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8 day Self-drive tour | Glorious Glaciers and Northern Lights

8 days
Start and end in Keflavik
4.7
98 reviews

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Northern Lights
Chase the aurora across glittering night skies
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Keflavik to Reykjavik

    Keflavik to Reykjavik
    Start point
    Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula Region 235, Iceland (Hertz Car rental desk)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Reykjanes Peninsula and volcanic features
    • Visit Gunnuhver area with mud pools and steam vents
    • Relax at the Blue Lagoon (admission must be booked in advance)
    Landmarks
    Reykjanes Peninsula
    Gunnuhver
    Blue Lagoon
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  2. Day 2

    Reykjavik to Borgarfjörður

    Reykjavik to Borgarfjörður
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hvammsvik nature area with warm seawater pools
    • Visit Borgarnes Settlement Museum
    • Visit Deildartunguhver hot springs
    • Visit Hraunfossar (Lava Falls) waterfalls
    • Relax at Krauma natural geothermal baths
    • Northern lights viewing (weather dependent)
    Landmarks
    Hvammsvik
    Borgarnes Settlement Museum
    Deildartunguhver
    Hraunfossar
    Krauma
  3. Day 3

    Borgarfjörður or Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Borgarfjörður or Snæfellsnes Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore ice cave and tunnel in Langjökull glacier (18-wheeled vehicle adventure)
    • Guided visit to Viðgelmir lava cave
    • Guided winter hike to Húsafell Canyon Baths
    • Visit Arnarstapi sea cliffs
    • Visit Djúpálónssandur rocky beach
    • View Snafellsjökull glacier-volcano
    • Visit Kirkjufell mountain
    Landmarks
    Langjökull Glacier
    Viðgelmir Lava Cave
    Húsafell Canyon Baths
    Arnarstapi
    Djúpálónssandur
    Snafellsjökull
    Kirkjufell
  4. Day 4

    Golden Circle Route

    Golden Circle Route
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Walk between continental plates at Þingvellir National Park
    • Explore Geysir geothermal fields
    • View Strokkur geyser eruptions
    • Visit Gullfoss waterfall
    • Bathe at Laugarvatn Fontana geothermal pools
    • Visit Secret Lagoon
    • Northern lights viewing (weather dependent)
    Landmarks
    Þingvellir National Park
    Geysir
    Strokkur Geyser
    Gullfoss Waterfall
    Laugarvatn Fontana
    Secret Lagoon
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  5. Day 5

    South Coast

    South Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Skógafoss waterfall
    • Visit Skógar Folk Museum
    • Visit Vik village
    • View black sand beach at Vik
    • View Reynisdrangar basalt columns
    Landmarks
    Skógafoss
    Skógar Folk Museum
    Vik
    Reynisdrangar
    Mýrdalsjökull
    Vatnajökull
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  6. Day 6

    Vatnajökull National Park

    Vatnajökull National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon
    • Visit Diamond Beach
    • Guided Super Jeep tour to crystal ice cave (must be booked in advance)
    • Visit Fjallsárlón Iceberg Lagoon
    • Winter hiking at Skaftafell area
    • Guided glacier hike at Skaftafell
    Landmarks
    Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon
    Diamond Beach
    Fjallsárlón Iceberg Lagoon
    Skaftafell
    Vatnajökull National Park
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  7. Day 7

    South Coast to Reykjavik

    South Coast to Reykjavik
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall (subject to trail conditions)
    • Visit Selfoss Center with 19th-20th century reconstructed buildings
    • Stop in Hveragerði village
    • Guided horseback riding near Hveragerði
    • Guided hiking near Hveragerði
    • Guided e-biking near Hveragerði
    • Relax at Sky Lagoon (7-Step Ritual)
    Landmarks
    Seljalandsfoss
    Eyjafjallajökull
    Selfoss Center
    Hveragerði
    Sky Lagoon
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  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Departure
    End point
    Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula Region 235, Iceland (Car Rental drop of location)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Blue Lagoon en route to airport (if not visited earlier, allow 2–2.5 hours extra)
    Landmarks
    Keflavik International Airport
    Blue Lagoon

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Who is travelling?

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