Majestic Iceland - Self drive adventure

Private Transfer to the hotel

Arrive at Keflavik Airport and meet your driver who will wait you with a name sign. Transfer to your hotel and rest of the day at leisure to explore the area around you.

Dignified and imposing, Hotel Borg overlooks the beautiful square of Austurvöllur, in the heart of Reykjavík, across from Althingi, the Icelandic parliament and the cathedral. The Borg, which has become one of Reykjavik’s landmarks, is conveniently located within walking distance of variety of restaurants, businesses, souvenir shops, art galleries and specialty shops.

Welcome to Iceland!

Private Guided City Walk

After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby.

The private 2 hour walking tour focuses on the history of Iceland and the evolution of Reykjavík as a town and Icelandic culture in general, laid out in an informative and entertaining way by an Icelandic guide.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Pick-Up Car & Drive to Hvolsvöllur (2 hours)

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and make your own way to pick up the car (direction will be given) or request a pick-up free of charge (to be booked in advance).

Drive to your next accommodation at your own pace. 

UMI hotel is located by one of the most beautiful mountain range in the country. The hotel offers a first class restaurant with a unique view of the Westman Islands and the southern coastline, as well as a lounge bar with a view of the famous subglacial volcano Eyjafjallajökull and the beautiful mountain terrain surrounding it.

Day at leisure to explore the area on your own

The small city of Hvolsvollur has many popular attractions, including the Lava Centre. The name Hvolsvöllur would roughly translate to hill-fields. Above the town is a hill which stretches North into a mountainous area with volcanoes and glaciers but from the town and in almost any direction but North is flat land and vast plains as far as the eye can see.

The Lava Centre features an interactive educational exhibition exploring the art and science of geology and the volcanic systems in Iceland internationally awarded.

https://lavacentre.is/

Drive to Hnappavellir (2.40 hours)

Check-out from the hotel and drive to your next location at your own pace.

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon is located at Hnappavellir, a popular climbing area. The location is perfect for nature lovers, as it is right between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, two of Iceland's most spectacular natural attractions; a hiker's paradise.

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Zodiac Adventure Tour

Drive to meeting point (time and location TBA) and meet your guide.

Step into the boat and witness all the hidden corners of the vast  Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. On the Zodiac you are able to cover large areas of the lagoon and get closer to the icebergs than on the amphibian. When possible, the Zodiac goes almost all the way up to the glacier (as close as is safe).

The Zodiac tour is about 1 hour long

Rest of the day at leisure.

Drive to Borgarfjörður Eystri (5.30 hours)

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to your next accommodation at your own pace.

Blábjörg Resort is located in the idyllic fishing village of Bakkagerði in Borgarfjörður eystri. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and unique nature, a variety of hiking trails and outdoor activities can be enjoyed both during summer and winter. Guest can enjoy gourmet meals at the restaurant and relax at Musterið Spa.

Borgarfjörður Eystri is one of the safest places in Iceland to see puffins. Boardwalks and viewing platforms have been erected so that you can get up close to the puffins without damaging their burrows. It is estimated that 10,000 pairs of puffins nest here from mid-April through mid-August.

Drive to Húsavík (3.30 hours)

Check-out from the hotel and drive to your next accommodation at your own pace.

Fosshotel Húsavík is a well-equipped hotel in the heart of Húsavík, just walking distance from the harbor. Húsavík’s main attraction are the sensational whale watching tours. Húsavík is called the "Whale Watching Capital of Europe" and therefore Fosshotel Húsavík has a whale-themed bistro & bar named after the famous Moby Dick.

Silent Whale Watching Tour (Carbon-Neutral)

Drive to the meeting point (time and location TBA) and meet your guide.

Enjoy a silent sailing on board Andvari, our silent, environmentally-friendly, electric boat. Minimum disturbance to whales, nature and no carbon footprint.

Sustainable approach to nature is combined with our professional crew, especially trained in responsible conduct with the whales. The Húsavík Original Silent Whale Watching tour is a once in a lifetime opportunity to go whale watching while reducing your carbon footprint down to zero.  Andvari boat glides through the sea, giving you the opportunity to quietly sneak up on the whales in their natural habitat causing them minimum disturbance.

A breathtaking aspect of the experience is listening to the whales; humpbacks and blue whales are incredibly powerful and can be heard from great distances. On the way back to Húsavík, warm up with a hot chocolate and some freshly baked cinnamon buns.

Drive to Snæfellsbær (6.30 hours)

Check-out from the hotel and drive to your next accommodation at your own pace.

Fosshotel Hellnar is located right beneath Snæfellsjökull Glacier, a National Park made famous in the novel 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'. The glacier is said to be one of the seven great energy centers of the earth and has been attributed various mysterious powers.

The Hellnar area is a true natural wonder, with Snæfellsjökull National Park, Djúpalónssandur and Dritvík close by. The area offers stunning lava arches and beautiful cliffs from where Orca whales are regularly spotted swimming in the ocean.

Vatnshellir Cave Tour

Drive to Vatnshellir National Park.

Enjoy a 45 minute guided tours to Vatnshellir cave. The cave itself is an 8000 year old lava tube created by volcanic eruption from a nearby crater in the Purkhólar crater family. As the lava rushed down the hill in a lava river it began to cool on the surface, creating a crust on top of the lava river. As the eruption stopped, all the lava from underneath this crust continued to drain out. That eventually left behind empty tube with roof on top that gradually cooled down.

It is one of the most easily accessible cave in Iceland, however you need to be reasonably fit to participate. Exactly how fit is difficult to say, but if you can walk up 2-3 story building without stopping and if you don't have trouble walking on uneven surfaces you should be fine.

Note: You need to dress warmly for the cave tour, since the temperature is just above freezing throughout the year. Hiking shoes/boots are recommended but sneakers are acceptable. We will not permit high heels or flat-bottom shoes including flip-flops for this activity. Gloves are recommended for your safety and comfort. If you fall down, gloves can save your hands from the knife-sharp lava rock.

Helmets and flashlights/torches will be included, headlamps are not allowed inside the cave.

Drive to Grindavik (3 hours)

Check-out from the hotel and drive to your next accommodation at your own pace.

The Northern Light Inn is a boutique hotel located just before the Blue Lagoon, 20 minutes from Iceland's International Airport and 45 minutes to Reykjavik city.

Grindavík is a fishing town on the Southern Peninsula of Iceland not far from the tuya Þorbjörn. It is one of the few cities with a Harbour on this coast. Most of the inhabitants work in the fishing industry. The Blue Lagoon, Grindavík's premiere attraction, is located 5 kilometers from the town center.

Blue Lagoon - Retreat Luxury Spa Entrance

Enjoy a pampering and relaxing day at the Blue Lagoon.

Carved into an 800-year-old lava flow, the Spa at the Retreat brings you into harmony with nature and the timeless powers of the Blue Lagoon’s revitalizing waters.

Ticket includes:

• 5 hour exclusive entry to the Retreat Spa and the Blue Lagoon. All guests at Retreat Spa receive a complimentary welcome drink which can be served in the spa restaurant or in the Retreat lagoon
• Retreat Lagoon - Flowing from the same wellspring of geothermal seawater as the Blue Lagoon, this mineral-rich waterscape offers a more secluded way to enjoy the waters of Blue Lagoon.
• The Blue Lagoon Ritual - The Ritual is based on the rejuvenating powers of the Blue Lagoon’s three natural wonders: silica, algae, and minerals. In a spacious sanctuary of three interconnected chambers, you cover your body with the treasures of geothermal seawater
• Private Changing rooms - Equipped with a walk-in rain shower, an extensive selection of complimentary Blue Lagoon skin care, and all the amenities necessary for a relaxing spa journey, each changing room can accommodate 1 or 2 people

Drive to Keflavik Airport (22 minutes)

Drop off the car at the airport and board your International Flight.

End of the tour