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Iceland

Self Drive South Iceland

Holiday Duration

4 nights
Best Time To Go

Year-round
Price From

£1625 per person
Wild Rating

3 out of 5

Holiday Idea

On this five-day self-drive adventure, take to the open road and discover the famous sights of South Iceland. Relax in the healing waters of the Blue Lagoon, explore the Golden Circle with its bubbling mud pools and sail between the ice at Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon. Travel between September and March to be in with the chance of seeing the colourful Aurora Borealis, or opt to take the journey during the summer months where long days are illuminated by the glow of the midnight sun.

Itinerary

Snow melting around a mountain in winter

Blue lagoon in winter with northern lights overhead

Day 1 | Arrive in Iceland

Arrive in Iceland and collect your hire car. Located only 20 minutes drive from Keflavík airport, the Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland’s top attractions. Stop here for a soak in the geothermal waters. Continue to the ION Adventure Hotel and check in for a one night stay.

Strokkur Geysir erupting in South Iceland

Day 2 | The Golden Circle

Enjoy a full day tour exploring the sights of the famous Golden Circle route. Discover Thingvellir National Park, see mighty Gullfoss waterfall and witness Strokkur Geysir erupt 20 metres into the sky. Venture to the town of Fludir and take a dip in the Secret Lagoon before transferring to Torfhus.

Ice in iceland

Day 3 | Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon

Continue to Jökulsárlón, stopping to admire Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls enroute. In the afternoon, sail among the icebergs in the picturesque scenery on boat trip before driving to Foss Hotel Glacial Lagoon for an overnight stay.

Black beach in iceland in summer

Day 4 | Katla Volcano & Mýrdalsjökull Glacier

Make your way back along Route 1 to Vík. Join an afternoon tour to the Katla volcano and Mýrdalsjökull glacier to visit some of Iceland’s most impressive natural ice caves. Take a stroll along the black-sand lava beach at Reynisfjara and enjoy a great view from Cape Dyrholaey. Continue to Skálakot Manor Hotel where you will stay for your final night in Iceland.

Puffin in Iceland

Day 5 | Departure Day

After breakfast, check out and visit some of the sights of the Reykjanes Peninsula such as Krýsuvík geothermal area, Gunnuhver hot spring and Reykjanestá bird cliffs. Return the car to Keflavík airport and continue with your onward travel plans.

Where will I rest my head?

ION Adventure

This chic retreat tucked away in the enchanted lava landscapes of the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, amid the sweeping, black-lava landscape of Iceland’s southern region.

Nesjavellir, South Iceland

Torfhus Retreat

Torfhus prides itself on its delicate blend of unpretentious luxury and eco-friendliness, which can be seen in every detail—from reclaimed oak walls to lambskin rugs and high-echelon amenities.

Bláskógabyggð, South Iceland

Skalakot Manor

Sink into the humbling, awe-inspiring countryside from Skalakot's rooms, which overlook the Westman Islands and blend rustic goodness and luxury in impressive displays.

Hvolsvollur, Iceland

Car hire for five days in an Intermediate SUV (Suzuki Vitara or similar). Pick up and drop off at Keflavik Airport
One night at ION Adventure Hotel including breakfast
One night at Torfhus including breakfast
One night at Foss Hotel Glacial Lagoon including breakfast
One night at Skalakot Manor Hotel including breakfast
Blue Lagoon entrance fee
Secret Lagoon entrance fee
Katla Volcano and Myrdalsjokull glacier tour
Jökulsárlón Boat Trip

The price of this suggestion is based on two people sharing a double or a twin room.

Get in touch to find out about more places to stay in South Iceland and other activities.

Take to the open road on this incredible self-drive adventure in magnificent South Iceland

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Self Drive South Iceland

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