|
|
|
|
ICELAND
NATURE'S POWER 2008
ORGANIZED SELF-DRIVE TOUR
7 days / 6 nights, Reykjavik -
Borgarfjörður - Snæfellsjökull Glacier -
Arnarstapi -
Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Þingvellir
National Park - Geysir - Gullfoss - South
Shore -
Skógafoss - Mýrdalsjökull Glacier -
Dyrhólaey - Reykjavik
Departures: Daily, April 01 - Oct 31,
2008
|
|
 |
|
If you enjoy traveling independently and at your
own pace, why not consider a self-drive holiday
in Iceland. Traveling by car is both enjoyable
and interesting on country's unfrequented roads
with magnificent scenery! Major sights are
within easy reach of accommodations, which are a
combination of hotels, guesthouses and farms,
both with private and shared facilities.
The wonders of Iceland, the hot springs,
mysterious glaciers and the geyser areas. Types
of car recommended: Any type.
|
|
|
Day 1 KEFLAVIK - REYKJAVIK
Arrival and overnight in Reykjavik (transfer
from international airport not included).
All travel documents will
be delivered to the first hotel in Reykjavik.
For Airport transfers by
Flybus
click here.
Day 2 HVALFJÖRÐUR - SNAEFELLSJOKULL GLACIER
(B)
After early morning breakfast pick up of your
rental car at Hertz. Your journey begins toward
the west, via Hvalfjörður, beautiful Whale Bay
with Glymur, highest waterfall of the country,
to the agricultural region of Borgarfjörður.
Passing the magnificent Eldborg crater, formed
in an eruption 5000 years ago, to Snæfellsnes
peninsula, where the mysterious Snæfellsjökull
Glacier, active volcano, towers over its
surroundings.
Day 3 SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA (B)
Explore the countless natural wonders of the
Snæfellsnes peninsula. Visit Arnarstapi sea
cliffs, home of myriads of birds, kittiwakes,
fulmars, razorbills and an arctic tern colony
directly in the fishing hamlet. Enjoy the varied
birdlife and the rocky beach of Djúpalónssandur.
Continue driving along the north coast through
bustling and colorful fishing villages.
Optional: Boat tour from Stykkishólmur.
Day 4 REYKHOLT - HRAUNFOSSAR - ÞINGVELLIR
NATIONAL PARK (B)
Visit the historic site of Reykholt, home of
Iceland's greatest medieval writer, poet,
scholar and statesman, Snorri Sturluson
(1179-1241). Hraunfossar waterfall, an unusual
natural phenomena. The Hraunfossar Falls are
clear, cold springs that well up through the
lava and run in falls and rapids into the Hvítá
River and Deildartunguhver, largest thermal
spring in Iceland.
Drive onwards to Þingvellir National Park, site
of the ancient Icelandic Parliament (4WD needed
for Kaldidalur valley) Continue to the famous
Geysir hot-spring area and the powerful Gullfoss
waterfall, spanned by a rainbow in the sunshine.
Day 5 SOUTH SHORE - SKOGAFOSS - MÝRDALSJÖKULL
GLACIER (B)
Discover the south shore, viewing the
spectacular Skógafoss waterfall. Perhaps visit
Skogar Folk Museum before continuing to the
Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, the fourth largest
glacier in Iceland. Continue to the beautiful
village Vík black beaches around Vík ,
surrounded by impressive, high bird cliffs an
the unique black sands. Visit Dyrhólaey* headland
where thousands of puffins nest every summer.
Return to Reykjavík.
*Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during
nesting season in spring, middle May until June
23rd.
Optional: Snow scooter tour on
Mýrdalsjökull Glacier
Kayak tour from Stokkseyri
Day 6 REYKJANES PENINSULA - BLUE LAGOON (B)
Drive to Reykjanes peninsula and visit the moon
like surroundings of Lake Kleifarvatn and
Krísuvík geothermal area with its bubbling mud
pools. Visit Grindavík fishing village and the
famous Blue Lagoon for a relaxing bath.
Optional: Bathing in the Blue Lagoon, massage in
the waters of the Blue Lagoon (Towels provided).
Day 7 DEPARTURE (B)
The morning free for own activities and
sightseeing before transfer on your own by
Flybus to the Keflavik airport.
IT
Facts
about Iceland,
practical information,
major attractions
and flights to Iceland.
Driving
in Iceland
Back
to Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Departure Dates |
|
Daily,
April 01 - Oct 31,
2008/ Self-drive tour |
|
Prices in US Dollar |
|
Nature's Power, 7 days
Per person for 2 adults in car,
double room |
|
Car
category: |
Group
1 |
Group
2 |
Group
3 |
Group
3.1 |
Group 5 |
|
4 adults +
car |
1,145 |
1,160 |
1,215 |
1,230 |
1,340 |
|
3 adults +
car |
1,215 |
1,235 |
1,310 |
1,325 |
1,475 |
|
2 adults +
car |
1,355 |
1,385 |
1,490 |
1,520 |
1,745 |
|
1
adult + car |
2,315 |
2,375 |
2,585 |
2,650 |
3,095 |
|
Rate for children 2-11 years,
when sharing a double room
with 2
adults: USD 235
Single
supplement per room per night is $ 105 |
|
Rental car for 5 days.
Types of car recommended: Any type |
|
Car
Types
|
|
|
Included |
-
Delivery
of travel documents to
your first hotel in Reykjavik -
6 nights accommodation, combination
of farmhouses, guesthouses and
hotels -
Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily -
5 days rental car,
category 1, manual -
Unlimited mileage, CDW, VAT
and one authorized driver -
Detailed itinerary and road
map of Iceland with marked
accommodations, suggested
itinerary, and information about
all the interesting sites along
the route.
|
|
|
Not Included |
-
Airport
transfers, see
Flybus -
Fuel expenses -
Upgrade to higher category car or 4-wheel drive vehicle -
Meals
-
Optional Tours
-
Gratuities -
Personal insurance / personal items -
$ 25 service fee
|
|
|
Add-ons: Tour Options |
|
|
|
Please note: |
|
|
|
Pick
up of rental car on day 2.
Drop off
at Keflavík airport or in Reykjavík
on departure
day
before 09:00. If the car is
delivered outside this time
range,
an extra day will be charged. Due to
road
conditions
routes may be altered without prior notice.
The
highland tracks of Iceland are not
expected to be
open until the
middle of June.
A final list of accommodations will
be sent with your
documents.
Hotels are selected at the
discretion of the
local
tour operator.
Rental car for 5 days
Types of car recommended: Any type
|
|
|
|
|
|
Self-drive tours, Independent Travel, Go
as you Please
in Iceland with pre-arranged
itineraries, overnight in hotels or
farms!
Scandinavia Travel
Scandinavia Tours
Scandinavia
Cruises
Norway Cruises
Norway Coastal Voyage
Norway Coastal Steamer
Norwegian Coastal Voyages
Rail Tours & Rail Passes
Expedition Cruises
Arctic Cruises
Gota Canal Cruises
Iceland Riding Tours
Lapland Winter Adventure Tours
Ice Hotel
Ferries
Toll free: 800.722.4126 Fax:
360.923.0488
Any questions or
comments please send to
info@5stars-of-scandinavia.com
Copyright Five Stars of Scandinavia,
Inc. 2008
 |
