A tour that will take you to the most exciting parts of Iceland's southern coast. The south with geysers, waterfalls, black sand beaches, ice caves, stunning highlands and colorful hills is a must!

Arrival in Iceland. Pick up rental car at Keflavik international airport and drive to your accommodation in Reykjavik.

Distance: ~50 km

Arrival in Iceland

Drive east along the south coast of Iceland towards the towns of Hveragerdi and Selfoss. Further along the way stop at the inspiring waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss. Skogafoss – two of the most iconic waterfalls in Iceland. The drive continues at the foot of Eyjafjöll mountains where the infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano rests under the glacier of the same name. Drive on to the village of Vik with a chance for a stop at Reynisfjara black sand beach with a view of Reynisdrangar cliffs in the sea and the Dyrholaey promontory. 

Distance: ~300 km

Reykjavík - South Shore - Hvolsvöllur

From Vik, head out and visit the colorful Landmannalaugar national park area. Drive north will bring you close to Mt Hekla, Iceland's most active volcano which has erupted over 20 times since the settlement, its last eruption bein in year 2000. Continue by a narrow highland road through picturesque landscape to Landmannalaugar. There you have a chance for a short hike in the fascinating volcanic surroundings or take time for a dip in the warm geothermal river at the edge of the lava field. From Landmannalaugar drive back towards Vik and overnight in Vik. 

Distance: ~300 km

Landmannalaugar

Drive across the black sands, glacial rivers and moss-covered lava fields east towards Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Crossing Skeidararsandur we reach Skaftafell national park, the largest national park in all of Europe. One of the park‘s main attractions is Svartifoss waterfall. From here you also get the best view of Hvannadalshnjukur - Iceland's highest peak. Continuing at the foot of Vatnajökull you reach the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon with thousands of icebergs of different shapes, sizes and colours slowly moving from the calving glacier towards the sea. Following the river we reach the ocean and the "Diamond beach" where impressively beached large pieces of glacial ice glitter on the black sand before the they melt or are washed away by the sea.       

Drive back the same way to Vik area for another overnight.

*Optional tour available: Glacier hike in Skaftafell, Boat tour at Jokulsarlon (October only)

Distance: ~200 km

Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón


Leave the Vik area, driving back to towards Selfoss from where you continue to some of the best known natural wonders of Iceland. Stop at the Geysir area where the most active of the geysers, Strokkur spouts a column of hot water regularly every 5-10 min. Take a walk around the other hot springs of this high-temperature geothermal area. A short drive towards the highlands will bring you to Gullfoss waterfall - the Golden Falls which cascades into the deep canyon of Hvítá glacial river. Continue past Lake Laugarvatn towards the Þingvellir national park by Lake Þingvallavatn - a site of the first parliament as well as a place of great geological interest and natural beauty.

Continue to Reykjavik and overnight.

Distance: ~290 km

The Golden Circle - Reykjavík

Explore the sights along the southern side of Snaefellsnes peninsula. Snæfellsnes is often referred to as "Iceland in miniature" since practically all natural phenomena that can be found around Iceland can be seen there – only on a slightly smaller scale! Snaefellsnes peninsula is also the only area in Iceland where mineral water springs can be found. Drive towards Borgarnes and further to Hvalfjöordur, through the submarine tunnel and end the day in Reykjavik for the last night.

Distance: ~200 km

Snæfellsnes - Reykjavík

Drive to Keflavik airport in time for check in for your  international flight.

If your flight departs late afternoon, then you have the possibility to add an optional whale watching boat tour in the morning, drive around the Reykjanes peninsula or visit the Blue Lagoon  before dropping of the rental car at Keflavik airport.

Distance: ~50 km

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