Around Iceland Self-Drive

Day 1 Reykjavik - Hveragerdi
Driving distance: approx. 100 km’s
Your tour commences with the collection of your rental car from the airport depot and make your way to your hotel in Hveragerdi. This village is one of the few sites in the world located directly on top of a geothermal area and, because of its many greenhouses heated by hot water from nearby springs it is often called the “flower village“.

Day 2 Hveragerdi - Borgarfjordur
Driving distance: approx. 310 km’s
After breakfast drive to the legendary waterfall Gullfoss and the hot springs at Geysir. Visit Thingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic parliament, before driving through Hvalfjordur fjord to the historic and scenic Borgarfjordur region. If you have a 4WD vehicle, you can also take the scenic highland wilderness Kaldidalur track alongside Langjokull glacier to Borgarfjordur. The road generally is open between mid-June and mid-September. Overnight in Borgarfjordur area. B

Day 3 Borgarfjordur – Akureyri
Driving distance: approx. 280 km’s
Drive north through Borgarfjordur to the shores of Hunafloi bay and the towering mountains and horse breeding valley of Skagafjordur. Continue to Akureyri, the capital of North Iceland. Overnight in North Iceland B

Day 4 Akureyri – Lake Myvatn
Driving distance: approx. 100 km’s
Spend the morning exploring the town of Akureyri. Continue your journey to the unique Lake Myvatn area. Stop en route to Myvatn to view the beautiful Godafoss waterfalls, which have a unique connection to Iceland‘s Viking Age. Overnight in North Iceland. B

Day 5 Lake Myvatn
Driving distance: variable
After breakfast explore the natural wonders of Lake Myvatn and thesurrounding area. Stroll along the mystical lava formations at Dimmuborgir. Visit the volcanic area of Krafla along with the colourful sulfurous slopes of Namaskard pass. Enjoy the views of the pseudo craters at Skutustadir. Overnight in North Iceland. B

Day 6 Lake Myvatn - Husavik - Egilsstadir
Driving distance: approx. 310 km’s
This morning drive north to the fishing port of Husavik, where you might stop to enjoy a whale watching boat tour. Then head around Tjornes peninsula on the edge of the Arctic Circle. Visit Asbyrgi, a magnificent horseshoe-shaped canyon, and Jokulsargljufur National Park. Proceed to the mighty Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful ones in Europe. Then head across the vast highland plateau to Egilsstadir in the east. Overnight in East Iceland. B

Day 7 Egilsstadir - Hofn
Driving distance: approx. 300 km’s
Today drive south through the spectacular East Fjords, where towering mountains plunge vertically into the ocean. Leave plenty time to yourself, both for safe driving and for amazing views of the coast and Vatnajokull glacier. The journey continues to the town of Hofn in Hornafjordur, also known as the lobster capital of northern Europe. Overnight in Southeast Iceland. B

Day 8 Hofn - Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Driving distance: approx. 200 km’s
Today you will be in the vicinity of Vatnajokull National Park, named after Europe‘s largest glacier. Visit the shimmering icebergs and the still, milky waters of Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon before continuing to the Skaftafell area of the park, a beautiful green oasis surrounded by glaciers. There are many great hiking trails here. Afterwards, head towards the picturesque village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur. B

Day 9 Kirkjubaejarklaustur - Reykjavik
Driving distance: approx. 260 km’s
Drive along the spectacular south coast, a sweeping landscape of sandy deserts, rocky shores and rolling farmlands sandwiched between snow-capped glaciers, mountains and the ocean. Stop to admire the black sand beaches and cliffs at Dyrholaey. There are vast bird colonies here, including puffins (generally seen mid May to early August). Also, visit the beautiful waterfalls of Skogar and Seljalands, each with its own character. You will also see the mighty Eyjafjallajokull volcano, famous for its 2010 eruption. Return to Reykjavík late afternoon. B

Day 10 Reykjavik
Your tour concludes with the return of your rental car to the airport depot.