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Iceland Express Circle - 6-Day Self-Drive

6 days

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Start and end in Keflavik

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Gold Operator: Snaeland Travel
Road Trip & Self-Drive: Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided: Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Start point
Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula Region 235, Iceland (Pick up your rental car)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Reykjanes Peninsula
Day 2
Reykjavík to Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Reykjavík to Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Visit Skógafoss waterfall
- Explore Reynisfjara beach and basalt columns
- Hike Fjáðrárgljúfur canyon
- Visit Kirkjugólf basalt formations
- Visit Systrafoss waterfall
- Visit Mývatn Nature Baths
Landmarks
Þingvellir National Park
Strokkur Geyser
Geysir
Gullfoss
Seljalandsfoss
Skógafoss
Reynisfjara Beach
Fjáðrárgljúfur Canyon
Kirkjugólf
Systrafoss
Day 3
Kirkjubæjarklaustur to Egilsstaðir
Kirkjubæjarklaustur to Egilsstaðir
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike to Svartifoss waterfall in Skaftafell
- View Vatnajökull glacier
- Visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
- Visit Diamond Beach
- Explore Djúpivogur village
- Explore Breiðdalsvík village
- Explore Lake Lagarflót and local legends
Landmarks
Skaftafell
Svartifoss
Vatnajökull National Park
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Diamond Beach
Eastern Fjords
Djúpivogur
Breiðdalsvík
Lake Lagarflót
Day 4
Egilsstaðir to Akureyri
Egilsstaðir to Akureyri
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Dettifoss waterfall
- Explore Námaskarð geothermal area
- Relax at Mývatn Nature Baths
- Hike Hverfjall volcanic crater
- Explore Dimmuborgir lava formations
- Visit Goðafoss waterfall
- Explore Akureyri town
Landmarks
Dettifoss
Lake Mývatn
Námaskarð
Mývatn Nature Baths
Hverfjall
Dimmuborgir
Goðafoss
Day 5
Akureyri to Reykjavík
Akureyri to Reykjavík
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Skagafjörður region
- Visit Deildartunguhver hot spring
- Visit Reykholt historical site
- Visit Hraunfossar waterfall
- Visit Barnafoss waterfall
- Explore Harpa Concert Hall
- Visit National Museum of Iceland
Landmarks
Skagafjörður
Deildartunguhver
Reykholt
Hraunfossar
Barnafoss
Harpa Concert Hall
National Museum of Iceland
Day 6
Reykjavík to Keflavík
Reykjavík to Keflavík
End point
Keflavik International Airport / Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF), Keflavíkurflugvelli, Sandgerði, Southern Peninsula Region 235, Iceland (Drop off your rental car)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Reykjanes Peninsula

Landmarks
Þingvellir National Park
Strokkur Geyser
Geysir
Gullfoss
Seljalandsfoss
Skógafoss
Reynisfjara Beach
Fjáðrárgljúfur Canyon
Kirkjugólf
Systrafoss

Landmarks
Skaftafell
Svartifoss
Vatnajökull National Park
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Diamond Beach
Eastern Fjords
Djúpivogur
Breiðdalsvík
Lake Lagarflót

Landmarks
Dettifoss
Lake Mývatn
Námaskarð
Mývatn Nature Baths
Hverfjall
Dimmuborgir
Goðafoss

Landmarks
Skagafjörður
Deildartunguhver
Reykholt
Hraunfossar
Barnafoss
Harpa Concert Hall
National Museum of Iceland

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Rating: 4.8(156 reviews)
Response time: 11 hours
Response rate: 100%
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Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.5
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
4.5
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.8

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Isabel
March 27th, 2026
I would definitely recommend this if you want Iceland on your own terms, but with a bit of support in the background.
Traveled in September 2025
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Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear the trip gave you the freedom to enjoy Iceland on your own terms, while still having helpful support in the background.
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Majvor
March 27th, 2026
Easy to follow, beautiful route, zero regrets
Traveled in July 2025
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Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the route and found the trip easy to follow, with no regrets at all.
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Natasha
April 14th, 2025
A great way to see the whole country. But very fast paced, which I like but might not be for everyone
Traveled in October 2024
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Reply from: Snaeland Travel
Thank you for your kind and honest review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed seeing so much of the country — it really is a fantastic way to take in Iceland’s diverse landscapes. You're absolutely right that the pace is full-on, which suits many travellers but may not be for everyone. We truly appreciate your insight and hope to see you again for another Icelandic adventure, at just the right pace for you!
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Ute
October 24th, 2024
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The service, availability and support with questions were excellent. The second day after arrival was difficult,...
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Traveled in October 2024
Reply from: Snaeland Travel
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and found our service excellent. We appreciate your insights about the timing in early October and will keep this in mind for future planning. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
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Iceland Express Circle - 6-Day Self-Drive

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Reykjavík

Reykjavík to Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Optional Activities

Kirkjubæjarklaustur to Egilsstaðir

Optional Activities

Egilsstaðir to Akureyri

Optional Activities

Akureyri to Reykjavík

Optional Activities

Reykjavík to Keflavík

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