Complete Iceland



Complete Iceland

Experience the best of Iceland and a great deal more! See the amazing sights along the ring road in addition to the remoter and stunningly beautiful Westfjords and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Glaciers, volcanoes, hot springs, waterfalls, black sands, wildlife, history, towns and villages  - this is the ultimate Iceland vacation. Available from 1 May to 30 September.

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Included

  • Accommodation for 12 nights in comfort rooms with breakfast
  • Rental car for 13 days, with unlimited mileage and CDW insurance (pick up & drop off in Reykjavik)
  • Hey Guide app - your personal assistant, mapping and navigating your personalized journey and highlights of surrounding areas. Including a GPS Navigation system, recommendations along the way, Wi-Fi hotspot, helpful information, a messenger system to stay in touch with us, our Hey Guide will instantly become your best travel mate
  • Flybus transfer to and from airport
  • E-Itinerary with the tour map, location points, and pictures for you to view before you arrive.
  • Free Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Taxes and service fee 
  • Emergency phone line service

Highlights

  • Explore Iceland's famous 'Golden Circle' attractions and the beautiful South Coast
  • Discover the East- and Westfjord's stunning scenery and charming fishing villages
  • Tour the exceptional landscapes of several national parks including glaciers, glacier lagoons and volcanoes
  • See colourful seabirds at close range
  • Tour the mystical and beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Get to know Iceland's Viking past at historic sites all around the country
  • Staff recommendations for excellent activities

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The Hey Guide

Hey Guide was designed to assist you on your journey to Iceland, guiding you through your personalized day-to-day itinerary. The guide also gives you recommendations along the way, and helpful information regarding driving conditions, weather forecast, and more. How does it all work?

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  • Personal Wifi hotspot

  • Safe Travel Information

  • Digital Vouchers

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Itinerary

Arrival day | Reykjavík

Reykjavík is a safe, clean, and vibrant city that has great museums, historic attractions, galleries, shops, open-air geothermal swimming pools and much more – so there is something for all to enjoy! While exploring the city, a taste of delicious Icelandic cuisine can be found in a variety of exciting restaurants located all over the city. The Flybus will transfer you to your accommodation in Reykjavík from Keflavik Airport. Optional, and not included in the price, is to pick up the rental car at the airport when you arrive.

Accommodation in Reykjavík (optional and not included in the tour price).

Day 1 | The Golden Circle

See the famous 'Golden Circle' attractions of South Iceland: Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall and Geysir hot spring area. You can also stop by Kerið, a 3,000 year-old explosion crater, Skálholt cathedral and the sustainable community at Sólheimar.

Accommodation in the Gullfoss/Geysir area.

Day 2 | The South Coast

Tour Iceland's beautiful South Coast, stopping by Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Skógar with its magnificent waterfall and interesting folk museum and the Lava Centre in Hvolsvöllur. Explore Dyrhólaey, a 120 m high cape with impressive birdlife and vast ocean views. Continue through Vík village and cross the black sand plains to Kirkjubæjarklaustur.

Accommodation in the Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

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Day 3 | Vatnajökull National Park

Go for a walk in Skaftafell, perhaps up to Svartifoss Waterfall or the glacier tongue. Take a fun hay wagon tour to Cape Ingólfshöfði. Admire the floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, a popular filming location. Tours on Vatnajökull Glacier can be booked in advance. Continue to fishing village Höfn, known for its delicious lobster.

Accommodation in Höfn area.

Day 4 | The East

Admire the great scenery of tall and uniquely formed mountains en route towards the East. Visit the pretty towns of the Eastfjords such as Breiðdalsvík, Stöðvarfjörður where you can visit Petra's impressive stone collection and Fáskrúðsfjörður with its French heritage. Continue to Egilsstaðir town, located on the banks of the Lagarfljót River where the sea serpent 'Lagarfljótsormur' allegedly lives. Here you may also want to visit Skriðuklaustur Centre of Culture and History and Hallormsstaðarskógur forest.

Accommodation in the Egilsstaðir area.

Days 5 and 6 | Húsavík or Lake Mývatn area

Tour the northern part of Vatnajökull National Park: Ásbyrgi Canyon, Hljóðaklettar ('Echo rocks') and the powerful Dettifoss waterfall. Go on a whale watching excursion from Húsavík harbour. Explore the Lake Mývatn area, rich in both bird - and plant life. Marvel at the boiling mudpools and steaming fumaroles at the Námafjall geothermal area and walk amongst the mystical lava formations at Dimmuborgir.

Accommodation in Húsavík/Mývatn area.

Day 7 | Akureyri

Admire Goðafoss Waterfall ('Waterfall of the Gods') en route to Akureyri town – often nicknamed the 'Capital of the North' and beautifully located in a fjord setting. Akureyri has many interesting museums, art galleries, parks, cafés and a fantastic outdoor geothermal swimming pool.

Accommodation in the Akureyri area.

Day 8 | The Northwest

Tour Skagafjörður, a district renowned for its horse breeding. Visit the farmhouse museum at Glaumbær, the old turf church at Víðimýri and the stone church at Þingeyrar in Vatnsdalur, one of the most beautiful churches in Iceland. Explore Vatnsnes, home to one of the largest seal colonies in Iceland.

Accommodation in the Hólmavík area.

Day 9 | The Westfjords

Enjoy the dramatic scenery of the Westfjords, with its cragged fjords, fishing villages, natural hot spring pools, seals and seabirds. Visit Heydalur for some exciting activities such as sea kayaking or horse riding. Explore Ísafjörður town, where you can find some of the oldest buildings in Iceland.

Accommodation in the Ísafjörður area.

Day 10 | The Westfjords

Visit the museum at Hrafnseyri, the birthplace of Iceland's national hero Jón Sigurðsson. See the magnificent waterfall Dynjandi, considered by many to be the most beautiful in Iceland. You will encounter interesting fishing villages, natural hot spring pools you can take a dip into and vast fjord beaches on your way to Látrabjarg Cliff, the westernmost point in Europe where you can see hundreds of seabirds nest.

Accommodation in the Barðaströnd area.

Days 11 and 12 | Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Cross Breiðafjörður Bay by ferry (optional) or drive to Stykkishólmur from where you can go on a leisurely boat excursion and sail between the many islands of of the bay. Explore the fishing villages on the northern coast of Snæfellsnes Peninsula. See the many sights of Snæfellsnes National Park and beyond including Snæfellsjökull Glacier (believed by some to have mystical powers!), Arnarstapi harbour village, Djúpalónssandur beach, Búðir church and Eldborg crater.

Accommodation in the Snæfellsnes area.

Day 13 | West Iceland

Tour Borgarfjörður district, the site of one of the most popular Icelandic sagas, Egil's Saga. Visit Hraunfossar and Barnafossar falls, Deildartunguhver hot spring and historic Reykholt.

Accommodation in Reykjavík (optional and not included in the tour price).

Accommodation in Reykjavík

Optional and not included in the tour price.

 

TripAdvisor reviews

Magnificent Iceland via HeyIceland! My husband and I just complete a 2-week HeyIceland self-drive trip. HeyIceland is the way to go! The car, GPS, lodging and all was completely arranged by HI, was no-hassle from the time we landed in Reykjavik, to returning to the airport on the way home.
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