Itinerary
- Day 1
Keflavik to Borgarnes
You'll pick up your rental car at Keflavik International Airport and start heading into Iceland. If you want to stop along the way, the Blue Lagoon is right there with its warm, mineral-rich waters that feel great after a flight. After that, you'll drive to your accommodation near Borgarnes and settle in for the night.
- Start point
- Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula Region 235, Iceland (Car rental booth in arrival hall)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Borgarnes or similar)
Optional Activities
- Visit Blue Lagoon with access to in-water mask booth, sauna, steam room, and in-water bar (complimentary beverage included with booking)
Landmarks Blue Lagoon - Day 2
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Today you'll head out to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, which has a lot packed into one drive. Kirkjufell mountain and its waterfall are the first stops, then you'll see Budakirkja church sitting among the lava fields. The fishing villages of Arnarstapi and Hellnar have dramatic cliffs right there, and at Ytri Tunga beach you can watch seals hanging out on the rocks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Borgarnes or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Kirkjufell mountain and Kirkjufellfoss waterfall
- Visit Budakirkja black church
- Explore Arnarstapi fishing village, Hellnar, and natural arch formations
- Visit Ytri Tunga beach and seal colony
Landmarks Kirkjufell Kirkjufellfoss Budakirkja Arnarstapi Hellnar Ytri Tunga Beach 
- Day 3
Golden Circle
You're driving the Golden Circle route today, which covers most of Iceland's famous geothermal and geological sites. Thingvellir National Park shows where the tectonic plates actually meet, and Bruarfoss waterfall has that striking turquoise water. At Geysir you'll see hot springs erupt, then Gullfoss waterfall shows its power. Kerid crater is also on the route. If you want more adventure, you can add snowmobiling, dog-sledding, or snorkeling in Silfra between those plates.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Eyjafjallajökull or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Thingvellir National Park
- Visit Bruarfoss waterfall
- Visit Geysir geothermal area
- Visit Gullfoss waterfall
- Visit Kerid volcano crater
Optional Activities
- Snowmobile tour on Langjoekull glacier (including safety briefing, snowsuits, gloves, helmets, and shoe covers)
- Dog-sledding tour (operates on snow or dry-land carts depending on conditions with Musher guide)
- Snorkeling in Silfra between tectonic plates in pure filtered glacier water (includes free GoPro photos)
Landmarks Thingvellir National Park Bruarfoss Geysir Strokkur Geyser Gullfoss Kerid Langjoekull Glacier Silfra 
- Day 4
South Coast
The South Coast drive takes you through some dramatic scenery. You'll go behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall with a raincoat, then see Skogafoss and climb its stairs for the views. Reynisfjara black sand beach has those basalt columns and bird cliffs that make it look otherworldly. If you have time, hiking Solheimajokull glacier or finding the DC3 plane wreck are both options to add to your day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fosshotel Nupar or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Visit Skogafoss waterfall
- Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach
Optional Activities
- Glacier hike on Solheimajokull (part of Myrdalsjokull glacier, featuring blue ice formations and glacier moulin)
- Visit DC3 plane wreck on Solheimasandur (US Navy plane wreck on black sand since 1973)
Landmarks Seljalandsfoss Skogafoss Reynisfjara Solheimajokull DC3 Plane Wreck 
- Day 5
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
You're heading to Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, which is about 200 meters deep and full of icebergs from Breidamerkurjokull glacier. You can walk along the lagoon or take a boat tour to get closer to the ice. Just across the road, Diamond Beach is a black sand beach where icebergs wash up and scatter across the rocks, creating a strange and beautiful landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Eyjafjallajökull or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon
- Visit Diamond Beach
Optional Activities
- Amphibian boat tour on Jokulsarlon lagoon (30-40 minutes with English-speaking guide, includes tasting 1000-year-old ice and possibility of seeing seals)
- Zodiac boat tour on Jokulsarlon lagoon (covers larger areas and gets closer to icebergs, includes flotation suits and life jacket; not recommended for children under 10)
Landmarks Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Breidamerkurjokull Diamond Beach 
- Day 6
Reykjavik
You'll spend today in Reykjavik at your own pace. The Perlan glass dome gives you 360-degree views of the city, and Hofdii building is where that Reagan-Gorbachev summit happened back in 1986. Hallgrimskirkja church is striking with its basalt-inspired design. Walk through the city center and Old Town near Parliament. If you want more, there's the Wonders of Iceland museum with its planetarium and ice cave, plus Aurora Reykjavik for Northern Lights info or a nighttime cruise if the season's right (September to April).
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fosshotel Baron or similar)
Optional Activities
- Wonders of Iceland & Arora Northern Lights Show at Perlan (includes volcano and earthquake experiences, planetarium, indoor ice cave, and 360° observation deck)
- Northern Light Cruise (September-April only)
- Aurora Reykjavik (history of Northern Lights through legends and myths with interactive displays, photo booth, and 20-minute HD film on 7-meter screen)
Landmarks Perlan Hofdi Hallgrimskirkja Althing (Parliament Building) Austurvollur - Day 7
Reykjavik - Departure
This is your final day before you head to the airport. You can shop around Reykjavik, squeeze in last-minute sightseeing if there's something you missed, or just relax before your flight out.
- End point
- Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula Region 235, Iceland (Car rental drop-off)
- Meals
- Breakfast
