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Adventurous South Iceland
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If your interest is outdoor fun, this bundle is perfect! In this optional collection of selected activities in South Iceland you will enjoy:
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Meet us at Gullfoss – Snowmobiling on Langjökull glacier (includes 1 hr snowmobile tour (2 pers. per snowmobile), all safety equipment necessary, return super jeep transfer from base)
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Glacier Wonders hike on Solheimajokull Glacier (includes guided tour, glacier gear and safety equipment. 2,5 hours with 1 – 1.5 hours on the glacier)
Highlights
- Experience the energy of amazing natural wonders like Geysir geothermal area, Þingvellir National Park, the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and the Diamond Beach
- Explore two amazing national parks: Þingvellir and Vatnajökull
- Customise your adventure: We’ve suggested a variety of unforgettable adventures you can add to each day. Whether it’s by land or by water (or even ice), there’s an activity you’ll like
Dive into a week of amazing activities on the beautiful South Shore, a perfect setting for unforgettable adventures.
From rushing rivers and jagged cliffs and glistening glaciers, Iceland’s landscape of extreme contrasts provides the perfect backdrop for this adventurous road trip. Combine visiting famous natural wonders such as the Golden Circle, the Glacier Lagoon and Reynisfjara beach with outdoor adventure opportunities in amazing, picture-perfect landscapes! Challenge the mighty forces of nature with a string of optional activities such as snowmobiling, glacier hiking, rafting, and horseback riding. Our recommended options are great for both experienced and novice adventurers, so all you need to do is choose the ones that fit your travel style!
Great add-ons/Options (Subject to availability)
- Upgrade your insurance protection with the new Full Coverage option (includes Super Collision and Damages Waiver, Windshield Protection, Gravel Damage, Tyres and Wheels, Sand and Ash Protection).
- in Iceland with the Green Collection of electric and hybrid cars. Charging stations are located around the country.
We Support Iceland’s Nature and Local Communities! All our self-drive tours include carbon offsetting through Kolviður, the Iceland Carbon Fund (ICF).
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival: Keflavík – Hveragerði
Once you have landed at Keflavík Airport, please pick up your luggage and head through customs. Collect your rental car at the airport and proceed to your hotel.
Drive along mystical lava landscapes to the charming village of Hveragerði for your overnight. Hveragerði is one of the few sites in the world located directly on top of a geothermal area and, because of its many greenhouses hea...
Day 2
Hveragerði – Skógafoss – Seljalandsfoss – Reynisfjara Beach – Vík
Waterfall duo – Glacier adventure – Black sand beaches
Follow Road 1 (The Ring Road) along the scenic South Shore route. Here you can see the perfect blend of waterfalls, volcanoes, and glaciers. Take some time to admire two famous waterfalls: Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. If the skies are clear, you’ll al...
Day 3
Vík – Kirkjubæjarklaustur– Vatnajökull National Park – Höfn
Glacier national park – Europe’s largest glacier – Iceberg lagoon
Head over massive lava fields created by the 18th century Laki eruption. You will soon be in the vicinity of Vatnajökull National Park, named after the largest glacier in Europe, and you’ll see amazing views of Vatnajökull through the day.
We highly...
Day 4
Höfn – Vík – Hvolsvöllur
A day of outdoor fun in South Iceland
Take your time and enjoy the adventures of South Iceland as you head back along the Ring Road. Stop and catch a view of the Glacier Lagoon from a different angle and different light.
Overnight in the Hella or Hvolsvöllur area.
Today’s Adventure Options:
Day 5
Hvolsvöllur – Golden Circle – Reykjavík
Famous golden falls – Bubbling geysers – National park
Today is open for you to explore the wonders of the Golden Circle region. Visit the amazing sites of Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir hot spring area. Gullfoss is considered by many visitors to be Iceland’s most beautiful waterfall. Geysir is an active geother...
Day 6
Departure from Iceland
Drive back to Keflavík International Airport. We recommend departing from your hotel in Reykjavík no later than at least 3 hours before your flight departure. It takes approximately 1 hour to drive to the airport, and check-in will start 2 hours before your departure.
If you did not visit the Blue Lagoon earlier but have some free time today, you might want to use the opportunity en rout...
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Adventurous South Iceland
Day 1
Arrival: Keflavík – Hveragerði
Once you have landed at Keflavík Airport, please pick up your luggage and head through customs. Collect your rental car at the airport and proceed to your hotel.
Drive along mystical lava landscapes to the charming village of Hveragerði for your overnight. Hveragerði is one of the few sites in the world located directly on top of a geothermal area and, because of its many greenhouses heated by hot water from nearby springs, it is often called the “flower village.”
Overnight in the Hveragerði area.
Please note check-in for most hotels begins at 14:00 – 16:00 (2:00pm-4:00pm).
Today’s Adventure Option:
Reykjadalur Hot Spring Hike – If you arrive earlier in the day, you can get acquainted with Iceland’s landscape with a hike on the popular Reykjadalur trail. The trailhead is near Hveragerði. Hike through a colourful valley with steam vents on well-marked trails leading to a hot spring river. The naturally heated water is ideal for a hot spring bath. Admission is free for the hiking trail and hot spring bathing, but there is a car parking fee.
Good to Know – The hike to the hot spring is about 3 km (1.8 miles) each way and takes 1-1.5 hours each way. The trail does continue to other points of interest if you would like a longer hike. The hiking level is easy to moderate. There is some steep uphill walking in the beginning. The trail is well-marked. There are no changing rooms, but there is a primitive changing area. Do your part to save nature by staying on the boardwalk around the hot spring pool. Hiking boots are strongly recommended. Take some water and a snack- and don’t forget your swimsuit and towel. Bring a bag to keep your clothes dry while you bathe. Bring another bag to store your rubbish during the hike
Day 2
Hveragerði – Skógafoss – Seljalandsfoss – Reynisfjara Beach – Vík
Waterfall duo – Glacier adventure – Black sand beaches
Follow Road 1 (The Ring Road) along the scenic South Shore route. Here you can see the perfect blend of waterfalls, volcanoes, and glaciers. Take some time to admire two famous waterfalls: Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. If the skies are clear, you’ll also be able to see the beautiful and famous volcanoes of Mt. Hekla (last eruption: 2000) and Eyjafjallajökull (last eruption: 2010). South Iceland is also home to Myrdalsjökull, a perfect location for enjoying some guided glacier activities! Visit Reynisfjara beach with its surreal basalt formations and thundering North Atlantic waves.
Overnight in the Vik area.
Today’s Adventure Options:
Horseback riding– Ride one of Iceland’s friendly, surefooted “Viking” horses on a guided tour. Follow excellent riding paths through scenic countryside. This tour is great for both novice and skilled riders, and you’ll make a four-footed friend! Duration: 1-hour riding | Includes: Guided horseback riding tour (in English) and safety equipment | Min. age: 7 years old
Glacier Walk – Strap on crampons, grab and ice axe and follow an expert glacier guide into a breath-taking landscape of ice sculptures swirled with black sand. Learn about how glaciers are formed and constantly change. | Duration: 3 hours (1-1.5 hours on the glacier) | Includes: Guided tour (in English) and safety equipment (helmet, crampons, ice axe, harness) | Min. age: 10 years old
Glacial Snowmobiling – See South Iceland from the top! Shoot across the top of Myrdalsjökull glacier on a snowmobile and enjoy views far into the distance | Duration: 3 hours (1-hour glacier truck ride to glacier each way and 1-hour snowmobile ride) | Includes: Guided tour (in English), Snowmobile ride (2 people per vehicle), insulated coverall, helmet, snowmobile balaclava face mask | Min. age to ride snowmobile as passenger: 8 years old. | Important: Valid driver’s (automobile) license required to operate snowmobile
ATV Quad Express – Gear up, board an ATV vehicle and head for the beach (crossing through some little rivers on the way)! Drive across the black sand beach and admire magnificent volcanic landscapes. | Duration: 1-hour | Includes: Guided tour (in English), ATV ride (2 people per vehicle), Insulated coverall, helmet, balaclava face mask | Minimum age: 8 years to ride an ATV. | Important: You need a valid driver’s license (automobile) to operate an ATV vehicle
Like what you see? Ask our Booking team for prices!
Day 3
Vík – Kirkjubæjarklaustur– Vatnajökull National Park – Höfn
Glacier national park – Europe’s largest glacier – Iceberg lagoon
Head over massive lava fields created by the 18th century Laki eruption. You will soon be in the vicinity of Vatnajökull National Park, named after the largest glacier in Europe, and you’ll see amazing views of Vatnajökull through the day.
We highly recommend visiting the Skaftafell area of Vatnajökull National Park. This is a green oasis ringed by glaciers, truly a dramatic place for photos. A popular hiking trail leads to Svartifoss (the Black Falls), waterfalls framed in dark basalt columns. Near the park is the Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón), where icebergs drift and collide with each other in a lake formed by Vatnajökull glacier. If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience, we recommend an amphibian boat tour amid the floating bergs.
Some icebergs have drifted up onto a nearby black sand beach that provides a dramatic setting for photos. Known as the Diamond Beach, this is a beautiful place to linger. You might even catch a view of seals sunbathing on the beach. Head eastward to the village of Höfn, which lies in the shadow of Vatnajökull glacier.
Overnight in the Höfn area.
Today’s Adventure Options:
Amphibian Boat Tour in the Glacier Lagoon – Sail amid the drifting blocks of ice, catching the beautiful details of the ice. You’ll learn lots of great facts about glaciers and even taste some ice. | Duration: 30 – 40 minutes | Includes: Guided boat ride in English, life jacket
Extreme Snowmobiling on Vatnajökull Glacier – Feel your spine tingle as you explore Europe’s largest glacier by snowmobile. Visit seldom-seen places and learn about glaciers and the secret volcanoes hidden under the ice. | Duration: 3-hours | Includes: Guided tour in English, snowmobile ride (2 people per vehicle), protective suit and gear | Minimum age: 6 years as a passenger | Important: A valid driver’s license (automobile) is required to operate a snowmobile
Coastal Puffin Safari – Here’s a different experience! Take a fun, tractor-drawn hayride (cart) to the seashore. Then you’ll walk with your guide to an area where you’ll be able to view puffins in their natural setting. | Duration: 2.5-hours (includes 1.5-hour easy hiking, some uphill walking involved) | Includes: Guided tour (in English) with hayride | Minimum age: 6 years old
Like what you see? Ask our booking team for prices!
Day 4
Höfn – Vík – Hvolsvöllur
A day of outdoor fun in South Iceland
Take your time and enjoy the adventures of South Iceland as you head back along the Ring Road. Stop and catch a view of the Glacier Lagoon from a different angle and different light.
Overnight in the Hella or Hvolsvöllur area.
Today’s Adventure Options:
Kayaking by the Glacier – Enter into the world of an iceberg-filled lake near Sólheimajökull glacier. Paddle a kayak, following your guide as you head between glaciers drifting in the calm waters. | Duration: 2.5 hours (1-1.5 hours kayaking) | Includes: Guided kayaking tour in English, use of kayak, paddle, and dry suit | Minimum age: 14 years old
Canyon Zipline Adventure – Take a hike through a breath-taking canyon, admiring views of rock formations and a waterfall. The hiking trail leads you to four different zipline platforms. You’ll feel your heart pump with excitement as you zip over amazing bird’s eye views of the canyon! | Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours (about 3 km/1 – 2 miles hiking total to reach Zipline platforms) | Includes: Tour in English by certified guides, all required safety equipment | Minimum age: 8 years old
Like what you see? Ask our booking team for prices!
Day 5
Hvolsvöllur – Golden Circle – Reykjavík
Famous golden falls – Bubbling geysers – National park
Today is open for you to explore the wonders of the Golden Circle region. Visit the amazing sites of Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir hot spring area. Gullfoss is considered by many visitors to be Iceland’s most beautiful waterfall. Geysir is an active geothermal field with many bubbling steam vents and spouting hot springs, including the famous Strokkur geyser. Continue to Þingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic Viking parliament and a jewel of nature. Here you can see the meeting point between the North American and Europe continents. Several walking trails and hiking trails take visitors to historical points of interest.
Head to Reykjavík, where you have the rest of the day to enjoy Iceland’s fun capital city.
Overnight in Reykjavík.
Today’s Adventure Options:
Gullfoss Canyon Rafting – Catch the excitement of paddling through a magnificent canyon carved by a glacier river. It’s a perfect blend of gorgeous, rugged scenery and rushing rapids that both beginners and experts can enjoy. | Duration: 2.5 – 3-hours | Includes: River rafting by expert guides (guided in English), all rafting equipment, use of hot sauna and shower at rafting base camp | Minimum age: 11 years old
Silfra Snorkelling – Immerse yourself in the clearest snorkelling water in the world, Silfra fissure. You’ll float between two continents, an amazing experience. | Duration: 2.5-hours (including preparation) | Includes: Guided snorkelling trip in English, use of dry suit and other necessary snorkelling equipment, hot chocolate, and cookies after the snorkelling trip | Minimum age: 12 years old
Like what you see? Ask our booking team for prices!
Day 6
Departure from Iceland
Drive back to Keflavík International Airport. We recommend departing from your hotel in Reykjavík no later than at least 3 hours before your flight departure. It takes approximately 1 hour to drive to the airport, and check-in will start 2 hours before your departure.
If you did not visit the Blue Lagoon earlier but have some free time today, you might want to use the opportunity en route to the airport. For this detour, please be sure to allow for at least 2-2.5 hours extra so you’ll have ample time at the lagoon. Your rental car should be returned to the airport service area, which is located only 2 minutes from the airport building. A shuttle will then transport you to the departure hall.
Accommodation
Quality is an important factor for Iceland Travel. When organizing our tours we choose accommodation with regards to quality, value for money, location and service provided.
Comfort: Our comfort self-drives offer you the chance to travel around Iceland in a carefree spirit, staying in accommodation with private facilities without stretching your budget. During your stay you’ll be located in a combination of standard hotels, farmhouses, and guesthouses.
– Private facilities
– Standard rooms in Comfort hotels, guesthouses, and farmhouse accommodation
Quality: Our quality self-drive holidays allow you to spend your days exploring rural Iceland, knowing your nights will be spent in comfortable accommodation in each area. Throughout the tour you’ll stay in quality guesthouses and hotels.
– Private facilities
– Standard rooms in Quality hotels, guesthouses, and farmhouse accommodation
– Superior rooms in comfort hotels and guesthouses
Superior: Upgrade your stay to a superior room in quality or superior hotels.
– Hotels as per accommodation list (a supplement may apply for hotels not on list)
– Not available in every location
What You Get
- Discover flexible, stress-free travelling with pre-booked hotel nights and rental car, plus our comprehensive electronic road book.
- Enjoy our Iceland Travel App with many points of interest to help you plan your day.
- Take advantage of our many years of experience. We plan routes that combine driving with good time to explore each area.
- We focus on safety with the best cars and itineraries for road conditions in each season. We also have a 24-hour emergency line if issues arise during your visit.
Included in the Tour Price
- Accommodation in a standard room for 5 nights
- Icelandic-style breakfast (except arrival day)
- Rental car for 5 days with unlimited mileage, CDW, theft protection and VAT**
- Free in-car unlimited Wi-Fi to help you navigate with your personal mobile device
- Car pick up/drop off at Keflavík International Airport
- Authorisation for two people to drive the rental car during your trip
- Accommodation in a standard room for 6 nights
- Icelandic-style breakfast (except arrival day)
- Rental car for 6 days with unlimited mileage, CDW, theft protection and VAT**
- Free in-car unlimited Wi-Fi to help you navigate with your personal mobile device
- Car pick up/drop off at Keflavík International Airport
- Authorization for two people to drive the rental car during your trip
- Our Iceland Travel App
- Kolviður carbon offsetting
- Customer care service during office hours
- 24-hour Iceland Travel emergency line assistance while you are in Iceland
- Service fee and taxes
- Breakfast on arrival day
- International airfare
- Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Petrol/Gasoline
- Tolls (tunnels, roads, and other route tolls), unless specified. More information here.
- Admissions and activities other than those noted in itinerary
- Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in itinerary
- Guaranteed early check-in (check-in time for most hotels in Iceland starts between 14:00 (2:00pm) and 16:00 (4:00pm)
- Guaranteed late check-out
- Any service not specifically listed under “Included”
Important Information
- You must be 20 years of age to rent a car, and 23 years of age to rent car Categories F or higher.
- The driver must present a valid driving license held for a minimum of one year at the time of rental.
- A valid automobile driver’s license from the US, Canada or the European Economic Area is required to drive in Iceland. A license from other countries can be used if it: a) has a valid license number, b) has the license holder’s photograph, c) is printed in Latin alphabet characters and d) is valid at the time of travel. Otherwise, an international driver’s license is required.
- Changes to the packages will incur a service fee.
- A supplement may be charged if you overnight on Reykjavík Culture Night (23. August 2025)
- If your flight arrives early on day 1 and leaves late on your departure day, an additional supplement will be charged for the car unless you choose to return the car in Reykjavík on the last afternoon/evening of your tour and use our airport transfer on your departure day. (A one-way fee for dropping the car off in Reykjavík will also apply.)
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