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Highland and Coast

Highland and Coast

Venture off the beaten track into the awe-inspiring interior of Iceland and along contrasting coastal landscapes. On this round trip of the island you will discover pretty fishing villages, mountains and fjords, bubbling geothermal areas and dramatic highland scenery in addition to many of Iceland's most popular attractions along the way. Available from 15 June to 31 August.

Note: Due to the solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, bookings for August 6–13 are available only upon request at info(at)heyiceland.is. During this period, we also offer special Solar Eclipse self-drive packages designed for this once-in-a-lifetime event.

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Included

  • Accommodation for 7 nights in comfort rooms with breakfast
  • Rental car (4WD) for 8 days, with unlimited mileage and CDW insurance
  • Hey Guide app - your personal assistant, mapping and navigating your personalized journey and highlights of surrounding areas. Including a GPS Navigation system, recommendations along the way, Wi-Fi hotspot, helpful information, a messenger system to stay in touch with us, our Hey Guide will instantly become your best travel mate
  • Pick up/Drop off fee for rental car at Keflavík International Airport
  • E-Itinerary with the tour map, location points, and pictures for you to view before you arrive.
  • Free Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Taxes and service fee 
  • Emergency phone line service

Highlights

  • Tour the South Coast with its rolling meadows, black sands and waterfalls
  • View impressive birdlife at Cape Dyrhólaey
  • Admire the majestic mountain scenery and friendly villages of the Eastfjords
  • View the stark landscapes of the Kjölur highland route
  • Take a relaxing dip in the natural hot river at Hveravellir
  • Staff recommendations for excellent activities

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Hey Guide was designed to assist you on your journey to Iceland, guiding you through your personalized day-to-day itinerary. The guide also gives you recommendations along the way, and helpful information regarding driving conditions, weather forecast, and more. How does it all work?

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  • Guided Navigation

  • Personal Wifi hotspot

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  • Digital Vouchers

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Itinerary

Day 1 | Reykjavík

Welcome to Iceland! Pick up your rental car at Keflavík airport upon arrival. Depending on your arrival time, visit the spectacular Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa (must be booked in advance), located only 20 minutes drive from the airport by car. Then drive to Reykjavik and feel the good vibes of the city for yourself and visit one of the city’s greatest museums, art galleries, concept stores, concert venues, outdoor geothermal pools… and much more. In our humble opinion, a visit to Reykjavík is not complete without a foodie experience in one of the numerous top-notch restaurants and inviting cafés.

Accommodation in Reykjavík

Day 2 | The South Coast

Tour the South Coast, viewing the magnificent waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss along the way. You can also visit the folk museum at Skógar or the Eyjafjallajökull Visitor Centre which portrays the famous volcanic eruption in 2010. Admire the vast black sands and Cape Dyrhólaey with its varied birdlife on the way to the beautifully located village of Vík.

Accommodation in the Vík area.

Day 3 | Vatnajökull National Park

Visit Skaftafell with its contrasting glacier landscapes and many walking and hiking paths. Take a tour out to Cape Ingólfshöfði on a hay wagon or go on an unforgettable boat trip on the picturesque Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Admire Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull. Glacier tours can be booked in advance. Continue to the fishing village of Höfn known for its delicious lobster.

Accommodation in the Höfn area.

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Day 4 | The Eastfjords

Enjoy the scenery of tall and uniquely formed mountains along the Eastfjords. Visit pretty fishing villages along the way such as Djúpivogur (a Cittaslow municipality), Stöðvarfjörður with Petra's unique stone collection and Fáskrúðsfjörður, known for its French heritage. Continue to Egilsstaðir, located next to the Lagarfljót river where the sea serpent 'Lagarfljótsormur' allegedly lives.

Accommodation in the Egilsstaðir area.

Day 5 | Lake Mývatn area

Visit the many attractions within the northern part of Vatnajökull National Park including Ásbyrgi Canyon, Hljóðaklettar ('Echo Rocks') and the powerful Dettifoss Waterfall. Go whale watching from the charming harbour town of Húsavík. Explore the steaming geothermal area at Námafjall. Stroll along the mystical lava fields of Dimmuborgir. Visit Lake Mývatn with its rich bird and plant life.

Accommodation in the Mývatn/Húsavík area.

Day 6 | Akureyri and the North

Head towards Akureyri town, stopping to admire the beautiful Goðafoss Waterfall ('Waterfall of the Gods') along the way. Akureyri – nicknamed the 'Capital of the North' - has many cultural attractions, parks and geothermal swimming pools to enjoy. Continue to Skagafjörður, a district renowned for its horse breeding. Visit the folk museums at Glaumbær and Víðimýri.

Accommodation in the Skagafjörður area.

Day 7 | Kjölur highland route

Take the Kjölur route between glaciers Hofsjökull and Langjökull through the stark, uninhabitated interior of Iceland. Stop by the natural hot spring river at Hveravellir for a relaxing dip before continuing south. In the 18th century an outlaw named Fjalla-Eyvindur and his wife Halla lived here for 20 years, the hot springs helping them to stay warm!

Accommodation in the Gullfoss/Geysir area.

Day 8 | The Golden Circle

Tour the famous 'Golden Circle' including Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir hot spring area with it spouting Strokkur and historic Þingvellir National Park, located on the Icelandic rift zone. You can also visit Skálholt cathedral and Kerið, a 3,000 year explosion crater, en route back to Reykjavik.

Accommodation in Reykjavík (optional and not included in tour price).

Accommodation in Reykjavik

Optional and not included in tour price

 

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