Snæfellsnes & Golden Circle self-drive
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Overview
Highlights
- Private tour of Reykjavik
- Whale Safari
- Hvammsvik Hot Springs
- Viking Sushi Adventure boat tour including seafood sushi lunch
- 'Into the Glacier' Adventure tour
- Husafell Canyon Baths
- 'The Cave' exploration
- Silfra Snorkelling
- Glacier experience with Glacier Walk
- Relaxing at the Blue Lagoon
What's this trip about?
Details
Destinations
Trip includes
- Private transfer from airport with meet and greet at the airport both on arrival and when departing
- Rental manual car for 7 days - Cat H - Kia Sorrento 4WD/Discovery Sport or similar, with unlimited milage and CDW insurance (pick up in Reykjavik city & drop off at Keflavik airport)
- GPS navigation system
- Daily breakfast
- Accommodation in rural boutique hotels, and centrally located hotel in Reykjavik
- Lava Deluxe Room at the Silica Hotel, Blue Lagoon
- Private guided tour of Reykjavik
- Whale Safari in Reykjavik
- Entry to Hvammsvik Hot Springs
- Viking Sushi Adventure boat tour including seafood sushi lunch
- 'Into the Glacier' Adventure tour
- Husafell Canyon Baths
- Cave exploration
- Snorkelling in Silfra
- Glacier walk and experience
- Blue Lagoon premium package as part of your stay at Silica Hotel 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees Some activities are seasonal and will be substituted depending on what you want to do and what is available. For an even more luxurious experience, please ask for for an upgrade to The Retreat by Blue Lagoon at the end of your tour. We recommend extending the stay there for 2 nights for the full experience.
Itinerary
On arrival at your gate, you will be met by our local host who will help you with your transfer trough the airport and onto your private transfer into Reykjavik. After settling in, start exploring this lovely capital with your private guide. Be sure to check ou...
This morning, experience some of Iceland’s rich and thriving bird life, as well as visit our large variety of sea-life, including minke whales, humpback whales, harbour porpoises and white-beaked dolphins among other whale species on a this fjord tour.
Your afternoon is free for exploring the city.
Pick up your car today and start your drive north towards Snæfellsnes. On the way, stop for a soak in the beautiful Hvammsvík Hot Springs. From there, continue your drive to north to Hotel Budír, boutique hotel with a charming atmosphere, great service and a restaurant renowned for its exquisite cuisine.
Spend the morning sailing around Breiðafjörður's innumerable islands, enjoying the fjord's fairytale-like scenery: variegated rock faces, areas of historical interest, along with the strongest ocean currents anywhere on Iceland's coasts.
During the summe...
Leave your accommodation this morning and on the way to Husafell, stop by the Tröllafossar and Barnafossar/Hraunfossar waterfalls. Iceland is world renowned for its waterfalls and these 3 waterfalls should not go unseen.
Your next adventure waits right b...
This morning, a short drive will get you to the Cave! Dress warmly for your guided tour of the mighty Víðgelmir lava tube. It is a very accessible cave to visit with an all-new access walkway, and state of the art feature lighting system. This is a trip that th...
Snorkelling in Silfra is today's adventure and one of Iceland's best-kept secrets. Iceland straddles the rift between the Eurasian and North American continental plates and you can see the rift for yourself on this snorkelling trip. You are provided with a dry ...
After breakfast, join a Glacier Experience with Glacier Walk. The glacier hike is an adventure like no other with this popular activity only available in a very few parts of the world. You will see how the primal elements shape and affect the glacier, creating ...
After breakfast, make your way to the Blue Lagoon for a relaxing experience. (Return your hire car at the Keflavik Airport tomorrow morning.)
PREMIUM PACKAGE INCLUDED IN YOUR BLUE LAGOON VISIT:
Entrance to the Blue Lagoon Silica mud mask Use o...After breakfast, return your car at the airport and travel home. You will be meet at the airport by our local host for smooth sailing through the airport.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Tour Operator
50 Degrees North is a niche, independently owned, specialist travel company that aims to give you a little more than just a holiday.
50 Degrees North specializes in holiday travel to Scandinavia, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, the Arctic. We specialize regionally, as we believe it is not possible to be good at everything. We also focus on offering the most enriching style of travel.
WHY TRAVEL WITH US?
There are many reasons to book your Nordic or Arctic holiday with us, and here are a few to think about;
You get to speak with a passionate local Scandinavian with firsthand knowledge from the region. Be sure to check us out here.
- All our sales staff and owners are Scandinavians, and we know our home region like the back of our hand. This expertise is unique in the industry, and adds significant value to each booking, ensuring our customers have the best possible holiday experience.
- As Scandinavians, we have a strong relationship with local suppliers and hoteliers. We contract directly with local guides, hoteliers and transport companies. There are no middlemen taking a cut, and our rates are competitive. That said; we are not in the game of competing for the cheapest available rate of the day. The personal touch and care we provide for every trip we put together goes far beyond anything offered through an online booking site.
- We keep updated on local conditions to benefit your holiday. This may include; a) knowledge on which areas of town have building works taking place which may affect your good night’s sleep; b) knowledge of which cruise ship may be docking in small fjord villages when you happen to be there seeking peace and quiet; c) alternative transport options taking you away from the crowds.
- 50 Degrees North has offices in Lillehammer (Norway) as well as Melbourne, (Australia) and will be able to respond to sales and operational inquiries in three time zones.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Gratitudes and items of personal nature
- Travel insurance
- International or domestic flights
- If you wish to hire an automatic car, these are 'on request' and can be difficult to obtain. Please seek further advice with us.
- Upgrade option to a 4WD
- Extra car insurance, such as S-CDW and gravel protection.
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