Icelandic Experience , South Shore & Reykjavik

Your memorable adventure in Iceland begins the very moment you arrive at Keflavík Airport. Once you have picked up your rental vehicle, you will head directly to Reykjavík, the colourful capital city of Iceland.

If your flight arrives early enough, we have a great suggestion for starting your trip off on the right foot: plan a visit to Iceland’s world-famous Blue Lagoon. Be sure to pack your swimsuit so you can take a relaxing dip in the spa’s soothing geothermal waters before heading to your hotel.

Enjoy an overnight in Reykjavík.

(Approximately 50 km)

Today, you will see some of the most famous sights in Iceland. You’ll begin by driving to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the natural wonders of the world. Here, you can see the effects of the movements of tectonic plates and observe various cracks and fissures in the earth’s crust. You’ll continue to the famous Geysir geothermal area, where the Strokkur Geyser ejects its water column high into the air every 5 to 10 minutes. While there, you can marvel at the numerous small springs that boil and bubble all around you. Afterwards, you only have a short drive to reach Gullfoss, one of the country’s most beautiful waterfalls.

Enjoy an overnight in the Geysir or Flúðir area.

(Approximately 150 km)

You’ll continue along the South Coast for your overnight stay in the Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur area. You can discover beautiful waterfalls along your way, such as Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss, and explore the famous black sand beach and basalt columns of Reynisfjara. You can also take a short detour to Dyrhólaey Promontory, the southernmost point of Iceland. A small road takes you to the top of this 120 m high sea cliff, where you often can see some puffins from late April to early August. Note that access to Dyrhólaey is closed during nesting season, from about May 15 until June 23. Past mid-August, the puffins have all gone out to sea and are nowhere to be seen. Finally, you might also want to take some time to explore the Sólheimajökull Glacier and its breathtaking surroundings.

Enjoy an overnight in the Vík or Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

(Approximately 170-220 km)

In the beautiful region between Vík and Kirkjubæjarklaustur, drive across the vast Mýrdalssandur Sand Plains and Eldhraun Lava Field, a result of the major Laki eruption that occurred in 1783 and was arguably one of the greatest disasters in Iceland's history. Discover Iceland’s scenic southeast while driving past the towering cliffs of Lómagnúpur, Iceland's highest at 670m, the Skeiðarársandur Sand Plains and Skaftafell National Park. Under the gaze of the Hvannadalshnúkur Peak, this area is a true oasis bordered by the glacial tongues of Vatnajökull on one side and vast volcanic sand plains on the other. Explore the Vatnajökull Glacier area, observing numerous glacial outlets along your route. At Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, the glacier breaks into stunning icebergs that drift peacefully towards the ocean, leaving chunks of ice on the black sand beach known as Diamond Beach.

Enjoy an overnight in the Jökulsárlón or Höfn area.

(Approximately 150-220 km)

On your way back along the south shore, explore the breathtaking area between Jökulsárlón and Vík. You can enjoy a hike in Skaftafell National Park to the Svartifoss Waterfall, take the time to discover the beautiful Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon near the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur or take a detour to Dyrhólaey Promontory.

Enjoy an overnight in the Skógar or Hvolsvöllur area.

(Approximately 250-300 km)

Today, you’ll continue towards Reykjavík. Once in the Selfoss and Hveragerði area, you can either go straight to the capital city and relax in one of its cozy coffee shops, or you can drive to the Reykjanes Volcanic Peninsula, where you can discover Krýsuvík and Gunnuhver geothermal areas, as well as the recent lava fields of the Fagradalsfjall Volcano which erupted in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Once in that area, you can also enjoy a relaxing bath at the Blue Lagoon if you didn’t get the chance to do so earlier in your stay. 

Enjoy an overnight in Reykjavík.

(Approximately 150-250 km)

You have 2 days to discover Reykjavík and/or explore its surroundings at your leisure. In Reykjavík, enjoy cozy cafes, lively shopping streets, art galleries and fine restaurants. You can also take a day to discover the Borgarfjörður and Borganes region north of Reykjavík. On your way there, you can stop at Hvammsvík Hots Springs, which is included in your package. Once in Borgarnes, you can discover Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring. Further away, you can stop at Hraunfossar Waterfalls, where the water flows out from underneath a lava field into the river below. You can also plan a stop at the Icelandic Goat Centre in Háafell. This farm is working towards protecting and maintaining the goat stock in Iceland.

Enjoy an overnight in Reykjavík.

It is now time to head back home after an amazing journey through some of the world’s most picturesque landscapes. Drive to Keflavík International Airport and return your rental car before your flight home.

(Approximately 50 km)