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South Iceland Self-Drive

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Spend a few days in the country outside of Reykjavik at Hotel Ranga. Use this hotel's convenient location as a base camp for accessing the nearby adventure opportunities in South Iceland. The four-star hotel allows for comfort and a great place from which to conduct Northern Lights Hunts in fall, winter, and spring. The options are vast with superjeep tours, hiking, biking, caving, and glacier walking tours being easily available. Opt to just sightsee the local highlights if you prefer a more relaxed pace. The time is yours to spend as you like and explore this amazing region of South Iceland.
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Highlights
  • Stay in an upscale country hotel near South Iceland attractions
  • Enjoy pooled guided excursions exploring the best hiking in South Iceland
  • Rent your own car to cut costs and explore the countryside at your own pace
  • Tour the Golden Circle with Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, and Gulfoss
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Wilderness Lodge Exploration
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Activity Level: Moderate
Activities that provide a reasonable level of physical challenge and elevate the heart rate. Focused on more active pursuits including multisport tours. Travelers may be active 5-7 hours total each day. Recommended for travelers with active lifestyles.
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Day 1: Drive to Hotel Ranga

Arrive to the Keflavik Airport today where you pickup your own arranged rental car. Ensure you check the road and weather conditions before you set out for the 2-hour drive to Hotel Ranga, located in South Iceland just outside of Hvollsvollur. Settle in to your comfortable hotel, one of the few more luxurious options in the region. Dinner is included this evening at the hotel's acclaimed gourmet restaurant. If it is the right time of year, wander outside this evening in search of the Northern Lights.

Day 2-3: South Iceland Exploration

  • Hotel
  • 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Choose these days to take part in any number of activities. Customize your tour package before you arrive by booking two day tours in South Iceland. Included in your tour rate are two small group tours. Take a superjeep tour and guided hike in the Þórsmörk area on the first full day and a superjeep and hike at Tindfjallajokull Glacier on the second full day. Choose to change or upgrade your activities for these days. The South Iceland region is rich with opportunity for adventure in the outdoors. Opt for a Bike and Hike adventure, go ice caving in wintertime, practice trekking on a glacier, or go for an evening horseback ride. Mountaineering, fishing, heli sight-seeing tours, Hvita River boating, and superjeep tours are all possible from this location. Based half way between the Reykjavik and Golden Circle Route and half way to the renowned Vatnajokull National Park and its surrounding glaciers, you have amazing access to all of the best day tours of South Iceland from here.

Day 4: Return Reykjavik

  • 1 Breakfast
Return to Reykjavik today, or opt to continue your adventure and drive on to the Highland Center, based in a very remote area in Iceland giving you closer access to many more day adventures. This sister property of Hotel Ranga offers a similar level of amenitites in a more remote and exclusive location.

Accommodations

Hotel Rangá

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room Bathroom

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Rates based on double occupancy in Deluxe Room.
Rates based on the Euro and Icelandic Krona and subject to change based on currency fluctuations.
Included
  • 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
  • 3 Nights Accommodations
  • 2 Days Locally Hosted Guide Service
Excluded
  • International Flights
  • Rental Vehicle
  • Car Rental
    • Range $100-300/day. Depends on selected make, insurance, and rental agency.
  • Meals not Included
  • Optional Excursions
    • Upgraded Activities, please reserve in advance.

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