Essential Iceland – Winter

A six-day winter self-drive through Iceland's most popular sights. See waterfalls, geysers, glaciers, lagoons and charming villages. Perfect for first-time visitors, couples and families with older children.

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6 days / 5 nights
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1. October - 30. April
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We take care of every detail for you, from the moment you arrive until your depart from Iceland. We focus on providing personal and expert service that meets all your expectations and needs.

Make the most of your time in Iceland on this six day self-drive road trip. Get to experience Icelandic winter and visit Iceland’s most popular places and sights including waterfalls, geysers, glaciers, lagoons, charming villages and much more. If you are visiting Iceland for the first time and want to experience our unique country in under a week then this is the perfect tour for you! This is an ideal package for families with older children or for couples who want to explore at a faster pace.

What’s included
Luxury 4x4 Rental Vehicle with Wifi (6 days)
Unlimited mileage & CDW Insurance
Premium Ticket to the Blue Lagoon
(Join-in) into the Glacier Tour
Private arrival transfer
One night at Hotel Borg (Deluxe room with breakfast)
Two night's at Hotel Húsafell (Deluxe room with breakfast)
Two night's at Hotel Rangá (Deluxe room with breakfast)
Not included
Lunches and dinners
International Flights

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Iceland - Reykjavik

When you arrive in Iceland at Keflavik Airport, your private driver and Deluxe Iceland representative will greet you at the arrival hall and take you to Reykjavik to pick-up your rental car and go through your trip itinerary in detail with you at your hotel. After settling in you will have the rest of the day to explore this northernmost capital city of the world with its abundance of museums, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes.

Accommodation
Hotel Borg
REYKJAVIK
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Day 2
Hraunfossar, Húsafell & Into the Glacier

On this day you will begin your journey by driving through the beautiful Borgarfjörður area. Start by visiting the twin waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss along the way to Húsafell where you will enjoy a nice lunch before taking the Into the Glacier Tour.

Accommodation
Hotel Húsafell
REYKJAVIK
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Day 3
The Magical Snæfellsnes Peninsula

On this day you will drive to the geographically diverse Snæfellsnes peninsula, that is often called Iceland in miniature for its various landscapes. Drive along the scenic coast that offers sights like the  Dritvík Cove, the Lóndrangar cliffs, the Arnarstapi cliffs, Hellnar and other small fishing villages. You might even see the mighty Snæfellsjökull glacier that many believed to be one of Earth’s seven major energy centres. It was also used as the backdrop to Jules Verne’s famous novel “Journey to the Centre of the Earth.”

Accommodation
Hotel Húsafell
REYKJAVIK
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Day 4
The Golden Circle

On this day you will drive the Golden Circle, which is one of Iceland’s most popular routes. Start the day by visiting Þingvellir National Park, where you will have the chance to walk on a path in the rift valley between the North American and Eurasion tectonic plates. You will then drive to the geothermal area in Haukadalur and see the mighty Geysir and it’s active neighbour, Strokkur which spouts water every few minutes.

Accommodation
Hotel Rangá
REYKJAVIK
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Day 5
The South Shore

On this day you will start by driving to Seljalandsfoss waterfall before heading to Skógafoss Waterfall. There you can take time to catch the perfect photo with this amazing waterfall and take 527 steps up to the observation platform above Skógafoss. Next you will stop at Reynisfjara black sand beach where you can see the jagged basalt rock formations of Reynisdrangar and Dyrhólaey. Visit the small town of Vík and enjoy the stunning views before heading back to your hotel for the night. 

Accommodation
Hotel Rangá
REYKJAVIK
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Day 6
Departure via the Blue Lagoon

On your last day in Iceland you will drive the backroad called Sudurstrandarvegur on your way to relax at the Blue Lagoon before your departure. You will have access to the Retreat Spa and soak in geothermal waters. There is a restaurant in the Spa if you want to have a light meal. You can stay up to five hours in the Spa.

Itinerary

When you arrive in Iceland at Keflavik Airport, your private driver and Deluxe Iceland representative will greet you at the arrival hall and take you to Reykjavik to pick-up your rental car and go through your trip itinerary in detail with you at your hotel. After settling in you will have the rest of the day to explore this northernmost capital city of the world with its abundance of museums, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes.

Accommodation
Hotel Borg
REYKJAVIK
Learn more

On this day you will begin your journey by driving through the beautiful Borgarfjörður area. Start by visiting the twin waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss along the way to Húsafell where you will enjoy a nice lunch before taking the Into the Glacier Tour.

Accommodation
Hotel Húsafell
REYKJAVIK
Learn more

On this day you will drive to the geographically diverse Snæfellsnes peninsula, that is often called Iceland in miniature for its various landscapes. Drive along the scenic coast that offers sights like the  Dritvík Cove, the Lóndrangar cliffs, the Arnarstapi cliffs, Hellnar and other small fishing villages. You might even see the mighty Snæfellsjökull glacier that many believed to be one of Earth’s seven major energy centres. It was also used as the backdrop to Jules Verne’s famous novel “Journey to the Centre of the Earth.”

Accommodation
Hotel Húsafell
REYKJAVIK
Learn more

On this day you will drive the Golden Circle, which is one of Iceland’s most popular routes. Start the day by visiting Þingvellir National Park, where you will have the chance to walk on a path in the rift valley between the North American and Eurasion tectonic plates. You will then drive to the geothermal area in Haukadalur and see the mighty Geysir and it’s active neighbour, Strokkur which spouts water every few minutes.

Accommodation
Hotel Rangá
REYKJAVIK
Learn more

On this day you will start by driving to Seljalandsfoss waterfall before heading to Skógafoss Waterfall. There you can take time to catch the perfect photo with this amazing waterfall and take 527 steps up to the observation platform above Skógafoss. Next you will stop at Reynisfjara black sand beach where you can see the jagged basalt rock formations of Reynisdrangar and Dyrhólaey. Visit the small town of Vík and enjoy the stunning views before heading back to your hotel for the night. 

Accommodation
Hotel Rangá
REYKJAVIK
Learn more

On your last day in Iceland you will drive the backroad called Sudurstrandarvegur on your way to relax at the Blue Lagoon before your departure. You will have access to the Retreat Spa and soak in geothermal waters. There is a restaurant in the Spa if you want to have a light meal. You can stay up to five hours in the Spa.

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Excellent tour and the best guide

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Lindsay C, 2022

Deluxe Iceland is exceptional!

Such a great experience from the planning stage through departure. Iceland did not disappoint and Unnar was an excellent guide. He really goes above and beyond to ensure a great experience.

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Glen - March, 2022

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Taryn, July 2018

Best anniversary trip

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Meet our guides

Þór Sigurðsson
Driver Guide
Bergþór Júlíusson
Driver Guide
Ómar Þór Kristinsson
Driver Guide
Daði Jörgensson
Driver Guide
Sigurður Júlíusson
Driver Guide
Unnar Einarsson
Unnar Einarsson
Driver Guide
Bjarni Smári Bjarnason
Driver Guide
Páll Haraldsson
Páll Haraldsson
Driver Guide
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