Fire meets ice on this wintry adventure
See all the best of what Iceland has to offer in the wintertime on this 8-day self-drive tour. Frozen waterfalls, gigantic glaciers, and snow-capped mountains. Iceland has all this and more!
Follow the south coast to Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, and the magnificent Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon. Loop back to the Geysir hot spring, where you can see earth’s incredible geothermal might in action.
Witness steam rising out of the ground at Deildartunguhver. Head west to Iceland’s Snæfellsnes peninsula and catch a glimpse of the Snæfellsjökull glacier. Finally, arrive back in Reykjavík for some city culture before heading home.
On this tour you will...
Explore the nature-packed Snæfellsnes peninsula
Gaze at majestic and powerful waterfalls
See Earth’s forces in play at active hot springs
Walk between tectonic plates at Þingvellir National Park
Have the chance to bathe in geothermal pools
Stay in Iceland’s capital and out in the countryside
Top attractions
Why book a self-drive trip with Iceland Tours?
Start your tour on the date that suits you
24/7 emergency helpline in Iceland
Secure your booking with just a 5% deposit
New rental cars with 2 drivers as standard
Handpicked local accommodation options
Best Price Guarantee
Your 8-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.
Highlights
Extra activities
On your way along the south coast you will pass two spectacular waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, two stops you must not miss. At Skógar, you will find a folk museum showing how people lived in past centuries 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 Reynishverfi. If you wish you can go swimming in one of Iceland’s oldest swimming pool, the Seljavallarlaug, a naturally-heated thermal pool located in a beautiful hidden valley.
Highlights
Extra activities
Today you will visit one of the most popular and beautiful sights of Iceland. Enjoy the breathtaking sights of the Skaftafell Nature Reserve, an oasis surrounded by glaciers and black sand with many hiking possibilities and at the spectacular Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Enormous icebergs drift where you can walk along the banks of the lagoon to admire the fantastically-shaped icebergs. Drive back to Vík/Kirkjubæjarklaustur area for a second night.
Highlights
Extra activities
Today it is time to visit some of the most interesting and famous areas of Iceland: the famous geothermal area of Geysir where the Strokkur hot spring ejects its water column high into the air every 5–10 minutes and where numerous small springs boil and bubble. After this you only have a short drive to reach Gullfoss, surely the country’s most famous waterfall. If you wish you can continue to Lake Laugarvatn for a nice thermal bath at Laugarvatn Fontana spa, composed of a series of interconnected baths and steam rooms that complement each other to create a healthy, natural and unique spa experience.
Highlights
Extra activities
Now you will continue your drive to Þingvellir National Park (Thingvellir), considered 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. It was here that the Icelandic parliament was founded in the 10th century. Today you will take the time to explore the region along the Hvalfjörður to Borgarnes. You can make a stop at Deildartunguhver hot spring (the biggest in Iceland in terms of water production per second), Reykholt where the famous medieval writer Snorri Sturluson lived and the Hraunfossar waterfalls where the water flows out from beneath a lava field into the river below. The Barnafoss waterfall is just a short walk away from Hraunfossar.
Highlights
Extra activities
Today you will be exploring the natural wonders of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, which is known for the stunning Snæfellsjökull National Park and the Snæfellsjökull glacier that towers above the region. Today’s itinerary takes you through lava fields and fertile farming land. Explore the charming village of Arnarstapi where basalt columns have been eroded by the pounding waves, Hellnar, Djúpalónssandur, Snæfellsjökull glacier and the crater Eldborg. Drive through the north part of the peninsula passing through Stykkishólmur, a charming fishing village beautifully situated overlooking the Breiðafjörður bay. Return to Borgarnes for a second night.
Highlights
Extra activities
Drive back to Reykjavík. 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.
Highlights
Extra activities
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.
Highlights
Extra activities
What’s included?
Detailed itinerary
Budget, Comfort, or Quality accommodation every night
Continental breakfast every day
Rental car of your choice for 7 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

CO₂ 273g/km
Volkswagen Golf or similar

CO₂ 196g/km
Volkswagen Golf or similar

CO₂ 128g/km
Suzuki Swift 4×4 or similar

CO₂ 119g/km
Škoda Octavia Wagon 4×4 or similar

CO₂ 119g/km
Škoda Octavia Wagon 4×4 or similar

CO₂ 176g/km
Kia Sportage 4×4 or similar