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Is there a better place to spend your honeymoon than the land of fire and ice? Discover this beautiful and charming island in intimacy. Travel through Iceland between lovers and take your time to enjoy the peculiar yet gorgeous landscape the place offers; from the Snaefellsnes peninsula to the Westfjord, Iceland reveals all its beauty just for you. Do not forget to end your romantic travel on a high note by relaxing in the magical blue lagoon.
There truly are fantastic places to escape and relax in Iceland’s embrace, the perfect gateway to celebrate your wedding or your wedding anniversary! All through the year, Iceland welcomes you, either with the beauty of its white snow and crystal glacier in winter or with the warmth of its sun in summer, always offering you a magic and unforgettable experience whenever you go.
Best season for this trip: from June to August.
Regions visited during this trip to Iceland : Reykjavik & The Golden Circle | Westfjords | Snaefellsnes
N.B.: This trip to Iceland is an individual tailor-made tour, to be personalized with our Iceland specialist advisors.
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Is there a better place to spend your honeymoon than the land of fire and ice? Discover this beautiful and charming island in intimacy. Travel through Iceland between lovers and take your time to enjoy the peculiar yet gorgeous landscape the place offers; from the Snaefellsnes peninsula to the Westfjord, Iceland reveals all its beauty just for you. Do not forget to end your romantic travel on a high note by relaxing in the magical blue lagoon.
There truly are fantastic places to escape and relax in Iceland’s embrace, the perfect gateway to celebrate your wedding or your wedding anniversary! All through the year, Iceland welcomes you, either with the beauty of its white snow and crystal glacier in winter or with the warmth of its sun in summer, always offering you a magic and unforgettable experience whenever you go.
Best season for this trip: from June to August.
Regions visited during this trip to Iceland : Reykjavik & The Golden Circle | Westfjords | Snaefellsnes
N.B.: This trip to Iceland is an individual tailor-made tour, to be personalized with our Iceland specialist advisors.
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Arrival at Keflavik international airport. Rental car pick up and drive to Reykjavík. Settle into your accommodation. The rest of your first night is at your leisure in the world’s northernmost capital. Staying overnight in Reykjavík’s three star hotels.
Distance travelled: 50 km. 1h
Night in Reykjavík
Spend your morning driving along the “whale fjord” to get to the Snaefelsness peninsula. Settle into the Budir Hotel and in the afternoon explore the wild coast nestled between the tiny ports of Arnastapi and Hellnar. Coves and cliffs alternate along the shore and are home to Black-legged Kittiwake gulls and arctic terns. You can also choose to discover the reefs of Djupalonssandur or the edges of the Snæfellsjökull glacier with its pumice stone expanses. Staying overnight in the Budir hotel.
Distance travelled: 160 km about 3h
Night in Budir
Take this this day to finish exploring the tranquil beauty of the Snæfellsnes rerion or your can relax on the sandy beach a few minutes walk from the hotel Staying overnight at Hotel Budir.
Distance travelled: 120 km about 2h
Night in Budir
Follow route 54 to the north coast of the peninsula and head east towards Stykkishólmur. Then, departure by ferry early in the afternoon to the island from the port of Stykkishólmur, where you will leave your vehicle. Indeed! cars are not allowed on the island, which guarantees peace and serenity. Walk, daydream or nap in the grass and watch the puffins dance. All you have to do is enjoy the island. Do not miss following the path around the island (4.5 to 5 km in all) and have a look at the beautiful church. At night, singing snipe accompany your sleep. Staying overnight at hotel Flatey.
NB. The rooms do not have private bathrooms (they are shared on the floor) but the establishment and the island in general have a charm which will not make you regret this stopover.
Note: This hotel lay-over is only possible from June to August. The rest of the year, this step will be replaced by an extra night at Hotel Glymur or Hotel Ranga.
Distance travelled: 120 km env. 2h + 1h30 ferry
Night in Flatey
Take the morning ferry to Stykkishólmur, in the summer there are two ferries a day. Taking the first ferry of the day, you’ll have a chance to explore a spectacular region with a variety of landscapes and stunning contrasts that will lead you to your hotel that is situated upon the hills overlooking the Whale fjord “Hvalfjörður” Staying overnight at Hotel Glymur.
Distance travelled: 1h30 ferry. 250 km about 4h
Night in Hvalfördur
Head into Iceland’s interior to its famous Golden Circle: You’re off to discover Iceland’s infamous Golden Circle. Your first stop will be Thingvellir to discover the effects of the oceanic rift and the site of the oldest parliament in the world. Then you’ll continue your drive through a volcanic landscape before entering fertile farmland to reach the famous Strokkur geyser in Geysir (the place that originally gave the phenomenon its name). A bit further is the Gulfoss waterfall, where the Hvítá River has created an impressive canyon.. In summer with the 4WD option only: follow the Kaldidalur trail that link the Reykholt and Thingvellir valleys along the western flanks of the Langjökull glacier. Staying overnight in the Ranga hotel.
Distance travelled: 120 km about 2h
Night in Reykjavík
Return towards the capital by driving along the southern coast of the Reykjanes peninsula. Savage coasts and lunar landscapes formed by numerous volcanic eruptions. Iceland’s Geothermal activity manifests itself here in many forms: the bubbling cauldrons of mud and steam at Krýsuvík as well as the romantic, thermal turquoise waters of the Blue Lagoon spa (optional). Staying overnight in Reykjavik. Car rental return and staying overnight in Reykjavik
Distance travelled: 120 km about 2h
Night in Reykjavík
Return your rental car at Keflavik international airport and enjoy your flight home.
Distance travelled: 50km about 1 h
Take your pick:
HOSTEL
If you have a backpacker’s soul, a small budget, or are travelling to Iceland alone, this may be a good option for you.
GUESTHOUSE
Whether they are someone’s actual home or an establishment more like a cosy and simple inn, Reykjavik guesthouses most often offer the best access to downtown.
3 STAR HOTEL
Three star hotels are often in the middle of downtown areas. When they are not, they are about ten minutes away by taxi or bus. The accommodations are simple but many offer possible upgrades and triple rooms if travelling as a family.
4 STAR HOTEL
Since extravagance and 5 star hotels are hard to come by in Iceland, these are the most deluxe options for your stay. The downtown hotels are comfortable, centrally located and reasonably spacious. They have quality restaurants and excellent efficient service.
APPARTMENT
If you chose to do this Iceland travel with your family or in a group of friends, you can rent apartments in Reykjavik by the day or by the week.
This trip is available all year long, except for the stop at Flatey that is available from June to August