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Adventure & Activty Based Driving Tours

And these driving tours will get you right into the heart of it all. From the central highlands, that vast stoney desert that covers the center of the island (uninhabitable except by the occasional troll) - to the dramatic landscape of the south and north coasts, to Iceland’s vast national parks, there’s an amazing world to experience. Explore the highlands from one of our many driving tours, including one that features all 4 National Parks. Or you can take in a variety of landscapes on foot-mountains and valleys, glaciers, lava fields, hot springs and glacial torrents, and our Fly-Drive- Hike tours may be just the ticket. Riding, rafting, glacial trekking, kayaking in quiet waters, or snorkeling in nearly-freezing ones, Iceland is a vast outdoor playground, with comfortable beds to rest your weary body - perhaps after a great meal and a soak in natural hot tub!

These three listed tours run from 8 to 15 days.

If you're an adventurers with less time we can usually help you pick one of our shorter driving tours that will allow some time doing whatever activities turn you on.

Wild Life on land and Sea!
Fly-Drive-Hike Glaciers, Volcanos & Mountains
Fly-DriveHike All Around Iceland

Wild Life on land and Sea!
Please note that this driving tour does not offer choises of accommodations. Because you're traveling into some fairly remote country the choice of lodgings may be limited. 8 days/7 nights.
Day 0:
Leave the US from Boston, NY, or Minneapolis. Go to sleep - as it’s a short night flight!
Day 1:
Welcome to Iceland! Explore the Reykjanes peninsula, perhaps take in the Blue Lagoon. Two nights in Reykjavik.
Day 2:
Morning to visit Icelandic farm animal zoo and botanical garden. Afternoon whale watching cruise from Reykjavik.
Day 3:
Seals and birds in Snaefellsnes and birdwatching cruise from Stykkisholmur. Overnight in West Iceland.
Day 4:
Seals, birds and horses in Blonduos and Vatnsnes peninsula. Overnight in North Iceland.
Day 5:
Visit Akureyri, then visit whale museum and whale watching cruise in Husavik. 2 nights in Husavik/Lake Myvatn area.
Day 6:
Bird and duck paradise Lake Myvatn, along with some geothermal activity, great lava fields..
Day 7:
Head back to West Iceland, stops for hikes and photos.Last night in the capital city, Reykjavik.
Day 8:
Morning to relax, see Reykjavik, do museums, shops, pools or the Blue Lagoon. Drop car at airport and hop on the plane for home!

Printed copies and PDFs of all of our driving tour itineraries (and some travel advice) are available. We invite Email or phone inquiries for more specific information

Price includes Icelandic bird watching book, Entrance to Iceland farm animal zoo in Reykjavik, and whale museum in Husavik, whale watching cruise from Reykjavik and Husavik and bird watching cruise from Stykkisholmur.

Note* only standard rooms available for this tour. Price below is per person, double occupancy for each person 13 years and over. Children aged 3-12 pay for discounted air and hotel.

May & Sept	B car $2966	F Car 4WD $3249	J Car 4WD $3805
Summer	B car $3263	F Car 4WD $3670	J Car 4WD $4468
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Iceland at your feet -
here are a couple of ideas to get your feet all over Iceland. There are well marked trails in many parts of the country and the landscape really beckons you to come in deeper. This tour will give you plenty of ideas on how to spend your time - and there’s opportunities for other fun --riding, rafting, caving, in addition to the hiking. It will just be up to you to decide!

Fly-Drive-Hike Glaciers, Volcanos & Mountains,
West, South, East in 15 days/14 nights

Day 0:
Leave the US from Boston, NY, Minneapolis or Seattle. Go to sleep - as it’s a short night flight!
Day 1:
Welcome to Iceland! Explore the Reykjanes peninsula, perhaps take in the Blue Lagoon. Two nights in Reykjavik.
Day 2:
Hike up to Mt. Esja or Glymur waterfall and Hvalfell mountain. Then west for 2 nights in West Iceland .
Day 3:
Hike to Eldborg volcano and explore Snaefellsnes National Park with glacier, beaches, lava fields and bird cliffs.
Day 4:
Explore Bifröst area with volcanos, mountains, lakes, forest and waterfalls, most of which offer great views.
Day 5:
Inland tour to Thingvellir National Park and Mt. Hengill area with many miles of trails. Spend next 4 nights in South Iceland.
Day 6:
Visit Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and some options for easy hikes in Haukadalur forest and to Brúaráfoss waterfall.
Day 7:
Hard choice - climb Mt. Hekla? Visit the rhyollite/ hot spring area at Landmannalaugar? Or dramatic glacial valley Thórsmörk.
Day 8:
Several short hikes in Thjórárdalur valley with beautiful waterfalls, dramatic Viking ruins and vast lava fields.
Day 9:
Head to the glaciers and bird cliffs of South Iceland, then east across glacial sands for three nights in the Skaftafell area.
Day 10:
Full day hiking at Skaftafell National Park. Self guided trails, or more complex hikes with guides.
Day 11:
Visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, perhaps visit the bird cliff at Ingolfhofdi, or more hiking in Vatnajökull National Park.
Day 12:
Back west along the South Coast to Reykjavik a nice chance to enjoy the cool capital city. Three nights here.
Day 13:
Hike and explore Reykjanes the volcano Keilir, the Hafnarberg seabird colonies, and Reykjanes light house, Salt Fish museum!
Day 14:
Explore nearby nature - the reserve Heidmörk with two hikes, up to the volcano crater Búrfell and the Helgafell mountain.
Day 15:
Morning to relax, see Reykjavik, do museums, shops, pools or the Blue Lagoon. Drop car at airport and hop on the plane for home!
Note: Most hikes are easy to moderate, 4-8 hours. Some challenging options will be offered in our detailed tour itinerary. We’ll also advise on and book other activity tours around the country.

Summer Standard	B car $4040	F Car 4WD $4740	J Car 4WD $6169
Summer Comfort	B car $4305	F Car 4WD $5010	J Car 4WD $6440
Summer Superior	B car $5522	F Car 4WD $6227	J Car 4WD $7656
May & Sept Standard	B car $3453	F Car 4WD $3933	J Car 4WD $4949
May & Sept Comfort	B car $3727	F Car 4WD $4224	J Car 4WD $5228
May & Sept Superior	B car $4802	F Car 4WD $5285	J Car 4WD $6297
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Fly-DriveHike All Around Iceland in 15 days
Same concept, but you’ll take in all regions of the country. Hike to your feet's content - or ride, raft or go glacial trekking.

Day 1:
Arrival and overnight in Reykjavik..
Day 2:
Hike up Mt. Esja or to the dramatic Glymur waterfall and Hvalfell mountain. Spend 2 nights Borgarfjördur/West Iceland area.
Day 3:
Explore Bifröst area with volcanos, mountains, lakes, forest and waterfalls.
Day 4:
North to the fjrods, past fields of horses in Skagafjordur. Some short hikes along the route. Stay 1 night Dalvik/Akureyri area.
Day 5:
Hrisey Island, Akureyri - the capital of North Iceland and Godafoss waterfall. 4 nights stay at Husavik/Lake Myvatn area.
Day 6:
Full day hiking and sightseeing at Lake Myvatn. Optional evening whale watching cruise.
Day 7:
Full day hiking and sightseeing at Ásbyrgi National Park/Dettifoss waterfall.
Day 8:
Full day hiking and sightseeing at Krafla/Lake Myvatn area.
Day 9:
East past Egilstadir, then hike at Hallormsstadur forest and Hengifoss waterfall. Overnight in East Iceland.
Day 10:
Drive through the twisty East Fjords. Stop for a boat ride in the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Spend 2 nights in Skaftafell area.
Day 11:
Full day hiking at Skaftafell/Vatnajökull Nationalpark. Self guided trails, or with guides
Day 12:
Lava beaches, bird cliffs, waterfalls and glaciers of South Iceland. Stay 2 nights in area.
Day 13:
Climb Mt Hekla? Tthe rhyollite/ hot spring area at Landmannalaugar? Or Thórsmörk?
Day 14:
Golden Circle hiking near Geysir and at Thingvellir National Park. Overnight in Reykjavik.
Day 15:
Morning to relax, see Reykjavik, museums, shops, pools or the Blue Lagoon. Drop car at airport and hop on the plane for home!
Note: Most hikes suggested are easy to moderate, with 2-8 hours per day. Some challenging options will be offered in our detailed tour itinerary. We’ll also advise on and book other activity tours around the country.

Summer Standard	B car $4040	F Car 4WD $4740	J Car 4WD $6169
Summer Comfort	B car $4305	F Car 4WD $5010	J Car 4WD $6440
Summer Superior	B car $5522	F Car 4WD $6227	J Car 4WD $7656
May & Sept Standard	B car $3453	F Car 4WD $3933	J Car 4WD $4949
May & Sept Comfort	B car $3727	F Car 4WD $4224	J Car 4WD $5228
May & Sept Superior	B car $4802	F Car 4WD $5285	J Car 4WD $6297
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There's a PDF with The Hiking Tour and other Adventure Type Drives