Around Iceland

Fly to Keflavik and collect your rental vehicle. Drive to Reykjavik for an overnight stay, perhaps taking a dip in the world-famous Blue Lagoon en route (at additional cost – pre-booking required).

Continue your drive to north and explore the Snaefellsnes Peninsula with its snow-capped volcano, sandy beaches, lava flows, stunning coastline and amazing bird colonies. With jaw-dropping scenery like this, no wonder it was here that Jules Verne focused his story ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’. Check into your hotel for two nights.

Continue to drive north to Hvammstangi for an overnight stay outside of town.

After breakfast continue your journey to north towards Akureyri the largest town in North Iceland. Choose to explore Akureyri or alternatively continue along Eyjafjordur bay, through the coastal towns of Olafsfjordur and Siglufjordur enjoying the stunning scenery of this this lesser-explored road. Check into your hotel where you will spend the next two nights.

Explore the area’s curious volcanic features from the pseudo craters around the lake and the lava formations at Dimmuborgir. Perhaps drive to the mudpools at Namaskard or take a dip in the milky waters of the Earth Lagoon (prebookable) or visit the mighty Dettifoss waterfall.

Drive north to Husavik fishing village, also often referred as the whale watching capital of Iceland. Book an optional whale watching trip to get a chance to witness these magnificent creatures. Nearby is a striking horse shoe shape canyon called Asbyrgi, great for hiking.

Spend a leisurely day heading east crossing the highland desert and visit the delightful farm at Modrudalur with its turf buildings.

Spend a day exploring the area driving coast roads between scattered fishing villages, enjoying puffin watching and exploring some wonderful trails. We recommend visiting the town of Seydisfjordur, located at the coast. The town is known for its original 19th century timber houses and being the cultural centre of East Iceland. On return to Egilsstadir continue past Hallormsstadur forest and walk up to the Hengifoss waterfall.

Spend the day travelling through the charming small villages dotted along the East fjords. One of them is Faskrudfjordur, which has strong French connection and street signs are both in Icelandic and French. Visit Hofn the nearby small fishing village, and get closer to Mt Vestrarhorn for those perfect photo opportunities (small admission fee, payable locally).

Enjoy a leisurely day exploring Vatnajokull National Park and take an easy walk to beautiful Svartifoss waterfall. Then onto Jokulsarlon the stunning glacial lagoon

Head west stopping along the way at Vik, a charming village with black sand beach. Continue along Road 1 to explore the south coast visiting the bird cliffs of Dyrholaey, impressive Skogafoss and its charming museum, Seljalandsfoss and other amazing waterfalls. Perhaps add a superjeep tour to Thorsmork valley to see the rugged landscapes and experience adventurous river crossings, or visit the top of Eyjafjallajokull volcano on one of these beast of machines. Then continue onto your hotel where you will stay two nights.

Comprising a trio of natural wonders, this is possibly Iceland’s most famous route. Thingvellir National Park with its lake of the same name, the ancient assembly site and Law Rock, which is also known for its flora and geological features. Visit Gullfoss, the hot springs and geysers at Geysir and, if time permits, historic Skalholt church.

Return your hire car to Keflavik airport and check-in for your flight home.