10 dages kør-selv-tur om sommeren i langsomt tempo til Snaefellsnes-halvøen, den Gyldne cirkel og Sydkysten

Der står en ensom kirke på den smukke Snæfellsnes-halvø, taget om sommeren.
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Keflavík Airport
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10 dage
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Keflavík Airport
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Apr. - Aug.
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Immerse yourself in Iceland without rushing a single site by booking this slow-paced summer self-drive holiday. For ten days, you'll be able to enjoy a wealth of destinations on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the Golden Circle, and the South Coast, all in your own time.

Those looking to explore Iceland in-depth need to look no further. On this tour, you will spend two nights in a row at each location outside of Reykjavík, allowing you to fully comprehend why Snæfellsnes is called 'Iceland in Miniature', marvel at natural and historical sites on the Golden Circle, and explore the South Coast all the way up to the unbelievable Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, giving every landmark en route the time it deserves. 

Throughout your travels, you'll have options to add all manner of excursions, such as snorkeling between continents, snowmobiling on glaciers, visiting an ice cave and lava tubes, sailing a boat on Breiðafjörður Bay or the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, relaxing in the Blue Lagoon or Krauma spa, and descending into an empty magma chamber of a volcano.

You don't need to worry about sorting accommodation, car rentals, or individual tours in booking a self-drive holiday. All of it is organized for you before arrival. What's more, you don't have to concern yourself with the needs of other guests, tour guides, or time limitations. Your one goal each day is to enjoy Iceland at your pleasure until reaching your next hotel.

Don't miss your chance to see Iceland in depth at your own pace. Book this family-friendly adventure now and discover all that Iceland has to offer. Check availability by choosing a date.

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Inkluderet

9 overnatninger
Vehicle for 10 days (Toyota Aygo or similar. Upgrades available)
CDW forsikring til biler på super budget niveau; Andre niveauer omfatter grusbeskyttelsesforsikringer
Detailed itinerary
Personal travel agent
Taxes
Gratis wi-fi i bilen

Aktiviteter

Gletsjervandring
Snorkling
Snescooter
Superjeep
Hvalsafari
Sightseeing
Bådtur
Bad i varme kilder
Kulturel aktivitet
Helikopter
Isgrottebesøg
Kør-selv

Daglig rejseplan

Dag 1
Reykjaviks vartegn.

Dag 1 - Welcome to Iceland

On day one, you will arrive at Keflavík International Airport and pick up your car. From there, you will take a drive along the haunting, volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula to the city of Reykjavik.

On your way to Iceland's capital city, you could choose to make a stop at the Blue Lagoon. This world-renowned spa is known for its healing waters, vivid azure colors, and luxurious treatments. It is located in the middle of a moss-covered lava field, giving it an otherworldly atmosphere. If you add the Blue Lagoon, it will be arranged according to your flights. If there is no time to visit the lagoon today, it can be added to another day. Your travel consultant will be able to arrange this for you. There is still plenty to see and do in Reykjavik and the Reykjanes Peninsula if you have extra free time.

If you are not in a rush to get to the capital, you can use this time to better explore the lunar landscapes around you. Just south of the airport is Gunnuhver geothermal area, where you'll find bubbling mud pools and colorful hot springs.

Once you reach your hotel, you can either relax and sleep off your journey to ready yourself for the day tomorrow or use the opportunity to introduce yourself to the many wonders of Reykjavik City.

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Dag 2
Gletsjeren og vulkanen Snæfellsjökull er en af højdepunkterne på Snæfellsnes halvøen.

Dag 2 - Snæfellsnes halvøen, Dag 1

On your second day, you will head to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. This 56-mile (90-kilometer) long stretch of land is home to a wealth of wonders, and the scenic drive there takes you past mighty mountains, long fjords, and rolling hills.

You'll get to see a wealth of geological formations as you enter Snaefellsnes, such as at Eldborg crater and the Gerduberg hexagonal basalt cliffs, as well as bountiful animal life. The Peninsula is home to a wealth of seabirds, and at Ytri Tunga beach, there is a good chance you'll spot a colony of seals hauling out.

You'll then come to the charming fishing villages of Arnarstapi and Hellnar, where you can enjoy a stop for coffee, ice cream, or Icelandic pancakes at a local café.

The coastline will only get more dramatic as you travel, culminating at the enormous basalt plug of Londrangar. While this site is spectacular, it is overshadowed by the glacier and volcano that crowns the tip of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Snaefellsjokull.

Snaefellsjokull, which sits in a National Park with its name, gained fame when it was used as the setting of the Jules Verne novel 'A Journey to the Centre of the Earth'. Between its two peaks, a cave is said to lead into a fantastical underworld.

While you cannot follow directly in the footsteps of the novel's adventurers, you can opt for a caving tour this day and enjoy the otherworldly space of a lava tube on your own subterranean journey.

If you'd rather stay above ground, you can take a whale-watching tour from Olafsvik. Though there are no guarantees, more Orcas, Pilot Whales, and Sperm Whales are found around the Snæfellsnes Peninsula than in most other parts of Iceland.

After a day of adventure that will no doubt extend long into the hours of the midnight sun, you will head to a nearby hotel for a well-deserved rest.

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Dag 3
Kirkjufell bjerget er et af de mest ikoniske vartegn på Snæfellsneshalvøen.

Dag 3 - The Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Day Two

Due to the enormous wealth of sites on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, you will be able to pack another day full of adventure here.

You could start by heading to Bjarnahofn, home to the Shark Museum. Icelanders have for centuries enjoyed fermented Greenlandic shark as a delicacy, and here you can see the processes used to create it and taste the results. Just note that the smell can be quite strong.

You could also enjoy more natural sites, such as the Raudfeldsgja gorge, a cleft in a giant cliff face you can climb into to reach a waterfall. Just make sure you bring waterproof clothes and shoes as you will get wet. You can also see the iconic Mount Kirkjufell and its adjacent waterfall Kirkjufellsfoss, a favorite amongst avid photographers.

An option that blends nature and history is to visit Djupalonssandur beach. Here, you can find rusty pieces of metal from an old shipwreck on the beach's jet-black pebbles, as well as four 'lifting stones', against which fishermen of old used to test their strength.

The largest town on the Peninsula is called Stykkisholmur, and it is filled with folklore and culture. From here, you can take a boat tour into Breidafjordur fjord, which will plow up some shellfish for you to have prepared to eat right in front of you in the form of sushi. This tour also provides more opportunities to see whales, seals, and seabirds, including puffins.

With the sites of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula enjoyed in-depth, you'll return to your hotel here for one more night.

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Dag 4
Hraunfossar er en række lette vandfald, der løber ned fra en lavamark.

Dag 4 - West Iceland

On your fourth day, you will head towards the Golden Circle, but as this tour emphasizes a slow and steady pace, you'll make sure you enjoy all the sites en route first.

West Iceland has incredible natural landmarks. It is home to the highest-flowing hot spring in Europe, Deildartunguhver, and two iconic waterfalls, Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. You can explore the fjord Hvalfjordur and even hike to see the second tallest waterfall in the country, Glymur.

It also has many historical sites. The town of Borgarnes is in a beautiful coastal setting and houses the Settlement Center Museum. Reykholt, meanwhile, has the Snorrastofa Research Centre, an institution based on the life and works of the village's most famous son, Snorri Sturluson. He wrote the Bible of Old Norse mythology, Edda. 

While booking, there are three tours you can opt for today. You could head to the mighty Langjokull glacier, take a monster truck journey to its peak, and explore man-made ice tunnels that lead into its depths. If you missed caving on Snaefellsnes, you could take a tour here into Vidgelmir lava tube, the largest cave in Iceland.

If you'd rather relax, you can book admission to the Krauma Spa, where hot water from Deildartunguhver is mixed with cold water from Iceland's smallest glacier, Ok, to create the perfect bathing temperature.

You'll finally reach your hotel on the Golden Circle, perfectly poised to explore it in depth tomorrow.

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Dag 5
Inde i Þingvellir Nationalpark findes det utrolige vandfald Öxaráfoss.

Dag 5 - The Golden Circle

On day five, you will embark on Iceland's most renowned and beloved sightseeing route, the Golden Circle. The trail consists of three points, all equal in beauty and allure.

The most famous waterfall in the country is Gullfoss, otherwise known as 'the Golden Waterfall'. Its name is where the title 'the Golden Circle' came from. Falling in two tiers and plunging into a canyon that slices through the countryside, it has the awe-inspiring power for which this country is known. You can observe and photograph it from many surrounding platforms.

Just ten minutes from Gullfoss is Haukadalur Valley, home to the Geysir Geothermal Area. Though named after the Great Geysir itself, this feature is currently inactive. The star of the show here is, however, the incredible Strokkur. Every five to ten minutes, it blasts a column of boiling water to heights that can reach 66 ft (20 m). Surrounding it are many other hot springs, fumaroles, and steam vents.

Finally, you will come to Thingvellir, a fascinating National Park situated directly between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. As they pull apart, they tear the landscape up, creating ravines and making it both dramatic and beautiful. This is also the only UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Icelandic mainland. Here, Icelanders first founded their parliament in 930 AD, which is now the longest-running institution of its kind in the world.

After enjoying these sites, there are a wealth of other places you can visit. Kerid is a crater lake with beautiful contrasts between its crimson rocks and azure waters. There are geothermal power plants which you can enter and explore, and many more waterfalls.

You could also use the time to enjoy a tour. In Thingvellir, there is a ravine filled with crystal clear glacial water called Silfra that you can snorkel in for a fantastic adventure between the continents. You could also return to Langjokull glacier for a thrilling snowmobile ride on top of the ice cap.

After making the very most of the Golden Circle, you will return to your accommodation in the area.

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Dag 6
Landsbyen Vik har udsigt over Reynisfjara sorte sandstrand, Reynisdrangar havstakke og bjerget Reynisfjall.

Dag 6 - The South Coast, Day One

On your sixth day, you will begin your three-day exploration of Iceland's marvelous South Coast.

As you leave from the Golden Circle, you will find your route descend to run alongside the ocean. On your right, you will be able to see across to the Westman Islands in clear weather, and to your left, the notorious subglacial volcanoes Eyjafjallajokull and Myrdalsjokull will begin to materialize.

Your first stop is at Seljalandsfoss waterfall. This beautiful cascade tumbles from over 197 ft (60 m) and is unique in the sense you can walk all the way around it. This provides the opportunity for some gorgeous views over the South and for some unique photographs. As you have the time to enjoy the sites in-depth, you can also walk over to another mesmerizing waterfall hidden in a gorge called Gljufrabui.

Next, you will see Skogafoss. This one has a more classic shape than the other two. It is also over 197 ft (60 m( tall but much more powerful. The clouds of spray rising from where it crashes to the earth often hold many rainbows when sun rays fall upon it.

You will next see some amazing coastal attractions around the charming village of Vik. The most well-known is the black sand beach Reynisfjara, a haunting, otherworldly, yet beautiful stretch of shoreline. Jutting from the water nearby, off the cliffs of Reynisfjall mountain, are the sea-stacks known as Reynisdrangar. These are, according to local folklore, all that remains of two petrified trolls.

Near here is another famous coastal location. Dyrholaey is a set of cliffs and a gigantic rock arch that juts into the ocean, magnificent in its own right but beloved for its bird-watching opportunities. This is one of the closest places to Reykjavik, from which you can observe puffins up close from the land.

On your journey, you have the option to take one of two tours. You could stop at an outlet of Myrdalsjokull glacier, Solheimajokull, and enjoy an exciting glacier hike. Otherwise, you could elect to take an ice caving tour higher on the ice cap, where you can descend into a beautifully formed feature that sits directly above Katla volcano.

Finally, you will reach the village of Kirkjubaeklaustar, nicknamed Klaustur even by locals. You can visit the local sites, all steeped in religious history, before heading to your hotel.

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Dag 7
Under midnatssolen er Jökulsárlón gletcherlagune et arktisk eventyrland.

Dag 7 - The South Coast, Day Two

On day seven, you will see two marvelous sites of the southeast, considered by many to be the most beautiful in Iceland, both located within Vatnajokull National Park.

The first of these is Skaftafell Nature Reserve, so otherworldly that it was the first National Park in the area. It is a hiker's paradise, with trails leading to a wealth of sites through diverse environments. It is home to lava fields, rivers, forests, and glacier tongues stretching from the largest ice cap in Europe, Vatnajokull. Most famously, it holds Svartifoss waterfall, which is surrounded by black basalt columns.

If you'd like to breathe in the fresh mountain air from atop a glacier, you can opt for a glacier hike in Skaftafell today. A certified guide will lead you up the ice cap, past deep crevasses and incredible ice formations, so you can get an incredible view of the surrounding landscapes.

Secondly, you'll come to the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon. Here, mighty icebergs break from an outlet glacier into a gigantic lake and slowly drift across it, making for an ethereal arctic wonderland. To add to the beauty, many seals call the lagoon home, and seabirds nest all around it. To truly immerse yourself here, you can choose to take either a slow boat ride on an amphibious boat or a faster ride on a RIB speedboat.

Adjacent to the lagoon is the Diamond Beach, which no visitor should overlook. The black-sand stretch of coastline is where many of the icebergs end up after finally reaching the ocean. They lie there, scattered on the shore like glistening diamonds.

Although you could spend all day at these sites, you could also head a little further east before returning your accommodations in Klaustur to Mount Vestrahorn. This is a beautiful, stark feature that photographers flock to, trying to capture the perfect photo of the mountain reflecting in the surrounding water.

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Dag 8
Skógafoss er et 60 meter højt vandfald på Sydkysten, der kan nå en bredde på 20 meter.

Dag 8 - The South Coast, Day Three

On your eighth day, you will drive from Klaustur back to Reykjavik. This journey gives you ample time to enjoy any sites you missed the following days or return to your favorites under different conditions. Of course, you can also rush back to the city to get more time in the capital.

Today, there is one incredible tour that you can choose to take. Iceland is the only place with a frozen magma chamber of a dormant volcano that you can descend into, so it is possible to enjoy the Into the Volcano tour into Thrihnukagigur.

On this excursion, you will descend in a lift into a colorful, enormous cavern, which could comfortably hold the Statue of Liberty. You can explore the chamber at its bottom, which is the size of a football field.

Once back in Reykjavik, you can settle into your hotel and enjoy your night.

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Dag 9
Der er et naturreservat i Reykjavík ved Seltjarnarnes-området.

Dag 9 - Reykjavik Free Day

On day nine, you have a free day in Reykjavik and a wealth of options for how to spend it.

You could, of course, use it to explore the city itself. The main street Laugavegur has a wealth of boutiques, bars, and restaurants, and there are many architectural sites, such as Hallgrimskirkja Church and Harpa Concert Hall, to explore.

If you’d rather maintain your adventures, you could whale watch from the city’s Old Harbor. This 3-hour excursion will provide you with an amazing opportunity to see Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, White-Beaked Dolphins, and Harbour Porpoises, as well as puffins, amongst other species of cetacean and seabird.

A final choice is a different helicopter tour of the city and its surrounding nature. This will provide you with a fantastic aerial perspective over the landmarks and an exhilarating rush as you swoop through the skies.

You will spend your final night in Iceland at your accommodations in Reykjavik.

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Dag 10
Et af Reykjavíks arkitektoniske vidundere, koncertsalen Harpa.

Dag 10 - Departure Day

Today is your last day in Iceland. For those who have a later flight and choose to visit the Blue Lagoon today, you will finish off your stay unwinding before you head to the airport. This is the perfect place to relax as you bathe in the warm, mineral-rich waters as you look back on the incredible adventure you have just taken in the land of fire and ice. If your flight is later, there are plenty of things to do in Reykjavik. If you have an early flight back home, we wish you a pleasant journey.

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Self-drive tours begin either in Reykjavík City or at Keflavik International Airport. A valid driver's license is required, along with a one-year-long on-road experience. Please be aware that your itinerary may be rearranged to better fit with your arrival date and time.

Some optional activities might require you to have a valid driver's license, or you might need to send additional information to your travel planner. Please note that you might need to present medical documents should you choose to go snorkeling.

Although it is summertime, the Icelandic weather can be very unpredictable. Please bring appropriate clothing.

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Overnatningssteder

Se vores boligniveauer nedenfor og vores foretrukne indkvarteringspartnere under hver dag i den daglige rejseplan.

Indkvartering med superbudget niveau arrangeres i vandrehjems senge. For andre niveauer arrangeres bookinger for en person i enkeltværelser, og bookinger til to eller flere personer deler et (e) dobbelt- / dobbeltværelse (r).

Teenagere og børn arrangeres i samme rum med forældrene. Hvis der er behov for ekstra værelse (r), påløber der ekstra omkostninger.

Guide to Iceland giver dig den bedste tilgængelige bolig på din tid fra din reservation fra vores foretrukne partnere. Husk, at hotelkvaliteten i Island varierer mellem placeringer og tilgængeligheden er meget begrænset. Hvis vores foretrukne partnere er fuldt bookede på tidspunktet for din reservation, vil vi finde en anden passende bolig til dig på lignende niveau.

Bemærk, at ikke alle placeringer tilbyder indkvartering på kvalitetsniveau. Overnatning på komfortniveau arrangeres på disse bestemte steder, hvilket afspejles i opgraderingsprisen for kvalitetsniveau.

Vi gør altid vores bedste for at imødekomme specielle ønsker, som kan medføre ekstra omkostninger. Tryk på vælg en dato for at finde tilgængelighed.

Super Budget

Sovesenge med fælles badeværelser i pensionater eller vandrerhjem. Beliggende i regionen med de bedste attraktioner. Morgenmad er ikke inkluderet.

Budget

Værelser med fælles badeværelser i bondegårde, pensionater eller vandrerhjem med gode placeringer i nærheden af ​​de bedste attraktioner. Morgenmad er ikke inkluderet.

Comfort

Værelser med eget badeværelse i tre-stjernede hoteller eller kvalitetshytter. Meget tæt på de bedste attraktioner på hvert sted. Morgenmad er inkluderet.

Quality

Værelser med eget badeværelse i et firestjernet hotel eller superior-værelser på et kvalitets-3-stjernet hotel på de bedste steder i Island. Morgenmad er inkluderet.

Bil

Nedenfor kan du se de mulige biludlejningsmuligheder, der er tilgængelige for denne kør-selv-tur.

Alle vores køretøjer er nye eller nuværende modeller på højst 2 år. Superbudgetniveauer leveres med standard CDW-forsikring, mens alle andre niveauer også inkluderer grusbeskyttelse (GP) forsikring. Bemærk venligst, at terrænkørsel er ulovlig for alle biltyper.

Alle niveauer er udstyret med gratis wi-fi. Du kan nyde ubegrænset data med Wi-Fi-enheden, som kan tilsluttes til op til 10 enheder på én gang. Biludlejningen vil give 24-timers nødhjælp på vejen.

Alderskrav for hvert niveau kan findes nedenfor. For alle niveauer gælder det, at chaufføren skal have haft et gyldigt kørekort i mindst et år før lejedatoen.

Vi anbefaler Budget 4X4 niveau til sommerkørsel og Comfort 4X4 til vinterkørsel.

Super Budget-tohjulstrækker

Et lille 2WD-køretøj som Toyota Aygo eller lignende, der er egnet til grundlæggende kørsel under daglige forhold. Kompakt og behagelig for op til 2 rejsende med meget lidt bagage. Ingen højlandskapaciteter. Føreren skal være 20 år eller derover.

Budget-tohjulstrækker

Et grundlæggende 2WD-køretøj, såsom en Toyota Yaris eller lignende, der er egnet til kørsel under daglige forhold. Behageligt for 3 rejsende med let bagage. Dette køretøj har ikke kapacitet på højlandet. Føreren skal være 20 år eller derover.

Budget-firhjulstrækker

En grundlæggende 4WD (4X4) jeep eller SUV såsom en Dacia Duster eller lignende. Passer komfortabelt op til 3 rejsende med 2 store stykker bagage. Passer til de fleste rejser og anstændigt til sne- og off-asfaltkørsel. Har basale kapaciteter på højlandet. Føreren skal være 20 år eller derover.

Comfort-firhjulstrækker

En mellemstor 4WD (4x4) jeep eller SUV som f.eks. en Toyota Rav4 (automatisk) og Suzuki Vitara (manuel) eller lignende. Passer komfortabelt op til 4 rejsende med 3 store stykker bagage. Passer til de fleste rejser og god til sne- og off-asfaltkørsel. Har basale kapaciteter på højlandet. Føreren skal være 21 år eller derover.

Luxury-firhjulstrækker

En stor 4WD jeep som en Toyota Land Cruiser eller lignende. Komfortabelt for op til 4 rejsende med 4 store stykker bagage. Passer til næsten alle rejser. Har fuld highland-kapacitet til at køre på tilgængelige bjergveje. Føreren skal være 21 år eller derover.

Varevogn

En stor varebil med 9 sæder så som en Mercedes Benz Vito eller lignende (manuel gearkasse). Komfortabel til 5 til 7 rejsende. Hvis alle pladser er fyldt op, er pladsen til bagage begrænset. Føreren skal være 23 år eller derover.

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