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Iceland, 6 Days · Tailor-made by car

Island of Ice's Southern Route

Volcanoes, glaciers, icebergs, geysers and waterfalls make rugged Iceland the last unspoilt haven in Europe

Iceland. Behind the wheel, and taking the ring road around the entire island, you'll visit some of the most stunning and photogenic corners of the planet. Discovered by Norwegian Vikings, with one of the oldest parliaments in the world and almost touching the Arctic Circle, this island-country welcomes the most experienced travellers with warm hospitality, an interesting culture, surprisingly delicious cuisine, and an inexhaustible creative energy. In Iceland everything is original, surprising and superlative. Long and straight roads ahead through ever-changing colourful landscapes where fire and ice jostle to take centre stage. In few places on earth can you feel the forces of nature in such an explosive way. A real playground for adventure and outdoor sports. "South of the Island of Ice and Fire" is a mythical and intense tour, perfect for discovering at your own pace spas and geothermal pools with healing properties such as the Blue Lagoon; jaw-dropping locations more typical of other worlds, such as those located in the Golden Circle; enormous pools of boiling water, such as the impressive Strokkur geyser; beautiful waterfalls crowned with eternal rainbows, such as Gullfoss; stunning cliffs and black sand beaches in the charming village of Vik; gigantic icebergs such as Vatnajökull (the largest in Europe); and amazing fjords and some of the most active volcanoes in the world. During the trip, you'll discover the rural soul of fishing villages, which contrasts with the cosmopolitan and creative lifestyle of the capital, Reykjavik, famous for its rich cultural scene and lively nightlife. Iceland is another world. Considered by Jules Verne as the centre of the Earth and shaped by the forces of nature, Iceland is one of the world's most inspiring places. Travel to the last unspoilt haven in Europe, set out on a "hunt" for the Northern Lights and experience an incredible sense of freedom, far from the conventional.

Island of Ice

Departure date

Departures from November 2024 till October 2025

From

Dublin, Shannon, Cork...

NatureFamilies

Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Blue Lagoon - Reykjavik

  • Day 2 Reykjavik - Golden Circle (Thingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss) - Vik/Klaustur

  • Day 3 Vik/Klaustur - Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón - Kirkjubaejarklaustur zone

  • Day 4 Kirkjubaejarklaustur zone - Dyrhólaey - Skogarfoss - Seljalandsfoss - Reykjavik

  • Day 5 Reykjavik and surroundings

  • Day 6 Reykjavik - City of origin

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Reykjavik.

  • Selected meal plan in Reykjavik.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Vik.

  • Selected meal plan in Vik.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Kirkjubajarklaustur.

  • Selected meal plan in Kirkjubajarklaustur.

  • Rent-a-car.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Possible toll charges.

  • Insolvency protection.

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Important remarks

- Due to the sheer distance between hotels in Iceland, we recommend adapting the itinerary of this road trip according to the hotel selected for your overnight stay.

- Driving in Iceland is straightforward, but please note that many roads are gravel, especially secondary and inland roads. Snow can make driving difficult in some months of the year. This is why we recommend renting a 4x4 vehicle. Many roads are closed in winter because of the snow, but that's when you can visit the ice caves. Always pay attention to speed limit signs, as there are strict fines for speeding. Remember that you have to keep your lights on whenever you're driving. We recommend the use of GPS and/or a good Internet connection due to the poor quality and/or lack of signal.

- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.

- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.