North Iceland Self Drive - 4 Nights
If you are interested in exploring the magical Mývatn area and the historical sites of Tröllaskagi peninsula, this tour is perfect for you. During the tour you can take a relaxing bath at the Mývatn natural geothermal baths, go whale watching from Húsavík harbour or visit the islands of Grimsey and Hrisey.
Northern Iceland is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Iceland. The landscape is a fascinating collage of lakes, mountains, plains, rivers and lava deserts. The volcanic zone covers a large part of the area, offering spectacular sights such as volcanoes, craters and high temperature areas, as well as the vastest lava area in Iceland. See Skagafjordur with its horses and old turf farms, explore Akureyri, the capital of Northern Iceland and see waterfalls like Goðafoss and Gullfoss.
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN ICELAND
Arrive in Iceland and pick up your hire car from the airport and head to the capital Reykjavik. If time allows, go for an exploration walk around Reykjavík before spending the night in a 3 or 4* hotel.
Day 2: SKAGAFJORÐUR AND GLAUMBÆR TURF FARM
After breakfast head north and stop at Skagafjörður, the valley of horses and home of Glaumbær turf farm. Make a stop at the innumerable hills at Vatnsdalshólar before heading to the North Iceland hotel where you’ll spend two nights.
Day 3: MÝVATN REGION
Spend the day discovering the magical Mývatn area. The unique landscape thats surrounding it, makes it a perfect spot for hiking. What better way to relax after the hike than to enjoy the Mývatn natural baths.
Day 4: SETTLEMENT CENTER IN BORGARNES
Head back to Reykjavík and spend the last night in a 3 or 4* hotel in the capital but first make a pit stop in Borgarnes and visit the popular Saga Settlement Centre.
Day 5: DEPART FOR HOME
If time allows: Enjoy Reykjavík, or explore the Reykjanes Peninsula with a stop at the famous Blue Lagoon for relaxation. You’ll then drop off your hire car and board your flight back home.
Price Includes;
- Return Flights
- Hand Baggage
- 4 Nights Bed & Breakfast Hotel Accommodations
- Free Wi-Fi
- 15% Discount on food & drink in the hotels
- Car Hire for the trips duration
Upgrades and add on
- 4* Hotel for your 2 nights in Reykjavik £80 per person
- 4 Nights 2 course dinner £160 per person
- 4 Nights 3 course dinner £182 per person
Car Hire
Price includes a Mini Suitable for 2 people with Insurance, snow tyres and unlimited miles.
Upgrades available subject to availability;
- Economy £15 per person
- Compact £45 per person
- Intermediate £55 per person
- SUV £95 per person
Lead driver must have a clean license and a credit card
Hotels (subject to change)
3* Reykjavik Hotels – Fosshotel Baron, Fosshotel Lind, Fosshotel Raudara
4* Reykjavik Hotels – Fosshotel Reykjavik, Reykjavik Centrum, Grand Hotel
3* North Hotels – Fosshotel Myvatn, Fosshotel Husavik
Hotel names are for a guide only and final vouchers will be issued 3 weeks before departure.
Prices are based on 2 sharing and based on the cheapest departure in any given month.
September 2020
4 Nights
£529
October 2020
4 Nights
£419
November 2020
4 Nights
£419
December 2020
4 Nights
£419
January 2021
4 Nights
£429
February 2021
4 Nights
£429
March 2021
4 Nights
£429
April 2021
4 Nights
£429