Summer 4-Day Self-Drive Tour with the Golden Circle & South Coast

Welcome to Iceland! Once you've got your bags, collect your car at the airport in Keflavik and head towards the capital city, where you'll find your accommodations for the night.

En route to Reykjavik, you’ll drive a scenic route of 31 miles (50 kilometers) in the Reykjanes Peninsula. This is the perfect introduction you can have to Iceladn’s diverse terrain. The peninsula features lava landscapes, stunning coasts, and geothermal fields.

The most famous attraction in Reykjanes is the Blue Lagoon, and you could choose to make a stop here. This world-renowned spa is known for its healing waters, vivid azure colors, and luxurious treatments. It is located in the middle of a moss-covered lava field, giving it an otherworldly atmosphere. 

If you add the Blue Lagoon, it will be arranged according to your flights. If there is no time to visit the lagoon today, it can be added to another day. Your travel consultant will be able to arrange this for you. There is still plenty to see and do in Reykjavik and the Reykjanes Peninsula if you have extra free time.

When you arrive in Reykjavik, you can start exploring the city. Visit some of Reykjavik's many museums, shops, and restaurants, or walk around, enjoying the warm rays of the midnight sun.

To check off the most popular landmarks in the country from your bucket list, you can stroll around downtown Reykjavik. Some are in the city center, primarily accessible by a short walk.

For example, you can begin by visiting Hallgrimskirkja, the tallest church in Iceland. Its tower reaches 244 feet (74.5 meters) and boasts unique architecture inspired by the basaltic landscapes of the countryside. While on the church tower or hill, you’ll also get a panoramic view of the city to the coast.

The Sky Lagoon is an option for those who did not book the Blue Lagoon. Sky Lagoon in Reykjavik is a serene geothermal spa with breathtaking ocean views. Its highlight is the seven-step Skjol bathing ritual, designed for ultimate relaxation. Guests can choose standard entry or upgrade to a premium option with private changing rooms

Your accommodation tonight will be in the city to prepare you for the next day’s drive.

Today is your last day in the land of fire and ice.

If you have an early flight, you can drive straight to the Keflavik International Airport, return your car, and board your flight home.

On the other hand, if you have a late afternoon or evening flight, you can still add a few sightseeing or cultural activities to your experience.

Spend the day getting to know Reykjavik and do some last-minute shopping before heading to the airport for your flight home. If you have time in the morning or early afternoon, you might have some time for an adventure or two.

You can hike up the tower at Hallgrimskirkja church to get a fantastic view of the city. Just across the street is a beautiful sculpture garden where you can walk around the many statues crafted by artist Einar Jonsson.

Nearby is another architectural wonder called the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center. The building has over 700 glass panels inspired by Iceland's northern lights phenomenon and other natural landscapes. It is also the perfect place to see cultural events like concerts, theater plays, festivals, and more.

If the sun is out, you can even go sunbathing on golden sands on this island in the North Atlantic. At Nautholsvik beach near the city center, hot, geothermal water is pumped into a man-made lagoon, creating the perfect temperature for bathing.

For those who have a later flight and choose to visit the Blue Lagoon today, you will finish off your stay unwinding before you head to the airport. This is the perfect place to relax as you bathe in the warm, mineral-rich waters as you look back on the incredible adventure you have just taken in the land of fire and ice.  

We wish you a pleasant journey if you have an early flight back home.