Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Reykjavik
You'll arrive in Reykjavik and get settled into this Icelandic capital. The city has plenty of energy and character to explore, so take some time to get oriented to the area after your flight. Later, you can check out the neighborhoods on foot or grab dinner somewhere central to shake off the travel.
- Start point
- Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula Region 235, Iceland (Airport)
Landmarks Reykjavik - Day 2
Langsjökull Glacier
After breakfast, head out to pick up your Land Rover Defender 4x4 in Reykjavik's outskirts for a quick orientation. From there, you'll drive into the Borgarfjordur area and stop for lunch in Husafell. Then it's on to Langsjokull glacier where you'll go through a man-made ice tunnel and get some practice driving on ice before reaching your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Húsafell), Dinner
Included Activities
- Self-drive 4x4 Land Rover Defender tour of Borgarfjörður area
- Visit to man-made ice tunnel on Langsjökull glacier
- Transfer from centrally located hotel to vehicle pickup location
Landmarks Langsjökull Glacier Borgarfjörður Húsafell - Day 3
Golden Circle - Highlands
Start early with a snowmobiling tour across Langsjokull glacier, then drive your 4x4 through Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO site with deep historical roots. You'll see Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir geothermal area where Strokkur erupts regularly. Later, push your driving skills in the Hagavatn highlands before settling in at your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Snowmobiling tour on Langsjökull glacier
- Self-drive 4x4 visit to Thingvellir National Park
- Visit to Gullfoss waterfall
- Visit to Geysir geothermal area and Strokkur hot spring
- 4x4 highlands driving in Hagavatn area
Landmarks Langsjökull Glacier Thingvellir National Park Gullfoss Waterfall Geysir Geothermal Area Strokkur Hot Spring Hagavatn - Day 4
Waterfalls and Canyon
You'll drive through Hrauneyjar valley and down to Thjorsardalur valley with several photo stops along the way. Check out Haifoss, Iceland's second highest waterfall at 122 metres, then explore Gjain canyon and Hjalparf oss waterfall. Wrap up the day in Hella where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Self-drive 4x4 tour through Þjórsárdalur valley
- Photo stops at scenic viewpoints
- Visit to Haifoss waterfall
- Visit to Gjáin canyon
- Visit to Hjálparfoss waterfall
Landmarks Hrauneyjar Þjórsárdalur Valley Haifoss Waterfall Gjáin Canyon Hjálparfoss Waterfall - Day 5
Diamond Beach
After breakfast, head toward Eyjafjallajokull ice cap at 1,651 metres elevation, which sits above a volcano caldera. Highland driving takes up much of the day, then you'll drive to the south coast to see Diamond Beach with its ice formations scattered across black sand. By evening, you'll be at your hotel near Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Self-drive 4x4 visit to Eyjafjallajökull ice cap area
- Highland driving experience
- Visit to Diamond Beach
Landmarks Eyjafjallajökull Diamond Beach Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon - Day 6
South Coast to Reykjavik
Drive along the south coast passing small farms and stopping at key spots throughout the day. You'll visit Vik village and walk Reynisfjara beach with its black sand, explore Dyrholaey peninsula, and see both Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls. You should be back in Reykjavik by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Self-drive 4x4 tour of South coast
- Visit to Vik village
- Visit to Reynisfjara black sand beach
- Visit to Dyrhólaey peninsula
- Visit to Skógafoss waterfall
- Visit to Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Landmarks Vik Village Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach Dyrhólaey Peninsula Skógafoss Waterfall Seljalandsfoss Waterfall 
- Day 7
Blue Lagoon and Reykjavik
Transfer to the Blue Lagoon for a soak in the milky blue thermal waters, which is something you really should experience. After that, the afternoon is yours to spend however you'd like in Reykjavik, whether that's shopping, walking around, or just resting. Return to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Blue Lagoon
- Bathing in Blue Lagoon
Optional Activities
- City exploration and sightseeing in Reykjavik
- Shopping in Reykjavik
Landmarks Blue Lagoon Reykjavik - Day 8
Departure from Reykjavik
Your trip wraps up today with a transfer to the airport for your departure. Safe travels and thanks for the adventures.
- End point
- Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula Region 235, Iceland (Airport)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
Landmarks Reykjavik
