On arrival to Iceland, the rental car kiosks are located to the left when you exit the Arrival gate at the International Airport and they will assist you to pick up your arranged vehicle.

Driving time to your hotel in Reykjavik is approx: 45 min.

In the afternoon you have free time to explore Reykjavik and take a Private culinary Walking 

The best way to get to know the city is through food tasting here and there around the city along with meet up with the locals.

For the evening, you will get a list of recommended restaurants and we can take care of table reservations for you.

Just off the main road towards the North, you have Borgarvirki, a 10 - 15 meter high ridge of columnar rock. This is a volcanic plug, and it might have been a district fortress or even a battleground in the past. The panoramic views were used as a viewfinder, being the only elevated spot in the landscape of the lowlands.

Hvítserkur is a 15-meter-high sea stack. This iconic rock with two holes on the bottom, reminds some of dragon drinking. The bottom had to be reinforced with concrete to protect the foundation from the power of seawater. The walls are the favorite place for nesting sea birds.

The Vatnsnes peninsula is famous for seal spotting, and we arrive at Illugastaðir, one of the best seal spotting places in Iceland. Here are walking paths along the shore, and also a hut for seal spotting on not-so-sunny days. The seals are in these waters whole year round, swimming in the ocean and resting on the sandbanks and rocks. In the summertime, a large number of sea birds nest here, especially arctic tern and eider duck.

As we drive along the shore, we can see islands in the Skagafjörður fjord, the largest one being Drangey. This flat-topped mass of tuff, rising almost 200 meters above sea level, played an important role in Icelandic sagas.

At Glaumbær museum, the turf houses are a great example of the construction of farms in the past. Here we learn what homes in Iceland looked like in the settlement era. There are many sagas tied to the Glaumbær farm, the most impressive being the saga of Guðríður Þprbjarnadóttir, the first European female to give birth to a child on the American continent, the Vin-land, pronounced His-land in the Vatican, when Guðríður went there to meet the pope. The timber houses host a reception house and exhibition with a tea room.

There has been a church at Hólar in Hjaltadal since the 11th century. The present-day cathedral is the oldest stone church in Iceland, built in 1763. The place, once a very important parish, now hosts a university, horse breeding farm, and a museum, that holds some very important historical artifacts and manuscripts.

The peninsula on the west of Eyjafjörður is Tröllaskagi, The Troll Peninsula. With a little luck, we might see one - or we hear stories about them. We leave Siglufjordur behind and head north along the shore. 

Siglufjörður is still known as the “herring capital” of Iceland. There were times in history when this was the largest town in Iceland. Now it is a vibrant center for services, especially for tourism. The nearby mountains are arguably the best skiing area in Iceland and there is also a swimming pool, a library, many restaurants, and accommodations.

Ólafsfjörður is a small fishing town by the still lake with mirror-like waters and the surrounding mountains on the reflection. The shores of the lake are great for long walks, and for finding the best photo spots. Many hiking trails start here, and for rainy days, there is an excellent Natural History Museum.

Placed in a natural paradise, Dalvík is a fishing and commercial port. Here start many hiking trails in the vicinity, and we can experience the stillness, safety, and spectacular views. Later on our way, we see a few stunning waterfalls right by the road before we cross the Ólafsfjörður and reach the town of the same name. We are now in the area where the towns are connected by underground tunnels, one of which even has a crossroad in the middle.

We first arrive at Hjalteyri. Once the major hub for the herring industry, Hjalteyri is nowadays known as a diving spot, because Strýtan, the geothermal veins in the ocean, are right offshore. The nearby fishing village of Hauganes has an excellent whale-watching tradition.

Today you will discover more magnificent gems of North Iceland.

Lake Mývant, has its own, unique character. There are neither many trees or glaciers. This part of Iceland is captivated by the geothermal force and place, where you can feel the volcanic activity, that has taken place in the last centuries. To explore this magnificent power, you may challenge yourself with a hike to Mt. Hverfjall. 

Hverfjall is a beautifully shaped volcanic crater. Round and almost perfectly symmetrical is utterly mesmerizing. During winter, when snow covers its area, the crater looks like a fine piece of modern art. Once you are on top, you may enjoy a magnificent panorama of the lava landscape. 

During your tour, you will experience many charming spots in the great Mývan area. Along the way, you may discover more history about the people who lived there for many ages, while stepping into of the magnificent valley. From bubbling geothermal landscapes to mighty waterfalls and pictures of lava formations, the views will stay with you for a long time.

Hvalfjörður, also known as Whale Fjord, is a long and scenic fjord located in the west of Iceland. It is renowned for its striking beauty, surrounded by towering mountains and lush valleys. Hvalfjörður is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, wildlife watching, and enjoying Iceland's rugged landscapes. The fjord is also notable for its historical significance, as it was the site of a major naval base during World War II. Today, it is a peaceful and tranquil area that provides a glimpse into Iceland's natural and historical heritage.

Reykjanes is a peninsula in South West Iceland, characterized by immense lava fields, volcanoes, and heightened geothermal activity.

The Reykjanes Peninsula runs along the Mid-Atlantic Rift, where the Eurasian and the North American tectonic plates are drifting apart. Due to this geological setting, the whole peninsula is extremely volcanically active, covered with lava fields, and eruptions and earthquakes are very common here.

During the Middle Ages, many eruptions occurred in Reykjanes, no eruptions had been recorded here for the last 500 years until last year! Geologists believe that we are currently in a volcanic active period.

The main geothermal areas of Reykjanes, however, are Gunnuhver, Krýsuvik, and Svartsengi. Various mud pools and fumaroles can be seen at Gunnuhver, while Krýsuvik is characterized by hot springs and mud pots that bestow multicolored hues upon the soil.

Reykjanes' cliffs are teeming with birdlife. Its best-known bird colony resides in Krýsuvikurbjarg which is the nesting place of approximately eighty thousand seabirds. While puffins are not found here, it is an excellent place to spot cormorants, fulmar, and other such species.

North of Krýsuvíkurbjarg is the aforementioned Kleifarvatn, the largest lake on the peninsula and one of the deepest in Iceland. On the centre of the peninsula is Lake Djúpavatn, a popular fishing destination.

After a memorable journey in the land of Ice and fire, it is time to go home.

Drive to the airport and return the car.

Departure with your flight.