Northern Lights & Southern Sights
Self Drive | 5 Days
October - April
Self Drive
From 1.326 USD per persons in October - April
Step into a land of contrasts where fire meets ice, and nature tells stories older than time. This 5-day Icelandic adventure is your gateway to dramatic coastlines, thundering waterfalls, serene lagoons, and ancient geological marvels. Leave Iceland with unforgettable memories and a camera full of magic.
The Details
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival & Reykjanes Peninsula. On the way to Reykjavík visit the Bridge Between Continents, the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. Then visit the Brimketill Lava Pool and experience how the Atlantic waves crash into this natural lava rock pool before dipping into the Blue Lagoon for a relaxing bath.
Day 2 - Golden Circle. Walk through the history at the site of Iceland´s ancient parliament. Drive through Laugarvatn on the way to Gullfoss and Geysir where you will marvel at the golden waterfall and erupting hot springs. Drive through quaint towns nestled in scenic countryside. Don´t miss out walking behind the waterfall Seljalandsfoss and discover the hidden gem Gljúfrabúi which is tucked behind a cliff.
Day 3 - South Coast. Start the day by feeling the mist of the waterfall Skógarfoss before you visit the dramatic cliffs and sand beaches Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara. Drive to Fjarðrárgljúfur, a fairytale-like gorge carved by glacial waters. Enjoy the peaceful village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, with a monastic history. Visit the glacier lagoons, Fjallsárlón and Jökulsárlón and witness floating icebergs in serene waters. Walk along Diamond Beach touching the sparkling ice fragments on the black volcanic sand.
Day 4 - Travelling back to Reykjavík. Discover some the many sights left out on the way east or join one of the unique activities along the way.
Day 5 - Departure
What's Included?
- Rental car
- 4 nights of handpicked accommodation incl. breakfast
- Detailed custom itinerary with recommended stops and routes
- Entrance to Blue Lagoon (Day 1)
- Reykjavík food walk, a guided walk (Day 1 or 4)
- Zodiac boat tour at Jökulsárlón (Day 3)
- Access to travel App
What's Not Included
- International flights to/from Iceland
- Lunch & dinner
- Entrance to spas and optional attractions
- Personal travel insurance
Optional Add Ons
- FlyOver Iceland (Day 1 or 4)
- Snowmobile tour – Langjökull (Day 2)
- Laugarvatn Geothermal Bakery visit (Day 2)
- Glacier hike on Sólheimajökull (Day 3–4)
- Inside the Volcano – Blue Mountains (Day 4)

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