Travel Type
Self-Drive
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Country
Iceland
 

This self-drive along the Ring Road takes you on a full loop around the country, covering Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders at a comfortable pace. You’ll discover the famous Golden Circle, the thundering waterfalls and black sand beaches of the South Coast, and the glittering icebergs of Jökulsárlón before heading north through the dramatic Eastfjords to the volcanic wonderland of Lake Mývatn.

This tour is good for travelers who want a quick getaway, we do not recommend it for people who would prefer to enjoy taking their time or hiking as there is a lot of kilometers daily.

Itinerary and activities are suggested, not mandatory and not included in the package.

Inclusions

– 7-night accommodation in a standard room for 7 nights
– 7 meals: 7 breakfasts
– Rental car for 7 x 24 hours with unlimited mileage, CDW*, theft protection and VAT
– Free in-car unlimited Wi-Fi to help you navigate with your personal mobile device
– Car pick up/drop off at Keflavík International Airport
– Authorisation for two people to drive the rental car during your trip
– 24/7 Customer Care (including weekends and public holidays)
– Airport fees for rental pick up
– Service fee and taxes

*Upgrade on site ($) your insurance protection with the Zero Excess option (includes Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW), Theft Protection (STP), Wind and Gravel Protection (WGP) and Roadside Assistance (RSN).

Exclusions

International flights – Gratuities – Personal travel insurance (highly recommended) – Kilometre fee (paid in Iceland; approx. 12 € per day /$20 CAD at the Rental Counter) – Tolls (tunnels, roads, and other route tolls) – Petrol/Gasoline – Parking fees – Deductible in case of damage, theft, vandalism, punctures -Optional excursions – Beverages – Lunches and dinners – Early check-in and late check-out – All other items not mentioned in the inclusions.

Additional Information

Important Information About Car Rental

– You must be 20 years of age to rent a car, and 23 years of age to rent car Categories MC or higher.
– The driver must present a valid driving license held for a minimum of one year at the time of rental.
– A valid automobile driver’s license from the US, Canada or the European Economic Area is required to drive in Iceland. A license from other countries can be used if it: a) has a valid license number, b) shows the license holder’s photograph, c) is printed in Latin alphabet characters and d) is valid at the time of travel. Otherwise, an international driver’s license is required.
– The car rental company will take an authorisation of no more than €500 on the main driver’s credit card at the time of pick-up.
– If your flight arrives early on day 1 and leaves late on your departure day, an additional supplement will be charged for the car unless you choose to return the car in Reykjavík on the last afternoon/evening of your tour and use our airport transfer on your departure day. (A one-way fee for dropping the car off in Reykjavík will also apply.)

1

DAY 1 WELCOME TO ICELAND (APPROX. 50 KM)

Once you have landed at Keflavík Airport, collect your rental car and head for Reykjavík, Iceland’s colourful capital. If your flight gets you in early, we suggest making the most of it with a visit to the Blue Lagoon or the newer Sky Lagoon. There’s no better way to ease into Icelandic time than a soak in geothermal water before you’ve even checked into your hotel. Important: admission to both lagoons needs to be booked in advance, and we’re happy to help you with that. Overnight in Reykjavík.
*Please note check-in for most hotels begins between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

Accommodation : Reykjavík for 1 night

2

DAY 2 REYKJAVÍK - BORGARFJÖRÐUR - EYJAFJÖRÐUR (APPROX. 380-480 KM)

Today’s drive takes you towards North Iceland, starting with the Borgarfjörður region just beyond Borgarnes. We recommend a stop at Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring, and at the nearby Hraunfossar waterfalls, where the water seems to flow straight out from beneath a lava field into the river below. Continue over the Holtavörðuheiði pass towards the North Coast, where the road runs between the Arctic Ocean and landscapes shaped by the last ice age. Marshland, rounded mountains, and farmland give way to Skagafjörður, one of Iceland’s great horse-breeding regions, and you’ll likely spot plenty of Icelandic horses grazing along the road. Once there, we suggest a stop at Glaumbær, a beautifully preserved turf farmhouse, before continuing towards Akureyri. Overnight in the Eyjafjörður area.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Eyjafjörður area for 1 night

3

DAY 3 EYJAFJÖRÐUR - AKUREYRI - GOÐAFOSS - LAKE MÝVATN (APPROX. 200-250 KM)

While you’re in the Eyjafjörður area, take some time to explore the charming, little town of Akureyri, the “capital of the North.” From there, continue towards Lake Mývatn, a region full of natural wonders. Walk among the pseudo-craters at Skútustaðir, wander the lava formations at Dimmuborgir, and take in the steaming, colourful slopes of Námaskarð. We also recommend the Krafla volcanic area, where the Víti crater and the geothermal field of Leirhnjúkur tell the story of eruptions that shaped the landscape between 1975 and 1984. Halfway between Akureyri and Mývatn, stop at Goðafoss, where the Skjálfandi River spills over in a graceful, wide curve. Return to the Akureyri area for the night.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Akureyri area for 1 night

4

DAY 4 LAKE MÝVATN - HÚSAVÍK - ÁSBYRGI - DETTIFOSS - EGILSSTAÐIR (APPROX. 250-325 KM)

Húsavík is a charming fishing village and one of Iceland’s best-loved spots for whale watching. From there, we recommend driving around the Tjörnes Peninsula; at the lighthouse on its northernmost tip, you can carefully walk along the grassy cliffs for a chance to spot puffins nesting between spring and early August. Further along, you’ll reach Ásbyrgi, a horseshoe-shaped canyon and former bed of the glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum, the same river you’ll meet again at Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, marking the start of the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon. From there, cross the barren regions of Mödrudalsöræfi until you reach Egilsstadir and Lake Lagarfjlót area. Overnight in the Egilsstaðir area.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Egilsstaðir area for 1 night

5

DAY 5 EGILSSTAÐIR - THE EASTFJORDS - HÖFN (APPROX. 250-325 KM)

Today’s drive takes you through the Eastfjords between Egilsstaðir and Höfn. Starting from Reyðarfjörður, home to a small World War II history museum, you’ll continue along the fjords towards the southeast. In Stöðvarfjörður, we recommend a stop at Petra’s Stone Collection, a wonderfully eclectic lifetime’s gathering of local minerals and stones. You’ll pass small fishing villages such as Breiðdalsvík and Djúpivogur, with the road occasionally climbing high along the mountain slopes. Between the capes of Hvalnes and Stokksnes, the route follows the beautiful Lónsvík bay, where you might spot reindeer or swans depending on the season. As you approach Höfn, you’ll pass through the Almannaskarð tunnel into the shadow of Vatnajökull, Iceland’s largest glacier and the largest in Europe, covering an area comparable to Corsica or Puerto Rico. Overnight in the Höfn area.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Höfn area for 1 night

6

DAY 6 HÖFN - JÖKULSÁRLÓN - SKAFTAFELL - KIRKJUBÆJARKLAUSTUR OR VÍK (APPROX. 200-280 KM)

Spend the day exploring Iceland’s scenic southeast. The route takes you past several glacial outlets of Vatnajökull before reaching Jökulsárlón, where icebergs break free from the glacier and drift quietly out to sea, many washing ashore at the nearby Diamond Beach. Continue west to Skaftafell, part of Vatnajökull National Park, where several hiking trails are available, including one leading to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall. The area sits between the glacial tongues of Vatnajökull on one side and broad volcanic sand plains on the other. Drive across the Skeiðarársandur plains towards the towering cliffs of Lómagnúpur, Iceland’s highest coastal cliff at 670 metres. Near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, we suggest a detour to Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, one of Iceland’s most beautiful. From here, the road crosses the vast Eldhraun lava field, the legacy of the Laki eruption of 1783. Overnight in the Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur area for 1 night

7

DAY 7 VÍK - SKÓGAR - THE GOLDEN CIRCLE - REYKJAVÍK (APPROX. 300-350 KM)

Start the day with a walk along Reynisfjara, near Vík, Iceland’s southernmost village, where you’ll find a black sand beach framed by basalt columns of all shapes and sizes. We always recommend keeping a good distance from the water here, as the waves can be unpredictable and far more powerful than they look. Continue to the powerful Skógafoss waterfall and to Seljalandsfoss, known both for its beauty and for the path that lets you walk behind the falling water. Finally, explore the famous attractions of the Golden Circle, including Gullfoss, surely one of the country’s most beautiful waterfalls. Only a few kilometers away is the Geysir area where the geyser Strokkur ejects its water column high into the air every 5–10 minutes and where numerous small springs boil and bubble. Finally, drive to Thingvellir National Park, a historical site where the Icelandic parliament was founded in the 10th century. It is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List and considered one of the geological wonders of the world where you will see astonishing fissures and lava fields. After a walk through the park, drive back to Reykjavík. Overnight in Reykjavík.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Reykjavík for 1 night

8

DAY 8 DEPARTURE FROM REYKJAVÍK (APPROX. 50 KM)

Drive back to Keflavík International Airport. We recommend leaving your hotel no later than three hours before your flight, giving you plenty of time to return your car and check in comfortably. If your schedule allows, you might enjoy one last stroll around Reykjavík before you go.

Meals : Breakfast

ACCOMMODATION CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

Comfort

Our comfort self-drives offer you the chance to travel around Iceland in a carefree spirit, staying in accommodation with private facilities without stretching your budget. During your stay you’ll be located in a combination of standard hotels, farmhouses, and guesthouses.

– Private facilities
– Standard rooms in Comfort hotels, guesthouses, and farmhouse accommodation

Quality

Our quality self-drive holidays allow you to spend your days exploring rural Iceland, knowing your nights will be spent in comfortable accommodation in each area. Throughout the tour you’ll stay in quality guesthouses and hotels.

– Private facilities
– Standard rooms in Quality hotels, guesthouses, and farmhouse accommodation
– Superior rooms in comfort hotels and guesthouses

Quality Upgrade

Upgrade your stay to a superior room in quality or superior hotels.

– Hotels as per accommodation list (a supplement may apply for hotels not on list)
– Not available in every location

 

Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy 

Daily Departures 2027

Comfort Hotel Category 
(Similar to 3*)

Quality Hotel Category 
(Similar mix of 3*/4*)

Quality Upgrade Hotel Category
(Similar to 4*)

Based on Car Rental Grp SD – Small 2WD Automatic, Hyundai i20, VW Polo, Swift or Similar
May 1 – 31232527503575
June 1 – 30
August 21 – September 30
309535354335
July 1 – August 20

3380

3850

4675
Based on Car Rental Grp MC – Medium 4WD Automatic, Kia Sportage or Similar
May 1 – 31276531904015
June 1 – 30
August 21 – September 30
366541054910
July 1 – August 20434548105635
Supplement
Single OccupancyOn Request

Tour Code: IT
*Bigger vehicule, more passengers travelling, prices on request. 

A supplement may be charged if you overnight in Reykjavík on Culture Night (August 21, 2027).

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.

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Around Iceland in a Week Full Circle – Detailed Itinerary
Around Iceland in a Week Full Circle – Detailed Itinerary