Highlights of Iceland’s Ring Road
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- Round-trip economy class airfare to Reykjavik (KEF)
- Accommodations in hotels listed, or similar: 1 night in Hveragerdi or Reykjavik*
- 1 night in Vik at the Burfell Hotel
- 1 night in Hofn at the Brunnholl Hotel
- 1 night in the East Fjords at Cliff Hotel
- 1 night in the Husavik area atGigur Hotel
- 1 night in Northwest Iceland at Nordurland Hotel
- 1 night in Reykjavik at Reykjavik Lights Hotel Daily breakfast (excluding arrival day)
- Rental car for 7 days*, including: CDW & theft protection
- Unlimited mileage and VAT
- Free in-car unlimited Wi-Fi to help navigate with your personal mobile device
- No charges for an additional driver
- Detailed road map Exclusive use of the Iceland Travel App with: Access to your travel documents; Details on over 1,500 points of interest (some with audio guide); Electronic version of the Iceland Travel Road Book, with interesting places to visit, safety info & driving tips; Customer Care Servicing during office hours & 24-hour emergency line in-destination assistance *Please note:your first night will be in Hveragerdi if you are traveling between May 1 and September 30, or it will be in Reykjavik if you are traveling between October 1 and April 30.
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Reykjavik, pick up your rental car and start your Iceland experience! From Keflavik International Airport we recommend driving the southern coast of the Reykjanes Peninsula towards your first overnight stay.
Reykjanes is a great introduct...
Today’s highlights include visits to the natural wonders of the Golden Circle region: Thingvellir National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and place of great geological and historical interest); as well as the spectacular Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir Hot Sp...
Start the day with a drive through Eldruan, the strange-looking lava field by one of Iceland's most devastating volcanic eruptions.
Drive through the village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur (site of a medieval convent), and explore Skaftafell National Park, a gr...
After breakfast, we suggest you drive along the rugged coastline of the East Fjords with their towering mountains and charming fishing villages. Along the way, you may choose to visit Djupivogur village harbor and its unique egg sculptures, or Petra’s famous st...
Travel across the Modrudalsoraefi Highlands, renowned for their stark, untouched beauty, towards Dettifoss, Europe's mightiest waterfall. Then travel through the otherworldly canyon escapes of Northern Vatnajokull National Park. Visit the magnificent horseshoe-...
Explore and enjoy highlights of the Lake Myvatn area, including the mystical volcanic formations at Dimmuborgir, the pseudo craters at Skutustadir, the colorful sulfurous slopes of Namaskard, and the Hverfjall volcanic area. From there, drive to the Godafoss Wa...
Drive through the historical region of Skagafjordur, renowned for horse breeding. You have an option to visit the old farmstead at Glaumbaer, a great example of historical Icelandic turf house architecture. Head across the Holtavorduheidi plateau, entering the ...
Your Ring Road adventure comes to an end today. At the appropriate time, return to Keflavik International Airport to return your rental car*; or, if you’ve already returned your car, return to the airport by shuttle transfer.
*Please note that this car r...
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