7-Day Self-Drive Private Tour Northern Lights Adventure - Iceland South & West

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Visit Reykjavík
4 stops
1
Keflavík International Airport
We offer a complimentary shuttle service from either International Keflavík Airport or hotel accommodation from Keflavík town to our office located just a five-minute drive from the airport.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Sun Voyager
The famous Sun Voyager sculpture has been created by Jón Gunnar Árnason, who, through his piece, wanted to convey a message of hope and freedom. The statue is placed right by the sea with majestic mountains in the background. It is for sure something not to miss!
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
Harpa, the music and conference hall whose architecture was also inspired by Icelandic nature. Note that to enter Harpa to visit the building only, admission is free; however, you need to pay a small parking fee which is not included in the tour price.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
Hallgrimskirkja
Hallgrimskirkja church is located close to downtown Reykjavik and the famous Rainbow Street. Should you like to have a 360° panoramic view of the whole city, we recommend going to the very top of the church. Note that the entrance to the church is free; however, you need to pay an admission fee if you wish to walk up to the church´s tower, which is not included in the tour price. If you are interested and have some time left on your arrival day, we recommend you visit FlyOver Iceland, where you can see Icelandic landmarks from bird view. Note that this is only our recommendation, the admission fee is not included in the tour price. Booking for admission to FlyOver Iceland needs to be made by you on the supplier´s website. If you choose to come here, it will take you 1 hour and 30 minutes, including the driving time from Hallgrímskirkja.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
7 stops
5
Gerduberg basalt columns
The first stop of the day is The Gerðuberg cliff, which is partially composed of 14 meters high basalt columns. The peculiar detail about the columns is that they are geometrically symmetric. Do not miss this!
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Budakirkja
Start exploring the south coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula with a short stop at Búðir church. The latter is among the three black churches in Iceland, making it an extremely sough spot by photographers. A little further, you find the Búdir hotel. It does happen that every once and a while, seals are spotted in the sea.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Arnarstapi
Arnastapi is worth a small stop as the area is renowned for its beauty. The beach is fascinating because erosion carved an arch right in the stone, called Gatklettur, or simply a hole in the cliff.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Vatnshellir Lava Cave
At 2 pm, you explore an 8000-year-old lava tube located 32 meters under the ground! This is genuinely a fantastic lava formation where robust flows created an anti-chamber accessible by spiral stairs. Equipped with a helmet and headlight, you descend deep under the surface.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Djúpalónssandur beach
Djúpalónssandur is a black pebble beach where sailors were selected right on the spot long ago t. Men's strength was tested by lifting big rocks (23 to 155 kg) and heavy drifted wood logs and carrying or throwing them as far as possible. Today, we can still see the stones and many records on the shore and the remainder of the rusty shipwreck. The site is kept untouched to connect with history through.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Saxholl Crater
You might like to end the day with a visit to the genuine Saxhóll volcanic crater. Led by wooden steps along the way, you reach the 100 meters (about 328.08 ft) deep crater after a nice and leisurely walk. You have a fantastic view of the sea, the lava fields, and on a bright day, Reykjavík is on the horizon!
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Kirkjufellsfoss
However, the next waterfall you see (Kirkjufellsfoss) is among Iceland's most visited and photographed ones, along with the famous mountain Kirkjufell. The latter one formed 5 to 10 million years ago, and its multi-layered tip provides a unique and majestic look.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls
5 stops
12
Súgandisey Island Light Beacon
Today promises to be an eventful day. The first stop of the day is Stykkishólmur a charming fishing village renowned for fresh and succulent fish dishes. Make sure to visit Súgandisey Island and its lighthouse before going to your next stop. The harbor connects with the island by road, and you can walk up the mount from which the view is spectacular.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Hraunfossar Lava Waterfall
During this day you will be able to see a few picturesque waterfalls. The first of them is Hraunfoss. The waterfall is composed of trickling rivulets coming through the vegetation on a large portion of the riverbed.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Barnafoss
Nearby Hraunfoss is located Barnafoss or children waterfall. Barnafoss is a powerful gust of water that emerges through a lava opening.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring
You stop at Deildartunguhver, Europe's largest hot spring located in Reykjadalur or the "valley of smoke. "From a safe distance, you see massive bubbles formation in the 97°C water and feel the generated heat on your face.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Krauma
You finish the day in the geothermal waters of the Krauma Spa! Adjacent to Deildartunguhver, the facility has four pools fed with a constant and natural geothermal water flow. The site does not use chemicals to maintain the water's quality and provides what is needed.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Golden Circle
7 stops
17
Pingvellir National Park
You start the Golden Circle exploration with a visit to Þingvellir national park. Þingvellir is not only a geological marvel where Oxara waterfall and Silfra Fissure were born out of the continental drift splitting the earth's crust at various locations, but it is also an important historical and political site. The park is UNESCO World Heritage. Note that entrance to the park is free; however, there is a parking fee you have to pay, which is not included in the tour price.
50 minutes • Admission ticket not included
18
Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths
At 11:30 AM you soak in the deliciously warm waters of Fontana Bath, from which you have a panoramic view of the lake.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
19
Geysir
You next visit Geysir, where the geyser Strokkur shoots its warm water column up to 15 meters in the air. The geothermal area also has many fumaroles, mud pots, and openings where you can witness boiling water coming through the earth's crust.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Gullfoss
Gullfoss waterfall is an impressive chute 32 meters high. It falls dramatically into a deep crevasse covering the entire surrounding with water spray. It is common to see many rainbows when the droplets catch the sunlight. If you are interested, we recommend you visit the Fridheimar Restaurant and Farm, famous for horse breeding, horse show activities, and tomato farm. The latter entirely run with geothermal energy and uses biological pest control products. Fridheimar is open for visits and has a restaurant where you can taste their tomatoes' specialties. Note that this is only our recommendation, the admission fee is not included in the tour price. Booking in advance needs to be made by you either via e-mail to fridheimar@fridheimar.is or via phone call to (+354) 486 8894. If you choose to come here, it will take you 1 hour and 30 minutes, including the driving time from Gullfoss Waterfall.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
21
Kerid Crater
You next visit Kerið volcanic crater. The crater is approximately 3000 years old and is covered with vivid colored grounds in the summer. The crater is a lovely site in its winter coat, particularly when its inner lake catches the sunlight on frosty days. Note that to walk up to the crater, there is a small admission fee to pay, which is not included in the tour price.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
22
Seljalandsfoss
Many beautiful waterfalls are on the program today! The first one is Seljalandsfoss, a 60 meters high waterfall behind which you can walk. It is a very picturesque site and is therefore widely photographed and featured.  Note that entrance to the waterfall area is free; however, there is a parking fee you must pay, which is not included in the tour price.
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
23
Skogafoss
Skógafoss is an impressive waterfall fed by the melting waters from Eyjafjallajokull and Myrdalsjokull glaciers. This robust chute provides a unique experience where loud sounds, water spray, and rainbows surround you as the light reflects on the droplets. Be ready to be amazed!
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Ice Cave Tour and Diamond Beach
3 stops
24
Fjadrargljufur Canyon
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon is among the must-see sites on the south coast. With its curved and dramatic shape, frigid river, and the odd sheep here and there, grazing grass is worth the detour! This site was the prod Justin Bieber's music video production site in 2015.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
25
Diamond Beach
Be ready to have an outer-world experience today! The Diamond beach is a beautiful black beach where thousands of ice blocks from the glacier lie around. They are of numerous sizes and shapes and glitter in the sunlight just as diamonds do!
2 hours • Admission ticket free
26
Local Guide - Glacier Hikes
Today you will experience an Ice Cave Tour, offered and organized by the supplier: Local Guide of Vatnajökull. The Ice Cave Tour is a half-day tour that allows you to experience a stunning blue ice cave in Vatnajökull. Start your journey by driving a super jeep into the glacial valley before hiking to the mouth of the crystal blue, naturally occurring cave. The cave is reforming by melting every summer, which always makes it a unique experience.
3 hours 40 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Reynisfjara - Black Sand Beach
3 stops
27
Dyrholaey
Dyrhólaey or Doorhill Island remains what used to be an island thousands of years ago. The promenade is a 120 meters rock formation that has a gaping hole in the middle where ships used to sail through. Today, Dyrhólaey is a top-rated site in Iceland and is home to many bird species.
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket free
28
Reynisfjara Beach
Next, you visit the Reynisfjara beach and its well-renowned cliff Reynisfjall. The basalt columns of the cliff wall provide a unique atmosphere to the site. You may like to sit on some of them and gaze at the three basalt rock formations which proudly stand out of the mighty Atlantic Sea. Rumor has it that they are the remains of trolls who wanted to reach the shore but got caught by daylight.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free
29
Lava Show - Vik
At 1.30 pm, you go to the Icelandic Lava Show, where you witness and experience safely real running hot lava flowing from a mimic volcanic eruption. If you are interested in history and want to know what life was like in Iceland hundreds of years ago, we recommend you visit the Skógar Museum. The collection of 15,000 artifacts is exhibited in three museums and six buildings and is part of Iceland's cultural heritage. Note that this is only our recommendation, the admission fee is not included in the tour price. If you choose to come here, it will take you 1 hour and 30 minutes, including the driving time from the Icelandic Lava Show.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Departure
4 stops
30
Kleifarvatn Lake
Start your day by visiting Reykjanesbær peninsula's largest lake, Kleifarvatn. It is also among Iceland's deepest depths at almost 100 meters. The water comes from the porous lava ground around it and is home to many fishes, particularly anglers! The lake reflects Iceland's beauty in its simplicity, with lava ground covered in many places by thousand years' old moss. If you have some time before your departure flight, we recommend you take a relaxing bath at the famous Blue Lagoon, one of the 25 world wonders. Note that this is only our recommendation, the admission to the Blue Lagoon is not included in the tour price. Booking for admission needs to be made by you on Blue Lagoon´s website. If you choose to come here, it will take you around 2 hours and 30 minutes, including the driving time from Kleifarvatn Lake.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
31
Gunnuhver Hot Springs
You spend some time visiting this geothermal area, which features steam vents, hot mud pools, and an incredible landscape shaped by the minerals in the ground. You see vibrant hues on steaming surfaces with the Reykjanes lighthouse in the background. This is undoubtedly a place not to miss!
50 minutes • Admission ticket free
32
Bridge Between Continents
You start today's itinerary by visiting the Reykjanes peninsula. The first stop is the famous Bridge between continents, where you can stand between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
33
CampEasy Iceland
After arriving at our office, get some warm drinks, check on the souvenirs or share your memories from your trip with us! Our shuttle service can bring you to the airport or your hotel accommodation in Keflavik if requested.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• For some activities in this tour the minimum age limit is 8 years.
• For some activities in this tour the minimum height requirement is 102 cm (40")

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