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14 days - Independent deluxe self-drive tour in Iceland
See the untamed, majestic Iceland on this two-week journey travelling from Reykjavik to Akureyri, seeing all the iconic sights along the way. This self-drive journey allows you to explore the sights at your own pace and includes countryside boutique accommodation that let you fully recharge for each day’s adventures. Many private activities are included, making it an unforgettable adventure.
This Iceland itinerary can be tailor made to suit your plans. Flight from Akureyri to Reykjavik Domestic Airport included.
Highlights include
- Tour the Golden Circle: erupting hot springs at Geysir, Gullfoss waterfalls and Þingvellir National Park
- Stay at the Blue Lagoon to enjoy a soak in the hotel's own private bathing lagoon, not available to the general public
- Day tour to the Volcanoes and Glaciers of South Iceland
- Self-drive exploration heading north/west towards the amazing Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- Kayaking and puffin tours
- Whale watching tour
- Flight from Akureyri to Reykjavik Domestic Airport
- Day 1
- Arrive in Reykjavík and local guided tour
- Day 2
- Guided day tour of the Golden Circle
- Day 3
- Day tour to the south coast of Iceland
- Day 4
- Explore the scenic Hvalfjörður fjord, self driving north/west towards the amazing Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- Day 5
- Discover the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- Day 6
- Morning kayaking tour in the fjord
- Day 7
- Head north to Blönduós
- Day 8
- Morning boat on the stunning Skagafjordur to Drangey island, a bird watchers paradise
- Day 9
- Whale watching tour on an electrical boat in the fjord
- Day 10
- Super Jeep tour to the Highlands
- Day 11
- Explore Lake Myvatn on your own
- Day 12
- Drive to Akureyri via Godafoss waterfall and fly back to Reykjavik
- Day 13
- Relax in the SPA and the Blue Lagoon waters
- Day 14
- Transfer to the airport
- Start Place
- Keflavik
- End Place
- Blue Lagoon, Iceland , Iceland
- Country Visited
- Iceland
- Duration
- 14 Days
- Start Date
- Flexible
- Travel Style
- Independent
- Suitability
- Independent holiday with moderately active activities and no luggage handling included
- Code
- 50DN0995
As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.
The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.
Details
Transportation
Transfers & self-drive car, such as Kia Sorrento 4x4 or if preferred, Range Rover Discovery.
Included
- Transfer from the airport
- Guided tour of Reykjavik
- Rental car for 9 days Car type (Kia Sorrento 4x4 or if preferred, Range Rover Discovery - Automatic), with unlimited mileage, CDW insurance and GPS, VIP service
- Best available accommodation outside of Reykjavik in our recommended country hotels with private facilities and breakfast included
- Entrance to Hvammsvik Hot springs
- Day private tour to see the Golden Circle
- Day private tour to the South coast of Iceland
- Kayaking tour on Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- Puffin tour to Drangey
- Whale Watching cruise
- Visit GeoSea infinity pools and SPA
- Full day highland exploration by super jeep
- 2 three-course dinners showcasing local ingredients in Blönduós
- 2 nights at the Silica Hotel Blue Lagoon, breakfast included
- Flight from Akureyri to Reykjavik Domestic Airport
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
Not Included
- Extra car insurance, such as S-CDW and gravel protection.
- Flight tickets to/from start and end points, any airport taxes, travel insurance, visas, gratitudes and any items of personal nature.
Additional optional activities can be arranged before you leave. During peak season, they can book out early so please ask us for further details.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Reykjavík and local guided tour
Day 2 - Guided day tour of the Golden Circle
Day 3 - Day tour to the south coast of Iceland
Day 4 - Explore the scenic Hvalfjörður fjord, self driving north/west towards the amazing Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Day 5 - Discover the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Day 6 - Morning kayaking tour in the fjord
Day 7 - Head north to Blönduós
Day 8 - Morning boat on the stunning Skagafjordur to Drangey island, a bird watchers paradise
Day 9 - Whale watching tour on an electrical boat in the fjord
Day 10 - Super Jeep tour to the Highlands
Day 11 - Explore Lake Myvatn on your own
Day 12 - Drive to Akureyri via Godafoss waterfall and fly back to Reykjavik
Day 13 - Relax in the SPA and the Blue Lagoon waters
Day 14 - Transfer to the airport
Price per person, twin share. Due to the current volatility of the Icelandic Króna (ISK) and car hire costs, this price is indicative. We are happy to individually quote this tour for you.
30 Sep 2025
Important Information
The accommodation in this itinerary comprises Iceland’s best countryside boutique properties, which are in short supply during the peak summer season Jun-Aug. Booking early is essential. Should our selected properties not be available for your specific dates, we will look for alternatives, which in most cases will mean a downgraded standard.
Driving in Iceland:
A hire car cannot be driven in the Highlands area (we have included this as a guided super jeep tour). In regards to gravel roads; technically you’re not recommended to take a hire car on gravel roads, but in Iceland you may not have a choice. Some guesthouses are located on gravel roads. Consider getting extra car insurance with gravel protection if it is something that might worry you. Ask us about what car would suit you - as it depends on the time of year and where you want to go!
When driving in Iceland, plan that all your destinations are going to take longer to reach than planned. Most of the time it is because you are going to make unanticipated stops to check out a waterfall, a viewpoint, a museum, or a shop. Sometimes it is also that traffic is just slow, animals may be crossing the road, or there is bad weather. If you build some extra time into your day, you won’t have to be rushing around at the end of the day.
For more Iceland driving rules and tips and to stay up to date on road conditions, check out the Road Conditions website and for all kinds of safety and travel information in Iceland check out the Safe Travel website. Bookmark both of these websites before you start your drive in Iceland.
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