Self Drive Tour in South and West Iceland
Please contact us if you are interested in a round trip by rental car as a pre or post tour for your cruise.
South and West Iceland has it all - spectacular waterfalls, beautiful beaches, active volcanoes and glaciers, hot springs, geysers and not least, friendly Icelanders. A few days on the South Coast will give you memories for a lifetime.
Itinerary:
Day 1 | Arrival in Reykjavik
After disembarkation fetch your vehicle from the harbor car rental office. Leave the capital behind as you drive towards the south coast. First two nights in a typical Icelandic country inn.
Day 2 | South Coast: Waterfalls and Black Beaches
Highlights today include the spectacular Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls. With the frozen slopes of Myrdalsjokull glacier as a backdrop, admire the black beaches of Vik and dramatic cliffs of Cape Dyrholaey. En route visit the Lava Centre in Hvolsvollur.
Day 3 | Geysers, Gullfoss and Norse Heritage
Get an early start for the Haukadalur geothermal fi eld and the world famous Strokkur geyser and Gullfoss waterfall. Then make your way to historic Thingvellir National Park, where Iceland’s ancient parliament (the Althing) met between 930 and 1799 AD. The day ends near Borgarfjord on the west coast with an overnight in another typical Icelandic country inn.
Day 4 | West Coast: Borgarfjord to Reykjavik
Borgarfjord is home to Hraunfossar waterfall as well as the earth’s largest hot springs – Deildartunguhver. Driving via the Hvalfjordur, you should reach Reykjavik around noon. Spend a couple of hours exploring the Icelandic capital with its Nordic charm before dropping off your rental car and overnighting in Reykjavik.
Day 5 | Return Journey
Individual departure.
Note: Your rental car tour is also bookable from/to Kefl avik Airport.
The itinerary is subject to change without notice.