South Coast Winter
Travelling through Iceland when nature is in the thralls of winter is an unforgettable experience. This short tour of the South Coast and Reykjavik takes you to some of the country’s best-known sights during the time of year when the northern lights shimmer overhead and the steam of the hot springs hovers over the frosty lava landscapes. In no time at all, you will be doing as the locals and lounging in the thermal pools, breathing in the crisp winter air, and relishing some of Iceland's fresh local cuisine at gourmet restaurants.
This package includes rental car of your choice (AWD recommended for winter) and accommodation in the Selfoss area and Reykjavik.
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Day 1: Blue Lagoon & Tastes of the SeaOn arrival to Keflavík Airport in Iceland, collect your rental car and head to the first highlight of your tour: The Blue Lagoon, where you can soak in the soothing geothermal waters to unwind after your flight. From there, drive to Hveragerði, a year-round horticultural center that operates on geothermal energy, and onwards to Selfoss, where you will stay for the next two nights.In the evening, we recommend a visit to the seaside town Stokkseyri for an exquisite lobster feast. If conditions are right, you may even see the the northern lights--the hotel staff can inform you about viewing conditions each night. Driving distance: 115 km / 71 miles. Spend the night in Selfoss area. |
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Day 2: Icy Waterfalls & Volcanic BeachesDrive to the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, looking their best in their winter coats surrounded with snow and icicles. On the way, you'll pass the infamous yet captivating Eyjafjallajökull glacier. Near Skógar, you can also follow a walking path up to the edge of Sólheimajökull glacier where it descends from the highlands.Continue onwards to the charming village of Vík, famous for its black sand beaches of Reynisfjara and the rock formations of Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar off the coast. In the evening, we recommend a visit to the hotel's Riverside Spa or a dinner at the excellent hotel restaurant. Driving distance: 260 km / 161 miles. Spend another night in Selfoss area. |
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Day 3: Golden Circle & Thermal BathsBegin your day with a short drive from Selfoss to the dormant caldera of Kerið and onwards to the majestic Gullfoss waterfall. Then visit the one-and-only Geysir at the Haukadalur geothermal area. The next stop is Laugarvatn, an unusual lake with subsurface hot springs.We also recommend a stop at the Fontana thermal baths before heading to Þingvellir, where you can walk around the National Park's ancient assembly grounds and see the continental rift. After arriving in Reykjavik and settling in at your accommodation, take a walk around the historic city center and visit some of the city's attractions. In the evening, enjoy a hearty dinner at one of the excellent restaurants the city has to offer. Driving distance: 190 km / 118 miles. Spend the night in Reykjavik. |
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Day 4: DepartureToday, it’s time to head home after this wonderful break in South Iceland. If your flight is in the afternoon, spend the morning exploring more of the city, perhaps with a visit to one of assorted museums, cafes and shops. Deliver your vehicle at Keflavik Airport in time for your departure-flight.Note: Additional nights can be added in Reykjavík or the southern coast upon request. Contact us at info@icelandguest.com |
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according to location, group size and budget.
Our hand-picked selection of accommodations in Iceland includes hotels,
guesthouses, hostels, farmhouse B&B, cottages and more. For our car
rental packages, we‘ve selected what we consider the best value option
of accommodation at each location.
 Includes basic guesthouses, farmhouses and good quality hostels with shared showers/WC facilities. Some rooms may have washbasins. Breakfast is provided and included in the price. In the more remote areas, most properties offer |  Includes comfortable tourist-class (mostly 3-star range) hotels, farmhouses and well-appointed guesthouses. Rooms have private showers/WC. Breakfast is provided and included in the price. Most properties in this category have an on-site restaurant or dining facilities. |
| NEVER LOST IN ICELAND! A GPS navigation system comes free of charge with all of our car rental packages.
Our rental car selectionWe‘ve partnered with one of Iceland’s most reliable and efficient car rental agencies to offer top-notch service and a great selection of high-quality, dependable vehicles. Automatic cars are available on request for an extra fee in types A, B and C. Please contact us for prices. All rentals include a standard insurance policy with Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), unlimited mileage, GPS, free in-car unlimited wi-fi, two drivers and Icelandic VAT @ 25.5%. Fuel or oil is not included. Optional insurance upgrades, additional drivers and child seats are available and payable locally at the car rental office. collecting your vehicleOn arrival to Keflavík Airport, a representative of the car rental agency will be waiting for you at the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name on it. You and all travellers in your party will then be shuttled to the car rental office, just a 1 minute ride from the airport. There, you will complete all paperwork and choose among optional services or upgrades before collecting your vehicle. On the day of departure, you will return the vehicle to the same car rental office at Keflavík Airport.A valid credit card is required by the car rental agency, and a credit card imprint will be taken at the time of vehicle collection for security reasons. Your voucher covers the cost of the rental, but the imprint may be used to deduct any extra charges due to use or damage of the vehicle. Please note: if your departure flight is more than 2 hours later in the day than your arrival flight, your car rental period will exceed the number of days included in your holiday package. In such case, we would need to charge for an extra day with the rental car. Contact us for details. |
Booking
After booking a holiday package with Icelandguest.com, you will be contacted by email within two working days by your designated travel consultant, who will assist with your booking and serve as your point of contact for any travel needs during your stay. The email will include the full name and direct contact information for your travel consultant along with information about your booking, payment and what to expect during your holiday.We recommend booking at least three weeks in advance.
Travel Documents
- Pro-forma and confirmation invoices
- Booking overview with information about all your services in Iceland
- Electronic vouchers for each of your services
- Full itinerary
- Map of Iceland with your route, accommodations and interesting highlights marked
- Information booklet about driving in Iceland
- More detailed itinerary including a list of optional activities and attractions in Iceland as well as general information about travelling around Iceland
Delivery of travel documents
- At time of deposit payment: You will receive the pro-forma invoice by email.
- Within 30 days of deposit payment: You will receive the full itinerary by email.
- At time of full payment: You will receive the confirmation invoice and all vouchers by email.
- Before your arrival*: Road map and information booklet about driving in Iceland will be sent by post
