West Iceland Escape at Glacier Lodge | Iceland Self Drive Holiday

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West Iceland Escape at Glacier Lodge

from £781 excluding flights

3-7 nights
Apr-Oct

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Highlights

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Explore the villages of Snaefellsnes Peninsula's north shore

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Discover the lava and rock formations around Arnarstapi

Visit the spectacular lava fields surrounding Budir

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Take a dip in the naturally-heated waters of the Blue Lagoon

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See the natural treasures of Iceland’s iconic Golden Circle route

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Stop off in cosmopolitan Reykjavik and enjoy local cuisine

Why this trip...

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Stay in great locations

This holiday features accommodation in incredible locations

Explore at leisure

With the route, transport and accommodation sorted, each day offers the freedom to explore

Tailor made

This itinerary can be tailor made to suit you and is intended to give you a guideline of what is possible in a given timeframe

Overview

Escape to spectacular West Iceland on this flexible self drive break based at the charming Glacier Lodge, a 3-bedroom self-catering cottage exclusive to Discover the World. Located on the rugged Snaefellsnes Peninsula it offers the perfect base from which to explore Iceland’s beautiful west – from the prolific bird and marine life to the striking scenery and charming fishing villages that populate the area.

The Snaefellsnes Peninsula, on Iceland’s west coast, is one of the most magical and quiet places to be visited on this mid Atlantic island. At its tip is the majestic Snaefellsjokull, a snow-capped volcano that has an irresistible lure, not just because it is breathtakingly beautiful but also because it is believed by many locals to hold mysterious powers. No wonder the region was the setting and inspiration for Jules Verne’s famous ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’.

Located near Hellnar on the south shore of the peninsula, you’re perfectly based to explore at leisure the many delights of this area of Iceland, including Arnarstapi, Budir and Stykkisholmur.

Walk in the wild west

We’ve researched the best coastal and mountain walks in West Iceland’s Snaefellsnes National Park – one of the country’s most beautiful and diverse locations. This holiday puts you in prime position for getting footloose and fancy-free. Not only do we supply detailed walking notes to help you explore the area independently, but our local friend and walking guide Arni is also available to help you find those extra special routes and, if you like, be your guide.

Exploring Snaefellsnes

From May to September, Glacier Lodge is the perfect base for summer hiking in Snaefellsnes National Park – or anytime of the year as a base for self-drive exploration around the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. When you collect your hire car at the start of this self-drive holiday, you’ll also receive our iDiscover app – your very own personalised digital travel companion, packed with inspiration for places to visit, hidden gems and much more.

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Accommodation

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Glacier Lodge, Snaefellsnes

Glacier Lodge is a home away from home and the perfect base from which to explore Iceland’s celebrated Snaefellsnes Peninsula. A south-facing property with a light, open plan design, the lodge sleeps up to 6 people in three bedrooms (one with a double bed and two with twins) . There is a fully equipped kitchen, plus a dining area.

Summer Itinerary

Arrive in Keflavik and collect your rental vehicle at the airport and enjoy a scenic drive, perhaps taking a fjord-side route along scenic Hvalfjordur (Whale Fjord), into West Iceland, where you can visit the Settlement Centre and pick up some supplies from the supermarket at Borgarnes, enroute to the Glacier Lodge, your self catering accommodation for the next few nights.

Explore the scenic Snaefellsnes Peninsula, walking among the fantastic coastal formations at Arnarstapi and visit the fjords and fishing villages along its north side. With good weather you may have views of the mystical cone-shaped volcano and Snaefellsjokull icecap.

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Explore the Snaefellsjokull National Park in the western tip of the peninsula. There are numerous long and short hikes to choose from and climb up to the Saxholl crater for views. On the northern side of the peninsula you will find the iconic Kirkjufell mountain and a waterfall of the same name. In Olafsvik join a whale watching tour or take one of the hikes in the mountains behind the town.

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Make your way back to Keflavik Airport, possibly making a stop at the mystical Blue Lagoon (at additional cost). Return your vehicle to the Europcar depot (at the airport) before your afternoon flight home. If you have an early morning flight to London or Glasgow, we recommend staying an extra night near the airport.

Extend your Stay

Explore the Golden Circle & South Coast

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Stay in Hveragerdi or the south coast to explore the famous Golden Circle route: Thingvellir National Park with its lake of the same name, the ancient assembly site and Law Rock, which is also known for its flora and geological features; Gullfoss the thunderous 2 tiered waterfall; Finally, the hot springs and geothermal wonders of Geysir.

Iceland’s south coast offers further highlights with some of the most iconic waterfalls such as Seljalandsfoss, Gljufrafoss and Skogafoss. Photograph the moody black sand beaches and drive to the top of Dyrholaey bird cliffs for fantastic views of the strange basalt formations, the sea and the black sand beaches stretching as far as the eye can see.

Excursions

Iceland

Into the Glacier – Ice Cave in Langjokull

from £156

5 hours | Year round

The Langjokull ice cave is a unique and magical glacier experience and is one of Iceland's most innovative attractions located in the…

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Cave Explorer

from £50

1.5 hours | Year round

Enjoy an exciting guided walk into the mighty Vidgelmir lava cave a short distance from Husafell near to Borgarfjordur.

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Whale Watching from Olafsvik

from £88

3 hours | Feb-Sep

Take a cruise from the coastal village of Olafsvik along the north shore of Snaefellsnes Peninsula on this whale watching excursion. There…

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Iceland

Snorkelling Silfra Day Tour

from £120

3 hours | Year round

The Silfra fissure is one of Iceland's best kept secrets in the heart of Thingvellir National Park, this submerged canyon offers a…

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Iceland

The Lava Tunnel

from £53

Year round

Explore the magnificent lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland

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Inside the Volcano

from £294

6 hours | May-Oct

A unique opportunity to explore inside a volcano

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Blue Lagoon

from £91

At leisure | Year round

Take a dip in the naturally heated waters of the award-winning Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland’s premier attractions.

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Prices and Departures

Price from £781 excluding flights

Airfares vary widely and are quoted separately to the holiday price, starting from around £250pp return with Icelandair and British Airways, though may be lower with Play or EasyJet. We'll provide the best fare available at the time of enquiry, which tend to be cheaper the earlier you book.

UK Airports with flights direct to Iceland are Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh. We can also arrange flights from non-UK destinations. Discover more »

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We are proud of our excellent reputation for looking after our clients, without question. Should the unexpected occur our team of dedicated Travel Specialists are on call 24/7 to make any necessary alternative plans at no cost to you.

What's Included

Accommodation in rooms with shared facilities at Glacier Lodge
Car rental throughout with unlimited mileage
No charge for additional driver
24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
No surcharge guarantee
Full financial protection

This itinerary starts from around £781 per person, based on 2 sharing a room with private bathroom in standard hotels, shared facilities at Glacier Lodge, and rental of an intermediate vehicle.

Prices may vary depending on departure date and booking date, as well as any changes to the included components. The final cost of a tailored holiday will be based on the level of accommodation, size of vehicle, included activities, travel season, and how far in advance it is booked. We will confirm the exact price for your holiday in your individual quotation, based on your chosen travel dates and inclusions.

* Choice of Vehicles

We can offer a wide range of rental vehicles for this holiday – our team will be happy to talk you through the options and provide a quote for the most suitable category based on your individual requirements.

4WD

We would always recommend a 4WD for winter travel, but many clients also prefer the greater security and comfort that a larger vehicle provides year round – upgrade your vehicle from as little as £10 per person, per day.
Go electric

With a selection of electric cars now available including the Kia Niro and Volkswagen ID.3, you can choose to upgrade from as little as £12 per person, per day. We recommend this option for summer only, due to the colder temperatures in winter affecting battery range.

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Our tailor made approach means you can think of us as your personal planning service.

Every Trip is an Original

Whatever the brief we'll create an amazing trip to get excited about. We give you on tap knowledge.

Here's the Plan

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24/7 On Trip Support

No-one likes a plot twist. As standard we provide complete piece of mind with our in country 24/7 support and guidance.

As Standard, Complete Piece of Mind

We’re listening. We always care what our fellow travellers think and love building strong customer relationships so we continuously focus on improving future experiences based on feedback. How incredible for the last three years we have received the Feefo Platinum Award.

The World's Great. Pass it On

To mark our 40th anniversary, we've launched our Education Bursary Fund to help disadvantaged school children experience the wonders of travel. A percentage of revenue from every holiday booked will go into the bursary fund to pay for at least 40 students to join one of our school trips abroad.

Highlights

Why this trip...

Stay in great locations

Explore at leisure

Tailor made

Overview

Walk in the wild west

Exploring Snaefellsnes

Accommodation

Glacier Lodge, Snaefellsnes

Summer Itinerary

Extend your Stay

Explore the Golden Circle & South Coast

Excursions

Into the Glacier – Ice Cave in Langjokull

Cave Explorer

Whale Watching from Olafsvik

Snorkelling Silfra Day Tour

The Lava Tunnel

Inside the Volcano

Blue Lagoon

Prices and Departures

Price from £781 excluding flights

What's Included

* Choice of Vehicles

4WD

Go electric

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