Iceland 8 Days and 7 Nights On Your Own

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Experience Iceland at your leisure

8 days and 7 nights

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Experience Iceland at your leisure

8 days and 7 nights

Discover Iceland at your own pace, with total freedom

Iceland on your own: freedom, landscapes, and adventure without a guide

Do you want to discover Iceland without rushing, without a schedule, or without following a group? This trip is designed for those who prefer to explore independently, with the freedom to stop wherever they want, change plans as they go, or repeat that place that left them speechless.

You'll have your car, your accommodation booked, and the entire island at your fingertips: from the geysers of the Golden Circle to the black sand beaches of the south, passing by glaciers, endless waterfalls, and villages nestled among volcanoes. We'll provide the tools; you choose the path.

Perfect for those who travel with curiosity, a desire to improvise, and the desire to experience Iceland their own way.

Route

Reykjavik

Árbær Museum

Golden Circle

South Coast 1

South Coast 2

Snæfellsnes - Hvammsvík

Reykjavik Botanical Garden

Includes

Flights

Accommodations

Activities

Breakfasts

Extras

Ice Cave (Optional)

Accommodation in Hella (Optional)

Departures

Barcelona

Madrid

Itinerary

Day 1 - Reykjavik
- Departure according to flight plan
- Arrival at Iceland International Airport, KEF/REK. Reykjavik.
- Upon arrival, you will pick up the car at the terminal or at the nearby offices.
- Free time to visit the most interesting places in the capital: such as the Reykjavik Old Harbour, he Tjorning lake, the church Hallgrimskirkja or the museum Pearl.
- Night in Reykjavik.
Day 2 - Golden Circle and South Coast
- Departure to the Golden Circle and the South Coast of Iceland.
- Enjoy the wild nature of the Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the world's largest tectonic plates separate.
- Visit to the geothermal area of Geysir, where the geyser Strokkur erupts every few minutes.
- Stop at the impressive waterfall Gullfoss, known as “the golden waterfall”.
- Continue to the south coast to see the iconic waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss (behind the water curtain) and Skógafoss, one of the most powerful in the country.
- Night in the Hella – Vík area.
Day 3 - Vatnajökull Glacier and Jökulsárlón
- Route to the southeast of the country, crossing the sandbanks of Myrdalssandur and the lava fields of Eldhraun.
- Stop at the cliffs of Dyrhólaey and the picturesque town of Vik.
- Exploration of the Skaftafell National Park, where the waterfall is located Svartifoss.
- Visit to the glacial lagoon of Jökulsárlón, with its floating icebergs, already close Diamond Beach.
- Views of the majestic glacier Vatnajökull, the largest in Europe.
- Night in the Höfn area.
Day 4 - Eastern Fjords
- Exit to the Eastern Fjords, one of the less traveled but most authentic areas of the country.
- Stop in the fishing village of Djúpivogur, surrounded by unspoiled nature.
- Crossing the spectacular mountain pass of Öxi.
- Discover the charm of the town of Seyðisfjörður, with colorful houses and an artistic atmosphere.
- Night in the Egilsstaðir area.
Day 5 - Mývatn Region
- Heading north to explore one of Iceland's most active geothermal areas: Mývatn.
- Stop at the powerful Dettifoss waterfall, the most abundant in Europe.
- Visit to the smoking fields of Námaskarð and the volcanic area of Krafla.
- Relax in the Jardböðin nature baths, a less crowded alternative to the Blue Lagoon.
- Night in the Mývatn area.
Day 6 - Whale Watching and Akureyri
- Discover the rock formations of Dimmuborgir, known as the “dark city”.
- Option to take a tour of whale watching in Húsavík, the best place in Europe for it.
- Explore the Ásbyrgi Canyon and the peninsula of Tjörnes.
- Stop at the impressive Godafoss, the “waterfall of the gods”.
- Arrival at Akureyri, capital of northern Iceland.
- Night in Akureyri.
Day 7 - West Iceland
- Start of the return to Reykjavik through the western part of the country.
- Visit to Skagafjordur and to the open-air museum of Glaumbær, with traditional turf houses.
- Explore the Vatnsnes Peninsula, an area known for its seal colonies.
- Stop at Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in Europe.
- Discover the magical waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss.
- Night in Reykjavik.
Day 8 - Return
- This day will consist of transfer from your accommodation in Reykjavik to Iceland International Airport (KEF/REK) for your return flight home.
- End of the journey.

Not included

In case of bad weather, road closures, storms or any other natural phenomenon that makes it impossible to carry out any of the tours, no refund will be made.

If you go on a whale watching excursion, THE PLANET is not a zoo and 100% does not guarantee you will see the whales.

This offer replaces previous offers and is valid for reservations made from the date indicated in the offer.

Please note that even if all the places mentioned are visited, the order may vary.

The voucher types for any excursion are electronic and must be carried on your mobile phone.

Accessibility: Some tours are not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability: All services comply with our Sustainability Code.

The Planet is not responsible for any missed connections due to changes in flight times.

Offer based on special contracting conditions and cancellation in case of withdrawal by the client.

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