South Iceland in 3 Days Self-Drive Northern Lights Tour

On this express tour, you’ll pack in some of Iceland’s most magnificent winter highlights. Start with a trip to the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa before heading to Reykjavík, Iceland’s vibrant capital. If the weather is clear that night, then why not hunt down the Northern Lights?

The next day, you’ll see the Golden Circle with its incredible natural marvels. First you’ll head to Þingvellir National Park, the site of Iceland’s ancient parliament. Then head to the Geyser area to see an active geyser. Finally, stop off at the gigantic Gullfoss waterfall, which often freezes over in winter.

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Included

Departure

October 1 - April 15

Travel Style

Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 2 days

Wi-Fi

Free, in-car, unlimited Wi-Fi

Driver

Two persons from your party can be authorized as drivers of your rental car

Accommodations

Budget / Comfort / Quality for 2 nights with Continental breakfast

Navigation

Detailed driving itinerary

Emergency

24 hour emergency service

Tax & Fee

Taxes and service fee

Tour ID

SD33

Not included

Travel

Flights to Iceland

Fuel & Parking

Fuel expense and parking fees

Meals & Drinks

at restaurants (unless otherwise stated)

Insurance

Personal travel insurance

Museums & Activities

Entrance to museums and optional activities

Transport

Duration

3 days / 2 nights

Tour Map and Itinerary

Day - 01 - Welcome to Iceland

Your memorable, Iceland adventure begins the very moment you arrive at Keflavik Airport. Once you pick up your rental vehicle, you’ll head directly for Reykjavik and your exciting, first night in Iceland.

If your flight arrives early enough, we have a great suggestion for starting your trip off the right way: 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 Lagoon’s soothing, geothermal waters, before heading to your hotel.

Driving Distance

Approximately 50 km (30 miles)

Reykjavik

Highlights

NORTHERN LIGHTS

BLUE LAGOON

REYKJAVÍK

Day - 02 - The Golden Circle

You start the day by driving to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the geological wonders of the world where you can see the effects of the tectonic plate movements which have opened various cracks and fissures in the earth’s crust. You continue to the famous Geysir Area where the Strokkur hot spring ejects its water column high into the air every 5 – 10 minutes and where numerous small springs are boil and bubble. Afterwards you only have a short drive to reach Gullfoss, surely one of the country’s most beautiful waterfalls.

Driving Distance

Approximately 172 km (108 miles)

Reykjavik

Highlights

GULLFOSS WATERFALL

ÞINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK

GEYSIR HOT SPRING

Day - 03 - Departure

Now it is time to head back home, after an amazing journey through one of the world’s most picturesque landscapes. You will drive back to Keflavík Airport for your flight back home. Depending on your flight time, you may be able to enjoy your last day strolling around Reykjavík. Or, even better, consider booking an extra night in Reykjavík to really give yourself time to experience all the amazing things Iceland’s capital city has to offer.

Driving Distance

Approximately 50 km (30 miles)

Highlights

Accommodation on this tour

When we design our tours we book the best accommodation available, in order to make the trip as comfortable and enjoyable for you as possible.
We offer a great selection of hotels, farmhouses and guesthouses for our clients. You can be assured of a warm welcome and an enjoyable stay at all the options offered by us.
Below you’ll find examples of the type of accommodation you could be staying in.

Please note

The accommodation options are shown as examples of the types of accommodation we book. Due to high demand during the summer time and limited accommodation capacity in some regions we cannot always guarantee availability. In these circumstances, we will supply an accommodation of an equal standard in the same region before your travel dates. We highly recommend you book as well in advance as possible.

Quality accommodation:

Rooms with private shower (or private bath) and WC. Quality accommodation may be in country hotels (3- or 4-star) or the best accommodation available in each area at the time of booking. Breakfast is included.

Comfort accommodation:

Rooms with private shower (or private bath) and WC. Comfort accommodation may be in country hotels (mostly 3-star range) , farmhouses or guesthouses. Most of the facilities booked by Iceland Tours offer dinner during the summer time. Breakfast is included.

Budget accommodation:

Rooms without private facilities. Budget accommodation may be in country hotels, farmhouses and/ or guesthouses. All rooms have made-up beds; some of these rooms have washbasins with hot and cold water. Showers and WC in shared facilities. Most of the facilities booked by Iceland Tours offer dinner during the summer time. Breakfast is included.

Car Rental

Iceland Tours cooperates with the best and most reliable car rental suppliers in Iceland. You can be sure that the cars you rent through our service will be in excellent condition.

Please note

All rates are based on a rental period of 24 consecutive hours. If a rental exceeds the 24 hour period an extra day will be charged.

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