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The Golden Circle by Car

Experience the excitement of driving the open road in Iceland as you explore The Golden Circle. You experience the awesome power of Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and the Mýdalsjökull glacier in just 5 days. The tour is the perfect self drive adventure for those who are limited on time yet want to see the wilds of Iceland.

Self-Drive Tours : Iceland

Duration: 5 days, 4 nights

Available Dates for 2007: Peak Season: June-Aug., Shoulder Season May and September, Low Season April and October

Types of car recommended: Any type. Road conditions vary by time of year, ask for details.

Peak Season: Manual Transmision	$1075
Peak Season: Automatic Transmision	$1160
Shoulder Season: Manual Transmision	$915
Shoulder Season: Automatic Transmision	$985
Low Season: Manual Transmision	$860
Low Season: Automatic Transmision	$925

Call for Single Pricing

To purchase this tour please call 866-521-0828

Included

Pick up of travel documents at the airport. Arrival and departure transfer with scheduled Flybus.
Rental car with unlimited mileage, CDW, VAT and one authorized driver. Pick up of rental car on day 2. Drop off at Keflavík airport or in Reykjavík on departure day before 09:00. If the car is delivered outside this time range, an extra day will be charged.
Accommodation is a combination of farmhouses, guesthouses and hotels with breakfast.
Detailed road map (1:500 000), detailed itinerary and map with marked accommodations. Domestic flight with tax and ferry where relevant.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Keflavík airport

Arrival at Keflavík airport and pick up your travel documents. Transfer with Flybus (airport shuttle) to your hotel in Iceland's capital, Reykjavík.

Day 2: Travel along Iceland's South coast

Travel along Iceland's South coast visiting the majestic waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the Mýdalsjökull glacier and Dyrhólaey, the summer nesting grounds for thousands of puffins. Puffins nesting at Dyrholaey Optional Excursions: Snowmobile tour on Mýdalsjökull glacier, kayak tour from Stokkseyri, the Saga Centre in Hvolsvöllur.

Day 3: Visit Þjórsárdalur valley

Visit Þjórsárdalur valley and experience the contrasting beauty of forests, lava fields and waterfalls. All of this natural wonder is in the shadow of the towering volcano Hekla. Visit Þjóðveldisbærinn, a replica of an old viking farm. Then continue on to Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot springs area where you will spend the night. Optional Excursions: Þjóðveldisbærinn farm tour, River rafting in the Geysir area, ATV excursion in Haukadalur.

Day 4: Visit Þingvellir National Park

Visit Þingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic parliament and a geological wonderland. Witness the site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are separating. Then via Hvalfjörðurfjord or Kaldidalur highland track (4WD needed), continue on to the beautiful Borgarfjörður region and Reykholt, home of the 13th century scholar and Saga author Snorri Sturluson. End your adventure back in Reykjavík. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city, eating at one of the many world famous seafood restaurants or enjoy a relaxing soak in the mineral rich waters of the Blue Lagoon.
Optional Excursions: Evening at The Blue Lagoon.

Day 5: Departure

Depending on your flight, spend the last day exploring more of the city or relaxing in a cafe. Be sure to schedule the flybus pickup with the front desk!