Iceland – the land of ‘Fire and Ice’! If you have a week, you can experience the best of these two worlds on this round trip in 7 days. Do you want to see volcanoes and glaciers? Then you are right here!
Even if a week is over quickly, you will certainly never forget the experiences during these days. You explore the famous South Coast and the picturesque West and have enough time to see the sights in peace. The stages of this trip are strategically located so that travel times are reduced – which also gives you time for additional activities.
Tired of planning? We’ll take care of everything in advance, so all you have to do is pick up your vehicle and your journey will begin! In addition to the bookings, we will also provide you with a travel itinerary, with which you will not miss any highlights. You are interested in adding additional activities? That’s no problem – upon booking, you will receive suitable suggestions that will enrich your trip and not stress you.
If that’s what you’re looking for, then check out the itinerary!
Accommodation: Reykjavík
Driving Distance: approx. 50 km
You arrive in Iceland and find your vehicle will be waiting for you. Reykjavík is only a short hop from the airport, where you can check into your hotel and then explore the most northern capital city in the world. Hip and happening, you will not struggle to find something to see and do in this vibrant town.
Accommodation: Hvolsvöllur
Driving Distance: approx. 185 km
Optional Activities: Blue Lagoon
Today, you head out to the Reykjanes peninsula, home to five volcanic systems and also Iceland's youngest attraction – the volcano in the valley Geldingadalur, which erupted in 2021. Here, after a short hike, you can marvel at the newly formed and still warm lava fields!
The Reykjanes peninsula also has a lot to offer, such as bubbling geothermal areas and rugged Atlantic coasts. Optionally, you can enjoy a swim in the famous Blue Lagoon after the hike, before you drive to your accommodation along the South Coast.
Accommodation: Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Driving Distance: approx. 155 km (398 km if driving to Jökulsárlón)
Optional Activities: Glacier Hiking, Horseback Riding
Iceland’s South Coast is extremely popular, and it is not difficult to see why that is. The waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss are two of the biggest attractions, and if they weren’t enough to make your jaw drop, the black sand beach of Reynisfjara will be sure to do the job. There is a lot to discover here, and you can take all the time in the world!
Alternatively, you can opt for a longer drive and a tour to the world-famous Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Here you can see fascinatingly colored icebergs and maybe seals in the lagoon. This is sure to be an unforgettable day.
Accommodation: Golden Circle
Driving Distance: approx. 225 km
Optional Activities: Ice Caving, Horseback Riding, Glacier Hiking
Today's day can be made flexible: Either you take your time and explore the sights of the South that you neglected yesterday on the way to Jökulsárlón, or you head straight for the Golden Circle.
The Gullfoss waterfall is arguably the most famous waterfall in Iceland, it is breathtaking, and its two steps glisten in the sun. This is followed by the incredible Strokkur geyser, whose boiling water shoots up to 40 meters into the air from the depths of the earth. The accommodation is located in the area of the Golden Circle, which gives you time to explore here tomorrow.
Accommodation: Borgarnes
Driving Distance: approx. 190 km
Optional Activities: Snowmobiling, Snorkeling
As you head towards the west of Iceland, you can visit another of Iceland’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, Þingvellir National Park. This is one of the most geologically and politically significant sites in Iceland, as this is where the oldest existing parliament was founded (Alþingi).
If you have already marveled at Geysir and Gullfoss the day before, you can optionally take a hike to the second-highest waterfall in Iceland, Glymur, on the drive to your accommodation in Borgarnes.
Accommodation: Reykjavík
Driving Distance: approx. 160-180 km
Optional Activities: Into the Glacier
Today you go to the beautiful Borgarfjörður region, where you can marvel at hot springs, historical sites, and magical waterfalls. Reykholt is home to the ancient hot pot of the poet and scholar Snorri Sturluson, but you too have the chance to take a bath: The Krauma geothermal bath is ideal for a break from sightseeing.
Deeper inland, the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss lava waterfalls are waiting for you. Hraunfossar is like no other waterfall in Iceland and ripples very flat from an elongated lava field, laterally, into a glacier river. At the end of the day, you return to Reykjavík and can enjoy the last evening in the lively city center.
Driving Distance: approx. 50 km
Today, you have another chance to explore the city, or simply do whatever you feel to make the most of your last day in Iceland, before heading home.
The city is your playground! Whatever you end up doing, one thing is for sure: You will be heading home with a head full of memories, dreaming about your next visit.
The hotels are of a good standard and offer towels, hairdryers, and free WiFi. Examples include Storm Hotel, Stracta Hotel, and Hali Country Hotel.
If you book with an odd number of travelers, we provide an extra room. E.g. 3 travelers get 2 rooms.
In our comfort category, we book rooms with private bathroom in hotels and boutique guesthouses. Breakfast is included.
The hotels are of a good standard and offer towels, hairdryers, and free WiFi. Examples include Storm Hotel, Stracta Hotel, and Hali Country Hotel.
If you book with an odd number of travelers, we provide an extra room. E.g. 3 travelers get 2 rooms.
Dacia Duster (manual) or similar, SCDW insurance and gravel protection are included.
Recommended for up to 4 adult travelers.
Toyota RAV4 (automatic) or similar, SCDW insurance and gravel protection are included.
Recommended for up to 4 adult travelers.
Toyota Yaris (automatic) or similar, SCDW insurance and gravel protection are included.
Recommended for up to 3 adult travelers.
Dacia Duster (manual) or similar, SCDW insurance and gravel protection are included.
Recommended for up to 4 adult travelers.
Toyota RAV4 (automatic) or similar, SCDW insurance and gravel protection are included.
Recommended for up to 4 adult travelers.
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