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Iceland - Reykjavik Autotour Epopée Glaciaire

Unescorted self-driving tour
Car hire included

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Autotour Epopée Glaciaire

Discover Iceland on this winter self-drive tour!

Explore Skaftafell National Park and Skaftafellsjökul, discover the Golden Circle, and enjoy the snowy landscapes all around you.

Your day-by-day self-drive tour:

Day 1: Arrival in Iceland

Day 2: Snaefellsnes Peninsula (80 km - 1 hr, variable)

Day 3: Glacier excursion (200 km- 3 hrs)

Day 4: The Jokulsarlon Lagoon (390 km - 5 hrs)

Day 5: The Golden Circle (207 km - 3 hrs)

Day 6: Rest and relaxation at the Golden Circle

Day 7: Exploring Reykjavik (60 km - 50 mins)

Please note: the driver must be aged 25 or over to be able to drive in Iceland.

Please note: depending on availability, weather conditions and other factors, the date of your tour is subject to change or cancellation.

All our partners (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.) are committed to complying with the health and safety measures relating to the Covid-19 crisis. Please note that measures differ from country to country and may be subject to change according to government directives. Certain services may be unavailable as a result of these measures.

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ICELAND (50 KM - 45 MINS)

On arrival, pick up your rental car and head to the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik. Why not head to the Blue Lagoon for a truly relaxing dip in the hot springs? Overnight stay at the hotel.

Hotel Cabin Reykjavik or similar

DAY 2: SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA (80 KM - 1 HR, VARIABLE)

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Take the road to the Snaefellsnes peninsula, located approximately 3 hours northwest of the island. Peering over the Snӕfellsnes peninsula, Snaefellsjökull, nick-named the "snow-capped volcano", is the volcano that inspired Jules Verne's Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Explore the peninsula at your own pace in line with your preferences. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Three-star Hotel Borgarnes or similar

DAY 4: GLACIER TOUR (200 KM - 3 HRS) Vík í Mýrdal.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Head towards the south to visit the coast. Stop off at the impressive Selfoss waterfall on the way. In the early afternoon, head off an excursion to the Sólheimajökull glacier with an experienced guide: you'll go up on foot, equipped with crampons and ice picks to discover the glacier and its crevasses! The view from the top of the lagoon is spectacular and the snowy landscapes surrounding you will take your breath away. Next, head to Vik for the evening. Make sure to stop off at the black sandy beach and cliffs of Reynisfjara. The contrasting colours are particularly striking in winter. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Three-star Hotel Dyrholaey or similar

DAY 5: JÖKULSARLON LAGOON (390 KM - 5 HRS)

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Today, it's time to head off towards the east of the island. You'll explore Skaftafell National Park and Skaftafellsjökull. Visiting the park in winter is a real treat as you can see the tongues of the glacier spill out along the shore. While the park is surrounded by glaciers, it is one of the Icelandic regions least affected by snow due to southerly winds. Continue on to the famous Jökulsarlon glacier lagoon and admire the bright icebergs as they drift by. Diamond Beach just opposite is studded with small beached icebergs that reflect the sun. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Three-star Hotel Dyrholaey or similar

DAY 5: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE (207 KM - 3 HRS)

Breakfast at the hotel. Stop off at Skogafoss waterfall. If you wish, take a short visit to the small town of Hveragerdi, a place known for its geological activity and hot steam coming out of the ground. Head off on a day trip to discover the Golden Circle and Thingvellir National Park, a place of historical and geological interest and a UNESCO heritage site. Then head to Hvita, "the white river", which flows from the interior highlands and turns into a stunning torrent known as Gullfoss, "the golden waterfall", which falls into a deep basalt canyon. Discover the waterfalls on foot. Explore the geyser site where Strokkur emits a column of hot water about 25 metres high every 5 to 7 minutes. Many natural phenomena can also be observed at the geyser field, such as hot springs, mud and bubbling water, and pure sulphur. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Five-star Selfoss Hotel or similar

DAY 6: REST AND RELAXATION AT THE GOLDEN CIRCLE

Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning to relax or continue your visit of the Golden Circle. In the early afternoon, get ready for a unique experience that only Iceland can offer! Visit the geothermal bakery and enjoy bread baked directly in the hot black sand, delicous with a knob of butter. After several days of adventures across Iceland, it is now time to take a rejuvenating break at the Fontana Spa in Laugavartn. Come and relax in the natural hot springs (towel included). Overnight at the hotel.

Five-star Selfoss Hotel or similar

DAY 7: DISCOVER REYKJAVIK (60 KM - 50 MINS) Reykjavík

Breakfast at the hotel. Head to Reykjavik and discover the Icelandic capital. Spend the afternoon exploring the city, including its iconic cathedral and attractive, colourful high street. In the evening, set off with a guide in preparation for a hunting trip at dawn. Your guide's experience and instruments for measuring solar activity will give you the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights! Overnight stay at the hotel.

Three-star Klettur Hotel or similar

DAY 8: DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time in the morning before you head to the airport. Drop off the rental car at the airport before departure. End of stay.

Important car hire information

  • Customers must have a CREDIT card (debit cards not accepted) for the car hire
  • The driver must be at least 25 years old to be able to drive in Iceland
  • Car category A: type TOYOTA YARIS or similar
  • Includes: unlimited mileage/partial excess buy-back in case of accident/local taxes/2 drivers aged over 25
  • Car hire pick up and drop off at the airport
Transport included
This price includes :
  • 7-night stay in hotels mentioned or similar
  • Breakfast
  • Category A car hire for the duration of the stay (TOYOTA YARIS or similar) including unlimited mileage/partial excess buyback in the event of an accident/local taxes/2 drivers aged over 25
  • Car hire (pick-up and drop-off at the airport)
  • 2-hr glacier excursion
  • Included excursion to track down the northern lights
  • Access to the Fontana Spa
  • Trips with an English-speaking guide
  • Administrative fees
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Tourist tax to be paid on site
  • Toll fares for your car
  • Petrol costs
  • Optional personal insurance
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Excursions booked via our local representatives
  • Meals and beverages not mentioned in the description
  • More generally, anything that isn't mentioned in the above section "This Price Includes"
Without transport
This price includes :
  • 7-night stay in hotels mentioned or similar
  • Breakfast
  • Category A car hire for the duration of the stay (TOYOTA YARIS or similar) including unlimited mileage/partial excess buyback in the event of an accident/local taxes/2 drivers aged over 25
  • Car hire (pick-up and drop-off at the airport)
  • 2-hr glacier excursion
  • Included excursion to track down the northern lights
  • Access to the Fontana Spa
  • Trips with an English-speaking guide
  • Administrative fees
This price does not include :
  • Tourist tax to be paid on site
  • Toll fares for your car
  • Petrol costs
  • Optional personal insurance
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Excursions booked via our local representatives
  • Meals and beverages not mentioned in the description
  • More generally, anything that isn't mentioned in the above section "This Price Includes"

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination, are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes. Please note that alcohol abuse is harmful to your health, and is to be consumed with moderation.
You must be of legal age and able to produce an identification document in order to enter the casinos. Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency... Call 09 74 75 13 13 (no surcharge).
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

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See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: http://eco-calculateur.aviation-civile.gouv.fr

Formalities

All our partners (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.) are committed to complying with the health and safety measures relating to the Covid-19 crisis. Please note that measures differ from country to country and may be subject to change according to government directives. Certain services may be unavailable as a result of these measures.


The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

Vaccination

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

Visa

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:
https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check
https://www.passportindex.org
https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search

Identity

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

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