6 day self drive adventure trip to Iceland, rental car included.

Trip difficulty: 3 of 5 possible

From Monday To Friday.

- Activities: Glacier Hiking, Rafting, Snorkeling, Boat Trip & Hiking.
- Sites visited: Landmannalaugar, Skaftafell, Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, Vík, Fjallabak & many, many more!

Jeep cheaply in one of our aged (experienced) but well maintained 4x4 rental cars and explore the top spots of Iceland on this arctic journey. Roam freely and visit the biggies like Gullfoss and Geysir, venture into the highlands and soak in geothermal springs. Discover actively Europe’s biggest glacier, go snorkeling between the continents and ride a glacial river. Feel homey in your tent (included) and experience the midnight sun and the bright Icelandic nights in the best possible manner...out in pure nature! Go arctic road tripping!

Guaranteed departures: Everyday at 9:00 AM 15th Jun - 31st Aug.

Rough itinerary:
Day 1: Golden Circle – Snorkeling – Drumbó base camp
Day 2: Rafting – Þjórsárdalur – Landmannalaugar camp site
Day 3: Landmannalaugar – Landmannalaugar camp site
Day 4: Fjallabak Nydra – Skaftafell camping site
Day 5: Glacier Grand Slam – Skaftafell camping site
Day 6: Skaftafell – South Coast – Reykjavik

Detailed brochure itinerary: (comment: road book will be more precise)

Details & Prices:

Suzuki Jimny 
1 Pax ISK 199.990
2 Pax ISK 129.990 
3 Pax ISK 104.990 
4 Pax n/a 
5 Pax n/a

Jeep Grand Cherokee 
1 Pax ISK 289.990 
2 Pax ISK 174.990 
3 Pax ISK 134.990 
4 Pax ISK 119.990 
5 Pax ISK 104.990

Add ISK 5.000 per person for a sleeping bag

Price includes:
4x4 rental car incl. unlimited km, self risk of ISK 300.000, overnights in tents from day 1 to day 5, snorkeling in Silfra, rafting trip on Hvitá, guided glacier hike in Skaftafell, boat tour on the glacier lagoon.

Age limit: 20 years for the drivers, 15 years for the activities.
Bring with you: sleeping bag* & mattress*, warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear, gloves, good hiking shoes, swimming gear and a towel. *Can be rented from us.
Add ISK 5.000 per person for a sleeping bag

Not included: Meals except lunch on day 5, accommodation in Reykjavik, fuel.

Click here for details on our cancellation policy.

Day 1: Golden Circle – Snorkeling – Drumbó Basecamp
Head east out of town and meet us for a unique snorkeling adventure in the ravine between the continents. You will experience the amazing visibility of the clear water within the Thingvellir National Park – according to reputable diving magazines a divesite rated among the worlds 10 best. After the trip discover the surroundings of Thingvellir independently before heading further to the world famous Geysir area and the breathtaking waterfall Gullfoss. Meet us in the evening at Drumbó Tent Basecamp where we relax in these great surroundings.

Day 2: Rafting – Þjorsádalur – Landmannalaugar Basecamp
From Drumbó we will take you in the morning for a rafting tour on the fun river Hvitá.This glacial river has a perfectly balanced mix of serene canyons and adrenaline pumping waves and rapids – an adventure suitable for everybody. After the rafting your road trip continues and you drive through the scenic valley of Þjórsádalur overlooking vulcano Hekla. Here we hit the southern highlands and its dusty dirt roads – good to have the 4×4. Final destination is Landmannalaugar – a place surrounded by colorful rhyolite mountains, where both hot and cold springs emerge from the earth to provide you with excellent natural bathing pools.You stay overnight at our highland basecamp in Landmannalaugar.

Day 3: Landmannalaugar
Be active today and let the highland winds freshen up your system. Have a look in our arctic road book and you will find several hikes we recommend. Not feeling like hiking? Take the car for an off-roading adventure on the small and challenging dirt tracks or just relax in the geothermal hotpots close to the camping site. Same overnight.

Day 4: Fjallabak Nydra – Skaftafell
You leave this highland pearl behind and drive the scenic highland track Fjallabak Nyðra. Have a look at the fire gorge Eldgjá on your way – a volcanic fissure, 30 kilometres in length. This is also a great place to take a short hike. Coming out of the highlands into the south the coastal road to Skaftafell offers a magnificent view of massive snow covered glacier tops and the ocean. You destination will be our famous tent city right in the heart of Skaftafell National Park.

Day 5: Glacier hike & Boat tour on the glacier lagoon
You will leave your car today behind and visit the most breathtaking and inspiring nature that Vatnajökull National Park has to offer with our glacier guides. We gear up with crampons and iceaxes and wander along the Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon and then hike on to the glacier tongue itself, Fjallsjökull, where you will find yourself surrounded by spectacular ice formations and crevasses. We also take a boat ride on the world famous Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon where you will sail among enormous icebergs with Europe’s largest glacier in the background. From here we take you back to Skaftafell basecamp – the perfect place to relax after a day full of adventures.

Day 6: Skaftafell – South Coast – Reykjavik
Time to hit the road again. Road number 1 will take you back to Reykjavik but there is plenty to see on the way. Stop at the village Vík and take a walk on its black sand beach with the basalt formations Reynisdrangar reaching out of the ocean. Search for puffins on the cliffs of Dyrhólaey, photograph the rainbow in front of waterfall Skógafoss (a little luck is needed)and walk behind waterfall Seljalandsfoss. In the early evening you arrive back in Reykjavik, where the varied cultural life of our capital is waiting.

Disclaimer:
All trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.