Family Explorer the Icelandic Way
Family Explorer the Icelandic Way
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Highlights
Explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula’s stunning coast and volcanoes
See the natural treasures of Iceland’s iconic Golden Circle route
See the black-sand beaches and waterfalls on the South Coast
Try exciting optional excursions, from horse riding to snowmobiling
Take a dip in the naturally-heated waters of the Blue Lagoon
Enjoy Reykjavik with quirky museums or head our whale watching
Why this trip...
Tailor made
This itinerary can be tailor made to suit you and is intended to give you a guideline of what is possible in a given timeframe
Explore at leisure
With the route, transport and accommodation sorted, each day offers the freedom to explore
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Overview
Anyone for whale watching, horse riding, snowmobiling or a superjeep safari...? Iceland is Europe’s ultimate adventure playground. It not only blows children away, but they also get a geography lesson the fun way. This two-centre self-drive is ideal for a family or group of friends. Self-catering in cosy cottages, it’s how Icelanders like to go on holiday themselves.
Two beautiful locations
With the freedom of self-drive and the flexibility of self-catering, this nine-night holiday is great value for families. About 75km north of Reykjavik, your first base is Glacier Lodge, a modern self catering cottage offering magnificent views of Snaefellsjokull to the north and a panorama across Faxafloi bay to the south. About the same distance southeast of Reykjavik, base number two brings the terrific trio of the Golden Circle within reach – as well as the black-sand beaches, waterfalls and glaciers of the South Coast.
What shall we do today?
That’s not a particularly vexing question on this holiday! Optional excursions include horse riding along the empty beaches of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, a superjeep safari to the legendary Thorsmork valley, ice cave exploration on Langjokull and whale watching in Faxafloi Bay.
Itinerary & Accommodation
The itinerary shown is an example of this self-drive holiday. We have other properties and route recommendations which can be tailored to your requirements. Please discuss with our Travel Specialists who can put together a bespoke itinerary for you.
Day 1 Keflavik - Snaefellsnes
Fly to Keflavik, collect your rental vehicle and drive to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula for a 4 night stay. We suggest you stop in the town of Borgarnes to pick up a few supplies before arriving at your accommodation for four nights.
Fly to Keflavik, collect your rental vehicle and drive to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula for a 4 night stay. We suggest you stop in the town of Borgarnes to pick up a few supplies before arriving at your accommodation for four nights.
Days 2-4 exploring Snaefellsnes
Spend your time at leisure exploring the beautiful Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Perhaps hike to the nearby fishing village of Arnastapi with its striking rock formations, join a snowmobile tour on the glacier, go horse riding or take a bird watching tour from Stykkisholmur.
Spend your time at leisure exploring the beautiful Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Perhaps hike to the nearby fishing village of Arnastapi with its striking rock formations, join a snowmobile tour on the glacier, go horse riding or take a bird watching tour from Stykkisholmur.
Day 5 Snaefellsnes - Hvolsvollur
Drive to the south of Iceland perhaps via the iconic Golden Circle route visiting Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir. Arrive at your accommodation near the south coast for the next three nights.
Drive to the south of Iceland perhaps via the iconic Golden Circle route visiting Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir. Arrive at your accommodation near the south coast for the next three nights.
Day 6 exploring the South West
See the sights of the south at your own pace taking in the south shore with its dramatic rock formations and black sand beaches as well as the two of Iceland's most impressive waterfalls, Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Perhaps head west to the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula, home to Iceland's most famous attraction, the Blue Lagoon.
See the sights of the south at your own pace taking in the south shore with its dramatic rock formations and black sand beaches as well as the two of Iceland's most impressive waterfalls, Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Perhaps head west to the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula, home to Iceland's most famous attraction, the Blue Lagoon.
Day 7 exploring Reykjavik
Make the one hour journey west to Iceland's capital city Reykjavik for a day visit. Here there are plenty of optional excursions to choose from, including whale watching, or simply take some time to walk the streets and soak up the atmosphere of this lively city.
Make the one hour journey west to Iceland's capital city Reykjavik for a day visit. Here there are plenty of optional excursions to choose from, including whale watching, or simply take some time to walk the streets and soak up the atmosphere of this lively city.
Excursions
Enhance your holiday by pre-booking a selection of excursions and activities. View or download the pdf below and then talk to our Travel Specialists about how best to fit these into your holiday.
Prices and Departures
Price from £636 excluding flights
Airfares are quoted separately to the holiday price and start from around £250 per person with Icelandair (with higher fares during peak times). When enquiring, our Travel Specialists will provide the best fare possible from your preferred airline / airport.
What's Included
- Accommodation in self catering properties
- Car rental throughout with unlimited mileage
- No charge for additional driver
- Exclusive use of iDiscover App
- 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
- No surcharge guarantee
- Full financial protection
From prices per person
Based on 4 sharing (two adults and two children 11 or under) in a cottage/family room, unless otherwise stated. Prices for other combinations of passengers and rooms available on request. Other vehicle types also available.
| Departure | Duration | Car category | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | 7 nights | D - Skoda Octavia (4WD) | £767 |
| May 2021 | 7 nights | G - Toyota Rav4 | £799 |
| Jun - Aug 2021 | 7 nights | D - Skoda Octavia (4WD) | £839 |
| Jun - Aug 2021 | 7 nights | G - Toyota Rav4 | £915 |
| Sep 2021 | 7 nights | D - Skoda Octavia (4WD) | £767 |
| Sep 2021 | 7 nights | G - Toyota Rav4 | £799 |
| Oct 2021 - Apr 2022 | 7 nights | D - Skoda Octavia (4WD) | £636 |
| Oct 2021 - Apr 2022 | 7 nights | G - Toyota Rav4 | £688 |
Choice of Vehicles
We offer a wide range of rental vehicles for this holiday provided by the local Europcar franchise. Our long-standing relationship with them means that our clients enjoy many exclusive benefits including priority on the newest and best appointed vehicles available on the day.Meet our expert
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