Itinerary A suggested itinerary is included and delivered upon arrival. The itinerary suggests a route for each day and includes information on interesting places to visit. |
The itinerary for the Country Hotel Luxury self-drive tour is available in: English French Spanish |
Day 1 | Reykjavík
Guests are met upon arrival and
taken to their hotel/guesthouse in Reykjavik.
Access to Laugar Spa is included in the package.
Soak in geothermal pools and enjoy the
steam baths and a cozy relaxation area with a fireplace before you head out to experience the energetic Reykjavik nightlife.
Accommodation in Reykjavík.
Day 2 | The South
Places of interest: Þingvellir National Park.
Geysir hot spring area,
with its fabulous Strokkur. Gullfoss waterfall.
Seljalandsfoss waterfall. The magnificent waterfall and folk museum at Skógar. Dyrhólaey. Reynisfjörur. Accommodation in Vík area.
Day 3 | The Southeast
Places of interest: Skaftafell National Park.
Boat trip on the glacial lagoon Jökulsárlón.
The Vatnajökull glacier, various types of glacier tours
possible if booked in advance.
Accommodation in Höfn area.
Day 4 | The East coast
Places of interest: Dramatic mountain views and quaint fishing villages en route to the East fjords. Try the excellent Icelandic cuisine at any of our country hotels. Accommodation in Egilsstaðir area.
Day 5 | Lake Mývatn area
Places of interest: Lake Mývatn. Höfði. Whale watching in Húsavík. Dimmuborgir.
Hike across lava fields to see boiling mud pots in the Krafla area.
Goðafoss (Waterfall of the Gods).
Accommodation in Mývatn area.
Day 6 | Akureyri
Places of interest: Akureyri town. Skagafjörður district. The farmhouse museum at Glaumbær.
The old turf church at Víðimýri. Vatnsdalshólar.
Go horse riding in Skagafjörður, an area known for horse breeding.
Accommodation in Hrútafjörður/Skagafjörður area.
Day 7 | The North and the Southwest
Places of interest: The lovely Borgarfjörður district.
Climbing the old crater Grábrók.
Borgarnes – the site of one of the most popular
Icelandic sagas, Egla.
Dine in gourmet restaurants in Reykjavík. Accommodation in Reykjavík.
Day 8 | Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon
Visit one of the many outdoor geothermal swimming pools
in Reykjavík. Browse Icelandic design boutiques and visit the famous Blue Lagoon.
Accommodation in Reykjavík.