Looking for a quick getaway that won’t break the bank? The budget-friendly, great value South Iceland Express Road Trip allows you to explore the very best Iceland has to offer in just 5 days.
But don’t expect to be rushed. With the freedom to travel at your own pace by car, you can explore dramatic landscapes sculpted by ancient glaciers and volcanoes, hunt for the elusive northern lights or bask in the midnight sun (depending on the time of year!), and visit the incredible sites – including the famous Black Sand Beach – along Iceland’s South Shore all in your own time.
Do you want to add ice caving, snowmobiling, ATV rides or other exciting activities to your itinerary? Go for it! You can easily book your day tours or activities in advance or if you are feeling spontaneous, book them directly in your Iceland Travel Companion App along the way. It’s that easy!
What’s in it for you?
Highlights
Learn more about what to pack for you Iceland adventure here.
**Please note that the package price is based on 4 x 24-hour rental days starting at the time of rental. If your flight arrives early on day 1 and departs late on day 5 an additional supplement will be necessary unless you choose to return the car in Reykjavik when the 4-day rental is up and use our Flybus departure transfer.
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Approximate distance: ca100km / 62miles
Arrival in Iceland – The world’s northernmost capital city
Once you have landed at Keflavik Airport in Iceland, please pick up your luggage and head through customs. Collect your rental car at the airport, make sure you receive a tablet with protective case and chargers, and proceed to your hotel in Reykjavik. The rest of the day is yours to rest and use at your own leisure.
Overnight in Reykjavik.
Approximate distance: ca190km / 118miles
National Park with Geological Wonders (UNESCO) – Spouting Geysers
Today you‘ll visit the must-see sites in Iceland.
Start with the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, famous for its history and geological wonders. Continue to Geysir Hot Spring Area, with its collection of bubbling pools and spouting geysers. Then drive onwards to the majestic, two-tiered Gullfoss (Golden Falls). Bathe in the Secret Lagoon or Laugarvatn Fontana Baths, or why not try horseback riding? Afterwards, take a pit stop at Fridheimar greenhouses to see how food is grown in Iceland and sample the fresh local cuisine.
Overnight in Fludir area.
Highlights: Eyjafjallajokull Seljalandsfoss Skogafoss Vík Skogar Museum
Approximate distance: ca290km / 180miles
Looming volcanoes – Black-Sand Beaches – Thundering Waterfalls – Sea Cliffs & Stone Arches – Snowmobiling
This day is chock-full of selfie-worthy destinations!
Drive along the scenic southern coast and the area near the infamous Eyjafjallajokull volcano which erupted and disrupted air traffic in the northern hemisphere for weeks in 2010. A stop at LAVA center in Hvolsvöllur is highly recommended.
Continue onwards and explore the beautiful Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls and Myrdalsjokull glacier, which covers the powerful Katla volcano. Here it’s possible to explore an ice cave, go snowmobiling on the glacier, and get envy-worthy photos of southern Iceland’s epic coastline. Stop by the peaceful seafront village of Vik to grab a meal and explore a dramatic stretch of coastline photogenically poised between glacier-topped mountains, rugged sea cliffs and world-famous black sand beaches.
Overnight again in the Fludir area.
Highlights: The Blue Lagoon Reykjavik
Approximate distance: ca180km / 112miles
Geothermal Activity and the World Famous Blue Lagoon
It’s your last day and there’s still so much to see and do. It’s entirely up to you!
Drive to the Reykjanes Peninsula and the famous Blue Lagoon for a relaxing dip in the pleasantly warm geothermal waters, rich in silica and minerals that are great for the skin. We recommend you book your entrance to the Blue Lagoon online well in advance.
Explore the Mars-like landscapes of Reykjanes Peninsula – a UNESCO Global Geopark – and its fishing villages, lighthouse and the colorful geothermal area of Krysuvik. Or simply head to your hotel, relax at the spa or explore Reykjavik, the northernmost capital in the world. Feeling hungry? Try a cooking class at Reykjavik’s Salt Kitchen. The class is followed by a 3-course meal and a glass of wine!
Between the months of September and October, we recommend a northern lights tour by boat. From May through July, why not try an ATV ride under the midnight sun?
Overnight in Reykjavik.
Approximate driving distance: 50 km/31 miles
Return to Keflavik International Airport**
We recommend leaving your hotel approximately 3 hours prior to the departure of your international flight.
**Please note that the package price is based on 4 x 24-hour rental days starting at the time of rental. If your flight arrives early on day 1 and departs late on day 5, an additional supplement will be charged unless you choose to return the car in Reykjavik when the 4-day rental is up and use our Flybus departure transfer.
