A spectacular 12-day journey around Iceland — volcanic highlands, glacier lagoons and the dramatic Westman Islands.
Discover the best of Iceland on this full-circle self-drive journey, combining dramatic landscapes, majestic waterfalls, volcanic shores, and the wild beauty of the Westman Islands. This unforgettable route showcases Iceland’s iconic highlights and hidden gems, offering freedom, flexibility, and nonstop adventure. Perfect for travellers who want to experience the island’s nature, wildlife, and scenic diversity at their own pace.
Arrive, pick up your car and check into your hotel. Explore Reykjavik, Iceland's capital and cultural hub. Stroll around the Old Harbor, enjoy views over Faxaflói Bay and Mount Esja, and visit the National Museum.
Þingvellir National Park — where the North American and Eurasian plates visibly pull apart. Strokkur erupting every few minutes in a dramatic column of boiling water. Thundering Gullfoss double cascade. Kerið volcanic crater lake with its vivid turquoise water.
Ferry to Heimaey in the Westman Islands. Volcanic landscapes shaped by the dramatic 1973 eruption — the Pompeii of the North exhibition where houses are buried in ash and lava. Eldfell volcano hike. One of the world's largest puffin colonies, with breathtaking wildlife and coastal views.
Seljalandsfoss — walk behind the curtain of water. Skógafoss and its shimmering rainbow. Reynisfjara black sand beach with dramatic basalt columns. Dyrhólaey sea cliffs — puffin country. Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, carved over millennia into an otherworldly gorge.
Svartifoss in Skaftafell — the Black Waterfall framed by dark hexagonal basalt columns. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon where ancient icebergs drift silently toward the sea. Diamond Beach where ice crystals glisten like jewels on black volcanic sand. Fjallsárlón — the quieter, equally stunning sister lagoon.
Stöðvarfjörður and the extraordinary Petra mineral collection. Fáskrúðsfjörður with its fascinating French heritage. Seyðisfjörður — Iceland's most photogenic village, its rainbow-painted main street leading to a wooden church nestled at the end of a dramatic fjord with cascading waterfalls.
Dettifoss — Europe's most powerful waterfall, the roar heard before it's seen. Krafla volcanic area — last eruption 1984, smouldering lava fields and steaming fissures. Námaskarð bubbling sulphurous mud pools. Lake Mývatn and the Dimmuborgir lava formations — Iceland's most alien landscape.
Goðafoss — the graceful Waterfall of the Gods. Akureyri, Iceland's northern capital — botanical gardens and café culture only 60km from the Arctic Circle. West to Skagafjörður, Iceland's horse country — the finest Icelandic horses roaming free through river valleys. Glaumbær historic turf house museum.
Snæfellsjökull glacier volcano — the legendary setting of Jules Verne's Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Kirkjufell, Iceland's most photographed mountain. Djúpalónssandur black beach. Arnarstapi coastal cliffs where twisted basalt arches meet the crashing Atlantic. Stykkishólmur's charming harbour.
Eldborg crater. The Settlement Centre in Borgarnes — Viking Age Iceland brought to life. Reykholt, the medieval home of scholar Snorri Sturluson. Hraunfossar — dozens of natural springs emerging from beneath a lava field in a shimmering kilometre-long curtain. Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring.
Hvalfjörður — the dramatic Whale Fjord, with Iceland's tallest waterfall Glymur accessible by a scenic hike. The Reykjanes Peninsula's lunar lava fields and volcanic craters. A perfect farewell to Iceland: the world-famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa set against a black lava landscape.
Spend your final hours exploring Reykjavik — Hallgrímskirkja for panoramic views over the city, browse local design shops along Laugavegur, or enjoy one last Icelandic coffee and cinnamon bun. Return the car at Keflavik Airport and fly home with memories to last a lifetime.
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| Notice Period | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| From confirmation until 1 week before departure | €120 per person |
| 6–3 days before departure | 10% of the tour price |
| 48 hours or less before departure | 20% of the tour price |
Cancellation periods are calculated excluding the arrival date. Each week is counted as seven (7) days. Changes to group bookings may result in price adjustments for remaining participants.
| Notice Period | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| Until 57 days before departure | €75 per traveler |
| 56–43 days before departure | 50% of total cost |
| 42–29 days before departure | 60% of total cost |
| 28–15 days before departure | 80% of total cost |
| Less than 14 days before departure | 100% of total cost |
A 30% deposit is required at booking, with the remaining balance due six weeks before the trip. Special early-bird rates require full payment at time of booking.
| Notice Period | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| 45+ days before pickup | €250 |
| 44–31 days before pickup | 30% of rental cost |
| 30–17 days before pickup | 60% of rental cost |
| 16 days or less / no-show | 100% of rental cost |
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Accommodations in Iceland are clean and well-maintained, though rooms tend to be more compact than typical European or North American standards — this is part of the authentic Icelandic experience.
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Check-in | From 2:00 PM |
| Check-out | By 12:00 PM |
| Room Allocation | At the hotel's discretion; minor variations in room standards may occur |
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum age – standard vehicles | 20 years |
| Minimum age – large SUVs & vans | 22 years |
| Insurance coverage | Full coverage included: CDW, SCDW, Gravel Protection, Theft Protection, Zero Excess, Windshield & Ash Damage, F-roads & river crossings |
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