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5 Days Self-Drive | Golden Circle, South Coast (Winter)

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Keflavik to Reykjavik

    Keflavik to Reykjavik
    Start point
    Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Suðurnes, Iceland (Booth beside arrival hall)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Fosshotel Baron or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Soak in the Blue Lagoon's warm, mineral-rich waters
    • Use in-water mask booth
    • Access sauna and steam room
    • Enjoy complimentary beverage at in-water bar
    • Apply silica mask throughout visit
    Landmarks
    Keflavik International Airport
    Blue Lagoon
  3. Day 2

    Golden Circle

    Golden Circle
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Fosshotel Baron or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Þingvellir National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • View tectonic plates at Þingvellir
    • See Þingvallavatn, Iceland's largest natural lake
    • Visit Brúarfoss waterfall
    • Visit Gullfoss waterfall
    • Explore Geysir Geothermal Area
    • Watch Strokkur geyser erupt

    Optional Activities

    • Snowmobile tour on Langjökull glacier
    • Dog-sledding tour (snow conditions) or kart tour (dry-land conditions)
    • Geothermal bread baking experience (Friday-Sunday only)
    • Visit Kerid volcano crater
    Landmarks
    Þingvellir National Park
    Þingvallavatn
    Brúarfoss waterfall
    Gullfoss waterfall
    Langjökull
    Geysir Geothermal Area
    Strokkur geyser
    Kerid volcano crater
  4. Day 3

    South Coast

    South Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Fosshotel Baron or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
    • Walk behind Seljalandsfoss
    • Visit Skógafoss waterfall
    • Access Skógafoss viewing platform
    • Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach
    • View basalt columns at Reynisfjara
    • View Dyrholaey cliffs

    Optional Activities

    • Glacier hike at Sólheimajökull
    • Visit DC3 plane wreck on Solheimasandur
    • Explore LAVA Centre interactive exhibition
    Landmarks
    Seljalandsfoss waterfall
    Skógafoss waterfall
    Reynisfjara
    Dyrholaey
    Sólheimajökull
    Mýrdalsj\u00f6kull
    DC3 plane wreck
    LAVA Centre
  5. Day 4

    Reykjavik

    Reykjavik
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Fosshotel Baron or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Perlan 360-degree viewing platform
    • Visit Höfði historic building
    • Climb Hallgrímskirkja church to top
    • Explore Reykjavik city center
    • Visit Parliament building area
    • Wander Old Town streets
    • Browse local museums
    • Visit local cafés
    • Wonders of Iceland & Árora Northern Lights Show at Perlan
    • Northern Light cruise (September-April)
    • Aurora Reykjavik exhibition and film
    Landmarks
    Perlan
    Höfði
    Hallgrímskirkja
    Parliament building
    Austurvöllur
    Old Town
    Wonders of Iceland
    Aurora Reykjavik
  6. Day 5

    Reykjavik

    Reykjavik
    End point
    Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Suðurnes, Iceland (Booth beside arrival hall)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Shop for souvenirs
    • Explore Reykjavik at leisure
    • Relax at local cafés

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  • Vanessa5.0•December 2021
    My husband and I had a wonderful one-year anniversary on this trip! Everything went so smoothly and Marina Travel...
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    Thank you so much for your kind words. We are glad that you had a great time in Iceland. We hope to see you again.
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    Oleksandr5.0•October 2019
    I really enjoyed visiting Iceland with a self-driving tour. We had a Kia Rio with an automatic gearbox, which helped...
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    Thank you for your review. We are glad that you had a great time in Iceland.
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    Fabiola

    Asked on March 27th, 2025

    Can we customize our itinerary during the self-drive tour?

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    • Marina TravelOperator•Written March 2025

      Yes, the driving itinerary is flexible, and you can choose which attractions to visit.

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    Maximilien

    Asked on January 27th, 2025

    What car will be provided for the self-drive tour?

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    • Marina TravelOperator•Written January 2025

      We typically provide a car like the VW Up or Kia Picanto for 1-2 people and a Skoda Octavia for 4-5 people.

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    Edwin

    Asked on September 28th, 2024

    Do you have availability for this tour for the mentioned dates?

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    • Marina TravelOperator•Written September 2024

      Yes, at the moment we still have some rooms available for your dates. You can check the availability on the tour page.

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    Victor

    Asked on August 25th, 2024

    What airport do we meet for this tour?

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    • Marina TravelOperator•Written August 2024

      You will meet at the Reykjavik airport upon your arrival.

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    Ana-Maria

    Asked on August 17th, 2024

    What are the accessibility options for this tour?

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    • Marina TravelOperator•Written August 2024

      The tour is designed for self-driving, which allows for flexibility in sites visited according to your pace.

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    Gunter

    Asked on July 23rd, 2024

    Are there any extra costs for the car rental?

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    • Marina TravelOperator•Written July 2024

      Gas and optional extra driver charges are not included in the initial rental price.

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    Tamara

    Asked on July 2nd, 2024

    What should I know about the driving license required for the tour?

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    • Marina TravelOperator•Written July 2024

      Your driving license must be valid and in the Latin alphabet to be accepted in Iceland.

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    Vera

    Asked on May 26th, 2024

    Is breakfast included with the hotel accommodation?

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    • Marina TravelOperator•Written May 2024

      Yes, breakfast is typically included with your hotel stay.

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    Ralf

    Asked on March 21st, 2024

    Is there a possibility to extend our stay in Reykjavik after the tour?

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    • Marina TravelOperator•Written March 2024

      Yes, it is possible to book additional nights at the same hotel based on availability.

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    Anette

    Asked on January 16th, 2024

    Can we arrange for an additional driver for the rental car?

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    • Marina TravelOperator•Written January 2024

      Yes, adding another driver incurs an extra fee which can be paid at the time of booking.

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