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Tour around Iceland

A versatile journey past the many sights on Iceland's ring road
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Your 10-day tour of Iceland in short

You start your tour at Keflavik International Airport where you receive your rental car. Via natural phenomena such as Geysir, Gullfoss and Hraunfossar you travel through the wild north of Iceland to Lake Mývatn. You will spend two nights in this stunning environment before traveling through the rugged east to the south of the country. You end your trip in the northernmost capital in the world, Reykjavik. An unforgettable journey past countless highlights. You will be amazed by the discoveries every day.
 
During your tour of Iceland you will be given access to the travel app packed with information about numerous sights, historical hotspots, services along the way, safety guides, apps from the Icelandic Meteorological Institute and the Icelandic Road Institute, useful information about your booking including detailed descriptions of your accommodation addresses and GPS -routes to your accommodation addresses, an overview of your trip on a map and a detailed travel book (PDF file) in Dutch. This way you can experience Iceland to the fullest!
 
 
Naturally, you can adapt this amazing trip to your own travel pace. Would you like to enjoy Iceland longer? Please let us know, we will be happy to help you extend your trip at one or more accommodation addresses so that you can experience Iceland even more intensely.

Some highlights of this Iceland trip

  • the Golden Circle of Iceland
  • unprecedented geothermal areas
  • unspoilt, pure nature
  • the Mývatn region
  • iceberg lake Jökulsárlón
  • waterfalls, geysers and glaciers

Your tour of Iceland on a map

Your tour in Iceland from day to day​

Day 1. Velkommin till Ỉsland, welcome to Iceland!

Some highlights from today:

* The Blue Lagoon * Hveragerði * Hveragerði Hotspot Area

After you fly directly to Iceland and pick up your rental car at the airport, your Iceland adventure really begins! Drive to the south coast of the Reykjanes Peninsula for your first overnight stay in the charming village of Hveragerði. The village is one of the few places in the world built directly on a geothermal area. The village is often called flower village because of the flowers grown in the greenhouses which are heated by the hot water from local springs. Depending on your arrival time, on the way to Hveragerði you can visit the renovated Blue Lagoon to relax in the geothermal warm water. Your first night here in Iceland will be special no matter what. Due to the midnight sun, it hardly gets dark here.

Driving distance: Keflavik International Airport – Hveragerði approx. 105 km | 1.30 hrs. to ride

Day 2. The Golden Circle

Some highlights from today:

* boiling geysers * the golden waterfall * black sand beaches * bird cliffs

Start the day with an unforgettable visit to the mighty Gullfoss waterfall and the geothermal area full of hot springs around Geysir. Then you drive with a view of the volcano Hekla, one of the most active and infamous volcanoes in Iceland, past numerous highlights of the south coast such as the graceful Seljalandsfoss (which you can walk behind), the hidden Gljúfrafoss and beautiful Skógafoss, the famous glaciers Eyjafjallajökull (where a volcanic eruption took place in 2010 that paralyzed air traffic within Europe for a while) and Mýrdalsjökull and Dyrhólaey, a cape that extends into the sea with a large hole in it. Due to the many thousands of breeding seabirds, including puffins, this cape is closed from May to June 23. You will stay in the area surrounding the picturesque town of Vik for the next two nights.

Driving distance Hveragerði – Vik approx. 330 km | 5 hrs. to ride

Day 3. Through the north of Iceland

Some highlights from today:
* picturesque waterfalls * the most powerful hot spring in the world * Icelandic horses 
 
In the Borgarfjörður region, see the foamy Barnafoss waterfall and the Hraunfossar lava falls, where the water tumbles into the Hvitá river after a 46-kilometer journey under a lava field over a kilometer wide. Don’t miss the most productive hot spring in the world, Deildartunguhver. The source supplies about 200 liters of boiling water per second! 
Follow  in the footsteps of medieval leader and Saga author Snorri Sturluson at his home in Reykholt. Nearby is the friendly Sturlureykir horse farm, where you can tour the farm, meet Icelandic horses and enjoy a short introduction to the breed. We recommend trying the farm’s excellent steam-baked rye bread at their cafe – they bake it in their farm’s hot spring! You can also take a horse riding tour through the beautiful landscape.
You continue north and pass Húnaflói Bay, a great area for seal spotting. If you want to know more about seals, we recommend a visit to the Seal Center in Hvammstangi. You can learn more about these special marine mammals and also book a guided seal safari. Just above the Icelandic Seal Center is a charming seafood restaurant with great views of the fjord and a tasty local menu.
The landscape changes to towering mountains and fertile valleys as you enter the Skagafjörður area, an area known for horse breeding and some of Iceland’s best-preserved historic buildings. Some of these are located in Glaumbær (the Skagafjörður Heritage Museum), where you can visit an 18th-century peat farm and two charming 19th-century wooden houses. 
You then travel through beautiful landscapes with sometimes high mountains to the northern town of Akureyri, which with 17,000 inhabitants is a true metropolis and is called the capital of the North. Explore the town and visit the church, the many museums or the thermally heated swimming pool. You will stay overnight in or around the town of Akureyri.
 
 
 
Driving distance Borgarfjörður – Akureyri approx. 280 km | 4 hrs. to ride

Day 4. Waterfalls, whales and a "world city"

Some highlights from today:
* gods waterfall * the gentle giants of the ocean * the capital of North Iceland 
 
Start the day with a drive to fantastic Goðafoss. Over a width of 30 meters, the water of the Skjálfandafljót river falls 12 meters. For a whale safari you then drive to Husavik. Many cetaceans such as humpback whales, minke whales, orcas, dolphins, fin whales and porpoises are found off the coast here. The chance of spotting a whale is estimated at 99 percent. You end your day in the wonderful world of the famous Lake Mývatn, where you will spend the next two nights in the region.
 
 
 
Driving distance: Akureyri – Husavik – Mývatni approx. 150 km | 2 hrs. to ride

Day 5. The enchanting world around Lake Mývatn

Some highlights from today:
* volcanic wonders * colorful thermal areas * natural pools 
 
Explore the paradisiacal surroundings of the lake today. Take (short) walks past the pseudocraters of Skútustaðagigar, through the fairytale Höfði, the high jagged volcanic pillars at Dimmuborgir, the menacing black annular explosion crater Hverfell, the black lava fields of Leirhnjúkur with sulfur springs and mud pools and to the underground hot springs of Grjótagjá. In addition to all this natural violence, Myvatn is a paradise for bird watchers. The lake is home to numerous water birds such as Icelandic goldeneyes and black scoters. If you want to relax, you can visit the natural thermal baths of Myvatn Nature Baths, just outside Myvatn. You will stay another night in this paradisiacal environment.
 
You will spend another night in the region around Lake Mývatn.
 

Day 6. Stunning waterfalls

Some highlights from today:

* glacier-formed gorge * whales * the most powerful waterfall in Europe

Today you will explore the beautiful Tjörnes Peninsula. For an optional whale safari, drive to Húsavík with its picturesque harbor. Many cetaceans such as humpback whales, minke whales, orcas, dolphins, fin whales and porpoises are found off the coast here. The chance of spotting a whale is estimated at 99 percent. Then you can make a stop at the Voladalstorfa lighthouse. Large colonies of puffins nest here that you can see up close! Take care as you walk to the lighthouse along the dizzying cliffs and enjoy the beautiful views of the Arctic Ocean. You continue your way to the Jökulsárgljúfur (Glacier River Gorge). The wild glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum flows here, which originates from the Vatnajökull glacier, the largest glacier in Europe. Visit the impressive Ásbyrgi gorge, one of the most beloved pearls of Icelandic nature. After this stop, the waterfalls follow each other in rapid succession. One more spectacular than the other. Such as the muddy Hafragilsfoss waterfall near the red-colored Randarhólar craters, the majestic Selfoss and the awe-inspiring Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. 

You can see the mist of the splashing water from far away. After all this violence you continue your way to Egilsstaðir where you will stay overnight in the town or its surroundings.

 

Driving distance today: approx. 320 km

Day 7. The spectacular East

Some highlights from today:

* impressive views of the fjords * charming fishing villages * ancient rock formations * Wilderness Center

Today you leave in a southerly direction along the beautifully situated Lagarflot lake. Just like Loch Ness, this lake also has its own monster: Lagarfljótsormurinn, a snake-like monster that has appeared in stories since the 14th century. The setting of this lake is spectacular: Unique rock formations and beautiful waterfalls form the backdrop to this 112 meter deep lake. If you continue your way along the lake, you will arrive in Hallormstadur at the largest deciduous forest in Iceland, planted in 1903. In a country with few trees, it is quite an experience to see a tree of 20 meters high! Beautiful hiking trails have been set out in this large forest for Iceland. One of these routes leads to the Lambafoss waterfall. Don’t forget to visit the tree museum located here. For a glimpse into Icelandic history, visit the Icelandic Wilderness Center, beautifully situated on the edge of Northern Europe’s largest wilderness. Here you will find several exhibitions that show you how hard life was in the Icelandic wilderness.

For a place with history, culture and delicious local food, make a stop at Skriduklaustur on the western shore of Lake Lagarflot. There was a monastery on this site in the 15th and 16th centuries. The current building was built by the Icelandic writer Gunnar Gunnarsson in the 1930s. Nowadays the special building serves as an educational institution and museum and you can enjoy delicious food there. You can also visit the excavations of the former monastery. With a full stomach you will head to the coast where you will spend the night in or around the harbor town of Höfn, pronounced “Hub”. This town is known as the lobster town of Iceland. You reach Höfn via, among other things, the Öxi pass, a well-maintained gravel road that literally leads you over the mountain: you descend via hairpin bends, along deep gorges with gradients of sometimes 17%, from 500 meters to sea level. Near Höfn you drive over the Almannaskard Pass. Here, in good weather, you have a fantastic view of the Vatnajökull glacier on one side and the coastal area on the other.

 

Driving distance: approx. 300 km

Day 8. Vatnajökull national park and the Jökulsárlón iceberg lake

Some highlights from today:

* Europe’s largest glacier * glacier lagoon * green oasis created by glaciers

Today you continue your journey along the edge of the enormous Vatnajökull glacier, which covers approximately 8% of Iceland’s total land area. It is definitely recommended to take a boat trip on the Jökulsárlón iceberg lake. During the boat trip you can take beautiful photos of this setting, which is also appealing to the imagination of feature film directors. Then visit the Skaftafell National Park and take beautiful walks. You can even take a guided glacier walk there. Bird lovers can take a flat cart behind a tractor to the ingólfshöfði nature reserve where thousands of birds, including puffins and great skuas, breed every year. If you still have time, drive through the amazing lava fields covered with green moss to the Lakagigar crater row. This fissure volcano with a length of 25 kilometers and with about 100 so-called cinder cones erupted in 1783 and is the largest eruption that has ever occurred in Iceland. The country was buried under a layer of 30 billion tons of lava. The toxic gases released killed almost three-quarters of the country’s livestock and killed thousands of Icelanders. Evacuation of the entire country was even considered. In this fascinating landscape lies the 818 meter high crater Laki, which you can hike up for breathtaking views of the craters. 

Tonight you will be a guest in or around the town of Kirkjubaejarklaustur. located in a green oasis on the edge of beautiful mountain formations. 

Day 9. From one surprise to another

Some highlights from today:
* colored mountain formations * lava fields * hot springs * rugged highlands
 
Today the journey continues on the Fjallabaksleid, part of the old Landmannalaugur route. This road is only suitable for 4WD vehicles with a minimum class of 5.0. On the way to Landmannalaugur you will have to cross a river several times with your car without a bridge. Be sure to make a stop at the impressive Eldgjá fire gorge and admire the double waterfall Ófærufoss. Landmannalaugur is a beautiful area where you can enjoy the yellow, red, brown and gray-green colored rhyolite mountains. There are several well-marked walks. Don’t forget to take a photo of yourself enjoying the warm water of the stream in Landmannalaugar! Later in the day (if the weather is nice) you can enjoy the view of the 1491 meter high volcano Hekla. This infamous volcano is Iceland’s most active volcano. Before you drive back to Reykjavik you should definitely stop in the Thorsardalur valley. A beautiful, green valley, formed by the various eruptions of the Hekla. In this enchanting setting you can take beautiful, short walks to beautiful waterfalls such as Hjálparfoss, Gjáin and Háifoss.
 
If you have a 2WD rental car, continue to follow the ring road instead of the route described above. In that case you will drive along the spectacular south coast. Via the enormous Eldhraun lava field you travel to black sand beaches around the town of Vik. You continue your way past Dyrhólaey, a cape that extends into the sea with a large hole in it, because of the many breeding birds this cape is closed from May to June 23, the glaciers Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull. Although this trip has many highlights, there are a few more today: the waterfalls Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss (which you can walk behind) and Gljúfrafoss are definitely worth it. As you continue your way to Reykjavik, this route also offers views of the infamous Hekla, one of the most active volcanoes in Iceland, in clear weather.
 
 
 
Driving distance Kirkjubaejarklaustur – Reykjavik approx. 215 km | 3 hrs. to ride

Day 10. The end of a fascinating journey

After you have sat down for breakfast for the last time, you drive your rental car back to the airport to check in for your flight home. A fantastic total experience of Iceland has come to an end!

Driving distance: Reykjavik – Keflavik International Airport approx. 50 km | 40 minutes drive

Your stay in Iceland during this tour

Trekking Trails Travels offers three different categories of accommodation addresses during your tour of Iceland. This way you can create a suitable Iceland experience in your own style.

We try to let you spend the night in the most favorable places in the most beautiful areas as much as possible. But in the popular regions of Iceland, the demand for places to stay is many times greater than the supply. As a result, you may sometimes spend the night a little further away from certain sights. In sparsely populated Iceland, the accommodation addresses are not always well distributed, so you will drive more on some days than on others.

Superior

A stay during a tour of Iceland with overnight stays in the Superior category offers an extraordinary mix of comfort and adventure. In these premium accommodations, you’ll enjoy luxurious amenities amid Iceland’s pristine beauty.

Superior rooms are typically spacious and stylishly furnished, with modern amenities such as comfortable beds, private bathrooms with quality toiletries and sometimes even a private balcony or terrace overlooking Iceland’s incredible landscapes. You will spend your last night in Iceland in Reykjavik.

Quality

During your tour of Iceland, visit accommodation addresses in the Quality category, stay in the most comfortable places in the best standard rooms that each region has to offer. You will stay in a combination of hotels, guesthouses and farms of excellent quality with private sanitary facilities in your room. During your last night in Iceland you will stay in Reykjavik.

Comfort

During our comfort tours in Iceland you travel without worries, staying in accommodations with private facilities that fit within your budget. You will stay in a combination of standard hotels, farms and guesthouses. Your last night in Iceland you will be a guest in Reykjavik.

Budget

By choosing the budget variant you will save considerably on your overnight costs. You travel in Iceland through accommodations with shared facilities in a combination of basic hotels, farms and guesthouses. All rooms have made-up beds and some rooms have sinks. You share showers and toilets with the other guests in the hallway. The first night during all Trekking Trails Travels budget trips in Iceland you will stay in an accommodation with private facilities in the town of Hveragerði.

Price overview and departure dates of your Iceland trip​

The travel price includes:

The travel price includes:

  • Direct return flight between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Brussels Airport or Düsseldorf International Airport (the choice is yours) and Keflavik International Airport with Icelandair including:
  • maximum 23 kg of checked baggage per person
  • maximum 10 kg of hand luggage per person
  • Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
  • 6 nights in your desired accommodation category on a bed and breakfast basis
  • 6 days rental car in the class of your choice including:
  • all local taxes
  • unlimited amount of kilometres
  • basic insurance CDW
  • free 2nd driver
  • free in-car WiFi for navigating with your own mobile phone
  • Pick up and drop off from rental car at Keflavik International Airport
  • 24/7 road assistance
  • Travel app packed with useful information about sights, etc.

With your booking you will receive extra from Trekking Trails Travels:

  • Free comprehensive travel guide about Iceland
  • Free detailed road map of Iceland (scale 1:500,000)
  • Extensive travel information and personal tips from Trekking Trails Travels

Rates for this tour in Iceland

Daily departure in the period: May 1 to May 31, 2024

The rates stated are per person.
If you travel with two people, you will stay in a double room, if you travel with three people, you will stay in a double room and a single room, if you travel with four people, you will stay in two double rooms. 

Are you traveling with more than four people, are you traveling with children under the age of 12 and/or do you wish – if you are traveling with three people – to stay in one room? Please feel free to contact us for a no-obligation quote. We would be happy to provide you with a no-obligation quote tailored to your situation.

Rate per person for 2 pers. for 2 pers. for 2 pers. for 2 pers. for 3 pers. for 3 pers. for 3 pers. for 3 pers. for 4 people. for 4 people. for 4 people. for 4 people.
in residence class Budget Comfort Quality Superior Budget Comfort Quality Superior Budget Comfort Quality Superior
Rental car cat. 1.0 €1,920 €1,995 €2,235 €2,470 €2,067 €2,194 €2,465 €2,791 €1,777 €1,853 €2,092 €2,327
Rental car cat. 1.1A €1,920 €1,995 €2,235 €2,470 €2,067 €2,194 €2,465 €2,791 €1,777 €1,853 €2,092 €2,327
Rental car cat. 2.0 €1,950 €2,030 €2,260 €2,495 €2,088 €2,220 €2,481 €2,807 €1,793 €1,874 €2,104 €2,339
Rental car cat. 2.6A €1,985 €2,065 €2,295 €2,535 €2,111 €2,243 €2,503 €2,835 €1,810 €1,890 €2,120 €2,360
Rental car cat. 3.0 €1,995 €2,085 €2,315 €2,555 €2,114 €2,257 €2,517 €2,850 €1,812 €1,901 €2,131 €2,371
Rental car cat. 3.1A €2,020 €2,105 €2,335 €2,575 €2,133 €2,271 €2,531 €2,864 €1,827 €1,912 €2,142 €2,382
Rental car cat. 3.3H €2,020 €2,105 €2,335 €2,575 €2,133 €2,271 €2,531 €2,864 €1,827 €1,912 €2,142 €2,382
Rental car cat. 5.0 €2,160 €2,240 €2,470 €2,710 €2,228 €2,360 €2,620 €2,952 €1,898 €1,978 €2,208 €2,448
Rental car cat. 5.1A €2,195 €2,280 €2,510 €2,745 €2,250 €2,387 €2,648 €2,975 €1,914 €1,999 €2,229 €2,465
Rental car cat. 5.2 €2,020 €2,105 €2,335 €2,575 €2,133 €2,271 €2,531 €2,864 €1,827 €1,912 €2,142 €2,382
Rental car cat. 5.4H €2,115 €2,195 €2,425 €2,665 €2,198 €2,330 €2,591 €2,923 €1,876 €1,956 €2,186 €2,426
Rental car cat. 5.4E €2,235 €2,315 €2,545 €2,785 €2,278 €2,410 €2,671 €3,003 €1,936 €2,016 €2,246 €2,486
Rental car cat. 5.5 €2,275 €2,355 €2,585 €2,825 €2,304 €2,436 €2,697 €3,029 €1,955 €2,035 €2,265 €2,505
Rental car cat. 5.6A €2,275 €2,355 €2,585 €2,825 €2,304 €2,436 €2,697 €3,029 €1,955 €2,035 €2,265 €2,505
Rental car cat. 7.1A €2,495 €2,580 €2,810 €3,050 €2,449 €2,586 €2,846 €2,360 €2,063 €2,148 €2,265 €2,618
Rental car cat. 9.4 €2,950 €3,030 €3,260 €3,495 €2,754 €2,886 €3,147 €3,474 €2,292 €2,373 €2,603 €2,838
Rental car cat. 9.8A €2,560 €2,640 €2,870 €3,110 €2,494 €2,626 €2,887 €3,219 €2,097 €2,178 €2,408 €2,648

Rates for this tour in Iceland

Daily departure in the periods: June 1 to June 24, 2024 and from August 27 to September 30, 2024

The rates stated are per person.
If you travel with two people, you will stay in a double room, if you travel with three people, you will stay in a double room and a single room, if you travel with four people, you will stay in two double rooms. 

Are you traveling with more than four people, are you traveling with children under the age of 12 and/or do you wish – if you are traveling with three people – to stay in one room? Please feel free to contact us for a no-obligation quote. We would be happy to provide you with a no-obligation quote tailored to your situation.

Tarief per persoon bij 2 pers. bij 2 pers. bij 2 pers. bij 2 pers. bij 3 pers. bij 3 pers. bij 3 pers. bij 3 pers. bij 4 pers. bij 4 pers. bij 4 pers. bij 4 pers.
in verblijfsklasse Budget Comfort Quality Superior Budget Comfort Quality Superior Budget Comfort Quality Superior
Huurauto cat. 1.0 € 2.295 € 2.440 € 2.750 € 3.195 € 2.547 € 2.712 € 3.098 € 3.683 € 2.132 € 2.277 € 2.587 € 2.587
Huurauto cat. 1.1A € 2.325 € 2.460 € 2.775 € 3.225 € 2.570 € 2.724 € 3.115 € 3.706 € 2.150 € 2.286 € 2.600 € 2.600
Huurauto cat. 2.0 € 2.365 € 2.505 € 2.815 € 3.265 € 2.596 € 2.755 € 3.141 € 3.732 € 2.170 € 2.309 € 2.620 € 2.620
Huurauto cat. 2.6A € 2.395 € 2.535 € 2.850 € 3.295 € 2.616 € 2.774 € 3.166 € 3.751 € 2.184 € 2.323 € 2.638 € 2.638
Huurauto cat. 3.0 € 2.415 € 2.555 € 2.865 € 3.315 € 2.630 € 2.788 € 3.175 € 3.766 € 2.194 € 2.334 € 2.644 € 2.644
Huurauto cat. 3.1A € 2.450 € 2.585 € 2.895 € 3.350 € 2.654 € 2.807 € 3.194 € 3.790 € 2.213 € 2.348 € 2.658 € 2.658
Huurauto cat. 3.3H € 2.450 € 2.585 € 2.895 € 3.350 € 2.654 € 2.807 € 3.194 € 3.790 € 2.213 € 2.348 € 2.658 € 2.658
Huurauto cat. 5.0 € 2.615 € 2.750 € 3.065 € 3.515 € 2.764 € 2.917 € 3.309 € 3.900 € 2.295 € 2.430 € 2.745 € 2.745
Huurauto cat. 5.1A € 2.645 € 2.785 € 3.095 € 3.545 € 2.783 € 2.941 € 3.328 € 3.919 € 2.309 € 2.449 € 2.759 € 2.759
Huurauto cat. 5.2 € 2.450 € 2.585 € 2.895 € 3.350 € 2.654 € 2.807 € 3.194 € 3.790 € 2.213 € 2.348 € 2.658 € 2.658
Huurauto cat. 5.4H € 2.550 € 2.690 € 2.995 € 3.450 € 2.720 € 2.879 € 3.260 € 3.856 € 2.262 € 2.402 € 2.708 € 2.708
Huurauto cat. 5.4E € 2.695 € 2.840 € 3.150 € 3.595 € 2.814 € 2.978 € 3.364 € 3.950 € 2.332 € 2.477 € 2.787 € 2.787
Huurauto cat. 5.5 € 2.790 € 2.895 € 3.210 € 3.595 € 2.891 € 3.013 € 3.404 € 3.925 € 2.393 € 2.502 € 2.817 € 2.817
Huurauto cat. 5.6A € 2.745 € 2.885 € 3.195 € 3.650 € 2.849 € 3.008 € 3.394 € 3.991 € 2.359 € 2.499 € 2.809 € 2.809
Huurauto cat. 7.1A € 3.015 € 3.150 € 3.465 € 3.915 € 3.030 € 3.184 € 3.575 € 4.166 € 2.495 € 2.630 € 2.945 € 2.945
Huurauto cat. 9.4 € 3.290 € 3.430 € 3.740 € 4.190 € 3.213 € 3.372 € 3.758 € 4.349 € 2.632 € 2.772 € 3.082 € 3.082
Huurauto cat. 9.8A € 2.895 € 3.035 € 3.350 € 3.795 € 2.949 € 3.107 € 3.499 € 4.084 € 2.433 € 2.573 € 2.888 € 2.888

Rates for this tour in Iceland

Daily departure in the periods: June 1 to June 24, 2024 and from August 27 to September 30, 2024

The rates stated are per person.
If you travel with two people, you will stay in a double room, if you travel with three people, you will stay in a double room and a single room, if you travel with four people, you will stay in two double rooms. 

Are you traveling with more than four people, are you traveling with children under the age of 12 and/or do you wish – if you are traveling with three people – to stay in one room? Please feel free to contact us for a no-obligation quote. We would be happy to provide you with a no-obligation quote tailored to your situation.

Your rental car in Iceland

Category: Car type: Transmission: Number of persons: Number of suitcases:
Rental car cat. 1.0 Toyota Yaris or equivalent Manual transmission 4 2
Rental car cat. 1.1A Toyota Yaris or equivalent Vending machine 4 2
Rental car cat. 2.0 Volkswagen Golf or equivalent Manual transmission 5 3
Rental car cat. 2.6A Volkswagen Golf or equivalent Vending machine 5 3
Rental car cat. 3.0 Toyota Corolla or equivalent Manual transmission 5 3
Rental car cat. 3.1A Toyota Corolla or equivalent Vending machine 5 3
Rental car cat. 3.3H Kia Ceed Phev or equivalent Hybrid/Automatic 5 4
Rental car cat. 5.0 Kia Sportage 4WD or equivalent** Manual transmission 5 3
Rental car cat. 5.1A Kia Sportage 4WD or equivalent** Vending machine 5 3
Rental car cat. 5.2 Dacia Duster 4WD or equivalent** Manual transmission 5 3
Rental car cat. 5.4H Hyundai Tucson 4WD or equivalent* Hybrid/Automatic 5 3
Rental car cat. 5.4E Tesla Y 4WD Electric/Automatic 5 4
Rental car cat. 5.5 Toyota Hilux 4WD or equivalent** Manual transmission 5 5
Rental car cat. 5.6A Kia Sorento 4WD or equivalent** Vending machine 5 3
Rental car cat. 7.1A Toyota Landcruiser GX 4WD or equivalent** Vending machine 5 5
Rental car cat. 9.4 VW Caravelle 4XD or equivalent** Manual transmission 9 9
Rental car cat. 9.8A Ford Transit or equivalent Vending machine 9 9

With this category 4WD it is only allowed to drive on the following roads indicated with the letter F (Highland routes): F35 (Kjölur) and F550 (Kaldidalur).

** With this 4WD category it is permitted to drive on roads indicated with the letter F (Highland routes).
With all other categories it is not permitted to drive on roads indicated with the letter F (Highland routes).

Daily departure in the period: June 25 to August 26, 2024

The rates stated are per person.
If you travel with two people, you will stay in a double room, if you travel with three people, you will stay in a double room and a single room, if you travel with four people, you will stay in two double rooms. 

Are you traveling with more than four people, are you traveling with children under the age of 12 and/or do you wish – if you are traveling with three people – to stay in one room? Please feel free to contact us for a no-obligation quote. We would be happy to provide you with a no-obligation quote tailored to your situation.

Your flights to Iceland

Your flights are operated by the renowned airline Icelandair. The above rates are based on the lowest priced flight class. Most airlines have different classes of carriage. Often there is only a price difference between different classes and no difference in leg space and/or care. After receiving your reservation request, we will check the availability of the flight class. If the desired flight class is no longer available, we will contact you immediately for consultation. You can then book a higher flight class for a surcharge or we will look for a different departure date.

Your rental car in Iceland

Trekking Trails Travels stands for quality and has therefore been working with Sunny Cars for years. Sunny Cars has been successfully mediating in car rental with all well-known rental companies for over 25 years. More than 1 million satisfied customers preceded you. They offer a suitable car in more than 90 countries. From sedan or convertible to station or minivan. We have reserved an all-in rental car for you through Sunny Cars. All necessary insurances are included, so no additional costs on site, so 100% worry-free!

Your rental car includes:

  • 7 days of car rental in the category of your choice, including:
  • all local taxes
  • unlimited amount of kilometres
  • basic insurance CDW* with deductible of maximum ISK 399,000
  • free 2nd driver
  • free in-car WiFi for navigating with your own mobile phone
  • Pick up and drop off of rental car at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport
  • 24/7 road assistance
  • Pick-up and drop-off at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport
  • Fuel discount card

Your rental car does not include:

 

  • Fuel (you will receive your rental car with a full tank of fuel and must return it with a full tank of fuel)
  • Waiver of CDW deductible €6.75 per day*
  • Baby car seat (0 – 9 kg) approx. €58 for the entire rental period
  • Child car seat (9 – 18 kg) approx. € 38 for the entire rental period (mandatory for a child up to 5 years old)
  • Child car seat (15 – 36 kg) approx. € 15 for the entire rental period (mandatory for a child up to 5 years old)

 

* NB! The following damages are not covered by all insurance policies and are always at your own risk: damage caused while crossing waterways, damage caused by animals, damage caused by driving on unpaved roads to the gearbox and chassis, damage caused by reckless driving, driving driving under the influence and/or off-road and damage to tyres, wheels, suspension, batteries and radio equipment.

 A driver of the rental car must have had a valid Dutch, Belgian or EU driving license for at least one year. The minimum age for renting a car up to category 3.3H is 20 years. For the other categories, a minimum age of 23 years applies. The main driver of the rental car must have a valid credit card, which must be shown during pick-up.

 We advise you to arrange the waiver of your deductible in advance via Trekking Trails Travels. You pay much more locally.

 If you do not return the car with a full tank of fuel, you will be charged €20 plus the costs of the missing fuel

Your stay in Iceland

In Iceland, Trekking Trails Travels works with 4 different types of accommodation so you have the freedom to select the type that suits you. With the Superior type you stay in the best possible accommodation addresses, of course in rooms with private bathrooms, in the region, with the Quality type you stay in the most comfortable standard rooms with private sanitary facilities in your room. With the Comfort type you stay in standard accommodation addresses with private sanitary facilities in your room. With the Budget type you stay in basic accommodations and share the sanitary facilities with the other guests, except for the first night. You will stay at all types of accommodations on a bed and breakfast basis. Quality is an important factor for Trekking Trails Travels. When putting together our trips, we select accommodations based on location, service and a good price/quality ratio.

Iceland travel app

During your tour in Iceland you have access to the travel app. You will have access to the app no ​​later than two weeks before the start of your trip. The app contains all kinds of useful information about numerous sights, historical hotspots and services along the way, all information about your booking, descriptions of your accommodation addresses and a detailed travel book (PDF file) in Dutch.

Additional costs per reservation number

Waiver of CDW deductible

 During your tour in Iceland, your rental car is insured as standard for damage caused to the car. This insurance is called CDW (Car Damage Waiver). There is a deductible of ISK 242,000 to ISK 399,000 (depending on the type of car you rent) for this insurance. The amount of the applicable deductible can be purchased in full for €6.75 per calendar day. If you unexpectedly cause damage to the rental car during your tour, Allianz Global Assistance (our insurer in this case) will pay you the repair costs up to the amount of your deductible. You first pay these costs yourself on site, all you have to do is submit proof of payment for the damage and the settlement will then be taken care of by Allianz Global Assistance. They will transfer the amount to you after settlement.

 

NB! The following damages are not covered by all insurance policies and are always at your own risk: damage caused while crossing waterways, damage caused by animals, damage caused by driving on unpaved roads to the gearbox and chassis, damage caused by reckless driving, driving driving under the influence and/or off-road and damage to tyres, wheels, suspension, batteries and radio equipment

Reservation request for this tour through Northern Norway

Reservation request for this tour through Northern Norway

How does your reservation request work?

We ask you to fill in some information about yourself, any fellow traveler(s) and your wishes regarding this trip. We will then contact you as soon as possible to discuss your trip and travel costs with you. Only then, after your approval, will your trip be definitively booked.

If you have any questions regarding your trip, insurance or excursions, for example, you can ask one of our employees in a personal conversation.

NB:

* The main booker is the contact person between Trekking Trails Travels and the travelers.

* The surname and first name must match the passport of the main booker.

The information you share with us will always be treated confidentially and only for the purpose of the intended reservation request.

Tour around Iceland
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/ Person
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Rates for this tour in Iceland

Day 1. Velkommin till Ỉsland, welcome to Iceland!

Some highlights from today:

* The Blue Lagoon * Hveragerði * Hveragerði Hotspot Area

After you fly directly to Iceland and pick up your rental car at the airport, your Iceland adventure really begins! Drive to the south coast of the Reykjanes Peninsula for your first overnight stay in the charming village of Hveragerði. The village is one of the few places in the world built directly on a geothermal area. The village is often called flower village because of the flowers grown in the greenhouses which are heated by the hot water from local springs. Depending on your arrival time, on the way to Hveragerði you can visit the renovated Blue Lagoon to relax in the geothermal warm water. Your first night here in Iceland will be special no matter what. Due to the midnight sun, it hardly gets dark here.

Driving distance: Keflavik International Airport – Hveragerði approx. 105 km | 1.30 hrs. to ride

Day 5. Stunning waterfalls

Some highlights from today:

* glacier-formed gorge * whales * the most powerful waterfall in Europe

Today you will explore the beautiful Tjörnes Peninsula. For an optional whale safari, drive to Húsavík with its picturesque harbor. Many cetaceans such as humpback whales, minke whales, orcas, dolphins, fin whales and porpoises are found off the coast here. The chance of spotting a whale is estimated at 99 percent. Then you can make a stop at the Voladalstorfa lighthouse. Large colonies of puffins nest here that you can see up close! Take care as you walk to the lighthouse along the dizzying cliffs and enjoy the beautiful views of the Arctic Ocean. You continue your way to the Jökulsárgljúfur (Glacier River Gorge). The wild glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum flows here, which originates from the Vatnajökull glacier, the largest glacier in Europe. Visit the impressive Ásbyrgi gorge, one of the most beloved pearls of Icelandic nature. After this stop, the waterfalls follow each other in rapid succession. One more spectacular than the other. Such as the muddy Hafragilsfoss waterfall near the red-colored Randarhólar craters, the majestic Selfoss and the awe-inspiring Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. 

You can see the mist of the splashing water from far away. After all this violence you continue your way to Egilsstaðir where you will stay overnight in the town or its surroundings.

 

Driving distance today: approx. 320 km

Day 5. Stunning waterfalls

Some highlights from today:

* glacier-formed gorge * whales * the most powerful waterfall in Europe

Today you will explore the beautiful Tjörnes Peninsula. For an optional whale safari, drive to Húsavík with its picturesque harbor. Many cetaceans such as humpback whales, minke whales, orcas, dolphins, fin whales and porpoises are found off the coast here. The chance of spotting a whale is estimated at 99 percent. Then you can make a stop at the Voladalstorfa lighthouse. Large colonies of puffins nest here that you can see up close! Take care as you walk to the lighthouse along the dizzying cliffs and enjoy the beautiful views of the Arctic Ocean. You continue your way to the Jökulsárgljúfur (Glacier River Gorge). The wild glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum flows here, which originates from the Vatnajökull glacier, the largest glacier in Europe. Visit the impressive Ásbyrgi gorge, one of the most beloved pearls of Icelandic nature. After this stop, the waterfalls follow each other in rapid succession. One more spectacular than the other. Such as the muddy Hafragilsfoss waterfall near the red-colored Randarhólar craters, the majestic Selfoss and the awe-inspiring Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. 

You can see the mist of the splashing water from far away. After all this violence you continue your way to Egilsstaðir where you will stay overnight in the town or its surroundings.

 

Driving distance today: approx. 320 km