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Discover Iceland’s South Coast – Self Drive

Highlights

  • Explore Southern Iceland independently, cruise the stunning roads discovering incredible sights
  • Snowmobile on a mighty glacier and discover what true wilderness looks like
  • Discover mighty waterfalls, gorgeous hot springs and head out whale watching
  • Enjoy 5 nights 4* accommodation in two comfortable hotels
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What you'll do

Arrival & Blue Lagoon

Upon arrival, pick up your rental car and drive to the Blue Lagoon which is only 20 minutes from the airport.

The Blue Lagoon is considered one of the New Wonders of the World. Enjoy a relaxing visit in the geothermal waters rich with three active ingredients – Silica, Algae & Minerals. Located between KEF Airport and Reykjavik it’s the perfect way to start your holiday in Iceland.

Comfort Entrance includes Silica Mud Mask, Towel, 1 drink of your choice

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Whale Watching & Reykjavik

Enjoy the morning free at leisure in Reykjavik and in the afternoon embark on a Whale Watching Excursion from Reykjavik harbour.

Enjoy the rest of your time in Reykjavik at leisure, exploring the vibrant streets.

Hotel: Grand Hotel Reykjavik (4*)

Distance to travel: Whale Watching approx. 3 hours

Golden Circle

Visiting the Golden Circle is one of Iceland’s top experiences, where you get to see 3 of Iceland’s most beautiful natural wonders.

Visit Thingvellir National Park, where the world’s first parliament, Althingi, was located. See the majestic Gullfoss Waterfall, and the infamous Geysir hot spring, which no longer erupts but Geysir’s little brother Strokkur erupts every 10-15 minutes.

Distance to travel: 185 km | approx. 3,5 hours driving

Hotel: Grimsborgir (4*)

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Secret Lagoon, Friðheimar Farm and Snowmobile

Today enjoy a day exploring some more of the jewels of the Golden Circle. You have already seen the sights that are officially included in the famous Golden Circle, but there’s more to see.

Enjoy a lovely relaxing soak in the Secret Lagoon, a wonderful geothermal spa.

For lunch visit Friðheimar Farm which is a huge tomato farm in a geothermally heated building. They offer the best tomato soup, with homemade bread all produced on site and you can even try tomato beer and tomat...Read All

South Coast

The South Coast of Iceland is a place of dramatic and versatile landscapes.

This tour takes you to Seljalandsfoss & Skógafoss Waterfalls, Sólheimajökull Glacier and Reynisfjara, all the way to the small village of Vík. Take the opportunity to walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall, touch an Icelandic Glacier and walk on our black sandy beach of Reynisfjara. If there’s a clear day you will see Hekla Volcano and in the distance the glacier capped Eyjafjallajökull Volcano.

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Departure

From hotel drive to Keflavik airport, return your car for departure.

Distance to travel: 110 km | approx. 2,5 hours driving

A Map of Your Adventure

What's included

Included

  • 2 nights at Grand Hotel 4* and 3 nights at Hotel Grímsborgir 4*
  • Breakfast included at both hotels
  • 6 days rental car with basic insurance package and GPS included
  • Car type is flexible, most common is type D which is a Skoda Octavia or similar 4WD vehicle
  • Comfort Entrance to the Blue Lagoon
  • Whale Watching Reykjavík
  • Secret Lagoon Entrance
  • Lunch at Friðheimar Farm
  • Snowmobile on Langjökull glacier
Your local host

Rannveig

I constantly consider myself lucky to be Icelandic and live in this incredible destination that Iceland is. Our culture, the Northern Lights, erupting volcanoes and incredible nature provide some of the best holiday experiences you can get. I have spent the last 15 years truly exploring my own country and it continues to amaze me every single day. The weather may be a challenge - we never know what what conditions will be thrown our way - but you can rest assured that every minute is an adventure! Respect for nature is important to all Icelanders and all the partners we work with care for people and for the environment. We are a family business committed to offering our customers the best, true, authentic experiences and nowhere else will you get a more personal service than with us.

I constantly consider myself lucky to be Icelandic and live in this incredible destination that Iceland is. Our culture, the Northern Lights, erupting volcanoes and incredible nature provide some of the best holiday experiences you can get. I have spent the last 15 years truly exploring my own country and it continues to amaze me every single day. The weather may be a challenge - we never know what what conditions will be thrown our way - but you can rest assured that every minute is an adventure! Respect for nature is important to all Icelanders and all the partners we work with care for people and for the environment. We are a family business committed to offering our customers the best, true, authentic experiences and nowhere else will you get a more personal service than with us.

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Location

You’ll pick up your rental car from Keflavik Airport, then head to Reykjavik, stopping at the Blue Lagoon en route, arriving at your first 4* hotel for the first two nights.

The itinerary then leads you around a good portion of Southern Iceland, where you’ll see the essential sight like the Blue Lagoon, Gulfoss and the Golden Circle, whilst also leading you a little further from the tourist trail for some unique experiences.

FAQs

When can I book?

Bookable dates: May to September 2020 and 2021

Where will I be staying?

2 nights at Grand Hotel Reykjavík. This hotel is a four star superior hotel for business travellers, conference guests and tourists who demand excellent service and facilities. At the Grand Hotel Reykjavík there are over 300 rooms and 11 meeting and conference halls in all shapes and sizes, perfectly suitable for your event.

Grand Hotel Reykjavík conforms to the Nordic Ecolabelling criteria for hotels. This guarantees that the highest standards regarding environmental measures, health, functionality and quality requirements have been met.

Please note we can cater for many different types of accommodation so if you require a family room or a triple room please get in touch - prices are subject to change

3 nights at Hotel Grimsborgir. This hotel was built in 2009, consisting of six houses with a total of ten apartments and the main building with the reception and Grimsborgir Restaurant. In 2013 and 2014 a new buildings with 28 beautiful and spacious superior double rooms was added to the hotel.

Due to its ideal location in the heart of the Golden Circle, being very close to some of Iceland’s most amazing attractions such as Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir National Park, Hotel Grimsborgir is a popular and sought after place to stay for tourists all over the world.

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