Express Iceland
(7 days/6 nights)
This express self-drive package takes you around Iceland’s scenic “Ring Road”, offering the chance to visit many of the country’s top natural attractions, including hot springs, glaciers, waterfalls, volcanic beaches and much more. This is ideal for those who want to experience as much of Iceland as possible in one week. Note: Limited availability in peak summer months.- Price p.p. from:
- ISK 118500
- Product Id:
- ISSD-01
- Season:
- 1 May - 30 Sep
- Duration:
- 7 days/6 nights
- Departures:
- Daily
- Type of tour:
- Self-drive
- Special Offer:
- 10% Off
- Travel By:
- By car km/mi:
- 1505/935
Limited time offer: 10% off late summer arrivals
Enjoy great savings on a late-summer road trip in Iceland! Book by Sunday, 2nd of June to save 10% on any self drive package with arrival 15th - 31st of August 2013.
Please read all terms and conditions below for this offer.Terms & conditions for this offer
- For new bookings only. Offer ends 2nd of June 2013.
- Not valid for vacation packages already on special offer or in combination with other discounts.
- “Self-drive” refers to standard packages with a rental car. Discount does not apply to customizations like additional nights, optional activities or extra days with the rental car.
- Discount will be displayed and calculated in the total price during the booking process.
- Bookings of packages with this offer are not commissionable for third-party travel agents.
Payment information
A 20% deposit payment will be charged during the booking process and the remaining 80% will be charged one month prior to your arrival. You will receive payment receipts by email and travel documents will be sent after the full payment is received.
Included:
- Accommodation (budget/comfort/quality) for 6 nights with continental breakfast
- Meet and greet on arrival to Keflavík Airport and private transfer to hotel in Reykjavík
- Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 5 days
- FREE use of GPS and two authorized drivers for 5 days
- Information meeting with our travel consultant after arrival (optional)
- Map of Iceland and detailed itinerary
- ”Highlights of Iceland” – includes helpful information about travelling in Iceland and details about unique attractions Information booklet about driving in Iceland
- Information booklet about driving in Iceland
- Temporary use of mobile phone and 500 ISK worth of call time
- 24-hour emergency service
- Bus transfer on departure
- Taxes and service fee
Not Included:
- Flights to/from Iceland
- Meals and drinks at restaurants (unless otherwise stated)
- Optional activities (can be added on request)
- Personal travel insurance
Highlights:
- Reykjavík
- Þingvellir
- Kerið
- Seljalandsfoss
- Skógafoss
- Vík
- Dyrhólaey
- Vatnajökull
- Höfn
- Dimmuborgir
- Akureyri
- Skagafjörður
- Lake Mývatn
- Reykholt
Optional:
- Reykjavík sightseeing tour (Guided bus tour)
- Whale watching from Reykjavik
- Snorkeling/diving at Silfra/Þingvellir
- Quad biking
- Horse-back riding
- Short hike to Svartifoss waterfall at Skaftafell (approx 1.5. hours)
- Boat ride on Jökulsárlón
- Blue Lagoon
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Day 1: Arrival in Reykjavík
On arrival to Keflavik Airport, your private driver will transfer you to your hotel in Reykjavik. After settling in, the rest of the day is free for you to explore the vibrant city centre with its abundance of museums, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes. If you're interested in checking out Icelandic design or experiencing the city's thriving coffee culture, head to the main street, Laugavegur, and enjoy its various shops and cosy cafes.
Spend the night in central Reykjavik.
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Day 2: The Golden Circle
Collect your rental car in the morning and begin your journey on the classic “Golden Circle” route, home to some of Iceland’s most popular attractions, including Þingvellir National Park, the hot springs of the Haukadalur geothermal area, the majestic Gullfoss waterfall and the old implosion crater of Kerið. Then continue your drive along the south coast and visit the graceful Seljalandsfoss waterfall—where you can walk behind the cascade—and the equally impressive Skógafoss waterfall.
Driving distance approx. 340 km / 211 mi.
Spend the night in the Vík area.
Highlights:
Optional:
- Snorkeling/diving at Silfra/Þingvellir
- Snowmobiling
- Quad biking
- Horse-back riding
Day 3: Glaciers and icebergs
Visit the black volcanic beach near Vík and the rock formations of Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar before heading to Skaftafell, part of the immense Vatnajökull National Park and a place of great natural beauty. Then, on your way towards Höfn, take a break at the amazing Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, where you can join a boat ride among the maze of floating icebergs (optional).
Driving distance approx. 270 km / 168 mi.
Spend the night in the Höfn area.
Highlights:
- Vík
- Dyrhólaey
- Reynisdrangar
- Skaftafell
- Vatnajökull
- Jökulsárlón
- Höfn
Optional:
- Short hike to Svartifoss waterfall at Skaftafell (approx. 1.5. hours)
- Boat ride on Jökulsárlón
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Day 4: East Fjords & Lake Mývatn
Your drive along East Iceland today is characterised by spectacular fjords, tranquil fishing villages and sweeping landscapes. On arrival to the otherworldly Lake Mývatn, you have an abundance of unusual natural wonders to explore, including the Krafla volcano, the curiously-coloured Námaskarð pass, the fascinating lava formations at maze of Dimmuborgir and the lunar-like pseudo-craters at Skútustaðir.
Driving distance approx. 415 km / 258 mi.
Spend the night in the Lake Mývatn area.
Highlights:
- Mt.Búlandstindur
- Petra's Mineral Collection
- Egilsstaðir
- Möðurdalsöræfi
- Lake Mývatn
- Námaskarð
- Dimmuborgir
- Skútustaðir
Day 5: The Capital of the North
Spend the first half of the day exploring more of the sights around Lake Mývatn before driving towards Skagafjörður. On the way, you can stop to enjoy the beautiful Goðafoss waterfall, the charming town of Akureyri—nicknamed “The Capital of North Iceland”—and the Glaumbær turf farm museum.
Driving distance approx. 240 km / 149 mi.
Spend the night in the Skagafjörður area.
Day 6: History and Hot Springs
Head back to Reykjavik today. Notable sights along the way include the Grábrók volcanic crater, the Icelandic Settlement Centre in Borgarnes, Deildartunguhver—the largest hot spring in Europe—and the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfalls and Barnafoss waterfalls. History or Nordic literature buffs may also find it worthwhile to stop at the medieval research institution of Snorrastofa at Reykholt, where Snorri Sturluson wrote the Saga Heimskringla in the 13th century.
On return to Reykjavik, return the rental car before settling in at your accommodation. Driving distance approx. 240 km / 149 mi.
Spend the night in central Reykjavík.
Highlights:
- Grábrók
- Settlement Exhibition in Borgarnes
- Reykholt
- Hraunfossar
- Barnafossar
- Deildartunguhver
- Hvalfjörður
Day 7: Departure
Transfer by bus to Keflavík Airport in time for your departure flight. If your flight is in the afternoon, you can fit in a relaxing visit to the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa or even take a short guided tour of the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula (optional; not included).
Optional:
- Blue Lagoon
- Guided bus tour of the Reykjanes peninsula
Reviews from our customers
Nordic Visitor made everything so easy
Nordic Visitor was one of the best travel decisions I've ever made. They made everything so easy, while giving us the freedom of being able to 'adventure' on our own. The hotels & guesthouses were fabulous and comfortable. Our itinerary and maps were comprehensive, with many personal touches from Thordis, our travel agent. I hope to book another trip with Nordic Visitor again soon!
Christina Robison – USA
Express Iceland – May 2012
Everything was extremely well done
Everything was extremely well done, I though. Sigfus was very accomodating when it came to answering every question--he even answered my question when he was out of the office sick. The entire self-drive course along the Ring Road was easy to follow. I mostly used the GPS, but the maps and atlas came in handy when trying to find locations the GPS did not recognize as well as letting me find other desinations of personal interest (like the gliderport just outside of Reykjavik).
Audra Lincoln - USA
Express Iceland – May 2012
The fun and freedom of the self-drive tour.
I think we all loved Iceland and hope to return some day. The self-drive tour was a perfect choice because we had a safety net with Nordic Visitor but still had the independence to do what we wanted each day. We enjoyed coming during May because nothing was crowded and we got to experience four seasons of Iceland which was certainly an adventure. If we visited again though we would probably try to come in June or later in May. I was also worried that there would be a lot of things that we would want to do which would cost more money, but all of the most amazing things were free, and were part of the Nordic Visitor Itinerary. There were some places we explored independently of the itinerary, but that was part of the fun and freedom of the self-drive tour.
Sandra Coulon – USA
Express Iceland – May 2012
Amazing trip with excitement at every stop
An absolutely amazing trip with excitement at every stop we made. We loved every second and have fallen in love with Iceland. Thank you so much Nordic Visitor for the fantastic trip.
Amy Haag – USA
Express Iceland – May 2012
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Accommodation
We offer a variety of accommodation options to suit all travel needs. To ensure that the accommodations included in our packages meet our own high standards for quality and service, each establishment has been hand-picked by our local travel experts.
See the descriptions below for more information about each category of accommodation offered in this package. You can choose your preferred category in the booking process.
Rooms
- 1 Person = Single room
- 2 Sharing = One twin/double room
- 3 Sharing = Triple room
- 4 Sharing = Two twin/double rooms
Budget
Rooms without private facilities. These are in country hotels, farmhouses and guesthouses. Some of these have washbasins in the rooms and all provide breakfast (included in the price). In the more remote areas, most places of accommodation offer optional evening meals.
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Rooms without private facilities. These are in country hotels, farmhouses and guesthouses. Some of these have washbasins in the rooms and all provide breakfast (included in the price). In the more remote areas, most places of accommodation offer optional evening meals.
Comfort
Rooms with private shower or bath and WC. These are in hotels or well-appointed guesthouses. All provide breakfast (included in the price) and most have their own restaurant.
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Rooms with private shower or bath and WC. These are in hotels or well-appointed guesthouses. All provide breakfast (included in the price) and most have their own restaurant.
Quality
Rooms with private shower or bath and WC. These are in the best hotels available at each location at the time of booking. All hotels provide breakfast (included in the price) and have their own restaurant.
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Rooms with private shower or bath and WC. These are in the best hotels available at each location at the time of booking. All hotels provide breakfast (included in the price) and have their own restaurant.
Rental car types
At Nordic Visitor, we believe the journey is just as important as the destination. That’s why we offer a great selection of high-quality, dependable vehicles from a reputable local car rental agency. Below are the vehicle types available in this package. You can choose the type that best suits your needs in the booking process. (Note: we recommend a 4x4 vehicle for winter tours.)
A - Ford Fiesta or similiar
- Passengers: 5
- Suitcases: 2
- Doors: 5
- Operation: Manual
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B - Ford Focus or similar
- Passengers: 5
- Suitcases: 3
- Doors: 5
- Operation: Manual
C - Ford Focus Wagon or similar
- Passengers: 5
- Suitcases: 4
- Doors: 5
- Operation: Manual
D - Ford Mondeo or similar
- Passengers: 5
- Suitcases: 4
- Doors: 4
- Operation: Automatic
E - Ford Kuga 4x4 or similar
- Passengers: 5
- Suitcases: 4
- Doors: 5
- Operation: Automatic
F - Ford Explorer 4x4 or similar
- Passengers: 5
- Suitcases: 5
- Doors: 5
- Operation: Automatic
G - Ford Expedition 4x4 or similar
- Passengers: 7
- Suitcases: 2
- Doors: 5
- Operation: Automatic
Collecting your vehicle
On Day 2 of your holiday (in the morning, at a time specified in your personalized itinerary) you will be picked up from your accommodation in Reykjavik by a car rental agent and taken to the car rental depot. There, you will complete all paperwork and choose among optional services or upgrades before collecting your vehicle.
A valid driver‘s licence and credit card is required by the car rental agency, and a credit card imprint will be taken at the time of vehicle collection for security reasons. Your voucher covers the cost of the rental, but the imprint may be used to deduct any extra charges due to use or damage of the vehicle.
Drivers
For extra comfort and safety on the road, we let you add a second authorized driver to your car rental agreement at no cost, so you can share the wheel with a mate and cut the risk of driver fatigue.
GPS Navigation
Nordic Visitor offers GPS navigation as a standard feature, at no extra charge, in all of our self-drive vacation packages in Iceland. As many of our customers have told us, this is a helpful addition to the complimentary Iceland Road Atlas and detailed road map that we give to all customers on arrival.
Information
All rentals include a standard insurance policy with Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), unlimited mileage, GPS, two drivers and Icelandic VAT @25.5%.
Fuel, oil and fees for traffic violations, parking or tunnels are not included. Optional insurance upgrades, additional drivers and child seats are available and payable locally at the car rental office.
Prices, Dates & Booking Information
To see prices for this package, please choose your preferred start date, accommodation category and car type (only applicable for self-drive tours) in the fields below.
You can also see prices displayed in a different currency than Icelandic Króna (ISK) by selecting from the drop-down list below or at the top of the page.
All prices shown are per person.
Note: More information about the currency rate for bookings and children’s prices can be found at the right hand side of this page.
About this tour
Note: This tour may be subject to limited availability in peak summer months.
LIMITED TIME OFFER: Save 10% on selected arrival dates in August 2013. See details
Extra nights and activities to this package can be added on request; contact us for details.
After booking with Nordic Visitor
After booking your package with Nordic Visitor, you will be contacted within two working days by one of our travel consultants, who will serve as your dedicated contact person for all of your travel needs before, during and even after your holiday. Your travel consultant will provide you with details about your booking and your remaining payment (if not paid in full). You will also receive more information about what to expect during your holiday.
Please note: we recommend booking at least three weeks in advance.
Included:
- Accommodation (budget/comfort/quality) for 6 nights with continental breakfast
- Meet and greet on arrival to Keflavík Airport and private transfer to hotel in Reykjavík
- Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 5 days
- FREE use of GPS and two authorized drivers for 5 days
- Information meeting with our travel consultant after arrival (optional)
- Map of Iceland and detailed itinerary
- ”Highlights of Iceland” – includes helpful information about travelling in Iceland and details about unique attractions Information booklet about driving in Iceland
- Information booklet about driving in Iceland
- Temporary use of mobile phone and 500 ISK worth of call time
- 24-hour emergency service
- Bus transfer on departure
- Taxes and service fee
Not included:
- Flights to/from Iceland
- Meals and drinks at restaurants (unless otherwise stated)
- Optional activities (can be added on request)
- Personal travel insurance
Currency rate
All bookings are charged in Icelandic Króna (ISK), the official currency of Iceland. Prices displayed in other currencies are indicative only and based on the daily exchange rate as issued by the Central bank of Iceland. Therefore, conversions from ISK to other currencies will fluctuate from day to day. More info.
Seasons
High Season from 1 June - 31 August
Low Season from 1 October - 30 April
Shoulder Season from 1 May - 31 May,
& 1 September - 30 September
Children
Children(0-2) : Free of ChargeChildren(3-11) :
Budget : ISK 24600 per child sharing room with adults
Comfort : ISK 33000 per child sharing room with adults
Quality : ISK 41400 per child sharing room with adults
Children Age 12+ : Full Price
Rooms
- 1 Person = Single room
- 2 Sharing = One twin/double room
- 3 Sharing = Triple room
- 4 Sharing = Two twin/double rooms
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