South Iceland & Blue Lagoon Self Drive
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Start at Iceland's Keflavik Airport and finish back at Keflavik on a five day Iceland self-drive road trip – with Reykjavik as your lively base. You’ll cruise past Reykjanes lava fields, then explore the south coast’s greatest hits – thundering Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, black sand at Reynisfjara and dramatic Dyrholaey – before a taste of village life in Vik. The Golden Circle delivers Thingvellir’s tectonic rift, erupting Strokkur at Geysir and mighty Gullfoss – plus soothing hot springs around Fludir. Cap it all with Reykjanes gems – Seltun’s colour, the Blue Lagoon, Gunnuhver, sea cliffs and the Bridge Between Continents – easy driving, big scenery, and plenty of photo stops.
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Tour Overview
Duration
5 daysHotel Rating
3 star hotels (upgrade available)Starts
KeflavikEnds
KeflavikMinimum Age
No minimum ageMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in Iceland that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
NoDeparture Transfer
NoTour Guide
NoCountry
IcelandPassengers
$1,185.00
$1,017.00
Tour Style
Group Size
Min 1 / Max 4
Trip Type
Private Tours
Range
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
On this tour, all arrangements such as accommodation and transportation are pre-arranged for you. You may enjoy included activities and guided sightseeing, but you will need to navigate your way through the tour by yourself. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Tour Guide
NoGroup Size
Min 1 / Max 4Range
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
On this tour, all arrangements such as accommodation and transportation are pre-arranged for you. You may enjoy included activities and guided sightseeing, but you will need to navigate your way through the tour by yourself. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
Private ToursPlaces You'll See
Keflavík
Reykjavík
Vík í Mýrdal
Selfoss
Hveragerði
Laugarvatn
Flúðir
Grindavík
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Drive to Reykjavik
On arrival in Iceland, collect the hire car at the airport and drive across the Reykjanes Peninsula's lava fields - a stark volcanic landscape carpeted with moss and edged by distant mountains - en route to Reykjavik. Spend the first night in the capital. Driving distance: approx. 50 km (31 miles). Accommodation: Reykjavik.
Day 2 - Waterfalls & Black Beaches
You drive the south coast today, taking in some of Iceland's most striking landmarks. Your first stop is Seljalandsfoss - a graceful cascade with a path that lets you walk behind the falls for a unique view - followed by the powerful Skogafoss, where the water drops in a broad, thundering curtain. You continue to Dyrholaey for sweeping views of the coastline and its natural sea arch, then visit Reynisfjara's black sand and basalt columns as the North Atlantic crashes ashore. The route culminates in Vik i Mýrdal, a small village set between steep cliffs and the ocean, where you can explore before you journey back west.Driving: approx. 350 km (217 miles). Accommodation: Hveragerði/Selfoss area.
Day 3 - The Golden Circle
From Selfoss, you follow the Golden Circle to Thingvellir National Park - a site of major cultural and geological importance at the crest of the Mid‑Atlantic Ridge. Continue to Laugarvatn to take in its serene lake and geothermal activity, then head to the Geysir geothermal area where Strokkur regularly sends water skywards. A short drive brings you to Gullfoss, where the river thunders into a rugged canyon. You then travel to Fluðir, known for its hot springs, before completing the loop back to Selfoss. Driving - approximately 200 km (124 miles). Accommodation - Hveragerði/Selfoss area.
Day 4 - Reykjanes Peninsula
Today you trace the Reykjanes Peninsula, beginning at Strandarkirkja - a serene coastal church steeped in legend. Continue to the vivid geothermal colours of Seltun and on to the fishing town of Grindavik. If you wish, you can relax at the Blue Lagoon - bathing fee is an optional extra. You then follow the rugged coast to Brimketill's lava rock pool and the bubbling mud pools and steaming vents of the Gunnuhver geothermal area. At Reykjanesta, admire sheer sea cliffs crowned by the historic Reykjanesviti lighthouse, before you walk across the Bridge Between Continents - a short span over a fissure marking the boundary between the North American and Eurasian plates. You finish with a scenic drive through sweeping lava fields, arriving back in Reykjavik.
Day 5 - Reykjavik - Keflavik
Leave Reykjavik for Keflavik International Airport - approximately 50 km (31 miles) - and return the rental car on arrival. This marks the end of your Iceland adventure.
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Extras and add-ons
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
Prices & Dates
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