Iceland Fire and Ice South Coast

See all the elements of Fire and Ice in Iceland; geysers, volcanoes and waterfalls on the Golden Circle and beyond. This is a 6 day total trip, and you can travel any time of the year. We will help you explore Iceland’s spectacular countryside. Prices include car hire and accommodation, as well as detailed travel information, including an itinerary in a specially prepared smartphone App. You can also contact us if you want a shorter version of this tour.

Duration: 5 nights, All Year

Price: From $2,352 per person

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Highlights

Iceland’s spectacular countryside
Magnificent views to the volcanoes and glaciers of the south
Tour the iconic Golden Circle, optional snowmobile ride on a glacier
Enjoy the amazing landscapes of the South
The world-famous Geysir area
Explore idyllic Reykjavík

Tour Details

Included:
• Rental Car for 5 days, pick up on arrival at Keflavik International Airport*
• 1 Night accommodation in the Reykjavik area
• 4 Nights in the countryside
• Rental car airport fee
• Unlimited mileage
• Collision Damage Waiver Insurance
• 2 authorized drivers for the whole period
• Mobile WiFi is Free of Charge
• All taxes, VAT and service fees
• Information about driving in Iceland
• Detailed itinerary which we will help put together with you. You can also download a Nordika Travel App on an iPhone/Smart phone or tablet to have the Itinerary with you on your trip.
• Our expert assistance in planning the vacation and during your trip.

Not included
• Flights to and from the US to Iceland
• Travel insurance
• Optional Tours
• Car rental for an extra day, if necessary
• Any service not specifically listed under ‘Included’

*Please note that the package price is based on 24 hour rental days starting at the time of rental. If your flight arrives early on day 1 and departs late on departure day, an extra rental day is available. You can also choose to return the car in Reykjavik when the car rental ends and use Flybus Plus or private departure transfer.

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Prices and Dates

Daily Departures.

Quality value packages: An accommodation in 3 or 4 star like hotels or special guesthouses. The Beds can be two twin beds or one Queen or King. En-suite full bathrooms normally contain hairdryers, toiletries and towels. Bathrooms are fully equipped, either with a shower or a bathtub. WiFi internet is available in all hotels free of charge. Quality accommodation offers restaurant on site. Possibility to upgrade to superior or deluxe rooms, when available.

Superior value packages: These are 4 star hotels (or upgrade to superior rooms or suits in 3 star hotels where 4 star is not available. Our choice of superior hotels around the country include, small boutique hotels and hotels with special atmosphere. All superior hotels have good restaurants and bars. Many offer their own spa facilities. Our superior hotels in the countryside are small and include elevators, bar service and restaurants or a nearby restaurant.

Price for the period from June 1 to September 30:

Quality Value Package: 5 nights Price per person Car Type (or similar cars)	2 pers. Double Room	3 pers. Triple Room	4 pers. 2 Double Rooms	5 pers. Double and Triple
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Automatic or similar	$ 2,352	$ 2,007	$ 1,999	$ 1,863
Toyota RAV4 4WD Hybrid Automatic or similar	$ 2,703	$ 2,241	$ 2,175	$ 2,003
Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD Automatic 5 Seater or similar	$ 3,046	$ 2,470	$ 2,346	$ 2,141
Toyota Proace Automatic 9 seater or similar	$ 3,372	$ 2,687	$ 2,509	$ 2,271
Land Rover Defender Automatic 4×4 or similar	$ 3,372	$ 2,687	$ 2,509	$ 2,271
Mercedes Benz GLS 5 seater Auto 4x4 or similar	$ 4,131	$ 3,193	$ 2,889	$ 2,574

Superior Value Package: 5 nights Price per person Car Type (or similar cars)	2 pers. Double Room	3 pers. Triple Room	4 pers. 2 Double Rooms	5 pers. Double and Triple
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Automatic or similar	$ 3,229	$ 2,828	$ 2,876	$ 2,706
Toyota RAV4 4WD Hybrid Automatic or similar	$ 3,580	$ 3,062	$ 3,052	$ 2,847
Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD Automatic 5 Seater or similar	$ 3,923	$ 3,291	$ 3,223	$ 2,984
Toyota Proace Automatic 9 seater or similar	$ 4,249	$ 3,508	$ 3,386	$ 3,114
Land Rover Defender Automatic 4×4 or similar	$ 4,249	$ 3,508	$ 3,386	$ 3,114
Mercedes Benz GLS 5 seater Auto 4x4 or similar	$ 5,008	$ 4,014	$ 3,766	$ 3,418

Price for the periods Jan 3 to Apr 30 and Nov 1 to Dec 22:

Quality Value Package: 5 nights Price per person Car Type (or similar cars)	2 pers. Double Room	3 pers. Triple Room	4 pers. 2 Double Rooms	5 pers. Double and Triple
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Automatic or similar	$ 1,521	$ 1,383	$ 1,388	$ 1,332
Toyota RAV4 4WD Hybrid Automatic or similar	$ 1,655	$ 1,473	$ 1,455	$ 1,386
Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD Automatic 5 Seater or similar	$ 1,776	$ 1,553	$ 1,515	$ 1,434
Land Rover Defender Automatic 4×4 or similar	$ 1,962	$ 1,655	$ 1,591	$ 1,495
Toyota Proace Automatic 9 seater or similar	$ 2,116	$ 1,729	$ 1,647	$ 1,539
Mercedes Benz GLS 5 seater Auto 4x4 or similar	$ 2,298	$ 1,816	$ 1,713	$ 1,592

Superior Value Package: 5 nights Price per person Car Type (or similar cars)	2 pers. Double Room	3 pers. Triple Room	4 pers. 2 Double Rooms	5 pers. Double and Triple
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Automatic or similar	$ 1,781	$ 1,625	$ 1,648	$ 1,581
Toyota RAV4 4WD Hybrid Automatic or similar	$ 1,944	$ 1,715	$ 1,715	$ 1,635
Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD Automatic 5 Seater or similar	$ 2,112	$ 1,796	$ 1,776	$ 1,684
Land Rover Defender Automatic 4×4 or similar	$ 2,323	$ 1,919	$ 1,856	$ 1,744
Toyota Proace Automatic 9 seater or similar	$ 2,477	$ 2,021	$ 1,933	$ 1,789
Mercedes Benz GLS 5 seater Auto 4x4 or similar	$ 2,660	$ 2,143	$ 2,024	$ 1,841

Price for the periods May 1 to 30 and October 1 to 31:

Quality Value Package: 5 nights Price per person Car Type (or similar cars)	2 pers. Double Room	3 pers. Triple Room	4 pers. 2 Double Rooms	5 pers. Double and Triple
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Automatic or similar	$ 1,639	$ 1,495	$ 1,506	$ 1,446
Toyota RAV4 4WD Hybrid Automatic or similar	$ 1,773	$ 1,584	$ 1,573	$ 1,500
Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD Automatic 5 Seater or similar	$ 1,915	$ 1,665	$ 1,634	$ 1,548
Land Rover Defender Automatic 4×4 or similar	$ 2,126	$ 1,766	$ 1,710	$ 1,609
Toyota Proace Automatic 9 seater or similar	$ 2,280	$ 1,840	$ 1,765	$ 1,654
Mercedes Benz GLS 5 seater Auto 4x4 or similar	$ 2,463	$ 1,962	$ 1,831	$ 1,706

Superior Value Package: 5 nights Price per person Car Type (or similar cars)	2 pers. Double Room	3 pers. Triple Room	4 pers. 2 Double Rooms	5 pers. Double and Triple
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Automatic or similar	$ 1,997	$ 1,784	$ 1,821	$ 1,745
Toyota RAV4 4WD Hybrid Automatic or similar	$ 2,184	$ 1,885	$ 1,906	$ 1,799
Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD Automatic 5 Seater or similar	$ 2,352	$ 1,997	$ 1,990	$ 1,850
Land Rover Defender Automatic 4×4 or similar	$ 2,563	$ 2,138	$ 2,096	$ 1,934
Toyota Proace Automatic 9 seater or similar	$ 2,717	$ 2,241	$ 2,173	$ 1,996
Mercedes Benz GLS 5 seater Auto 4x4 or similar	$ 2,899	$ 2,363	$ 2,264	$ 2,069

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Arrive at Keflavik Airport. Pick up the car at the Airport.
Drive to the hotel in the Golden circle area. Explore the capital on your way there or stop to have lunch before continuing to your hotel in the Golden circle area.

Day 2: The Golden Circle

The Golden Circle is a fascinating experience. Visit Thingvellir National Park; the original site of the oldest existing parliament in the world. You can explore the world-famous Geysir area, where hot springs are in abundance, geysers erupt and pools of mud bubble.).

You can also stop by the magnificent Gullfoss waterfalls. You may want to take an optional snowmobile ride from the Langjokull Glacier, or go river rafting or take a river jet ride along the Hvítá River.).

Day 3: The South Coast Glaciers and Volcanoes

Drive through a landscape formed by glaciers and the many eruptions from Mt. Hekla, an active volcano, which you will drive past. You will also pass the Eyjafjallajokull Glacier, the Volcano that erupted in 2010 and grounded most flights over Europe for a week. There are many hiking opportunities in the area, as well as glacier walks and snowmobile rides.

Drive along the south coast and walk behind the waterfall Seljalandsfoss. The folk museum at Skogar and the nearby waterfall Skogarfoss make a fascinating rest stop. Visit the puffins at Cape Dyrholaey and stroll along the endless beach of black sand in Reynishverfi.

Day 4: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Skaftafell National Park

As the days are long and hopefully the sun will be out until late evening, enjoy driving to Skaftafell National Park and the Glacier Lagoon in the South East.

The Glacier Lagoon is a very special phenomena, a lagoon formed by icebergs that fall off Europes largest glacier and drift into the ocean. often seals can be seen playing along the coastline or swimming in the lagoon.

You can also do an optional guided glacier walk in the National Park.

Day 5: To Reykjavik

Drive back towards Reykjavik.

Enjoy the rest of your Day/Night in the Reykjavik

REYKJAVÍK is the northern most capital city in the world. Lined with colorful, corrugated steel buildings, the streets in the downtown area are very pedestrian-friendly and full of fascinating museums, quaint shops, and cozy cafes and restaurants.

Ask us about optional City tours or places to see or enjoy simply relax explore Downtown Reykjavik.

Day 6: Departure

Breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy your drive to the airport. We advise departing your hotel no later than three hours before your international flight and to return car at Keflavik International airport.

STAY LONGER AND EXPLORE ICELAND

The package is for 6 days and 5ights. If you want to stay longer we can arrange additional nights accommodation at little extra cost. Please contact us and we will do our best to adapt this basic package so you get the vacation you want.

Rental cars for your road trip

Toyota Corolla Hybrid

This gutsy car is big on efficiency, reliability and comfort. Low-running costs are matched by punchy performance. With fantastic build quality and great handling, it will take you from city to open road with ease. It is suitable for driving on the asphalted ring road during the summer period.

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Toyota RAV4 4WD Automatic

The RAV4 is a luxurious 4x4 which will take you further. But also available as 2wd. There is plenty of space and all passengers ride in comfort. The RAV4 is ideal for Icelandic country roads, with the stability of the 4x4 drive.

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Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD Automatic

The Land Cruiser is the top of the line 4x4 Jeep/SUV. There is plenty of space, comfort and luxury and this car will take you almost anywhere in style. This is a car that will take you to most of the places you want to visit in Iceland.

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Toyota Proace Automatic 9 seater

Launched in 1994, the Proace Verso is a light commercial van. The Proace Verso is the perfect 9 seater minivan for a group of travelers with plenty of luggage. Proace makes it possible for up to 9 persons to travel together in comfort.

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Land Rover Discovery 5 seater Auto 4x4

With five-passenger seating options this versatile SUV utilizes the latest connectivity technologies, innovative storage solutions, and on-/off-road capability to shuttle drivers and their passengers to and from their commitments in the utmost comfort.

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Mercedes Benz GLS 7 seater Auto 4x4

This is a full-size luxury SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 2006. According to Mercedes-Benz, it is the SUV equivalent of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Hotel types for your road trip

Comfort Hotels

This is an accommodation in hotels, guesthouses and farmhouses around Iceland. The comfort accommodation room is ideal for a brief stay of up to a few days. Double rooms contain two twin beds, or one queen size bed. There is a fully equipped en suite bathroom. All hotels are equipped with central heating and television. Normally no room service is provided. WiFi is available in most comfort accommodations.

Quality Hotels

These are our best vacation deals. An accommodation in 3 or 4 star like hotels or special guesthouses. The Beds can be two twin beds or one Queen or King. En-suite full bathrooms normally contain hairdryers, toiletries and towels. Bathrooms are fully equipped, either with a shower or a bathtub. WiFi internet is available in all hotels free of charge. Quality accommodation offers restaurant on site.

Superior Hotels

These are 4 star hotels (or upgrade to superior rooms or suits in 3 star hotels where 4 star is not available. Our choice of superior hotels around the country include, small boutique hotels and hotels with special atmosphere. All superior hotels have good restaurants and bars. Many offer their own spa facilities. Our superior hotels in the countryside are small and include elevators, bar service and restaurants or a nearby restaurant.

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