Highlights
Discover dramatic geysers, steaming hot springs, and bubbling geothermal fields across Iceland
Marvel at waterfalls like Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Skgafoss cascading through wild terrain
Explore Vatnajkull, Europes largest glacier, and venture into an ice cave in summer or winter
Relax in geothermal pools with majestic views, like Mvatn Nature Baths or the Secret Lagoon
Walk through ingvellir National Park, a UNESCO site on the tectonic rift between two continents
VisitIcelands largest lake Thingvallavatn and the UNESCO listed siteThingvellir National Park
VisitIcelands largest lake Thingvallavatn and the UNESCO listed siteThingvellir National Park
Itinerary
Iceland’s rugged beauty and endless horizons await with the Iceland Explorer Self Drive Summer tour. Over 10 days, you’ll chart your own course from Reykjavik through Akureyri, Dyrholaey, Thingvellir National Park, and more, discovering waterfalls, black sand beaches, volcanoes, and geothermal marvels. As an independent self-drive trip, it’s tailored for experienced travelers craving freedom and flexibility. Hotels, vehicle rental, and meals are included, so you can focus on adventure. The USP is clear: total autonomy to explore Iceland’s wild landscapes at your own pace, making every moment uniquely yours.
day 1Reykjavik (arrival) – Reykjanes Peninsula
Once you have landed at Keflavik Airport, please pick up your luggage and head through customs. Collect your rental car at the airport and proceed to your hotel. We recommend driving the southern coast of the Reykjanes Peninsula towards your first overnight stay in the charming village of Hveragerdi. The Reykjanes Peninsula area is an ideal introduction to Iceland´s volcanic personality. The region has been designated a UNESCO Geopark for its otherworldly and beautiful volcanic features. There are numerous points of interest in the area. Some of these include Krysuvik, a primordial geothermal area of bubbling earth and steam, and the Midatlantic Ridge that divides the North American and European tectonic plates. Arrive in the Hveragerdi, 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 Hveragerdi Please note: Hotel check-in begins between 14:00 – 16:00 (2:00pm-4:00pm)
day 2Thingvellir National Park – Geysir - Gullfoss
day 3Thjorsardalur Valley – Skogar – Dyrholaey – Vik
day 4Vatnajokull National Park – Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon - Hofn
day 5Hofn – East Fjords - Egilsstadir
day 6Lake Myvantn Area
day 7Lake Myvatn Area – Akureyri – Siglufijordur - Skagafjordur
day 8Skagafjordur – Borgarnes
day 9Borgarfjdordur – Snaefellsjokull National Park - Reykjavik
day 10Reykjavik (departure) –
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