Essential Iceland – Winter

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 an...
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6 days / 5 nights
AVAILABILITY
1. October - 30. April
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We are with you every step of the way

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.
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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4 Day Southern Iceland

We had an action packed and thoroughly enjoyable 4 days in Iceland thanks to Deluxe Iceland and our tour guide, David. Victor was fantastic in pulling together the itinerary with excellent communication. David was supremely knowledgeable, patient and thoughtful. We had a wonderful time with him on ...
Gemma, December 2022

Perfect trip!

Working with Sig, the company owner, over email, this trip came together very easily. I had certain things that I wanted to see and Sig filled in the rest. We went directly from the airport to the Blue Lagoon, and had a first class spa experience there that I didn’t even know was available (Thanks,...
Karen T, January 2019

TRIP OF A LIFETIME

I trusted Deluxe Iceland to plan the trip of a lifetime for 10 friends of ours. Most who had never been to Iceland. Not knowing what to expect every single step of the way we were BLOWN away, by the attentiveness and attention to detail Deluxe Iceland executed. Each activity we had planned was elev...
Christian - June 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.

April, 2024

Icelandic Dream Vacation

Our family of three just returned after an amazing 4 day trip to Iceland. The trip was wildly successful – despite an impending volcanic eruption and hurricane-force winds – due to the incredible staff at Deluxe Iceland (Arney with planning and Unnar as our driver/guide). The team at De...
November 24, 2023

Fantastic Trip!!

Sig is an exceptional tour guide and provided us with a wonderful, memorable experience. We asked him to organize a very active trip in addition to showing us all of the beauty Iceland has to offer. He did an amazing job on providing us with a perfect blend. Sig is intelligent, an impeccable commun...
Sherry E, August 2018

Best trip ever

Sig and his company did a super job accommodating our family of grandparents, and two families with kids ranging in age from 1 1/2 to 6. They made sure we all had fun. Hotels were wonderful as well as a stay at a villa that fit all 9 of us. Kids loved the petting zoos, pony rides, swimming pools an...
Diane H, June 2018

Bucket list destination vacation

Sig was an phenomenal guide. Great communications leading up to the trip, perfectly tailored itinerary, great restaurant reservations and recommendations, and insightful information about the Icelandic culture. We had a bucket list vacation thanks to Sig! Bryan and I feel he will be forever our fri...
Lisa M, July 2018

Trip of a lifetime!

This was truly a once in a lifetime experience to a place none of us had ever been, made possible by Deluxe Iceland! Our tour guide, Jonas, in particular, made the trip extremely special. He took great care in making sure that all 11 members of our party, ranging in age from 2-77 years old, were ha...
Lindsay C, 2022

Deluxe Iceland summer 2018

My wife and I were planning a little away free time for a few days to Iceland for our first visit, I happened on Deluxe Iceland and was very happy that we used Sig, the most important quality of any good business is service and he goes beyond to give you the best service possible. He is also very k...
William M. July 2018

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Hákon Heiðarsson
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Unnar Einarsson
Unnar Einarsson
Head Guide & Project Manager
Jónas Karl
Jónas Karl
Head Guide & Project Manager
Páll Haraldsson
Páll Haraldsson
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