Snæfellsnes & Golden Circle self-drive
What to expect
Take a journey into the Western Icelandic countryside on this 10-day adventure. Starting in Reykjavík and ending with a soak at the Blue Lagoon, your drive gives you plenty of time to spend at many of Iceland’s best known natural attractions, including the Kirkjufell Mountains; beautiful waterfalls, bubbling hot springs, and the famous “Golden Circle” route. Enjoy a private guided tour of Reykjavik, an Icelandic horse riding tour and other unique experiences.
You will also have a lot of opportunities to explore the active side of Iceland — easy glacier walks, lava caves and Silfra snorkelling.
Read about the tour here in this Sydney Morning Herald article, March 2024.
Looking for something shorter (and more affordable), see our Fire, Ice and the Blue Lagoon 5-day tour.
Highlights
- Private tour of Reykjavik
- Whale Safari
- Hvammsvik Hot Springs
- Icelandic Horse Riding tour
- '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 Included
- All internal ground transport
- 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
- Icelandic Horse Riding Tour
- '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
(Drinks paid locally)
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.
Departure Date
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Reykjavik and private transfer into town
Day 2 - Join a Whale Safari
Day 3 - Pick up your car today and head via Hvammsvík Hot Spring to Snæfellsnes
Day 4 - Scenic horseback ride through stunning landscapes
Day 5 - Go inside a glacier on your way to your next hotel
Day 6 - Underground cave exploration and the mighty Víðgelmir lava tube then bathe in Husafell Canyon Baths
Day 7 - Return to the Golden Circle, zip up your dry suit and snorkel at Silfra
Day 8 - Glacier Walking and the South Coast
Day 9 - Drive to the Blue Lagoon and stay overnight in a deluxe room
Day 10 - Return your car at the airport today before departure
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