A 3 day self-drive tour in Iceland. Includes driving on mountain tracks and a visit to the Golden Circle, Hekla Volcano, Landmannalaugar highland paradise, Þórsmörk valley and Eyjafjallajökull volcano.
Visit Icelands most stunning and popular sights in 3 days!
Golden Circle is the most popular tourist route in Iceland and includes the one and only Geysir that all the geysirs in the world are named after. Landmannalaugar is a paradise in the middle of the Icelandic highlands, you cannot leave Iceland without seeing the wonderful colours in the area and taking a bath in the natural warm river. Last but not least we visit Þórsmörk – the valley between 2 glaciers and at the roots of Eyjafjallajökull the famous volcano! We can book accommdations on the way or suggest some nice places to stay at.
Before you start the trip you get the Road book with a suggestion of a more detailed itinerary, interesting places to visit and some local tips.
Day 1 The Golden Circle
Day 2 Landmannalaugar highland paradise
Day 3 Þórsmörk valley and a drive back to Reykjavík
Available from May 15th to October 15th.
Day 1 The Golden Circle route
We pick you up on the Arctic Trucks shuttle bus from your hotel or guesthouse in Reykjavík and in only a short drive we come to the Arctic Trucks headquarters. Here your vehicle will be waiting for you and we fill out the rental contract and our experts teach you the basics you need to learn before you enter the roads on a 4×4.
On this day you drive the Golden Cricle. It is the most popular tourist route in Iceland and includes sights like Þingvellir national park and UNESCO site, Geysir hot spring area- here we have the one and only Geysir that all the Geysir in the world are named after. In the end of the day we visit Gullfoss waterfall in the big glacier river Hvítá originating in Iceland´s second biggest glacier.
Day 2 Landmannalaugar highland paradise.
You start the day with some stopst at Þjórsárdalur valley; Hjálparfoss waterfall, Gjáin and Háifoss are some interesting sights on the way. Next you enter the gravel road that only 4×4 vehicles can drive. To get to Landmannalaugar you need to drive on rutted tracks and cross several rivers. In Landmannalaugar we recommend that you spend some hours, the hiking trails all around the area have stunning nature views and you should not leave without taking a bath in the warm river.
Day 3 Þórsmörk valley and a drive back to Reykjavík.
When you are back on the main road you drive further east and pass some small Icelandic farms on the way. Seljalandsfoss waterfall is the first stop and the brave ones can take the small path that goes behind the waterfall. Next we head to Þórsmörk the valley of Thor and make some interestings stops on the way Gígjökull outlet glacier, Stakkholtsgjá canyon with the hidden waterfall. Here you test the skills of the 4×4 car as you are driving a gravel road and need to cross several rivers on the way.
Vehicle pick up at 08:30 from the Arctic Trucks HQ in Reykjavík
Trip Duration: 3 days
Bring with you: Your driver license and credit card to fill out the car rental agreement
Meals: No meals are included on this tour.
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Insurances: All drivers need to sign a car rental contract before the trip starts. Self-risk is 3000 EUR. Please read all the details of the contract before starting the trip.
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Prices for the Self-drive Highlights of Iceland tour
For AT38 Hilux the cost for the vehicle is ISK 180,000.- for 3 days
For AT38 Land Cruiser the cost for the vehicle is ISK 204,000.- for 3 days
Includes: The Arctic Trucks vehicle and an itinerary for the trip.
Please contact us for full quoting and we can arrange a car-rental and an itinerary according to your wishes.We can also assist you on booking your accommodation for the trip.
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Fuel is not included in the price.
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Extras:
Extra Driver: Included
Unlimited kilometers: Included
Rope, shovel, tow eye, tire gauge: Included
3 day rental:
Winch with remote control: 6.500 ISK
GPS: 8.500 ISK
Aluminum travelling box: 5.500 ISK
Cooler box: 4.500 ISK
Hi-lift jack: 4.500 ISK
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Terms of Payment
Deposit
A deposit of 20% of the tour price is required at the confirmation of a booking if not agreed differently. We recommend at this time all passengers take out comprehensive travel insurance.
Full payment (less deposit) shall reach Arctic Trucks at least 4 weeks prior to arrival of guests. In case of further delay on payments, Arctic Trucks will reserve the right to treat this as a cancellation and withdraw its confirmation of the services.
For group bookings we requier full payment 6 weeks before arrival of the group.
Cancellation policy
Day Trips:
10% of the price of your tour in non refundable.
If you cancel with more than seven days notice you will be refunded 90% of the trip price.
If you cancel with less than seven days before your departure you will be refunded 70% of the trip price.
If you cancel with less than two days notice (48 hours) no refund will be given.
Multi day trips:
10% of the price of your tour in non refundable.
If you cancel with more than four weeks notice you will be refunded 90% of the trip price.
If you cancel with less than four weeks in advance and you will be refunded 50% of the trip price.
If you cancel with less than seven days notice no refund will be given.
If you cancel a group booking on multi day tour- final name list needs to arrive 6 weeks before the trip starts. No refund after final name list has been received.
If you have any questions please send us a request to experience@arctictrucks.is or fill out the online contact form.
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