Complete Iceland – Self Drive – 15 days 13 nights

Day 1:  Montreal – Reykjavik 
Departure from Montreal airport to Reykjavik, Iceland.

Day 2: Reykjavik
Highlights:

• Blue Lagoon
• Reykjavik

Your memorable, Iceland adventure begins the very moment you arrive at Keflavik Airport. Once you pick up your rental vehicle, you’ll head directly for Reykjavik and your exciting, first night in Iceland. If your flight arrives early enough, we have a great suggestion for starting your trip off the right way: Plan a visit to Iceland’s world-famous Blue Lagoon. Be sure to pack your swimsuit, so you can take a relaxing dip in the Lagoon’s soothing, geothermal waters, before heading to your hotel. Overnight stay in Reykjavik.   Approximately 50 km
Day 3: Borgarfjörður and Snaefellsnes
Highlights:

• Hraunfossar Waterfalls
• Reykholt
• Deildartunguhver
• Snaefellsnes Peninsula
• Búdir
• Arnastapi
• Hellnar
• Kirkjufell

Today you will be discovering an interesting area, rich with cultural and historical heritage. As you head toward Borgarfjörður, we recommend stopping by the magnificent, Hraunfossar waterfalls, where the water seems to magically flows from the lava bed into the river below. Heading to Snaefellsnes peninsula you should visit the beautiful places all around the peninsula; for example Búðir, Arnarstapi and Hellnar on the way to your accommodation in the Snaefellsnes area. Overnight stay in Snaefellsnes area.   Approximately 380 km
Day 4 : Snaefellsnes and Breiðafjörður Bay
Highlights:

• Golfe de Breiðafjörður
• Fjords de l’Ouest
• Falaises de Látrabjarg
• Patreksfjördur

Your day will start with a boat ride on the Baldur ferry, taking you to the beautiful, West Fjords. You will depart in the morning from Stykkishólmur, heading to Patreksfjordur and sailing through Breiðafjörður Bay.Overnight stay in Patreksfjörður area.  Approximately 140 km

Day 5 : West Fjords, Dynjandi
Highlights:

• West Fjords
• Dynjandi waterfalls
• Bolungarvík
• Isafjordur

Today you continue up north along the West Fjords, one of the most remote regions of Iceland. The landscape is breathtaking as you cross mountains and heaths and drive along the dramatic fjords at the foot of steep cliffs. Dynjandi is a beautiful waterfall that lies in the northern arm of the fjord Arnarfjörður. You continue toward the north until you reach the village Flateyri and from there you drive on to reach your accommodation near the Isafjordur town. Overnight stay in Ísafjörður area.  Approximately 200 km

Day 6 : West Fjords
Highlights:

• West fjords
• Vigur Island
• Hólmavík
• Hrútafjördur

Today your journey through the most remote places in Iceland continues. Next up is Strandir, the eastern part of the West Fjords. You’ll thrill to the spectacular landscape, while driving along the numerous small fjords of Ísafjarðardjúp and passing Vigur Island along the way.  Overnight stay in Hrútafjörður area.  Approximately 350 km

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Day 7 : North Iceland, Akureyri
Highlights:

• Skagafjördur
• L’église de Víðimýri
• Musée de Glaumbær
• Akureyri

Your next day’s journey continues toward the northern part of Iceland, ending in the north’s capital, Akureyri, passing through Skagafjörður, known for exceptional horse breeding; in fact, many stunning, Icelandic horses can be seen on your drive.Overnight stay in or near the Akureyri area.  Approximately  230 km

Day 8 : Lake Mývatn, Akureyri
Highlights

• Akureyri
• Mývatn Lake
• Goðafoss waterfalls
• Skútustaðir
• Dimmuborgir

In the morning you can spend some time in Akureyri before heading to the Lake Myvatn area. It is undoubtedly one of Iceland’s most renowned areas, due to its volcanic activity and its amazing bird life.On the way to Myvatn, plan to stop at the impressive, Godafoss waterfall, known as “the waterfall of the gods”.Overnight stay in Mývatn/Húsavík area.  Approximately 120 km

Day 9 : Lake Mývatn Nature Reserve
Highlights:

• Réserve naturelle de Mývatn
• Krafla
• Leirhnjúkur
• Hverfjall
• Mývatn baths

Your whole day is dedicated to the marvels of the Lake Myvatn Nature Reserve, renowned as one of Iceland’s most inspiring, natural wonders. Of particular interest are two steam baths built for superb relaxation that sit straight on top of a geothermal area; the sulphur-free steam rises up through holes in the floor. Typically the temperature is around 50°C and the humidity is close to 100%. Guests can take a few turns in the steam baths and cool down in the outdoor shower in between. Overnight stay in Mývatn/Húsavík area.  Approximately 50 km
Day 10 : Dettifoss Waterfalls and Ásbyrgi
Highlights:

• Husavik
• Tjörnes
• Jökulsárgljúfur National Park
• Ásbyrgi
• Dettifoss waterfalls
• Egilsstadir

Your day starts in the charming fishing village of Husavik. After Husavik, you will drive the Tjornes Peninsula coastline, where you can make a quick stop on the way at the extremity of the peninsula to enjoy the view and spot some seabirds. The journey then continues to the eastern part of Iceland, with a few stops on the way, for your next evening’s stay.Overnight stay in Egilsstadir area.  Approximately 340 km

Day 11 : East Fjords
Highlights:

• The East Fjords
• Petra stone collections
• Djúpivogur
• Almannaskarð
• Höfn

Today is the day to discover the East Fjords. Starting toward the fjord Reydarfjörður, where a small-but-fascinating, World War II history museum is located, you continue along the fjords toward Southeast Iceland. At times, the road hangs precariously high on the mountain slopes. Finally, you drive through the tunnel of Almannaskarð to arrive in the Höfn region, where you will spend that night. Overnight stay in Höfn area.  Approximately 270 km

Day 12 : Skaftafell National Park
Highlights:

• Vatnajökull Glacier
• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
• Skaftafell National Park
• Svartifoss Waterfalls
• Skaftafell Glacier Lagoon
• Kirkjubæjarklaustur
• Eldhraun Lava Field
• Vík

Your next stop is Iceland’s scenic southeast. After passing various, outlet glaciers belonging to Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest ice cap, you’ll arrive at the stunningly surreal beauty of Jokulsarlon, a glacial lagoon. This exceptional sight sits at the foot of Iceland’s highest mountain, Hvannadalshnúkur.Skaftafell National Park is another area definitely worth a visit. This oasis, surrounded by glaciers and black sand plains, offers a broad range of options for great hiking. Continue through Kirkjubaejarklaustur village, the Eldhraun lava field and the Mýrdalssandur plain, before you arrive in the Vík areaOvernight stay in Vík area.  Approximately 280
Day 13:  Skógar, Reynisfjara
Highlights:

• Reynisfjara black sand beach
• Dyrhólaey
• Skógarfoss Waterfalls
• Seljalandsfoss Waterfalls

Today you can start by taking a look at the black sand Reynisfjara beach, famous for the Reynisdrangar rock stacks that rise from the sea and for its basalt columns. Dyrhólaey cape is the southernmost point of Iceland. A small road takes you to the top of this 120 m high sea cliff where you often can see a large number of puffins. (Please note that Dyrhólaey is closed during nesting season from May 15 til June 23 and from mid- August the puffins will have gone to sea!). Continuing westbound you arrive at Skógar and pass Skógarfoss waterfall, one of the highest in Iceland. As you continue towards Hella you pass Seljalandsfoss waterfall and you can actually walk behind it. Overnight stay in Hvolsvöllur/Hella area.  Approximately 120 km

Day 14 : Golden Circle
Highlights:

• Geysir Hot Springs
• Gullfoss Waterfalls
• Þingvellir National Park

Continue westbound to the south coast of Iceland and explore the Golden Circle, which takes you to the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland: Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir National Park. On your way back to Reykjavik you will pass the magnificent waterfalls, Skógarfoss and Seljalandsfoss. Your day will end in Reykjavík where you will spend your last night in Iceland. Overnight stay in Reykjavik.  Approximately 300 km
Day 15 : Reykjavik – Montreal
Transfers to Keflavik airport for your return flight.    Approximately 50 km