Self-Drive Tour - Westfjords & the West Coast in 7 Days - 4x4 Campervan
About This Tour
Discover Iceland’s wild western side on a 7-day self-drive campervan adventure through Snæfellsnes, the remote Westfjords, and the Golden Circle. With a pre-pla...
Duration: 7 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Keflavik, Isafordur, Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir, Hveragerði, Glymur · Languages: English
Know before you go: INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Infants must not sit on laps; Not recommended for people with back problems; Not recommended for people with heart conditions; For some activities in this tour, the minimum age requirement is 12 years; It is recommended to be at paid activities´ meeting points 20 mins before the activity starts; The minimum age requirement for the driver participant(s) is 20 years; Note that the minimum age requirement for the driver participant(s) is 20 years of age. Upon picking up the vehicle at our office, the driver participant(s) must show a valid international driving license, valid for the vehicle and valid for a minimum of 12 months at the time of pick-up of the car for the tour.; We offer a free pick-up shuttle service from Keflavík International Airport or the previously selected hotel in the Keflavík area (12 hotels are selectable), between 6:30 am and 6 pm.; At the end of your tour, we also offer a free drop-off shuttle service to Keflavík International Airport or your chosen hotel within the Keflavík area (12 hotels are selectable).
About Isafordur
Isafordur
Isafjorour and the Westfjords of northern Iceland are pure natural drama. Engage a local guide to discover the isolated town of timber homes, vodka bars and ski-mad locals!
What's Included
- Fully Equipped 4x4 Campervan -Hit the road with our signature 4X4 campervans.
- Zero-Risk Insurance - Zero-Risk Insurance, you will be covered in the case of theft, gravel damage, CDW (Collision Damage Waiver), wheel/tire damage, burn-out engine, etc. This inclusion is a lifesaver and a recipe for a worry-free road trip.
- Camping sites - Spend every night in a different location!
- Optional Activities - Our experts carefully planned your itinerary so that you could get the most out of your road trip. To make your tour even more adventurous and worry-free of planning, we included a list of activities that you can take part in, during your trip. The selection is yours; all you need to do is select the ones you desire in your booking, and we will include the payment for them in the total price of the Self-Drive Tour.
- The Easy Guide - This trip includes our signature and best assistant for the journey in Iceland - the Easy Guide.
- Cancelation Protection - There is no charge if you cancel your reservation within 24 hours before pick up. If you do not cancel within 24 hours before pick up and do not show up, we will charge 30% of the total amount from your credit card.
- Free Shuttle - We offer our customers arriving at the International Airport Keflavik (KEF) a free shuttle to our office during opening hours
Not Included
- Personal Accident Insurance unless driving or passenger
- Parking Fees
- Traffic Violation Fines (Parking/Speeding)
- Electricity and the use of any other service at the campsites are excluded
- Flights
- Activities only suggested in the itinerary of the tour (not selectable in the booking, require self-made bookings)
- Any extra activity selected by customers
- Food and Beverages (except where we include a restaurant in the tour)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Glymur and Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Campeasy - Glymur - Ytri-tunga - Arnastapi Distance: 290 km, 6 stops Welcome to Iceland! Our included shuttle service picks you up from the airport or your hotel accommodation in Keflavik and brings you to our CampEasy office, located in Reykjanesbær. Start your first day in Iceland by visiting thepicturesqueGlymur waterfall and exploring Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Our Easy Guide navigational tablet shows you the way to the best locations! After your hike, you visit Ytri Tunga, a seclusive yellow sand beach known as one of the seals' favorite spots. You might be lucky and encounter a few! Night in Arnastapi Campsite.
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2Day 02
Snæfellsnes Marvels and Volcanic Cave
Lóndrangar -Vatnshellir - Saxhóll - Kirkjufell - Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum (not incl) - Búðardalur Distance: 211 km, 9 stops You start your day with an extraordinary lava tunnel exploration at 10.00 AM before continuing your adventure on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. You can explore an 8000-year-old lava tube located 32 meters under the ground if you join the Vatnshellir Cave Tour (optional activity, select in your booking if you want us to include it in the tour). Vatnshellir Caveis genuinely a fantastic lava formation where robust flows created an anti-chamber accessible by spiral stairs. You then visit Djúpalónssandur, Saxhóll Crater, Skardsvík Beach, Kirkjufell (Church Mountain), and a lot more! You might also like to visit Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum to learn about them and even taste shark meat! (this is only our recommendation, the admission fee will not be included in the tour price). Night in Búðardalur Campsite. (Admission fees for Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum are not included in the general price)
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3Day 03
Journey to the Westfjords
Hellulaug - Rauðisandur - Látrabjarg - Breiðavík Distance: 317 km, 4 stops Today your itinerary takes you to Westfjords, where unique and varied landscapes of red sandy beach, dramatic cliffs, and a seclusive natural geothermal pool await you. If you are interested in bird watching, you probably have puffins on your must-see list! To watch them, don't miss the Látrabjarg cliff! It is the westernmost point in Iceland and home to many birds such as northern gannet, guillemot, and razorbill. Night in Breidavík Campsite.
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4Day 04
Dynjandi Waterfall
Reykjarfjörður - Dynjandi -Ísafjörður - Bólungarvík Distance: 204 km 4 stops Take in the beauty of today´s stops, including the fantastic geothermal pool in the nook of Reykjarfjordur fjord and Dynjandi waterfall, a massive, 100m high chute. On the way to Dynjandi, you might like to see a few smaller waterfalls. You then visit Ísafjordur – a picturesque town located in the northwest of Iceland, before heading to your campsite for the night. Night at Bólungavík Campsite.
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5Day 05
Seals at Litlibær
Calm water kayaking - Litlibær - Icelandic sorcery & witchcraft museum -Hólmavík Distance: 238 km, 4 stops It's time for a bit of adventure. Enjoy the fantastic scenery of Ísafjörður Bay from the sea! At 09.30 AM, you can go here for a Calm Water Kayaking activity (optionally included) before setting off on the road for today's itinerary. Among your visits is Litlibær, a historical turf farmstead museum, and café, if you fancy, here you can visit the Museum of Icelandic Witchcraft and Sorcery at Hólmavík (this is only our suggestion, we will not include this admission in the package price, and it is not bookable with us in the tour´s booking). This magic place is full of exciting artifacts such as spellbooks and particular ones like Necropants, which according to the legend provide an endless money supply. Night in Hólmavík Campsite. (Admission fees for Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft Museum are not included in the general price)
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6Day 06
Thingvellir National Park
Krauma - Glanni waterfall - Eiriksstadir museum (not inclu) Distance: 288 km, 7 stops Start the day by visiting three beautiful chutes: Glanni, Barnafoss, and Hraunfossar waterfalls. If you choose so in your booking, we can include admission to the geothermal baths at Krauma at 11:00 AM, where you can take a soak and relax before heading to the famous Golden Circle route and visiting Thingvellir National Park and Oxarárfoss. Night in Thingvellir Campsite.
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7Day 07
Gullfoss and Geysir
Geysir - Gullfoss - Secret Lagoon - Kerið - Hveragerði Distance: 247 km, 6 stops On your last day, you complete your Golden Circle exploration with a visit to Geysir, the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, and Kerð volcanic Crater. Between stops, you can jump into Secret Lagoon (optionally included activity, please select it in your booking if you want to take a bath in this amazing geothermal nature wonder), the oldest swimming pool in Iceland, which was built in 1891. You travel through times when locals used to enjoy their evenings with loved ones. It is now time to drive to CampEasy in Reykjanesbær for the return of your camper! Upon arrival, we enjoy a warm drink, check on the souvenirs or share your memories from your trip with us! Our shuttle service takes you to Keflavik international airport or your hotel accommodation in Keflavik if requested. Return of vehicle.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Reykjanesbær, IS · Tour start: Reykjanesbær, IS — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
