Synonyomous with Jules Verne's 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth' the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a delight to discover with its astonishing variety of natural landscapes, abundant birdlife and the imposing Snæfellsjökull glacier, the suggested gateway to Verne's underground world.
Iceland
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
7 Days
Go west and explore the heart of the Icelandic countryside
This holiday can be re-designed and tailor-made for your own unique experience
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Countryside hotels |
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Classic Golden Circle - Thingvellir, Geysir & Gullfoss |
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Spectacular waterfalls |
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Journey inside a glacier |
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Whale watching |
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Venture inside a glacier |
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Whale watching |
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Depart UK, arrive Keflavik & self-drive to ION Hotel |
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Explore the Golden Circle. |
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Drive to Husafell via the waterfalls |
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Into the Glacier experience |
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Drive to Snaefellsnes for afternoon whale watching excursion (in season) |
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Explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula |
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Return to Keflavik, depart Iceland, arrive UK. |
This 7-day self-drive follows an exciting route to this stunning region and along the way you will experience more of Iceland's diverse landscapes, incredible natural attractions and even make your own 'Journey to the centre of the Earth'.
From the airport, head straight out to the countryside and the luxurious ION Hotel. From here you are perfectly placed to explore the iconic Golden Circle which takes in three popular attractions, Thingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss.
Spectacular waterfalls are next on the agenda as you make the drive a little further north to Hotel Husafell. It is from here that you will make your own journey into the underworld as you venture 'Into the Glacier' on a mesmerising tour inside Langjökull.
The final leg of your journey takes you to the long arm of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula where whale watching and wild west beaches await. Discover the fishing villages, marvel at the impressive towering sea cliffs with their flocks of nesting birds and witness the impressive Snæfellsjökull glacier, which can be explored by snowmobile during the winter months. Spend your evenings at the traditional Hotel Budir and dine on imaginative Icelandic cuisine in full view of the glacier itself.
Showcasing some of Iceland's best natural features this self-drive can be taken in both summer and winter, with each season offering the same unique experiences, authentic Icelandic hospitality and mouth-watering cuisine.
Year round
Additional Details - Cost, Dates, Rating etc.
Cost from £
Please contact us for a cost for when you wish to travel.
Our trips are almost always tailored to your requirements, we'll make small changes or alter the itinerary completely for you. For instance we get many requests to slow down the pace of a trip.
Departure Dates
Any day to your requirements.
Difficulty
An easy safari with game drives each day.
Flights
Direct flights on Iceland Air from London and Manchester. Some regional departures are also possible.
Time
GMT +0 hours, same as UK.
Further along the south coast or northwest to the West Fjords. Northern Iceland is also within reach to explore the geothermal area around Lake Myvatn or go whale watching from Husavik.
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