Travel Type
Self-Drive
Duration
10 Days/9 Nights
Country
Iceland
 

Discover the highlights of Iceland on this scenic 10-day self-drive journey around the Ring Road. From Reykjavík and the Golden Circle to the glaciers of Vatnajökull, the dramatic Eastfjords, the volcanic landscapes of Lake Mývatn, and the breathtaking Snæfellsnes Peninsula, experience the country’s most iconic natural wonders. Along the way, marvel at powerful waterfalls, black-sand beaches, geothermal areas, glacier lagoons, charming fishing villages, and stunning coastal scenery, making this the perfect introduction to the Land of Fire and Ice.

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

Inclusions

– 9-night accommodation in a standard room
– 9 meals: 9 breakfasts
– Rental car for 9 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

Flights – Meals and drinks unless indicated in the inclusions – Travel insurance – Optional excursions – Other car supplements – New tax on KM will need to be paid on site approx. 12 € per day /$20CAD at the Rental Counter – Tolls (tunnels, roads, and other route tolls), unless specified – Parking fees – 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 - THE GOLDEN CIRCLE AND SOUTH COAST (APPROX.370 KM)

Drive to Þingvellir National Park, one of the geological highlights of any trip to Iceland, where you can walk through the rift between the North American and European tectonic plates and see the cracks and fissures left behind by their slow, steady drift. From there, it’s on to the Geysir geothermal area, where Strokkur puts on a reliable show every five to ten minutes, sending a column of water skyward among a field of smaller bubbling holes. A short drive brings you to Gullfoss, the “Golden Waterfall,” and one we’re always happy to recommend as a highlight of the Golden Circle. Continue along the South Coast, with stops at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, before reaching Reynisfjara and its black sand beach. We always recommend keeping a good distance from the water here, as the waves can be unpredictable and far more powerful than they look. Overnight in the Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur area for 1 night

3

DAY 3 SOUTH COAST - SKAFTAFELL - JÖKULSÁRLÓN - HÖFN (APPROX. 280 KM)

Drive across the Mýrdalssandur sand plains and the Eldhraun lava field, the legacy of the Laki eruption of 1783 and one of the largest single lava flows on Earth. If you have a little extra time, we suggest a detour to Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, one of Iceland’s most beautiful canyons. Further east, you’ll pass beneath the towering cliffs of Lómagnúpur and across the Skeiðarársandur plains before reaching Skaftafell, a green oasis tucked between the glacial tongues of Vatnajökull. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, where icebergs break free from the glacier and drift quietly out to sea, many washing ashore at the nearby Diamond Beach.
Overnight in the Höfn area.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Höfn area for 1 night

4

DAY 4 HÖFN - THE EASTFJORDS - EGILSSTAÐIR (APPOX. 325 KM)

Today’s drive takes you between Höfn and Egilsstaðir through the Eastfjords, one of Iceland’s most scenic and least crowded regions. Between the headlands of Stokksnes and Hvalnes, the road follows the beautiful Lónsvík bay, where you might spot reindeer or swans depending on the season. Along the way you’ll pass through small fishing villages such as Djúpivogur and Breiðdalsvík, each with its own quiet charm. In Stöðvarfjörður, we recommend a stop at Petra’s Stone Collection, a wonderfully eclectic lifetime’s gathering of local minerals and stones. Overnight in Egilsstadir area.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Egilsstadir area for 1 night

5

DAY 5 EGILSSTAÐIR - DETTIFOSS - ÁSBYRGI - HÚSAVÍK (APPROX. 325 KM)

Drive through the dramatic Möðrudalsöræfi highlands towards Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, where you’ll feel the sheer force of the water through the ground beneath your feet. Continue to Ásbyrgi, a horseshoe-shaped canyon with an easy walking trail leading to a peaceful lake tucked beneath its cliffs. The route then follows the Tjörnes Peninsula to Húsavík, a charming fishing town and one of our favourite places in Iceland for whale watching. Overnight in the Húsavík or Mývatn area.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Húsavík or Mývatn area for 1 night

6

DAY 6 HÚSAVÍK - LAKE MÝVATN - GOÐAFOSS - AKUREYRI (APPROX. 250 KM)

Spend the day getting to know Lake Mývatn, a region full of surprises. Walk among the pseudo-craters at Skútustaðir, wander the otherworldly 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. On the way to Akureyri, stop at Goðafoss, where the Skjálfandi River spills over in a graceful, wide curve. Once you reach Eyjafjörður, take some time to enjoy Akureyri, the “capital of the North.” Overnight in the Eyjafjörður or Skagafjörður area.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Eyjafjörður or Skagafjörður area for 1 night

7

DAY 7 AKUREYRI - SKAGAFJÖRÐUR - BORGARFJÖRÐUR (APPROX. 380 KM)

Skagafjörður is one of Iceland’s great horse-breeding regions, and you’ll likely spot plenty of Icelandic horses grazing along the road. We suggest a stop at Glaumbær, a beautifully preserved turf farmhouse, and the nearby Víðimýri turf church, built in 1834 and one of the few of its kind still standing. Cross the Holtavörðuheiði mountain pass into Borgarfjörður, where we recommend stopping at Grábrók crater and Glanni waterfall. Visit Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring, and Hraunfossar, where the water seems to flow straight out from beneath a lava field. If you have time, the Icelandic Goat Centre in Háafell is well worth a visit, dedicated as it is to preserving the country’s native goat stock. Overnight in the Borgarfjörður area.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Borgarfjörður area for 1 night

8

DAY 8 BORGARFJÖRÐUR - THE SNAFELLSNES PENINSULA (APPROX. 250 KM)

From Borgarnes, head to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, home to the glacier-topped Snæfellsjökull volcano and often described as “Iceland in miniature” for good reason. We suggest visiting the basalt columns at Gerðuberg, the picturesque wooden church at Búðir, and the fishing village of Arnarstapi, where seabirds nest along dramatic, wave-worn cliffs. Take a walk on the black sands of Djúpalónssandur and the white sands of Skarðsvík, then continue along the north shore past Kirkjufell mountain and the ancient Berserkjahraun lava field. We also recommend a stop at the Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum, where the brave among you can try Iceland’s traditional fermented shark. Overnight on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula or in the Borgarfjörður area.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Snaefellsnes Peninsula or Borgarfjörður area for 1 night

9

DAY 9 THE SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA - REYKJAVÍK (APPROX.250 KM)

After exploring Snaefellsnes and Borgarfjörður, head back to Reykjavík, where the rest of the day is yours to enjoy the city’s restaurants, museums, and lively culture. Overnight in Reykjavík.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Reykjavík for 1 night

10

DAY 10 REYKJAVÍK - DEPARTURE (APPROX. 50 KM)

Drive back to Keflavík International Airport, returning your rental car ahead of your flight home. We recommend departing your hotel no later than three hours before departure, allowing time to return the car and complete check-in. Depending on your flight schedule, you might also have time for one last stroll around Reykjavík.

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 – 31298535354595
June 1 – 30
August 21 – September 30
397545405575
July 1 – August 20

4345

4945

6005
Based on Car Rental Grp MC – Medium 4WD Automatic, Kia Sportage or Similar
May 1 – 31355541005160
June 1 – 30
August 21 – September 30
471052806310
July 1 – August 20558561857245
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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Iceland Classic Complete – Detailed Itinerary
Iceland Classic Complete – Detailed Itinerary