Highlights of Iceland’s Ring Road
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- This Icelandic adventure gives you everything you’ll need- a rental car, SIM card, and GPS.
- Drive the rugged coastline of the East Fjords with their towering mountains and charming fishing villages.
- Explore the Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Spot whales, orcas, and more during your Whale Watching Tour!
- Drive along the South Shore and admire the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall and the black sand beaches around Vik.
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- Round-trip economy class airfare to Reykjavik (KEF)
- Accommodations in hotels listed, or similar: 1 night in Hveragerdi at the Hotel Ork
- 1 night in Vik at the Burfell Hotel
- 1 night in Hofn at the Brunnholl Hotel
- 1 night in the East Fjords at Cliff Hotel
- 1 night in the Husavik area atGigur Hotel
- 1 night in Northwest Iceland at Nordurland Hotel
- 1 night in Reykjavik at Reykjavik Lights Hotel Daily breakfast (excluding arrival day)
- Rental car for 7 days*, including: CDW & theft protection
- Unlimited mileage and VAT
- Free in-car unlimited Wi-Fi to help navigate with your personal mobile device
- No charges for an additional driver
- Detailed road map New mobile-based Iceland Travel Companion App which can be used with your personal phone or tablet, and provides: Points of interest all over Iceland, including some with an audio guide
- Links to the electronic version of the Iceland Travel Roadbook, covering interesting places to visit, safety information, and driving tips Emergency phone line available 24/7
- Service fees & taxes
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Itinerary
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Your Ring Road adventure comes to an end today. At the appropriate time, return to Keflavik International Airport to return your rental car*; or, if you’ve already returned your car, return to the airport by shuttle transfer.
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Accommodation
s in hotels listed, or similar:
- 1 night in Hveragerdi at the Hotel Ork
- 1 night in Vik at the Vik Icelandair Hotel
- 1 night in Hofn at the Hofn Hotel Edda
- 1 night in the East Fjords at the Herad Icelandair Hotel
- 1 night in the Myvatn area at the Hotel Laxa
- 1 night in Northwest Iceland at the Hofsstadir Guest House
- 1 night in Reykjavik at the Grand Hotel
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