers interesting places to visit, in addition to safety information and driving tips.
• Customer care service during office hours
• 24-hour Iceland Travel emergency line assistance while you are in Iceland
• Service fee and taxes

Not Included

• Breakfast on arrival day
• International airfare
• Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Petrol/Gasoline
• Tolls (tunnels, roads and other route tolls), unless specified. More information here.
• Admissions and activities other than those noted in itinerary
• Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in itinerary
• Guaranteed early check-in (check-in time for most hotels in Iceland starts between 14:00 (2:00pm) and 16:00 (4:00pm)
• Guaranteed late check-out
• Any service not specifically listed under “Included”

Important

• You must be 20 years of age to rent a car, and 23 years of age to rent car Categories 5.0 or higher.
• The driver must present a valid driving license held for a minimum of one year at the time of rental.
• A valid automobile driver’s license from the US, Canada or the European Economic Area is required to drive in Iceland. A license from other countries can be used if it: a) has a valid license number, b) the license holder’s photograph, c) is printed in Latin alphabet characters and d) is valid at the time of travel. Otherwise, an international driver’s license is required.
• Due to high demand, accommodation in Reykjavik for New Year’s Eve and Reykjavik Culture Night cannot be guaranteed.
• The northern lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings, therefore, cannot be guaranteed.
• Please note that changes to the packages will incur a service fee.