Iceland Complete
Overview
Experience all of Iceland’s magic and wonder on this epic 14-day circuit of the country. Two weeks of museum visits, bird watching and hiking with the breathtaking backdrop of a spectacular landscape.
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 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
- Patreksfjörður
- Isafjordur
- Akureyri
- Egilsstadhir
- Höfn
- Vik
- Selfoss
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Reykjavik (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
- 12 nights of accommodation in selected category
- Continental breakfast daily
- 12-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 Reykjavík
Upon arrival, pick up your rental car and drive to the capital. Check in to your hotel.
(Approximately 50 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
If time permits, you might like to begin your journey with a visit to Iceland’s world-famous Blue Lagoon. Take a relaxing dip in the lagoon’s soothing, geothermal waters, before heading to your hotel.
Day 3
Reykjavík – Borgarfjördur – Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Spend your day discovering Snaefellasness peninsula.
(Approximately 300 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
See the majestic glacier Snaefellsjokull and visit the famous goth church in Budir. Make your way through the small fishing village Arnarstapi and keep an eye out for bird cliffs that are home to kittiwakes and arctic terns. Stroll on the black sand at Djupalonssandur beach and drive along the Northern shore of the peninsula.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Stykkisholmur – West Fjords
From Stykkisholmur, drive along the scenic coast until you've reached the region of Flókalundur and Patreksfjördur in the West Fjords.
(Approximately 450 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Visit one of the most secluded places in the country, where steep mountains and deep fjords are home to the fairies and elves of Icelandic lore. Make your way to Latrabjarg, a huge cliff with thousands of breeding birds. Carry on along the fjords passing white sand beaches and cliffs until you reach your accommodations near Patreksfjordur.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Patreksfjordur – Isafjordur
Today you continue up north along the West Fjords. Cross mountains and heaths as you drive along the dramatic fjords at the foot of steep cliffs.
(Approximately 200 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Stop at Dynjandi, a beautiful waterfall that lies in the northern arm of the fjord Arnarfjordur. Pass by fishing villages like Thingeyri and Flateyri on your way to your last stop, Isafjordur.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Isafjordur – Holmavik – Hrutafjordur or Hvammstangi
From Isafjordur, continue your journey of the West Fjords.
(Approximately 360 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Drive along the numerous small fjords of Isafjardardjup, passing the Vigur Island on the way. Arrive in the village of Holmavik, where you can visit an interesting museum dedicated to the ancient Icelandic magic. Continue along Hrutafjordur fjord to your next hotel accommodation.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Húnaflói – Skagafjördur – Eyjafjördur
Drive along Hunafloi and Skagafjordur region before arriving in Akureyri town.
(Approximately 340 km)
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Out & About
Skagafjordur is known for horse breeding, and here you’ll see the distinct Icelandic breed grazing in the valley. Stop at the Glaumbaer museum, which is one of the best-preserved turf farmhouses in Iceland. Head towards Eyjafjordur fjord, the road that takes you through the deep valleys of Northern Iceland before you arrive in Akureyri.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Akureyri – Godafoss - Lake Myvatn
While heading to Myvatn, stop at Godafoss, the waterfall of the pagan gods.
(Approximately 350 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Dedicate your day to the marvels of Lake Myvatn Nature Reserve. One of its main attractions is Namaskaro geothermal area where you will find bubbling mud pools and hissing steam vents. Walk through the Dimmuborgir lava labyrinth.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Húsavík – Tjörnes – Ásbyrgi – Dettifoss – Egilsstadir
Drive on the attractive stretch of the Tjornes Peninsula coastline until you arrive at Asbyrgi and Egilsstadir, your final stop for the day.
(Approximately 325 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Asbyrgi, a horseshoe-shaped gorge said to be the hoof of Odin’s eight-legged horse Sleipnir. Take short walk in the canyon Svartifoss before heading to your next stop Iceland’s most powerful waterfall, the mighty Dettifoss. Continue your trip through the desert highlands of Modrudalsoraefi to the village of Egilsstadir.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10
East Fjords - Hofn
Drive south through the sheltered East Fjords and pass through the small fishing villages of Reydarfjordur, Faskrudsfjordur, Stodvarfjordur and Djupivogur.
(Approximately 325 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
In Stodvarfjordur you can visit Petra’s Stone Collection museum. Continue to Hvalnes, the “Cape of the Whales” with its never-ending stretches of beaches in Lonsvik.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 11
Jökulsárlón – Skaftafell – Kirkjubæjarklaustur or Vík
First stop is at Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, followed by Skaftafell National Park before arriving on your last stop of the day, Vik.
(Approximately 280 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Take a short cruise surrounded by numerous icebergs that fill the lagoon. Take the time to walk around and take in the beautiful surroundings. Continue towards Skaftafell National Park where we recommend a hike to access the beautiful Svartifoss. Before arriving to Vik, drive over to Myfdalssandur, to see a vast expanse of black volcanic sand.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 12
Vik – South Shore – Selfoss or Hevragerdi
First stop is the black sand Reynisfjara beach followed by Cape Dyrholaey and Skogar before your last destination, Selfoss.
(Approximately 225 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Reynisfjara beach is famous for the rock stacks that rise from the sea and its basalt columns. Next stop is at Cape Dyrholaey, where you often see puffins, unless its nesting season from May 15 until June 23. Continue westbound and you arrive at the tallest waterfall in Iceland, Skogafoss, or the Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where you can walk behind the water.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 13
Golden Circle – Reykjavik
The Golden Circle, the most popular attraction in Iceland, will be your first stop. Followed by Gullfoss, Thingvellir and finally Reykjavik.
(Approximately 200 km)
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Start at the famous geothermal area Geysir, where the Strokkur hot spring shoots water columns high in the air every 5 to 10 minutes and where numerous small springs boil and bubble. Next stop is the iconic waterfall Gullfoss. Continue to Thingvellier, which is a geological wonder of the world, then head to your last stop.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 14
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 from:
- June 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024
- June 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025
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Not included:
- Meals, unless noted
- Cancellation/Travel Insurance
- Entrance fees to nature sites
- Additional car 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 places to visit and things to do. 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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- Compact automatic car 5-person CDAN (VW Golf or similar)
- Compact automatic Plug-in Hybrid car 5-person DGAI (Kia Niro or similar)
- Intermediate automatic car 5-person IDAR (Toyota Corolla or similar)
- Intermediate automatic Plug-in Hybrid car 5-person IFAI (Hyundai Tucson or similar)
Available on request through our call centre:
- Manual SUV 5-person IFMN (Kia Sportage or similar)
- Automatic SUV 5-person IFAR (Kia Sportage or similar)
- Manual Minivan 9-person LVMN (Ford Transit or similar)
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, 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 order of the itinerary may change, operate in reverse, sequence of overnights could vary, due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.