Itinerary
- Day 1
Keflavík to Selfoss
Your plane touches down in Iceland and you'll spot volcanoes and glaciers cutting through the clouds as you descend. After collecting your rental car at Keflavík Airport, the drive toward Selfoss takes you through Iceland's raw, otherworldly terrain. You'll settle into your accommodation for the night and get ready for what's ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast available daily)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel South Coast)
- Day 2
South Coast
Driving along the South Coast, you'll see some of Iceland's most famous natural features. Walk right behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall and feel the mist on your face, then head to Skógafoss where rainbows often appear in the spray. Later you'll find the abandoned plane wreck sitting on black sand, and by evening you can check out Dyrhólaey's sea arch and Reynisfjara Beach with its massive basalt columns rising from the shore.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel South Coast)
Optional Activities
- Walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall (60-meter cascade)
- Visit Skógafoss waterfall with rainbow views
- Explore Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck across black sand landscape
- View panoramic sea arch at Dyrhólaey with coastal views
- Explore Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach with basalt columns
Landmarks Seljalandsfoss Skógafoss Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck Dyrhólaey Reynisfjara 
- Day 3
Golden Circle
The Golden Circle route fills your day with geological wonders. At Haukadalur, you'll watch Strokkur geyser erupt and shoot water high into the air every few minutes. Gullfoss waterfall drops dramatically into a canyon below, and then you'll drive to Thingvellir National Park where the continental plates are actually visible and you can walk between them. Öxarárfoss waterfall flows through the area, adding to the landscape's dramatic character.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fosshotel Reykholt)
Optional Activities
- Witness Strokkur geyser eruptions every few minutes
- View Great Geysir in Haukadalur geothermal area
- Stand before Gullfoss (Golden Falls) two-tiered waterfall
- Explore Thingvellir National Park UNESCO World Heritage site
- Walk between North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in Almannagjá gorge
- Visit Öxarárfoss waterfall within Thingvellir National Park
Landmarks Strokkur Great Geysir Gullfoss Thingvellir National Park Öxarárfoss 
- Day 4
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula offers something different with steep cliffs and volcanic terrain. Start at Ytri Tunga beach to look for seals lounging on the sand, then drive to Búðakirkja, a black wooden church standing alone in the landscape. After climbing Saxhóll volcanic crater for views across to Snæfellsjökull glacier, you'll finish at Kirkjufell Mountain with its waterfall Kirkjufellsfoss nearby. The peninsula really shows Iceland's variety in a single day.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fosshotel Reykholt)
Optional Activities
- Witness seals in their natural habitat at Ytri Tunga beach
- Admire the striking solitude of Búðakirkja (Black Church)
- Climb to Saxhóll volcanic crater rim for panoramic views and glacier views
- Photograph iconic Kirkjufell Mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall
Landmarks Ytri Tunga Búðakirkja Saxhóll Snæfellsjökull Kirkjufell Kirkjufellsfoss 
- Day 5
Reykjavík
This day feels completely different after all the hiking and driving. Sky Lagoon sits just outside Reykjavík, and you'll float in the warm mineral-rich waters while steam rises around you and the North Atlantic horizon stretches out. As the sun sets, the experience becomes even more peaceful. Afterward, head into Reykjavík to walk around, check out the architecture, and see what the city's culture is all about.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Midgardur by Center Hotels)
Optional Activities
- Immerse yourself in warm mineral-rich waters at Sky Lagoon with ocean views
- Ascend observation deck of Hallgrímskirkja Church for panoramic city views
- Admire stunning modern architecture of Harpa Concert Hall
- Explore Perlan Museum with natural history exhibits, real ice cave, and Northern Lights planetarium show (entry fee applies)
Landmarks Sky Lagoon Hallgrímskirkja Harpa Concert Hall Perlan Museum 
- Day 6
Reykjavík to Keflavík
Your time in Iceland ends today. You'll drive back to Keflavík Airport to return your rental car, thinking back on everything you've seen from waterfalls and geysers to volcanic craters and glaciers. The flight home gives you time to process the whole journey and all those raw, powerful landscapes you've experienced.
