This self drive holiday is ideal for those wanting to stay a bit longer in Iceland and see a bit more of what the county has to offer. Travel to Iceland in late autumn or early spring and discover the beautiful Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). Do something extra special this winter like snowmobile riding on a glacier, bathe in natural geothermal waters, see the famous Geysir hot spring area and explore the wild and untamed Icelandic scenery. This is truly an amazing experience.
Day 1 - Arrival
Pick up the rental car at the airport and start your trip by driving to the city.
Accommodation is in a double/twin room in the hotel in central Reykjavik. Enjoy Reykjavik by night and look out for the Northern Lights in the evening or Book an optional Northern Lights tour at your hotel.
Overnight in Reykjavík at Fosshótels or similar 3 star hotel. Upgrade to 4 star hotel available, Fosshotel Reykjavík or similar.
Day 2 - The Golden Circle
Visit Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir hot springs before stopping at the historical site of Skálholt. Enjoy dinner at the hotel’s restaurant before going hunting the Northern lights.
Stay 2 nights at Hotel Stracta or similar.
Day 3 - The South Coast
Take a tour along the south coast to visit the saga museum at Hvolsvöllur, Skógafoss waterfall and a turf farm as well as the endless black sand beach at the town of Vík. You will be impressed by the contrast of white snow and the black beach.
Day 4 - Þingvellir
Drive today via Þingvellir National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site before towards West Icleand.
Stay for two nights in Fosshótel Stykkishólmur or similar.
Day 5 - Langjökull Glacier
Go for an optional superjeep tour on the Langjökull glacier, where you can also experience a ride on a snowmobile. A walk around the hotel in the evening is a perfect to finish the day, you might be so lucky to see those northern lights everyone is raving about.
Day 6 - Borgarnes
Explore the valley of Borgarfjörður with its waterfalls, hot springs and historic sites. Spend the afternoon in Iceland’s capital.
Stay for 2 nights in Reykjavík at Fosshótels or similar 3 star hotel. Upgrade to 4 star hotel available, Fosshotel Reykjavík or similar.
Day 7 - Reykjanes Peninsula and Blue Lagoon
Continue your exploration of south Iceland on the Reykjanes Peninsula and stop at the famous Blue Lagoon. The geothermal areas Gunnuhver and Krýsuvík on the peninsula are well worth the visit as well as the picturesque Kleifarvatn lake. You don´t want to miss the chance to cross between the two tectonic plates of Europe and North America on the bridge between continents.
Day 8 - Departure
If time allows, go to central Reykjavík to shop for the last souvenirs and enjoy a coffee/tea in one of the city's restaurants or cafés, you might also want to visit the Blue Lagoon on your way to the airport. You must be at the airport 2 hours before your flight. Return the rental car at the airport and depart for home.
NOTE: This is an itinerary suggestion, sometimes it may be necessary to alter the route to fit in with hotel availability. All Iceland reserves the right to confirm a reversed itinerary and the right to change accommodation at short notice, depending on availability as per our terms and conditions.
Airfares are not included in the package price and thus quoted separately. Return flights to/from Iceland start from £200 per person without bags. Please note that prices will be higher during peak season. When enquiring, our Iceland Travel Specialists will quote the best price from your preferred airport. If you book your flights with us, your holiday will be fully ATOL financially protected.
Price in £ per person, 2 persons sharing a room and rental car:
| Car Type (or similar) |
Oct0ber-April |
| A2: Suzuki Swift 4wd Manual | 1,095 |
| C: VW Golf 2wd Auto | 1,125 |
| P: Skoda Octavia station 4wd Auto E2: Dacia Duster 4wd Manual |
1,195 |
| O: KIA Sportage 4wd Auto | 1,245 |
| V1: Tesla Y Electric Vehicle 4wd Auto | 1,295 |
| O2: KIA Sorento 4wd Auto | 1,365 |
| H1: Toyota Landcruiser 250 4wd Auto G6: Landrover Defender 4wd Auto |
1,495 |
We have a wider range of vehicles available on request, if you have any vehicle in mind please let us know. Requested examples include the 9 Seater Caravelle or Hybrid vehicles. See more information on our Car Hire Page.
Departure Dates: Daily departures, October - April
The price is from £1,095* per person depending on the rental car type, based on two people sharing a double/twin room and rental car (excluding flights)*
*Prices are subject to availability
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All Iceland is a UK based travel company that specialises in Iceland, Faroe Islands and Greenland
Book with the Icelandic experts!
Our office is staffed and run by Icelanders, we promise intimate local knowledge from where to stay to places to eat and the hidden gems that you will not find in tourist guides. We will help you get the holiday you want and we can adapt this package. Book through us and your holiday will also be fully ATOL and ABTA protected. Travel with confidence!
Contact us and we can help you:
- to stay longer and discover more, this package can be extended -
- to book additional excursions -
- if you have specific accommodation requirements -
- to book this package with or without flights -
All Iceland collaborates with Hertz, the world's leading vehicle renting organisation.
Iceland offers the traveller an adventure in a beautiful and rugged landscape. However, experience shows that the forces of Icelandic nature can be harsh and inhospitable, and travellers are well-advised to exercise caution and respect for the country's natural environment. Please note, driving age limit in Iceland is 20 years old for passenger car (23 years for 4wd and minibusses), you must have a valid drivers licence and credit card for authorisation in order to book this holiday. More information and full details.
Tailor made self drive packages: Should you be looking for something a little more special? We can provide a tailor made itinerary, with small boutique hotels and local Icelandic hosted country accommodation. These inviting and friendly off the beaten track places to stay can offer intimate local knowledge of the surrounding area. Take advantage of the friendly natives, who take great pleasure in sharing with you their passion for the Icelandic landscape. Truly the Icelandic touch!
All Iceland cooperates with airlines that offer direct, scheduled flights to Iceland, Faroe Islands and Greenland. When making a holiday enquiry, please state which airport you wish to fly from. We can offer a package with or without flights. When you book a holiday package including UK flights, your holiday will be fully ATOL Protected.
Icelandair, full service airline: London Heathrow and London Gatwick, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dublin to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
British Airways, full service airline: London Heathrow to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
easyJet, low cost airline: London Gatwick and London Luton, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester and Edinburgh to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
easyJet: London Gatwick and Manchester to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
Icelandair: Domestic flights between Reykjavík Domestic Airport (REY) to Akureyri, Egilsstaðir, Höfn, Ísafjörður, Vopnafjörður, Grímsey and Þórshöfn.
Atlantic Airways: Edinburgh, London Gatwick, Keflavík and Copenhagen to Vagar Airport Faroe Islands.
Air Greenland: Copenhagen, Keflavík to Greenland.
Icelandair: Keflavík to Faroe Islands and Greenland.
This self drive holiday is ideal for those wanting to stay a bit longer in Iceland and see a bit...
At All Iceland we tailor make holidays for our customers.
With this in mind you cannot book this holiday directly on the website but please send us an enquiry or give us a call and we will help you to create your once in a lifetime holiday. Contact our team of Icelandic Experts today and start planning with us!
