Iceland means Adventure and Exploring
Sometimes it’s a better idea to cover a smaller amount of landscape at a slower pace. Sure, this may mean you don’t get to every waterfall, but it does give you the pleasure of exploring some spots more deeply, and more everyday life in one part of the country. These driving tours give you a bit more time in some of the wonder-packed parts of the country, all at a more relaxed pace so that you can really unwind in those hot pools! Whether you take a comfortable wander through the north, see the wonders of the south, the volcanic beauty of the Westmann Islands - all are fun possibilities within! Tough choices - but at least there are no wrong answers!
All driving adventures share some things - complete package prices with flights from the US, (ask for prices from Toronto, Halifax, and Europe). Add $110 per person from Seattle. Also includes choice of car size, level of accommodations with breakfast in comfortable friendly rooms all around the country. You’ll get knowledgable helpful information from Iceland Adventure, LLC, who makes it easy to book these driving tours (and plenty of other Iceland Fun!). So take a look - and start getting ready to go on an Iceland Adventure!
For 2010, these driving tours offer a broader array of options in accommodations. Now you can choose between accommodations in rooms categorized as Standard, Comfort or Superior. All rooms are clean and warm, have private baths, and most have TV and telephone. The rooms vary in things like size, ammenities, and view.
Standard accommodations are in simple hotels, farm houses and guesthouses
Comfort level rooms tend to be larger, more ammenities, in best Tourist class (3+stars) hotels
Superior rooms are at the best available hotels or the best available rooms
South West Slow Travel
8 days/7 nights
The Lure of the South and West! Easy to see why many visitors spend much of their time along Iceland’s south coast and Snaefellsnes peninsula. With a concentration of interesting sights and action, fairly close to Reykjavik, this South West Iceland drive easily and comfortably takes you to many of the most impressive sights on the island, and gives you plenty of time for an Out-of-the-car-experience!
Day 0:
Leave the US on Icelandair. We suggest heading right to sleep - as it’s a short night flight!
Day 1:
Welcome to Iceland! Grab your luggage and your car and hit the road! Head for a 4 night stay in West Iceland.
Day 2:
Spend a day at the saga valley of Borgarfjördur with hot springs, waterfalls and nice hiking options.
Day 3:
Explore Bifröst area with volcanos, mountains, lakes, forest and waterfalls.
Day 4:
Visit the Snaefellsnes peninsula, with bird cliffs, seaside villages, a glacier on a volcano - Iceland in a nutshell!.
Day 5:
Spend plenty of time at Thingvellir National Park and Nesjavellir hot spring area. Stay 2 nights in South Iceland.
Day 6:
Thjórsárdalur valley with Hekla volcano, Stöng viking ruins and Hjálparfoss and Háifoss waterfall.
Day 7:
You can hike in Reykjadalur, explore seaside villages, take in Geysir and Gullfoss, overnight in Reykjavik.
Day 8:
Morning to relax, do museums, shops, or the Blue Lagoon. Drop car at airport and hop on the plane for home!
| Summer Standard |
B Car $2665
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F Car 4WD $3073
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J Car 4WD $3880
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| Summer Comfort |
B car $2800
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F Car 4WD $$3212
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J Car 4WD $4014
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| Summer Superior |
B car $3414
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F Car 4WD $3815
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J Car 4WD $4614
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| May & Sept Standard |
B car $2299
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F Car 4WD $2583
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J Car 4WD $3139
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| May & Sept Comfort |
B car $2435
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F Car 4WD $2718
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J Car 4WD $3274
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| May & Sept Superior |
B car $2975
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F Car 4WD $3259
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J Car 4WD $3815
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Opel Astra 1.2
5 Door
5 Passengers
Manual
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Suzuki Jimmy
3 Door
5 Passengers
Manual |
Land Rover Defender
5 Doors
7 Passengers
Manual
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There's a PDF with The Regional Drives
West by North - Half Circle
11 days/10 nights
Some relaxing days in the west, then make your way north. Make a half circle at the end by hopping on a flight for Reykjavik before heading home. For any of these tours, it’s easy to add a couple more days in Reykjavik at the end!
Day 0:
Leave the US on Icelandair. We suggest heading right to sleep - as it’s a short night flight!
Day 1:
You can explore the lava fields and bird cliffs of Reykjanes Peninsula, and the Blue Lagoon. Overnight in Reykjavik.
Day 2:
North to the saga valley of Borgarfjördur with hot springs, waterfalls and nice hiking options. 3 nights in West Iceland.
Day 3:
Exlore Bifröst area with volcanos, mountains, lakes, forest and waterfalls.
Day 4:
Birds and seals await you, as do seaside villages, and a glacier on a volcano on the Snaefellsnes peninsula.
Day 5:
Over the mountains to the fjords of North Iceland with nice stops en route. Stay 3 nights in Eyjafjördur area.
Day 6:
Explore Akureyri - Iceland’s second city with 16000 people! It has a nice garden, fun shops, and excellent restaurants.
Day 7:
Head north towards Dalvik, where there’s excellent hiking, and the boat to Hrisey Island in the fjord.
Day 8:
Enjoy a day in Husavik - the whale watching capital. Two nights in Husavik/Lake Myvatn area.
Day 9:
A day to explore the Tjornes peninsula, and the dramatic U shaped canyon of Asbyrgi National Park.
Day 10:
Lake Myvatn will offer you birds, geothermal fields, and a soak in a hot pool, then fly to Reykjavik for overnight (flight is included in price).
Day 11:
A long morning to relax, take another swim, before heading back to the airport late afternoon.
| Summer Standard |
B car $3399
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F Car 4WD $3958
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J Car 4WD $5056
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| Summer Comfort |
B car $3592
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F Car 4WD $4151
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J Car 4WD $5249
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| Summer Superior |
B car $4461
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F Car 4WD $5020
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J Car 4WD $6118
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| May & Sept Standard |
B car $2937
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F Car 4WD $3316
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J Car 4WD $4081
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| May & Sept Comfort |
B car $3120
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F Car 4WD $3510
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J Car 4WD $4276
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| May & Sept Superior |
B car $3893
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F Car 4WD $4282
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J Car 4WD $5047
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Opel Astra 1.2
5 Door
5 Passengers
Manual
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Suzuki Jimmy
3 Door
5 Passengers
Manual |
Land Rover Defender
5 Doors
7 Passengers
Manual
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South by East -Waterfalls, Hot Springs and Vatnajökull
11 days / 10 nights
A fun combination of the capital, the nicely accessible sights of South Iceland, and Vatnajokull, Europe’s largest glacier. Also works well for active families with kids.
Day 0:
Leave the US on Icelandair. We suggest heading right to sleep - as it’s a short night flight!
Day 1:
Explore the lava fields and bird cliffs of Reykjanes Peninsula, and the Blue Lagoon. Overnight in Reykjavik
Day 2:
Visit Gullfoss and hot spring Geysir. go rafting or riding - spend 3 nights in South Iceland.
Day 3:
Seaside villages, the Northern Lights museum in Stokkseyri, plus kayaking on quiet water
Day 4:
Explore Thingvellir National Park, hike near Mt Hengill or go swimming at one of many nice pools in the area.
Day 5:
Waterfalls, beaches, bird cliffs and glaciers in South Iceland. Across glacial sands for three nights in Skaftafell area
Day 6:
Explore and hike on Vatnajokull at Skaftafell national park, guided and self guided hiking options.
Day 7:
Bird watching tour by tractor to Ingolfshöfdi, optional boat tour at Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon.
Day 8:
Plenty to see on your long drive back to Reykjavik - great out restaurants, clubs and nightlife. Three nights in Reykjavik
Day 9:
Enjoy Reykjavik. Optional whale watching tours, hiking, biking, swimming in the capital.
Day 10:
Light houses, hot springs, mountains and Blue Lagoon at Reykjanes peninsula.
Day 11:
A long morning to relax, take another swim, before heading back to the airport late afternoon.
| Summer Standard |
B car $3274
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F Car 4WD $3833
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J Car 4WD $4931
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| Summer Comfort |
B car $3467
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F Car 4WD $4026
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J Car 4WD $5124
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| Summer Superior |
B car $4336
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F Car 4WD $4895
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J Car 4WD $5993
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| May & Sept Standard |
B car $2812
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F Car 4WD $3191
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J Car 4WD $3956
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| May & Sept Comfort |
B car $2995
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F Car 4WD $3385
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J Car 4WD $4151
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| May & Sept Superior |
B car $3768
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F Car 4WD $4157
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J Car 4WD $4922
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Opel Astra 1.2
5 Door
5 Passengers
Manual
|
Suzuki Jimmy
3 Door
5 Passengers
Manual |
Land Rover Defender
5 Doors
7 Passengers
Manual
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This driving tour is also available in shorter version --There's a PDF with The Regional Drives
Quick Stop South Iceland, Vatnajökull & Reykjavik –
6 days / 5 nights
Day 0:
Leave the US on Icelandair. We suggest heading right to sleep - as it’s a short night flight!
Day 1:
Explore the lava fields and bird cliffs of Reykjanes Peninsula, and the Blue Lagoon. Overnight in Reykjavik.
Day 2:
Golden Circle Tour, hiking, swimming, rafting, riding and the overnight in South Iceland
Day 3:
Waterfalls, beaches, bird cliffs and glaciers in South Iceland. Across glacial sands for two nights in Skaftafell area
Day 4:
Full day exploring Vatnajökull/Skaftafell National Park and Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon
Day 5:
Plenty to see on your long drive back to Reykjavik. Check out restaurants, clubs and nightlife in Reykjavik.
Day 6:
A long morning to relax, shop, swim, before heading back to the airport late afternoon.
| Summer Standard |
B car $2321
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F Car 4WD $2676
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J Car 4WD $3356
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| Summer Comfort |
B car $2417
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F Car 4WD $2773
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J Car 4WD $3453
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| Summer Superior |
B car $2852
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F Car 4WD $3207
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J Car 4WD $3887
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| May & Sept Standard |
B car $2007
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F Car 4WD $2254
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J Car 4WD $2733
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| May & Sept Comfort |
B car $2104
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F Car 4WD $2351
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J Car 4WD $2830
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| May & Sept Superior |
B car $2490
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F Car 4WD $2737
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J Car 4WD $3216
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|
Opel Astra 1.2
5 Door
5 Passengers
Manual
|
Suzuki Jimmy
3 Door
5 Passengers
Manual |
Land Rover Defender
5 Doors
7 Passengers
Manual
|
There's a PDF with The Regional Drives
Prices
At Iceland Adventure and Horses North, we make our prices as complete and clear as possible. Our packages include flights with all fuel surcharges, and departure taxes, any necessary airport transfers or international flights for your tour, a choice of car of a chosen size with unlimited miles, and VAT, hotels with private bath for all nights of your tour, breakfast every day, a good road map and detailed itinerary with lots of information on what to see and do, as well as the services of our local representative in Iceland, should any need arise.
Not included are travel insurance, meals other than breakfast, gasoline, tolls, or any day tours or activities - although we’re happy to work with you to choose and book these - or we can make it easy for you to book them once you’re in Iceland. Also, not included is Collision Damage Waiver Insurance (CDW) - we urge you to check with your credit card company to see if they provide this for car rentals in Iceland. Otherwise, it can be purchased once in Iceland.
Most of our driving tours can have days added and can be customized if you have particular interests - this may incur further costs.
For 2010, these driving tours offer a broader array of options in accommodations. Now you can choose between accommodations in rooms categorized as Standard, Comfort or Superior. All rooms are clean and warm, have private baths, and most have TV and telephone. The rooms vary in things like size, ammenities, and view.
Standard accommodations are in simple hotels, farm houses and guesthouses
Comfort level rooms tend to be larger, more ammenities, in best Tourist class (3+stars) hotels
Superior rooms are at the best available hotels or the best available rooms
Prices here are per person/double occupancy - ask about other occupancy, cars and tour lengths. Car prices are w/manual transmission. Many models available in automatic for a bit more.
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