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

5 days
From Keflavik to Reykjavik
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Keflavik to Reykjavik

    Start point
    Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Suðurnes, Iceland (Booth beside arrival hall)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
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  2. Day 2

    Golden Circle

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
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  3. Day 3

    South Coast

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
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  4. Day 4

    Reykjavik

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
  5. Day 5

    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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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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    December 1st, 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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    Reply from: Marina Travel
    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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  • 5 Days Self-Drive | Golden Circle, South Coast (Winter) reviewer 2
    October 29th, 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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    Traveled in October 2019
    Reply from: Marina Travel
    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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten January 2024

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

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    • For any tour departing before July 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Marina Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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