Golden Circle & South Coast Road Trip

166.990 kr.

Experience the Golden circle & South coast in Iceland in this 4 day/3 night self drive road trip. In this short adventure you will visit all the iconic attractions of the South coast of Iceland as well as the very popular Golden circle route.
  • Trees planted

    14

  • Available

    jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec

  • Duration

    4 days/3 nights

  • Departure

    Keflavík International airport

  • Distance driven

    Approx. 1100 km / 684 miles

  • Difficulty

    1

Experience the Golden circle & South coast in Iceland in this 4 day/3 night self drive road trip.

In this short adventure you will visit all the iconic attractions of the South coast of Iceland as well as the very popular Golden circle route. Get ready for long, action filled days in the incompatible nature of Iceland!

Highlights of the Golden circle & South coast road trip include the moon like landscape of the Reykjanes peninsula, the famous Golden circle, waterfalls and black sand beaches of the South coast, and the stunning glacier lagoon. You will also get a chance to explore Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital city.

Self-drive tours are the best way to experience all that Iceland has to offer. This way you are in full control of the journey, no hassle and no crowded buses!

Please note

Adding optional activities may change the itinerary slightly. A detailed itinerary will be provided once booking has been confirmed. To browse available add on to your itinerary please click here.

To request a price quote for this tour, please fill out the request form, and we will send you a price quote based on your preferences.

Don’t want to drive yourself? Check out our selection of guided multi-day tours here.

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Included in final tour price.

Included in final tour price.

Included

Accommodation for 3 nights with breakfast
Rental car of your choice for 4 days including CDW, SCDW, TP, GP, Extra driver, 4G Wifi dongle with unlimited data and VAT 24%
Detailed personal itinerary
Carbon offsetting (14 trees planted)
Taxes and service fees
Personal and professional service

Not included

Flight to/from Iceland
Personal travel insurance
Gasoline/petrol, road tolls, and parking fees
Meals and drinks beside breakfast
Entrance fees unless otherwise stated
Map
Itinerary.
Day 1

After your arrival at Keflavík airport, you will pick-up your rental car and start your adventure. You will start by exploring the Reykjanes peninsula before heading to the Golden circle where you will check out Þingvellir National Park, the spouting hot spring at the Geysir Geothermal area, and the majestic waterfall Gullfoss to name a few. Your accommodation for the night will be in the Hella area.

Km driven: 360

Day 2

After breakfast it's time to visit the stunning waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss.The waterfalls are very picturesque and have become a popular stop among visitors. From there you will drive onwards to Reynisfjara black sand beach to sea the basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks just of the coast. After your stop you will head towards the town Vík and then onwards to the beautiful Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Make sure to take the day early as there are many interesting stops along the way and you have to travel a great distance! After your stop at Jökulsárlón you will head to your accommodation for the night which will be in the Skaftafell area.

Km driven: 343

Day 3

Today you will make your way to Reykjavík where you will spend your final night. If you are up for some hiking you can start your day with a walk to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall. You can also head straight to Reykjadalur valley where you can hike to the warm geothermal river for a nice, relaxing bath under the open air. Afterwards you will drive to Reykjavík, check into your accommodation and head out to explore the city. We recommend walking to the Hallgrímskirkja church and taking a stroll through the city center and harbour area. There are also many museums in the city and a visit to the Whales of Iceland exhibition is highly recommended.

Km driven: 326

Day 4

After breakfast you will head to Keflavík International airport, return your rental car and depart from Iceland.

Km driven: 50

Map

Itinerary.

Day 1

After your arrival at Keflavík airport, you will pick-up your rental car and start your adventure. You will start by exploring the Reykjanes peninsula before heading to the Golden circle where you will check out Þingvellir National Park, the spouting hot spring at the Geysir Geothermal area, and the majestic waterfall Gullfoss to name a few. Your accommodation for the night will be in the Hella area.

Km driven: 360

Day 2

After breakfast it's time to visit the stunning waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss.The waterfalls are very picturesque and have become a popular stop among visitors. From there you will drive onwards to Reynisfjara black sand beach to sea the basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks just of the coast. After your stop you will head towards the town Vík and then onwards to the beautiful Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Make sure to take the day early as there are many interesting stops along the way and you have to travel a great distance! After your stop at Jökulsárlón you will head to your accommodation for the night which will be in the Skaftafell area.

Km driven: 343

Day 3

Today you will make your way to Reykjavík where you will spend your final night. If you are up for some hiking you can start your day with a walk to the beautiful Svartifoss waterfall. You can also head straight to Reykjadalur valley where you can hike to the warm geothermal river for a nice, relaxing bath under the open air. Afterwards you will drive to Reykjavík, check into your accommodation and head out to explore the city. We recommend walking to the Hallgrímskirkja church and taking a stroll through the city center and harbour area. There are also many museums in the city and a visit to the Whales of Iceland exhibition is highly recommended.

Km driven: 326

Day 4

After breakfast you will head to Keflavík International airport, return your rental car and depart from Iceland.

Km driven: 50

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