Scenic Iceland- Self Drive

9 Days

/ 8 Nights

All Of Europe, Iceland

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Highlights

Reykjavik, Iceland

Blue Lagoon Comfort Ticket
Northern Lights Tour from Reykjavik

Akyureri, Iceland

3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour
Lake Myvatn

Vik I Myrdal, Iceland

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon – Amphibian Boat Tour
Skaftafell National park
Seljalandsfoss Waterfalls
Skogafoss Waterfalls

Reykholt, Iceland

Into the Glacier Tour
Hraunfossar
Visit to Husafell

Day wise travel itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival Keflavik - Reykjavik

Arrive At Keflavik Airport. Pick up your car from Keflavik Airport. Drive to Reykjavik. Check into the Hotel. Today visit the Blue Lagoon (50 Kms / 1 Hour). The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland. The spa is situated in a lava field in Grindavík on the southwestern Iceland. Overnight at Reykjavik.

Included Meal: Dinner

Day 2 : Reykjavik – Vik / South Iceland

Today morning after breakfast. Depart for Seljelandsfoss (129 Kms / 1.5 Hrs). Seljalandsfoss is one of the best known waterfalls in Iceland. It is 65 meters high and it is breathtakingly beautiful. Here you get a chance to walk behind the falls. After the magnificent views of Falls drive to Volcano Museum located at Eyjafjallajökull (19 Kms / 30 Min). Farmers living at the foot of Eyjafjallajökull always knew the volcano was a sleeping giant. For generations, stories of the volcano’s mighty past were as much a legacy as the land on which they live. The Museum showcases the History of the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano eruption in the year 2011 which has europe on stand still for some time. Later drive to Skogafoss (29 Kms / 45 Min). Skogafoss is Located at the town of Skogar is a 60 meter tall falls. The breath-taking view of Skogáfoss waterfall and scenic surroundings and the snow-capped heights of two towering glaciers are Skógar’s major attraction. If you are lucky with a clear day may get to see rainbows on clear day at the falls. Later Drive to Vik/ South Iceland (33 Kms / 45 Min). Overnight in Vik / South Iceland.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 : Vik / Soth Iceland – Hofn

After breakfast, Start towards further side of South Iceland. On the way you could visit Skaftafell National park (140 Kms / 2 Hrs) which has several Glacier Hikes possibility. Skaftafell is a wilderness area in Iceland’s Vatnajökull National Park. Its huge glaciers include Skaftafellsjökull and Svínafellsjökull. Trails lead to Kristínartindar Mountain and to the Svartifoss waterfall, which tumbles over black basalt columns. Next stop is on the most beautiful location called Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon ( 57 Kms / 1 Hr) where you enjoy the Amphibian boat tour. Enjoy the Lagoon with floating icebergs, and on the opposite side of the lagoon is the crystal beach where these floating icebergs are pushed on the shore by the waves of the ocean. Jökulsárlón is a glacial lagoon, bordering Vatnajökull National Park in southeastern Iceland. Its still, blue waters are dotted with icebergs from the surrounding Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier, part of larger Vatnajökull Glacier. The lagoon flows through a short waterway into the Atlantic Ocean, leaving chunks of ice on a black sand beach. In winter, the fish-filled lagoon hosts hundreds of seals. Later drive to Hofn. Overnight in Hofn

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : Hofn – Eglistadir

Later continue the drive towards Eglistadir / East Iceland (260 Kms / 5 Hrs) where you will stay. Arrive and Check in. Overnight in Eglistadir.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 : Eglistadir – Akureyri

After breakfast, start your day towards Akyureri. On the way cover Dettifoss. (164 Kms / 2 Hrs) – Dettifoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park in Northeast Iceland, and is reputed to be the most powerful waterfall in Europe. The water comes from the nearby Vatnajökull glacier. Later drive to Lake Myvatn area. (68 Kms / 1.5 Hrs) Mývatn is a volcanic lake in northern Iceland. On the northeastern shore, Reykjahlíð village has an information center and is a base for exploring the area. East of here, Mývatn Nature Baths have a naturally heated man-made lagoon, with mineral-rich waters known for their health-giving properties. A short distance away, near Námafjall Mountain, is Hverir, a hot-springs area with boiling mud pots and fumaroles. After finishing you activities at Lake Myvatn drive to Akyureri (98 Kms / 1.5 Hrs). Overnight in Akureyri.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 : Akyureri

After breakfast today morning enjoy Whale Watching in Akureyri (3 hours) – Departuring from Akureyri this roughly 3 hour tour offers a full whale watching and wildlife. Brimming with wildlife the fjord offers breathtaking mountain scenery, lush green valleys and a unique coastal landscape peppered with iconic small farms and villages. Several whale species can be spotted on the tour e.g. Humpback Whale, Minke Whale, White Beaked Dolphins & Harbour Porpoise. Also enjoy a coastal drive on Atlantic ocean up to Dalvik ( 42 Kms / 45 Mins) and visit Mirror lake / Shallow lake. Evening have a stroll in Akureyri city. Overnight in Akureyri.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 : Akyureri – Reykholt

After breakfast, Check out and drive to Longjokull (340 Kms – 5 hours) for an Exciting Journey Into the Glacier. Later visit Hraunfossar just outside Husafell (7 Kms – 15 Mins). Beautiful 1000 waterfalls coming out of rocks. Hraunfossar is a series of waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming over a distance of about 900 metres out of the lava field which flowed from an eruption of one of the volcanoes lying under the glacier Langjökull. The waterfalls pour into the Hvítá river from ledges of less porous rock in the lava. Later drive to Reykholt (25 Kms / 30 Min). Overnight in Reykholt.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 : Reykholt – Golden Circle – Reykjavik

The Golden Circle tour allows you to visit some of Iceland‘s most stunning sights; Geysir geothermal area, the waterfall Gullfoss, and the UNESCO site Þingvellir National Park as well as to learn about growing vegetables in a country which doesn’t get much daylight for most of the year. Later Depart to visit Kyrid Crater (56 Kms – 45 Mins). Kyrid a volcanic crater lake located in the Grímsnes area in south Iceland, on the popular tourist route known as the Golden Circle. It is one of several crater lakes in the area, known as Iceland’s Western Volcanic Zone, which includes the Reykjanes peninsula and the Langjökull Glacier, created as the land moved over a localized hotspot. Later drive to Reykjavik. Arrive and Check in. Overnight in Reykjavik.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 : Reykjavik – Keflavik – Back To Home

After breakfast, Check out and drive to Keflavik airport for your flight back home.

Included Meal: Breakfas

Stay in Hotel Like

Grand Hótel Reykjavík or similar

Reykjavík

No. Of Nights : 2

Hotel Dyrholaey or similar

Þjóðvegur, 871 Vík, Iceland

No. Of Nights : 1

Berjaya Iceland Hotel or similar

Þingvallastræti 23, 600 Akureyri, Iceland

No. Of Nights : 3

Fosshotel or similar

Hnappavellir, 785 Hnappavellir, Iceland

No. Of Nights : 1

Visa Checklist

Iceland Tourist Visa Check List

Country : Iceland
Submission Through : VFS Global

Original Passport with old Passport :
Note : Passport should be valid minimum 3 months after return date and issued within last 10 years. You need minimum two blank pages in your passport on back-to-back sides for your visa.

02 recent photographs each :
35mm x 45mm size, white background, matt finish, 80% face image & not used in previous visa.

Visa Application Form :
Duly filled and signed Schengen Visa Application Form.

Covering Letter :
Personal covering letter mentioning:

Purpose of visit (Tourism)
Travel dates
Cities / places to be visited in Iceland
Details of expenses (self-sponsored / company-sponsored)
Assurance of return to India

Evidence of Sufficient Funds :
Proof of Income like last 2–3 years ITR or Form-16 Certificate.
Last 06 Months updated bank statement with sign & stamp of bank (all pages).
Sufficient balance must be maintained as per travel duration.

Employment / Business Proof :

If Salaried :

Company letterhead & visiting card
Salary slips of last 3 months
N.O.C. Letter / Leave approval from employer

If Self-Employed :

Business registration proof / GST certificate / Shop Act
Company bank statement

Travel Insurance :
Overseas medical insurance valid for entire Schengen stay with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 (mandatory).
Insurance must cover medical emergency, hospitalization & repatriation.

Flight Reservation :
Confirmed return air ticket or reservation showing entry and exit from Schengen Area.

Hotel Booking Confirmation :
Hotel confirmation voucher for entire stay (showing applicant name, address, and travel dates).
If staying with host → Invitation letter + ID proof of host required.

Day to Day Itinerary :
Detailed travel plan for the entire duration of stay (mention cities like Reykjavik, Golden Circle, etc., if applicable).

Identity Proof :
PAN Card copy & Aadhaar Card copy.

Proof of Ties to India (Recommended) :

Employment continuity letter / business ownership proof
Property documents (if available)
Marriage certificate / family proof (if applicable)

Normal Process Time :
15 working days (approx.) after submission.
Applicants are advised to apply at least 30–45 days before travel date.

Payment Term

Payment Terms :

50,000 INR Deposit at the time of booking. (Non Refundable)
1,00,000 INR after getting UK / Schengen Visa.
50 % of Tour Payment before 45 Days of Departure.
Full Payment Has To Be Clear Before 30 Days Of Departure.

Cancellation & if in case of visa rejection charges : (Per Person)

If UK Visa is rejected 15,000 INR.
If Schengen Visa is rejected 15,000 INR.
If UK & Schengen both Visas rejected 30,000 INR.
60 Days or More before Departure 1,00,000 INR.
59 Days to 45 Days before Departure 1,50,000 INR.
44 Days to 30 Days before Departure 75 % Of Tour Cost
Before 29 Days Departure 100 % Of Tour Cost

Tour Cost Includes :

Accommodation in 3 * or 4* Hotels.
Friendly Gujarati Tour Escort from Shree Swaminarayan Tourism.
Meal & Sightseeing as per Itinerary.
Return Airfare Ex. Ahmedabad with Tax.
Visa Charges.
Travel Insurance Policy.

Tour Cost Excludes :

Any increase in the air fare, fuel surcharge and taxes charged by the airlines on your air ticket
Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.
Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from route of your air ticket.
Cost of the Suggested Excursions, porterage, laundry, telephone charges, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
Mandatory tips of EUR 3 per person per day for Coach Drivers, Guides etc.
Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘Tour Cost Includes’
Taxes as applicable to be paid extra on the total tour price.

Important :

GST 5 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
TCS 5 / 20 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
Tour Cost Calculated at rate of Exchange 01 Euro = 105 INR. (Subject to ROE)
All Hotel Room Category is Standard Room (Basic Category)
Hotel is not in City Centre or Downtown.
We are not giving refund If any sightseen is close due to maintenance or Bad Weather

TCS Term Condition

TCS On Overseas Tour Packages:

TCS Applicable On Booking Of Overseas Tour Package As Per Provisions Of Section 206C(1G) Of The Income Tax 1961
5% TCS Up To INR 10 Lakhs Thereafter 20% TCS.
(INR 7 Lakh Exemption Threshold Limit Qua The Remitter – Declaration Has To Be Submitted By The Consumer Of International Tour Package To SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM)
If You Cancel Your Trip The Amount Of TCS Paid Is Non-Refundable.
As Per Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act 1961, In Case You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years; And The Aggregate TDS And TCS Of Each Tax Year Is INR 50,000 Or More – On Validating The PAN If It Is Found That You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years And Aggregate TCS And TCS Exceeds INR 50,000, An Additional TCS @ 5/20% (As The Case May Be) Will Be Recovered From You Or Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Will Apply.
In Case Of PAN – AADHAR Not Linked TCS Will Be Applicable On Higher Rate & TCS Credit Will Not Appear In Form 26 / AIS / TIS And TCS Certificates Will Not Be Available.
Outward Remittance Under LRS Cannot Proceed If PAN – AADHAR Not Linked.
On Validating PAN – AADHAR Seeding If Found Not Linked, Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Along With Higher Rate Of TCS Will Apply.
Overseas Tour Package’ Means Any Tour Package Which Offers A Visit To A Country Or Countries Or Territory Or Territories Outside India And Includes Expenses For Travel Or Hotel Stay Or Boarding Or Lodging Or Any Other Expenditure Of Similar Nature Or In Relation Thereto.
Specified Person’ Means A Person Defined As Per Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act, 1961.
The User Is Liable To Pay Tax Collected At Source (TCS) On Booking Of An ‘Overseas Tour Package’ At An Appropriate Rate Over And Above The Price Charged For Such Package In Compliance With The Provisions Of Section 206C (1G)(B) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961.
SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM Will Deposit The TCS Amount So Collected With The Government And Issue Appropriate Document/Certificate To The User In Compliance With Aforesaid Provision.
The User Is Required To Provide A Valid PAN Of User/ Traveller(S) At The Time Of Booking An Overseas Tour Package With SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM The User Understands And Agrees That SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Will Validate The PAN Provided By The User To Check Compliance Of Provisions Of Section 206CC Of Income Tax Act. The User Agrees That In Case The PAN Is Found To Be Invalid, Or It Does Not Belong To User/ Traveller(S), SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM Has An Obligation To Cancel The Booking In Compliance With The Law And Process The Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Said Booking.
The User Further Understand And Agrees That SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM Would Also, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Validate User/ Traveller(S) PAN As Per The Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act And If On Validation The User Qualifies As A ‘Specified Person’, The User Agrees To Pay TCS To SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM At Such Higher Rate As May Be Applicable Under Section 206CCA. The User Agrees To Pay The Additional TCS Amount To MMT Where, As A Result Of Validation Under Section 206CCA, The TCS Collected At The Time Of Booking Falls Short Of The Applicable Rate Of TCS. The User Further Confirms To SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM That User/ Traveller(S) PAN And Aadhar Are Linked With Income Tax, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage. If User Fails Or Disagrees To Pay The Additional TCS, SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM Has The Right To Cancel The Booking And Process Appropriate Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Such Booking.”

Important Notes

Subject To Ahmedabad Jurisdiction.
Airlines :
- We Can Not Make Seat Selection In Group Tour From Our End If Guest Wants To Seats Together Guest Have To Inform At Boarding Counter At Airport For Same.
- The Internal Airline Used Are LCC, No Food Will Be Served On Board. It Allows Only 20 Kg Check In Luggage And 07 Kg Cabin Luggage. Excess Baggage Charged Will Be Bear By Guest .
- Please note that the itinerary is subject to change based on airline or cruise schedules. Kindly confirm your specific travel plan before making any bookings.
- Weather in Halong Bay can be unpredictable, especially during the rainy and typhoon season . Cruises may be delayed, rescheduled, or canceled at short notice for your safety, as instructed by local authorities.
Meals :
- There Will Be American Or Continental Breakfast Serve At The Hotel And Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Cannot Make Any Changes In The Breakfast.
- Lunch/Dinner Wherever Provided On Tour Is Pre-Set Menus By The Restaurants. The Meal Type Selected By The Guest Such As Veg. / Non. Veg. Is Subject To Availability At Restaurants Or Airlines.
Child Policy :
- CNB : 3 – 6 Year Child With No Bed. Please Note There Will Be No Bed For The Child In The Room.
- CWB : 6 – 11 Year With Bed. There Will Be Extra Bed For The Child In The Room.
Hotel Policy :
- Check In : Check In Time Is 15:00 Hrs.
- Check Out : Check Out Time Is 11:00 Hrs.
- Given Package Cost Is On Basic First Category Room. If Guest Want To Upgrade Room Category Supplement Cost Will Be Bear By Guest.
- If Guest Want To Do Early Check In Or Late Check Out There Will Be Supplement Cost And Bear By Guest.
Vehicle Policy :
- During Sight Seeing Driver Will Try His Best To Park As Much Closer He Can, From There Guest Has To Make His Way By Walk Or They Have To Make Their Own Transfer If Require Any.
- Incase Of Coach Breakdown Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Will Do Their Best Effort To Fix The Problem As Soon As Possible. But Make Sure There Will Be No Refund For Inconvenience Cause.
- Request To All Guest Please Don’t Leave Any Unattended Item In Vehicle While Leaving The Vehicle. We Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Are Not Responsible For Any Loss Or Damage.
- There Is No Specific Seat Allocation. Will Be Allocate First Cum First Serve Basis.
Direct Joining Guest Have To Arrange Hotel Transfer For Check In & Check Out Day By Them Self.
Operation Of A Group Tour Is A Subject To Minimum Participation Of 20 Paying Adult Passenger.
Any Increase In Visa Fee /Airfare / Fuel Price / Change In Government Regulations Taxes Etc. Will Affect Your Tour Cost.
Tour Itinerary Will Be Strictly Follow As Per Timing. In Unavoidable Situation Our Tour Manager Can Make Changes With The Concern Of Head Office. Tour Manager Is Not Authorize To Make Changes In Itinerary As Per Guest Convenience.
In Case Of Any Deportation Due To Immigration And Custom Clearance Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Will Not Be Responsible. There Will Be No Refund For Tour Package.
Optional Sight Seeing Have To Be Pre-Book With An Additional Cost.
There Is No Refund For Any Unutilized Services.
Itinerary Cost Is Per Person On Twin Sharing Basis. It Include Only Those Activities Which Are Listed In The Same.
Itinerary Cost Does Not Include Any Personal Nature Expenses. Such As Tips, Misc. Expenses, Laundry, Liquor, Porterage Etc…
International Tour Guest Must Have To Reach Airport Before 3 Hrs. Of Departure Time.
For NRI –Passengers Staying In India For More Than 180 Days Will Have To Take Police Clearance Certificate From Commissioner Of Police For Which Shree Swaminarayn Tourism Will Not Be Responsible. Passengers Are Requested To Submit Xerox Copy Of Passport Along With Page Showing Arrival Stamp In India.
Website / Brochure Accuracy :
- We Are Trying Our Best To Make The Contents Of The Brochure/Website As Accurate As Possible And Print It Much Ahead Of Actual Travel Period. It Describes Services/Amenities That Are Available Under Normal Circumstances. However Events, Circumstances And Factors Beyond Our Control Like Traffic, Bad Weather, Fairs, Festivals, Strikes, Cancellation/ Re-Routing/Rescheduling Of Flights, Rail Or Roadways, Closure At A Place Of Sightseeing Can Affect The Availability Of Services And Necessitate Change Of Routes. It May Even Necessitate Stay In Hotels In Alternate City Or Away From The One Mentioned In The Brochure/Website. While Every Effort Is Made To Maintain Our Services And Follow The Itinerary In The Brochure/Website, In Few Unavoidable Instances We Reserve The Right To Alter, Amend, Change Or Modify The Tour Package, Itineraries, Tour Schedule, Travel Plan, Sightseeing. Where We Come To Know Of The Changes/Events Sufficiently In Advance We Will Notify You During Booking Or Prior To Departure. Otherwise Our Tour Manager Or Local Representative Will Inform You Of The Changes On The Spot And We Solicit Your Full Co-Operation In Accepting Such Circumstantial Changes.
Terms & Conditions As Per Company Policy.