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Iceland, 8 Days · Tailor-made by car

Route through the Southwest of the Island of Ice

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Departure on 25/05/2024 from Dublin

Discover the natural wonders of Iceland, captured in the works of Jules Verne

It has one of the most magical skies in the worldbecause the aurora borealis is capricious and can't be seen just anywhere. This country, which is also an island, rises from the Atlantic Ocean southwest of the icy Greenland.This cold environment of ice caves and iceberg-filled lagoons, contrasts with geysers that throw boiling water several metres into the air and volcanoes whose underground activity heats the lakes on the surface. We offer a route through the south and west of Iceland, taking in unique landscapes where nature reigns supreme. This wonder of the planet, where Jules Verne set his novel, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, gives meaning to the most complete geology. You will see volcanoes, fjords, craters, glaciers, caves, beaches, cliffs, lava fields, waterfalls, lakes, geysers, icebergs and crevices in the ground that appear endless. Don't miss the fishing villages that appear to have been plucked from the Viking era, nor the cosmopolitan Reykjavik, which has lots to offer in terms of culture. You can taste the cuisine in any part of the country. Some typical dishes include cetaceans (the family which includes dolphins and whales), but we advise you to skip the meal and take an excursion to see them in their natural habitat. Whales, orcas, porpoises... sailing the seas of northern Europe reminds you that observing wildlife is an unbeatable gift.

Route through the Southwest of the Island of Ice

Departure date

Departures from March 2024 till March 2025

From

Dublin, Shannon, Cork...

NatureFamilies

Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Reykjavik

  • Day 2 Reykjavik - Snaefellsnes Peninsula (Arnarstapi - Hellnar - Ólafsvík - Grundarfjörður)

  • Day 3 Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Borgarfjördur - Reykholt - Thingvellir - Suðurland zone

  • Day 4 Suðurland zone (Geysir - Fludir - Gullfoss - Skogar - Reynishverfisvegur - Vik) Suðurland zone

  • Day 5 Suðurland zone (Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón) - Suðurland zone

  • Day 6 Suðurland zone: Selfoss - Krysuvík - Grindavík - Blue Lagoon - Reykjavik

  • Day 7 Reykjavik and surroundings

  • Day 8 Reykjavik - City of origin

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Reykjavik.

  • Selected meal plan in Reykjavik.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Snaefellsnes.

  • Selected meal plan in Snaefellsnes.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Suðurland.

  • Selected meal plan in Suðurland.

  • Rent-a-car.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Possible toll charges.

  • Insolvency protection.

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Important remarks

- Due to the sheer distance between hotels in Iceland, we recommend adapting the itinerary of this road trip according to the hotel selected for your overnight stay.

- Driving in Iceland is straightforward, but please note that many roads are gravel, especially secondary and inland roads. Snow can make driving difficult in some months of the year. This is why we recommend renting a 4x4 vehicle. Many roads are closed in winter because of the snow, but that's when you can visit the ice caves. Always pay attention to speed limit signs, as there are strict fines for speeding. Remember that you have to keep your lights on whenever you're driving. We recommend the use of GPS and/or a good Internet connection due to the poor quality and/or lack of signal.

- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.