West Iceland Express

166.990 kr.

This tour is perfect for those who have limited time but want to get a glimpse into the local culture and spend some time in the extraordinary nature of West Iceland.
  • Trees planted

    14

  • Available

    jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec

  • Duration

    4 days / 3 nights

  • Departure

    Keflavík International airport

  • Distance driven

    Approx. 700 km / 435 miles

  • Difficulty

    1

The West Iceland Express tour is a 4 day/3 night self drive adventure where you will experience all the most popular attractions of West Iceland!

This tour is ideal for those who have limited time but want to get a glimpse into Icelandic culture and of course visit stunning natural attractions. Highlights include beautiful waterfalls, charming fishing villages, towering mountains, hot springs, and last but not least Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital city.

Self-drive tours are the best way to experience all that Iceland has to offer. This way you are in full control of the journey, no hassle and no crowded buses!

Please note that adding optional activities may change the itinerary slightly. A detailed itinerary will be provided once booking has been confirmed.

To request a price quote for this tour, please fill out the request form below, and we will send you a price quote based on your preferences.

Don’t want to drive yourself? Check out our selection of guided multi-day tours here.

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Included in final tour price.

Included in final tour price.

Included

Accommodation for 3 nights with breakfast
Rental car of your choice for 8 days including CDW, SCDW, TP, GP, Extra driver, 4G Wifi dongle with unlimited data and VAT 24%
Detailed personal itinerary
Carbon offsetting (14 trees planted)
Taxes and service fees
Personal and professional service

Not included

Flight to/from Iceland
Personal travel insurance
Gasoline/petrol, road tolls, and parking fees
Meals and drinks beside breakfast
Entrance fees unless otherwise stated
Map
Itinerary.
Day 1

After your arrival at Keflavík airport, you will pick-up your rental car and start your adventure. You will head to Reykjavík, Iceland's capital city and spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the city symbols. We recommend walking to the Hallgrímskirkja church and taking a stroll through the city center and harbour area. There are also many museums in the city and a visit to the Whales of Iceland exhibition is highly recommended. Your accommodation for the night will be in Reykjavík.

Km driven: 50

Day 2

After breakfast you will get back on the open road and head to the Snæfellsnes peninsula. on your way you will encounter vast lava fields with numerous volcanic craters. You will continue driving until you reach Arnarstapi, a charming fishing village in beautiful surroundings. Afterwards you will head to Djúpalónssandur where you can test your strenght against the lifting stones that were once used to determine the wages of fishermen. You will continue driving around the Snæfellsj0kull National Park through the towns of Hellissandur and Ólafsvík until you reach Mt. Kirkjufell, a beautiful cone shaped mountain that has become a popular subject among professional photographers. Your accommodation for the night will be in Stykkishólmur, a fishing village on the Northern shore of the peninsula.

Km driven: 300

Day 3

After breakfast you will head to the Borgarfjörður area. You will drive around in the beautiful countryside of West Iceland and get a glimpse into the life of Icelandic farmers. Highlights of the day include the stunning waterfall Hraunfossar and its neighbor Barnafoss waterfall, Deildartunguhver hot spring which is the most powerful hot spring in Europe. If you are up for some hiking we recommend hiking to the waterfall Glymur in the Hvalfjörður fjord. Glymur is Iceland's second highest waterfall and a sight to see. The hike up to it is, however, a little bit challenging and not for people that suffer from fear of heights as the paths are at times narrow with steep hills on each side. You will then head back to Reykjavík for your last night in Iceland.

Km driven: 260

Day 4

After breakfast you will head to Keflavík International airport, return your rental car and depart from Iceland.

Km driven: 50

Map

Itinerary.

Day 1

After your arrival at Keflavík airport, you will pick-up your rental car and start your adventure. You will head to Reykjavík, Iceland's capital city and spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the city symbols. We recommend walking to the Hallgrímskirkja church and taking a stroll through the city center and harbour area. There are also many museums in the city and a visit to the Whales of Iceland exhibition is highly recommended. Your accommodation for the night will be in Reykjavík.

Km driven: 50

Day 2

After breakfast you will get back on the open road and head to the Snæfellsnes peninsula. on your way you will encounter vast lava fields with numerous volcanic craters. You will continue driving until you reach Arnarstapi, a charming fishing village in beautiful surroundings. Afterwards you will head to Djúpalónssandur where you can test your strenght against the lifting stones that were once used to determine the wages of fishermen. You will continue driving around the Snæfellsj0kull National Park through the towns of Hellissandur and Ólafsvík until you reach Mt. Kirkjufell, a beautiful cone shaped mountain that has become a popular subject among professional photographers. Your accommodation for the night will be in Stykkishólmur, a fishing village on the Northern shore of the peninsula.

Km driven: 300

Day 3

After breakfast you will head to the Borgarfjörður area. You will drive around in the beautiful countryside of West Iceland and get a glimpse into the life of Icelandic farmers. Highlights of the day include the stunning waterfall Hraunfossar and its neighbor Barnafoss waterfall, Deildartunguhver hot spring which is the most powerful hot spring in Europe. If you are up for some hiking we recommend hiking to the waterfall Glymur in the Hvalfjörður fjord. Glymur is Iceland's second highest waterfall and a sight to see. The hike up to it is, however, a little bit challenging and not for people that suffer from fear of heights as the paths are at times narrow with steep hills on each side. You will then head back to Reykjavík for your last night in Iceland.

Km driven: 260

Day 4

After breakfast you will head to Keflavík International airport, return your rental car and depart from Iceland.

Km driven: 50

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