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Iceland self drive holidays

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First-hand experience and over 40 years of know-how go into creating our Iceland self drive holidays, which can be tailor-made to suit you.

Self drive holidays in Iceland

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Scenic road trips

Iceland is a superb destination for a driving holiday. No matter how many times you visit, you will always get a thrill as the plentiful natural wonders come into view at each bend in the road. The ring road is easy to navigate and if you travel full circle offers one of the world’s classic drives – to be savoured rather than hurried.

Complementing this circular route around the island are numerous shorter circuits and intriguing detours. There are also convoluted routes along the crinkle-cut coasts particularly in the West Fjords and in the east as well as easy-going routes such as the recently way-marked Arctic Coast Way in the north. For anyone looking for a more technical drive, the summer months open up 4WD routes across the interior providing fun and spectacle in equal measure.

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Planning your self-drive in Iceland

Our Iceland self-drive tours have been carefully researched over more than four decades to show you the very best of the country’s amazing sights and experiences. From a few days to two-weeks, enjoy the freedom to explore with the comfort of pre-booked accommodation.

Prime time for Iceland fly drives is June-August, but availability goes fast during this peak season, so plan early. May and September are also ideal months for hitting the road. May has long hours of daylight, wildflowers and bustling seabird colonies. In September, the Highland tracks of the interior are usually still open and you can enjoy breathtaking autumn colours and the start of the northern lights season. We also have winter options for self drive holidays, which are typically shorter duration.

We can tailor your trip to match your exact preferences from where you stay to what you drive. Just speak to our expert team.