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5 days tour

5 Day Self-Drive Tour - South Iceland Highlights

$ 680 .28 USD

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5 Day Self-Drive Tour - South Iceland Highlights

This tour includes:

Transport

Rental car including unlimited mileage, VAT, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW), Gravel Protection (GP), Theft Protection (TP). Vehicle type included in the package price: Toyota Aygo with manual transmission or similar. Vehicle Upgrade: Other car types are available at extra fee (after you confirm the dates on this site you can see the possible upgrades and prices)

Others

Pickup and drop off of the rental car at the airport. Detailed suggested itinerary for each day. Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German. Emergency telephone service.

Meals

Breakfast at accommodation

Accommodation

Accommodation with private facilities and breakfast for 4 nights

Guide

Written detailed suggested itinerary for each day. Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.

Not included:

Insurance

Guests handle their own travel insurances

Optional

Vehicle upgrades from Toyota Aygo to larger vechicles

Flights

International Flights to and from Iceland

Others

Fuel expense and parking fees Personal travel insurance Flights to and from Iceland

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Itinerary of your trip 5 Day Self-Drive Tour - South Iceland Highlights

  • Day 1 Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival

      Upon landing in Iceland, collect your rental car at the airport. Embark on your journey from the airport, traversing the otherworldly lava fields that define the Reykjanes Peninsula. This unique, volcanic landscape, adorned with moss-covered rocks and framed by distant mountains, serves as a mesmerizing gateway to Icelandโ€™s natural marvels. Your first night will be spent in Reykjavรญk, the countryโ€™s vibrant capital.


      Driving: Approx 50 km (31 miles)

      Accommodation: Reykjavรญk.

  • Day 2 Explore South Iceland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Explore South Iceland

      The drive from Reykjavรญk to Kirkjubรฆjarklaustur will take you through some of Icelandโ€™s most breathtaking landscapes, introducing you to the countryโ€™s diverse natural wonders. This route promises an unforgettable exploration of Icelandโ€™s southern coast, marked by waterfalls, glaciers, and volcanic terrain. Your first main stops outside the city are the famous waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skรณgafoss. Seljalandsfoss, known for the path that leads behind its cascading water, offers a unique perspective. Just a short drive away, Skรณgafoss impresses with its sheer size and the thunderous sound of falling water.


      Continue to Vรญk รญ Mรฝrdal, Icelandโ€™s southernmost village. Renowned for its stunning black sand beaches, such as Reynisfjara, and the basalt sea stacks of Reynisdrangar, Vรญk offers dramatic coastal views and photo opportunities. As you proceed, youโ€™ll drive through the Eldhraun lava field, the result of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. The vast expanse of moss-covered lava creates an otherworldly landscape thatโ€™s both eerie and beautiful.


      A detour to Fjaรฐrรกrgljรบfur Canyon is highly recommended. This ancient canyon, carved by glacial meltwater, features steep walls and a winding riverbed, offering stunning views from its rim. Your destination, Kirkjubรฆjarklaustur, is a small village with a big history. Known for its natural beauty and historical sites, including the Systrafoss waterfall and Kirkjugรณlf, the โ€™Church Floor,โ€™ which is a natural pavement of basalt columns, Kirkjubรฆjarklaustur serves as a perfect base to explore the surrounding area.


      Driving: Approx 270 km (168 miles)

      Accommodation: Kirkjubรฆjarklaustur area.

  • Day 3 Skaftafell & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Skaftafell & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

      This day promises an exploration of glaciers, lagoons, and black sand beaches, encapsulating the dramatic beauty of the Icelandic landscape. Your first destination is Skaftafell in Vatnajรถkull National Park, a paradise for nature lovers. The drive east will unveil stunning vistas of vast lava fields, with the mighty Vatnajรถkull glacier looming in the distance. In Skaftafell, hike to the majestic Svartifoss, encircled by dark basalt columns that inspired the architecture of Reykjavรญkโ€™s Hallgrรญmskirkja church. The area offers numerous trails leading to glacier tongues and panoramic views.


      Further east lies Jรถkulsรกrlรณn, a breathtaking glacier lagoon filled with floating icebergs. The contrast of the ice against the deep blue water creates a mesmerizing scene. Visit the adjacent Diamond Beach, where ice chunks from the lagoon wash onto the black sand, glistening like jewels under the sun.


      After Jรถkulsรกrlรณn its time to head back west to Vรญk รญ Mรฝrdal. As you make your way back, the landscapes transition from the ice and water of Jรถkulsรกrlรณn to the volcanic sands and cliffs of Icelandโ€™s south coast. If you still have time, you can continue exploring the area around Vรญk, perhaps adding something you did not have time for the day before.


      Driving: Approx 330 km (205 miles)

      Accommodation: Vรญk area.

  • Day 4 Golden Circle
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Golden Circle

      Today we head northwest towards Gullfoss, one of Icelandโ€™s most magnificent waterfalls. Gullfoss, or "Golden Falls," cascades down a deep gorge in two stages, creating a stunning visual and auditory spectacle. Numerous viewpoints allow you to experience the waterfall from different perspectives. A short drive from Gullfoss brings you to Geysir geothermal area in Haukadalur Valley. Witness the awe-inspiring Strokkur geyser, which erupts every few minutes, shooting boiling water up to 30 meters into the air.


      From Geysir drive west towards รžingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its historical, cultural, and geological significance. รžingvellir is the site of the worldโ€™s oldest recorded legislative parliament (Alรพingi), established in 930 AD, and sits atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are slowly drifting apart. After exploring the Golden Circle, make your way back to Reykjavรญk. The capital city awaits with its array of cultural attractions, including museums, galleries, the iconic Hallgrรญmskirkja church, and the bustling Old Harbour, perfect for winding down after your journey through Icelandโ€™s natural wonders.


      Driving: Approx 300 km (186 miles)

      Accommodation: Reykjavรญk.

  • Day 5 Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure

      Depart from your lodging in Reykjavรญk and make your way to Keflavรญk International Airport. Returning your rental car at Keflavรญk Airport marks the completion of your Icelandic adventure.


      Driving: Approx 50 km (31 miles)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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