Around Iceland
Overview
Explore mystical Iceland on this 9-day circuit of the country. Visit the country's natural wonders: vast glaciers, thundering waterfalls, and healing hot springs, to name a few. Smouldering volcanoes, puffin-covered rocks and black sand plains await as you visit the country's gems like Lake Myvatn, Skaftafell National Park, Geysir hot springs and the Gullfoss waterfall. You'll feel like a hero in one of Iceland's epic sagas as you cruise down the road through a country filled with magic and wonder.
If you love the freedom and adventure of the open road, then a Fly & Drive vacation is just what you need. Fly into Reykjavik and drive your way through the experience of discovering parts of Iceland one kilometre at a time. The car rental and hotel stays are included in the package, along with a bunch of other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy, fun and unforgettable.
9 days | 7 nights
Format
Trip Highlights
- Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.
- Iceland
- Reykjavik
- Skagafjörður
- Akureyri
- Egilsstadhir
- Höfn
- Vik
- Kirkjubaejarklaustur
- Mývatn, Skútustaðir, Iceland
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Reykjavik (If flight and hotel package option is chosen)
- 7 nights of accommodation in selected category
- Continental breakfast daily
- 7-day car rental per category selected
- Including unlimited mileage (24-hour basis), second driver, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Theft Protection (TP), Third Party Liability Insurance Coverage, WiFi, Icelandic VAT taxes
- Earn extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour
Itinerary
Day 1 | Depart Canada
Day 2 |Welcome to Reykjavik
- Arrive in Reykjavik and pick up your rental car, then check in to your hotel for the night.
- (Approximately 50 km)
Day 3 | Reykjavík - Borgarfjördur - Skagafjördur or Eyjafjördur
- Drive towards Borgarfjordur, then continue north through Skagafjordur. Visit the museum at Glaumbær ($) and finish your day in Akureyri.
- (Approximately 480 km)
- ($) Optional Activities
- Out & About
- Drive towards Borgarfjordur, an area rich with culture and history. Pass splendid waterfalls and stop at Iceland's largest hot springs. Drive north through Skagafjordur to admire the region's famous Icelandic horses. Your home for the night is Akureyri, Iceland's second-biggest urban area, boasting stunning views and great spots for food and drink.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4 | Akureyri – Gódafoss – Mývatn or Húsavík
- Today, explore the marvels of Lake Myvatn Nature Reserve.
- (Approximately 250 km)
- ($) Optional Activities
- Out & About
- Explore Lake Myvatn Nature Reserve, where you can visit the mud pools and steam vents of Namaskard. Walk up to the top of Hverfjall crater, and take a dip in the geothermal waters east of the lake. Return to Akureyri for the night.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5| Húsavík – Tjörnes – Ásbyrgi – Dettifoss – Egilsstadir
- Head to the charming fishing village of Husavik, then drive along the coastline of the Tjornes peninsula and stop at Asbyrgi. Continue on to Egilsstadir passing through the Moorudalur highlands. Stay overnight in the Egilsstadir area.
- (Approximately 325 km)
- ($) Optional Activities
- Out & About
- Stop at Asbyrgi glacial canyon. Drive along the coastline of the Tjornes Peninsula and stop at Asbyrigi, a gorge with impressive rock walls and an abundant vegetation. Drive across the Moorudalur highlands until you reach the fertile valley of Herad.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6 | The East Fjords - Hofn
- Discover Iceland's East Fjords. Drive through the Almannaskard tunnel and arrive in the Hofn region for the night.
- (Approximately 325 km)
- ($) Optional Activities
- Out & About
- In Stoovarfjordur, visit one of the world's most complete collections of Icelandic minerals. Soak up Iceland's charm in the village of Djupivogur. Western Iceland is known for its remote beauty, filled with glaciers, waterfalls and hot springs.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7 | Jökulsárlón – Skaftafell – Kirkjubæjarklaustur or Vík
- Today, head towards Iceland's stunning Skaftafell National Park, then continue to the Vik area.
- (Approximately 280 km)
- ($) Optional Activities
- Out & About
- Explore Skaftafell National Park. Drive by the glaciers of Vatnajokull, Europe's largest ice cap, and arrive at Jokulsarlon, a glacial lagoon at the foot of Iceland's highest mountain.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8 | Vík – Skógar – Golden Circle – Reykjavík
- Travel The Golden Circle, then on to Reykjavik.
- (Approximately 350 km)
- ($) Optional Activities
- Out & About
- Start your day with some stunning waterfalls, then head to the famous geothermal area of Geysir. Don't miss Gullfoss, the most famous falls in the country. In Thingvellir, see the effects of the tectonic plates on the earth's crust.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9 | Reykjavik - Return to Canada
- Drop off your rental car at the airport and board your flight home.
- (Approximately 50 km)
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodations
- The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.
Comfort Accommodation
Reykjavik: Hotel Fron (or similar)
Akureyri: Hotel Edda Akureji (or similar)
Egilsstadhir: Hotel Edda Egilsstadir (or similar)
Höfn: Hotel Jokur (or similar)
Vik: Hotel Katla (or similar)
Kirkjubaejarklaustur: Fosshotel Nupar (or similar)
Superior Accommodation
Reykjavik: Berjaya Reykjavik Marina (or similar)
Akureyri: Hotel Kea (or similar)
Egilsstadhir: Hotel Herad (or similar)
Höfn: Hotel Hofn (or similar)
Vik: Hotel Vik (or similar)
Siglufjörður: Siglo Hotel (or similar)
Departure Dates
- June 1 to October 31, 2026
Not included:
- Meals not specified
- Entrance fees to sites and attractions
- Fuel, Parking, Late Drop Off fee, Personal Accident Insurance Plus (PAI Plus) & Personal Effects Protection (PEP), SCDW insurance, other optional services such as refueling charges, airport service fee, GPS, applicable one-way service fees, extra additional driver’s fee, baby seats, luggage racks.
- CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) CDW does not cover damage to the underside of the vehicle, damage due to driving through rivers or any kind of water, it does not cover damage due to driving through sandstorm or damage which is caused by loose rocks which get thrown at the car on gravel roads. It is a condition of all Icelandic car insurances that the driver is always responsible for such damage.
- Road tax- Previously included in fuel, road tax is now directly payable to Hertz upon collection of car. Calculated on average daily distance of 200KM at 6.95 ISK per kilometer. As a result, fuel costs in Iceland have reduced by an average of 25% .
Activities
- The day-to-day locations are already set and hotel accommodations will already be booked, but what you do during the day in each location is completely up to you. We've gathered our top picks for suggested itineraries, places to visit, things to do and even great spots for tasty treats. Explore to your heart's content and take our suggestions - or don't! No one decides what your travel days look like but you. Just make sure to get to the hotel on time!
Transportation
- When booking your Fly & Drive, the first name added on the file is considered as the principle driver of the vehicle. Modifications or change of name to principle driver name will incur fees.
- CDAN VW GolfAuto / Compact GROUP B2
- DGAI Kia Niro PhevAuto / Compact GROUP B3
- IDAR Toyota CarollaAuto / Intermediate GROUP N
- IFAI Hyundai TuconAuto / Intermediate GROUP N3
Important Note
- The sequence of the itinerary may be altered for reasons beyond the supplier’s control, such as accommodation availability, weather, national events, strikes, etc.
- Kilometres are estimated, depending on the routes that drivers decide to navigate (main roads vs. scenic roads).
Check In, Check Out
- Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
- Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
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