Classic Iceland
Overview
Travel through Iceland's geysers, hot springs, volcanic plateaus and charming villages on this 11-day trip. A country with unparalleled history and natural beauty, there's something simply magical about Iceland. Start your journey in Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, and loop through the country's most celebrated destinations. Marvel at black lava plains, magnificent glaciers, and steaming geothermal springs, and just when you think you can't take another waterfall, the next one blows you away!
If you love the freedom and adventure of the open road, then a Fly & Drive vacation is just what you need. 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.
11 days | 9 nights
Format
Trip Highlights
- Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.
- Iceland
- Reykjavik
- Vik
- Höfn
- Egilsstadhir
- Húsavík
- Akureyri
- Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
- Borgarfjörður, Reykjavik, Iceland
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Reykjavík (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
- 9 nights of accommodation in selected category
- Continental breakfast daily
- 9-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 Reykjavík
- Upon arrival, pick up your rental car and check in to your hotel.
- Approximately 50 km)
Day 3 | Reykjavík – Golden Circle – Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur
- Hit the road for Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- (Approximately 370 km)
- ($) Optional Activities
- Out & About
- See where the Icelandic parliament was established in 930 AD and check out the Geysir hot springs. Stop at several spectacular waterfalls along your route to the Vík area.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4 | Skaftafell – Jökulsárlón – Höfn
- Start your day with a drive across the impressive black sand plain, Myrdalssandur. Drive to the Höfn area for the night.
- (Approximately 280 km)
- ($) Optional Activities
- Out & About
- See stunning views of glaciers along your route to the oasis-like Skaftafell National Park, and hike the trails surrounding the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon. Take an optional 30 to 40-minute boat trip to see enormous glaciers up close.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5 | East Fjords - Egilsstaðir
- Today, journey south through the sheltered East Fjords.
- (Approximately 325 km)
- ($) Optional Activities
- Out & About
- Stop in Stöðvarfjörður, visit Petra's Stone Collection, one of the world's most complete collections of Icelandic minerals. Continue to the Egilsstaðir area.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6 | Dettifoss – Ásbyrgi – Húsavík or Mývatn
- Begin today's adventure with a drive through the lunar-like landscape of Möðrudalur. Drive to Húsavík for the night.
- (Approximately 325 km)
- ($) Optional Activities
- Out & About
- Stop at the mighty Dettifoss waterfalls, then see Ásbyrgi, a horseshoe-shaped gorge with impressive rock walls and abundant vegetation.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7 | Akureyri – Godafoss – Mývatn
- Today, explore Lake Myvatn Nature Reserve, and continue to Akureyri.
- (Approximately 250 km)
- ($) Optional Activities
- Out & About
- Explore Lake Myvatn Nature Reserve, renowned for its volcanic activity and amazing bird life. Don't miss the geothermal area of Námaskarð.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8 | Skagafjördur – Borgarfjördur
- On your way to Borgarfjordur, stop in Skagafjordur and Deildartunguhver.
- (Approximately 380 km)
- ($) Optional Activities
- Out & About
- Head through Skagafjordur, visit the museum at Glaumbær, travel through the Holtavörðuheiði moors and stop for a dip at Deildartunguhver, Iceland's largest hot springs, on your way to Borgarfjörður.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9 | Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- Today, the natural wonders of the Snaefellsnes peninsula await.
- (Approximately 250 km)
- ($) Optional Activities
- Out & About
- Marvel at the stunning Snaefellsjökull National Park and the Snaefell Glacier that towers above the region.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10 | Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Reykjavík
- Continue exploring the area on your way back to Reykjavik.
- (Approximately 200 km)
- ($) Optional Activities
- Out & About
- Continue your exploration of the area with visits to the ancient fishing village of Hellnar, the black lava pearl beach of Djúpalónssandur, and the 200-metre volcanic crater, Eldborg.
- Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 11 | Reykjavík - Return to Canada
- Return 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)
Vik: Hotel Katla (or similar)
Höfn: Hotel Glacier (or similar)
Egilsstadhir: Hotel Eyvindara (or similar)
Húsavík: Cape Hotel (or similar)
Akureyri: Hotel Natur (or similar)
Borgarnes: Hotel B59 (or similar)
Stykkishólmur: Hotel Fransiskus (or similar)
Superior Accommodation
Reykjavik: Berjaya Reykjavik Marina (or similar)
Vik: Hotel Vik (or similar)
Höfn: Hotel Hofn (or similar)
Egilsstadhir: Hotel Herad (or similar)
Húsavík: Fosshotel Husavik (or similar)
Akureyri: Hotel Kea (or similar)
Borgarnes: Hotel Hamar (or similar)
Hellnar: Fosshotel Hellnar (or similar)
Departure Dates
- Daily service
- June 1 to October 31, 2026
Not included
- Meals not specified
- Entrance fees to sites and attractions
- Fuel, Parking fees, 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 Corolla / Intermediate GROUP N
- IFAI Hyundai Tucon/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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