Around Iceland
Overview
Explore mystical Iceland on this 9-day circuit of the country. Visit the country's natural wonders: vast glaciers, thundering waterfalls, and healing hot springs, to name a few. Smouldering volcanoes, puffin-covered rocks and black sand plains await as you visit the country's gems like Lake Myvatn, Skaftafell National Park, Geysir hot springs and the Gullfoss waterfall. You'll feel like a hero in one of Iceland's epic sagas as you cruise down the road through a country filled with magic and wonder.
If you love the freedom and adventure of the open road, then a Fly & Drive vacation is just what you need. Fly into Reykjavik and 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.
Format
Locations
- Reykjavik
- Skagafjörður
- Akureyri
- Egilsstadhir
- Höfn
- Vik
- Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Reykjavik (If flight and hotel package option is chosen)
- 7 nights of accommodation in selected category
- Continental breakfast daily
- 7-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 and redeem Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Reykjavik.
Day 2
Welcome to Reykjavik
Arrive in Reykjavik and pick up your rental car, then check in to your hotel for the night.
(Approximately 50 km)
Day 3
Reykjavík - Borgarfjördur - Skagafjördur or Eyjafjördur
Drive towards Borgarfjordur, then continue north through Skagafjordur. Visit the museum at Glaumbær ($) and finish your day in Akureyri.
(Approximately 480 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Drive towards Borgarfjordur, an area rich with culture and history. Pass splendid waterfalls and stop at Iceland's largest hot springs. Drive north through Skagafjordur to admire the region's famous Icelandic horses. Your home for the night is Akureyri, Iceland's second-biggest urban area, boasting stunning views and great spots for food and drink.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Akureyri – Gódafoss – Mývatn or Húsavík
Today, explore the marvels of Lake Myvatn Nature Reserve.
(Approximately 250 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Explore Lake Myvatn Nature Reserve, where you can visit the mud pools and steam vents of Namaskard. Walk up to the top of Hverfjall crater, and take a dip in the geothermal waters east of the lake. Return to Akureyri for the night.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Húsavík – Tjörnes – Ásbyrgi – Dettifoss – Egilsstadir
Head to the charming fishing village of Husavik, then drive along the coastline of the Tjornes peninsula and stop at Asbyrgi. Continue on to Egilsstadir passing through the Moorudalur highlands. Stay overnight in the Egilsstadir area.
(Approximately 325 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Stop at Asbyrgi glacial canyon. Drive along the coastline of the Tjornes Peninsula and stop at Asbyrigi, a gorge with impressive rock walls and an abundant vegetation. Drive across the Moorudalur highlands until you reach the fertile valley of Herad.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
The East Fjords - Hofn
Discover Iceland's East Fjords. Drive through the Almannaskard tunnel and arrive in the Hofn region for the night.
(Approximately 325 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
In Stoovarfjordur, visit one of the world's most complete collections of Icelandic minerals. Soak up Iceland's charm in the village of Djupivogur. Western Iceland is known for its remote beauty, filled with glaciers, waterfalls and hot springs.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Jökulsárlón – Skaftafell – Kirkjubæjarklaustur or Vík
Today, head towards Iceland's stunning Skaftafell National Park, then continue to the Vik area.
(Approximately 280 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Explore Skaftafell National Park. Drive by the glaciers of Vatnajokull, Europe's largest ice cap, and arrive at Jokulsarlon, a glacial lagoon at the foot of Iceland's highest mountain.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Vík – Skógar – Golden Circle – Reykjavík
Travel The Golden Circle, then on to Reykjavik.
(Approximately 350 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Start your day with some stunning waterfalls, then head to the famous geothermal area of Geysir. Don't miss Gullfoss, the most famous falls in the country. In Thingvellir, see the effects of the tectonic plates on the earth's crust.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Reykjavik - Return to Canada
Drop off your rental car at the airport and board your flight home.
(Approximately 50 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people (2 adults)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Daily service from June 1 to October 31, 2025
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Not included:
- Meals, unless noted
- Additional car insurance
- Entrance fees to nature sites
- Personal expenses and insurance
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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!
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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
- DGAI Kia Niro PhevAuto / Compact
- IDAR Toyota CarollaAuto / Intermediate
- IFAI Hyundai TuconAuto / Intermediate
Inclusions: Unlimited mileage, Icelandic VAT taxes, Collision Damage Waiver insurance, Third Party Liability Insurance, WiFi.
Exclusions: Fuel, Personal Accident Insurance Plus (PAI Plus) & Personal Effects Protection (PEP), Theft Protection (TP), SCDW insurance, airport service charge, other optional services such as Global Positioning System (GPS), refueling charges, applicable one-way service fees, extra additional driver's fee, baby seats, etc., anything not specifically noted above.
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.
A credit card is always necessary for insurance purposes. Acceptable credit cards are: Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club.
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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).
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.