The top hits of Icelandic nature mixed with city life
Experience the south coast on this 5-day Iceland winter self-drive tour. See where North America and Europe meet at Þingvellir National Park. Marvel at the Strokkur geyser, which erupts every few minutes.
And get your fill of striking waterfalls, including the incredible Gullfoss, Skógafoss, and Seljalandsfoss. That last one you can even walk behind!
Of course, because it’s wintertime, you also have the chance to chase the Northern Lights. This incredible natural light show can often be seen on clear winter nights.
On this tour you will...
See the Strokkur geyser shoot water into the air
Experience 3 of the most popular waterfalls
Walk the sands of Reynisfjara black sand beach
Spend a full day exploring Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital
Stay overnight in the countryside and the city
Have the chance to bathe in geothermal pools
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Your 5-day self-drive itinerary

Your memorable, Iceland adventure begins the very moment you arrive at Keflavík Airport. Once you pick up your rental vehicle, you’ll head directly for Reykjavík and your exciting, first night in Iceland.
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You can start by a drive to Þingvellir 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. Drive back in direction to Selfoss area for an overnight stay.
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Today you will spend the day along the south coast. You will pass two spectacular waterfalls, the Seljalandsfoss waterfall which you can walk behind and Skógafoss waterfall. At Skógar, you will find a folk museum showing how people lived in the past in Iceland. The black sand beaches of the south coast are famous and you can take a walk on them in the little village of Vík or in Reynisfjara. Drive back to Selfoss for a second night.
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Drive back to Reykjavík through Hveragerði. Take some time to explore Iceland’s capital, with its cool cafés and restaurants, interesting shops, and captivating museums and galleries. And why not relax and unwind in a “hot pot” at one of the city’s many pools? This is a great way to experience authentic Icelandic culture.
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It seems as if your journey to fabulous Iceland only began a moment ago, but now it is time to head back home, driving back to Keflavík Airport for your flight. Depending on your flight’s time, you may be able to squeeze in a last day in Reykjavík or an extra night in there to experience all the amazing things that the city has to offer.
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What’s included?
Detailed itinerary
Budget, Comfort, or Quality accommodation every night
Continental breakfast every day
Rental car of your choice for 4 days
2 authorized drivers as standard
Unlimited in-car Wi-Fi
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
24/7 emergency helpline when you’re in Iceland
VAT, taxes & service fees
Flights to Iceland
Fuel & parking charges
Food & drink, unless otherwise stated
Attraction entrance fees, unless otherwise stated
Personal travel insurance
Choose your rental car
Collision damage waiver
2 authorized drivers
Unlimited in-car Wi-Fi

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