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Self-Drive Holidays Summer 2017 Hosting you since 1937 Self-drive Holidays Summer 2017 Hrafnseyrarheiði Natural energy Travellers in Iceland often want to explore on their own terms, so we often help guests structure their trips in a sensible way. And the requirements can be quite varied: we once helped a couple organise each leg of their journey around the whole of CERTIFIED TRAVEL SERVICE Iceland. The kicker: The time between sleeps had to be just right. VIÐURKENND FERÐAÞJÓNUSTA When it comes to knowing how distances translate into hours (taking pit stops to photograph gorgeous scenery into account), our own Hrefna Hallgrímsdóttir is a seasoned veteran, who ensured that the comfort of a bed and duvet was never too far away. After the journey, we got a lovely letter from our grateful – and well-rested – guests, who have vowed to return to the comfort of the Icelandic countryside. icelandtravel.is Self-drives Summer 2017 With an emphasis on freedom and flexibility, our selection of self-drive tours offers the best possible way to explore and experience Iceland and connect with local culture. Created to suit a variety of budgets and preferences, each itinerary covers a number of outstanding attractions and places of historic significance. Our programmes include: Book early and save! • Accommodation with breakfast (no breakfast on arrival day) Avoid the rush and book your self-drive holiday • Rental car with CDW, theft protection and unlimited mileage early. Plus take advantage of lower prices when • No charges for an additional driver you book before 1 April 2017. • GPS navigation system • Detailed travel guide in selected languages • Access to our 24-hour emergency phone line • Car pick up/drop off at Keflavík International Airport • Prepaid SIM card • Road map Note! All tours can be customised to suit your client’s needs and requirements. Golden Circle Self-drive Operation: April - October Duration: 5 days / 4 nights This popular self-drive tour focuses on the many star attractions of Iceland’s beautiful south. Stopping at impressive waterfalls and gleaming glaciers along the way, the tour hits all the major hot spots of the region, including the famous attractions of the Golden Circle; Geysir geo- thermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Þingvellir National Park, and stunning black beaches. Reykjavík 3 Keflavík 4 1 Hveragerði 2 Vík Viking Lands and Legends Operation: April - October Duration: 6 days / 5 nights Be captivated by the wonders of Southwest Iceland on this 6-day tour featuring geysers, wa- terfalls and lush valleys, all dominated by rugged mountains and grand glaciers. Thread through 4 the lands from Viking Sagas and local folklore. Stykkishólmur Enjoy the ever-changing coastal scenery sur- 3 rounding the mystical Snæfellsjökull glacier. The 2 chance to visit two of Iceland’s national parks are Gullfoss Reykjavík among the highlights of this self-drive tour. Keflavík 1 5 Hveragerði Activity Bundle: The Viking Geysers, Glaciers and Waterfalls Operation: April - October Duration: 7 days / 6 nights Experience all the wonders of South and West Iceland, including hot spring areas, mystical glaciers and picturesque waterfalls, and witness the shimmering icebergs of Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, during this unforgettable tour. With Stykkishólmur the comfort of not having to change hotels on a daily basis, you have the flexibility to decide the 4-5 length of your travel days. Reykjavík Jökulsárlón Keflavík 6 1 Activity Bundle: The Adventurer Hveragerði 2-3 Vík icelandtravel.is [email protected] +354 585 4300 Spectacular West Operation: May - September Duration: 7 days / 6 nights Travel through West Iceland and the varied land- scapes of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, a showcase Ísafjörður of lava formations, geothermal activity and 4 Viking Saga history. The remote Westfjords are 3 the least populated area in Iceland and ideal for 5 Stykkishólmur off the beaten track encounters. The Westfjords 2 are all about the extremes: steep mountains, rugged seabird cliffs, delicate beaches and steamy thermal pools hiding among lush green Reykjavík Keflavík 1 landscapes. 6 Hveragerði Highlands and Hot Springs New Operation: Late June - Mid September Duration: 8 days / 7 nights Icelands hot springs energise Icelandic homes with heat and hot water, but they also provide energy and relaxation to Icelanders themselves Sauðárkrókur in the form of hot spring-fed pools. Turn an Ice- Laugarbakki landic driving vacation into your own personal Stykkishólmur 3&4 spa getaway with this itinerary. We’ve suggested a variety of pools you might enjoy along the 2 Borgarnes way, ranging from community swimming pools Laugarvatn with modern amenities to natural earth and Reykjavík 5&6 stone pools surrounded by peaceful nature. 7 1 Acticity Bundle: The Viking Vík Ring Road Highlights Operation: April - October Duration: 8 days / 7 nights Travel around Iceland in eight days, taking in the highlights of the Ring Road, with the option of ending the tour by traversing the uninhabited 5 6 interior of Iceland via the Kjölur highland track Akureyri Mývatn (weather permitting). Throughout this tour you Egilsstaðir 4 will discover magical natural wonders, majestic landscapes and the unique character for which Iceland is renowned. 3 Reykjavík 1 Höfn Keflavík 7 Kirkjubæjarklaustur Hveragerði 2 Vík Activity Bundle: The Navigator & The Aquarius Highlands and Lowlands Operation: Late June – Mid September Duration: 9 days / 8 nights In this self-drive tour, you will have the opportu- nity to see most of the country’s top attractions as well as the contrasting nature in Iceland’s Akureyri 4 beautiful interior wilderness. You will not only 3 Mývatn 5 be driving on the Ring Road, but also off the Egilsstaðir beaten track on two of Iceland’s highland roads, the Kjölur and Landmannalaugar routes. They both offer magnificent and breathtaking views 6 Reykjavík 2 Höfn of Iceland’s exotic landscapes, from colorful 1 Keflavík 8 Hveragerði 7 geothermal highlands to fertile green valleys in Kirkjubæjarklaustur the coastal lowlands. Vík Activity Bundle: The Adventurer, The Navigator & The Aquarius Around Iceland Operation: May - September Duration: 10 days / 9 nights This self-drive favourite explores Iceland’s rich natural treasures, including national parks, beautiful waterfalls, striking glaciers, magnifi- Akureyri 4-5 cent volcanoes and hot springs. These include 3 Mývatn Reykjavík city, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir, Egilsstaðir 6 Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Lake Mývatn, and Þingvellir and Vatnajökull National parks. You 2 will have ample time to cover all the hot spots 7 Reykjavík Höfn that Iceland has to offer on the ring road. 1 Keflavík 9 Kirkjubæjarklaustur Hveragerði 8 Activity Bundle: The Adventurer, The Naviga- Vík tor & The Aquarius Cinematic Landscapes – Iceland Film Tour Operation: May - September Duration: 10 days / 9 nights Travel through the world‘s greatest film set! This is the perfect holiday for movie enthusiasts and avid travellers alike. Follow the footsteps of Akureyri 6 James Bond, Lara Croft, Walter Mitty, and other Seyðisfjörður 7 Mývatn adventurous fictional characters as you create Stykkishólmur 5 your own blockbuster holiday. On this exciting 8 self-drive holiday you’ll visit the most famous 4 filming locations in Iceland, as well as experience Gullfoss Reykjavík iconic sceneries and unique geographical phe- 1 Höfn Keflavík 9 2 nomena such as hot springs, glaciers, volcanoes Hveragerði and black sandy beaches. 3 Vík Activity Bundle: The Adventurer Arctic Iceland Operation: May - September Duration: 11 days / 10 nights Featuring the picturesque landscapes that make Iceland such a compelling destination, 6 this tour takes in all the major attractions, as Akureyri well as those found around the extremities of 7 8 the country. These include Melrakkaslétta the Mývatn 4-5 Stykkishólmur Egilsstaðir northernmost point of Iceland and the mystical 9 wonders of the glacier-topped Snæfellsnes peninsula. Höfn Reykjavík Keflavík 10 Kirkjubæjarklaustur 1 Hveragerði 2 3 Activity Bundle: The Adventurer, The Viking, The Anthropologist, The Navigator & The Aquarius Vík Iceland Odyssey Operation: May - September Duration: 12 days / 11 nights This classic circular route gives travellers both flexibility and time to spend at each of Iceland’s most popular attractions. Apart from experi- 7-8 6 encing all the natural treasures along the Ring Akureyri Mývatn 4-5 Road, this tour dedicates two whole days to Stykkishólmur Egilsstaðir the wonders of southwest Iceland, including 9 Borgarfjörður Fjord and the mystic Snæfellsnes Glacier, made famous by author Jules Verne as 10 the entrance to the centre of the Earth. Take to Reykjavík 2 Höfn Keflavík 11 1 Kirkjubæjarklaustur the open road and discover the natural wonders Hveragerði 3 and welcoming towns of Iceland’s Ring Road and Snæfellsnes peninsula. Vík Activity Bundle: The Adventurer, The Anthropologist, The Navigator & The Aquarius +354 585 4300 [email protected] icelandtravel.is Majestic Fjords Operation: May - September Duration: 14 days / 13 nights Offering the ultimate Iceland experience, this Ísafjörður Siglufjörður superb self-drive tour covers all the major high- 9-10 lights of the mainland, plus the many wonders 11 7 6 Akureyri of the more secluded West Fjords. These two Mývatn 5 weeks of travel bring together a sequence of Stykkishólmur 8 Egilsstaðir attractions, from the newly-formed volcanic 12 hot spots, such as Krafla, to those ancient 4 landscapes found in the far west, where roads Reykjavík Höfn lead to remote fishing villages, weave around Keflavík 13 1 Kirkjubæjarklaustur 2 3 coastlines and through narrow fjords. Hveragerði This is the ultimate Iceland experience — Vík including the highlights of the Ring Road, the scenic Westfjords, and the mystical Snæfellsnes peninsula. Activity Bundle: The Adventurer, The Anthropologist, The Navigator & The Aquarius Iceland Grand Discovery Operation: May - September Duration: 19 days / 18 nights Our biggest tour takes in all corners of this unique island, from the ancient landscapes of the Westfjords, to the remote fishing villages 13-14 10 8-9 of the east, the volcanic landscape in the south, 15 Seyðisfjörður 12 AkureyriMývatn and the beautiful Lake Mývatn in the north.
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