Follow the Ring Road that takes you around the coast of the country on a journey to explore Iceland's rich natural treasures, including national parks, beautiful waterfalls, striking glaciers, magnificent volcanoes and hot springs. You will explore and experience all of the well-known attractions in the south, east and north of Iceland. This includes Reykjavik city, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir and other hot springs, Thingvellir, Skaftafell and Jokulsargljufur National Park, and much more.
Duration: 9 Nights in Iceland
Accommodations: Country hotels, guesthouses, summer hotels and farm holiday guesthouses. All rooms have private bathrooms. A hotel list will be sent with your trip confirmation.
Meals: Breakfast daily except arrival
Recommended car: Type 2 and higher (4WD required for mountain road driving)
Car Categories Available:
Car type 2: Compact 2WD Manual (Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar)
Car type 3.1: Intermediate Automatic 2WD (Toyota Avensis Sedan Automatic or similar)
Car type 3.2: Intermediate Station Wagon 2WD manual (Toyota Verso Station Wagon or similar)
Car type 5: Medium 4 WD (Toyota Rav 4 or similar)- Rates shown during booking process
Car type 2- Compact 2WD Manual (Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar)
No of Passengers
Shoulder 1
Shoulder 2
Summer
2
$2,179*
$2,435*
$2,725*
1
$3,299*
$3,729*
$4,109*
3
$2,219*
$2,485*
$2,775*
4
$1,929*
$2,145*
$2,435*
Car type 3.1- Intermediate Automatic 2WD (Toyota Avensis Sedan Automatic or similar)
No of Passengers
Shoulder 1
Shoulder 2
Summer
2
$2,339*
$2,629*
$2,919*
1
$3,605*
$4,115*
$4,415*
3
$2,329*
$2,615*
$2,905*
4
$2,009*
$2,239*
$2,529*
Car type 3.2- Intermediate Station Wagon 2WD manual (Toyota Verso Station Wagon or similar)
No of Passengers
Shoulder 1
Shoulder 2
Summer
2
$2,275*
$2,549*
$2,839*
1
$3,475*
$3,965*
$4,255*
3
$2,285*
$2,565*
$2,855*
4
$1,979*
$2,205*
$2,495*
Car type 5.0- Medium 4WD (Toyota RAV 4X4)
No of Passengers
Shoulder 1
Shoulder 2
Summer
2
$2,595*
$2,929*
$3,219*
1
$4,115*
$4,715*
$5,005*
3
$2,499*
$2,815*
$3,105*
4
$2,139*
$2,389*
$2,679*
Note: (Seattle departures additional $90 - $160 per person round trip)
Iceland Circle per person prices (based on double occupancy and 2 people sharing car) Recommended Car Type: Category 2 or Higher Price per person Note: Rates may be higher based on dates and gateway chosen Shoulder 1 = May 1 - May 31,2011 and Sep 1- Sep 30, 2011 Shoulder 2 = Jun 1 - 14 and Aug 25 - 31, 2011 Summer = Jun 15 - Aug 24, 2011
Three person rates reflect accommodations in one double and one single room
Itinerary
Iceland Circle
Departure Day: Depart from North America on evening flight (all gateways) or afternoon flight (Boston or New York). Complimentary soft drinks and in seat entertainment system. Meals and headsets available for purchase or bring your own.
Day 1: Arrival Day: After going through customs, head to the Fly Bus waiting at the curb outside the airport. Give your Fly Bus transfer (included in documents) to driver or attendant on bus. Transfer to hotel in Reykjavik for your first night in Iceland. There should be a pack of documents concerning your journey for you at the hotel. (No meals included today)
Day 2: Drive across Hellisheidi plateau to the greenhouse village of Hveragerdi. Continue to the waterfall Gullfoss and the hot springs at Geysir. Visit Thingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic parliament, before driving through Hvalfjordur fjord or Kaldidalur highland pass (4WD needed) to Borgarfjordur. (B)
Day 3: Drive north through Borgarfjordur to the shores of Hunafloi bay and the towering mountains and horse-breeding valley of Skagafjordur. Continue to Akureyri, the charming and colorful capital of the north. (B) Optional (booked in Iceland): River rafting in Skagafjordur, horse riding in Skagafjordur.
Day 4: Spend the morning exploring the town of Akureyri. Though small in size, this town near the Arctic Circle boasts a great number of art galleries, restaurants, museums and parks. The Botanical Gardens are a real highlight of the area. Continue your journey to the unique Lake Myvatn area, stopping en route to view Godafoss Falls. (B)
Day 5: Explore the natural wonders of Lake Myvatn and surrounding area, including the mystical lava formations at Dimmuborgir. Visit the volcanic area of Krafla along with the colorful, primordial slopes of Namaskard pass. (B)
Day 6: Drive north to the fishing port of Husavik and around Tjornes peninsula. Visit Asbyrgi, a magnificent horseshoe-shaped canyon and Jokulsargljufur National Park. Proceed to Dettifoss, Europe's mightiest waterfall, before heading across the highland plateau to Egilsstadir. (B) Optional (booked in Iceland): Whale watching from Húsavík
Day 7: Drive south through the spectacular East Fjords, where towering mountains plunge vertically into the ocean. The journey continues to the town of Hofn in Hornafjordur, a gateway to the south coast. (B) Optional (booked in Iceland): Petra’s stone collection, boat tour to Papey Island.
Day 8: Drive to the shimmering icebergs and still, milky waters of Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon before continuing to Skaftafell National Park where a hike can be recommended. Then it's on to Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a picturesque town sitated between two glaciers. (B) Optional (booked in Iceland): Jeep tour to Vatnajokull glacier, Boat tour on Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, glacier hike in Skaftafell area.
Day 9: Drive along the spectacular south coast, a sweeping landscape of black sand deserts, rocky shores and rolling farmland sandwiched between snow-capped glaciers, mountains and the ocean. Return to Reykjavík where you drop off your car. Enjoy your last evening in the lively capital of Iceland. (B)
Day 10: Fly Bus transfer to Keflavik airport. (B)
Includes
Round-trip air transportation from Toronto (YYZ), Halifax (YHZ), New York (JFK), Boston (BOS), Seattle (SEA), Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) , and Washington DC (IAD) (Seattle departures additional $60 - $185 per person round trip)
Round-trip Fly Bus transfers
Accommodations based on double occupancy(Three passenger bookings have one double and one single room)
Breakfast every day except arrival
Detailed Road Map upon arrival
Rental car with unlimited mileage and value added tax for 8 days
Excludes
Personal travel insurance (arranged by passenger)
Meals other than those listed in itinerary
Collision and damages waiver (approx. $24** per day)
All activities and admissions
Gasoline
Additional driver fee (approx. $6** per person per day plus applicable taxes)
Conditions
Minimum stay 9 nights, maximum stay 14 nights
Packages require that each night of your trip must be in hotels booked through Icelandair Holidays prior to departure
All additional nights must be booked at the same hotel.
Subject to availability and price change
No refund for unused portion of package or service once travel has commenced
Cancellations/Changes are $400 per person up to 30 days before departure. No refunds or changes 29 days or less to departure.
*Prices quoted include fuel surcharge of $244 per person , plus applicable taxes and official charges by destination of approximately $88 - $100, per person including the Sept. 11th Security Fee.
* Prices quoted are exclusive of applicable taxes and official charges by destination of approximately $100 per person, including the Sep. 11 Security Fee. Click here to view approximate taxes by destination. Click here to read the General Terms and Conditions of Icelandair Holidays packages
** = paid to Hertz in Iceland
Credit card imprint required upon picking up card
Note: Itinerary may be altered by tour operator. Luggage porterage not available at countryside hotels
