Self-Drive Tour - Northern Lights Adventure- Iceland South & West in 7 days - 4x4 Campervan
About This Tour
Discover Iceland at your own pace on a 7-day self-drive campervan adventure through the country’s south and west. Travel in a fully equipped 4x4 campervan as yo...
Duration: 7 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Reykjavik, Selfoss, Keflavik, Akranes, Reykjanes, Gullfoss, Geysir, Snæfellsnes, Vík í Mýrdal, Skaftafell, Vatnajökull National Park, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Thingvellir · Languages: English
Know before you go: Winter Jacket with removable layers – Waterproof shell and warm thermal layer; Fleece layer; Warm merino shirts/thermals; Waterproof hiking pants; Thick wool socks; Hiking boots; Swimsuit; Sunglasses + Hat; Camera gear; Warm polar fleeces, two-layer; Thermal underwear; Insulated hiking or ski pants; Thick warm wool socks; Crampons (available at CampEasy); Warm scarf + Insulated Hat; Insulated mittens or gloves; Moisturizer + Lip balm; Vatnshellir Cave Visit - minimum age limit is 5 years old; Ice Cave Tour -minimum age limit is 8 years old
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Selfoss
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What's Included
- Fully Equipped 4x4 Campervan.Hit the road with our signature 4X4 campervans.
- Zero-Risk Insurance. Zero-Risk Insurance, you will be covered in the case of theft, gravel damage, CDW (Collision Damage Waiver), wheel/tire damage, burn-out engine, etc. This inclusion is a lifesaver and a recipe for a worry-free road trip.
- Optional Activities - Our experts carefully planned your itinerary so that you could get the most out of your road trip. To make your tour even more adventurous and worry-free of planning, we included a list of activities that you can take part in, during your trip. The selection is yours; all you need to do is select the ones you desire in your booking, and we will include the payment for them in the total price of the Self-Drive Tour.
- Camping sites. Spend every night in a different location!
- The Easy Guide. This trip includes our signature and best assistant for the journey in Iceland - the Easy Guide.
- Cancelation Protection. There is no charge if you cancel your reservation within 24 hours before pick up. If you do not cancel within 24 hours before pick up and do not show up, we will charge 30% of the total amount from your credit card.
- Free Shuttle. We offer our customers arriving at the International Airport Keflavik (KEF) a free shuttle to our office during opening hours
Not Included
- Personal Accident Insurance unless driving or passenger
- Traffic Violation Fines (Parking/Speeding)
- Parking Fees
- Electricity and the use of any other service at the campsites are excluded
- Flights
- Activities only suggested in the itinerary of the tour (not selectable in the booking, require self-made bookings)
- Any extra activity selected by customers
- Food and Beverages (except where we include a restaurant in the tour)
- Fuel
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Visit Reykjavik
CampEasy - Reykjavik - Akranes Distance: 109 km, 7 stops Our included shuttle service will pick you up from the airport or your stay in Keflavik and bring you to our CampEasy office. Here, we will set up your journey itinerary, introduce you to the camper and its facilities and personalize the Easy Guide tablet. While waiting for all of that or in case of the early morning – we have hot coffee drinks to cheer you up! On your first day, you visit the capital of Iceland – Reykjavik, where you see Harpa the Music & Conference Hall, Hallgrímskirkja Church, Sun Voyager, and should you have the time, visit FlyOver Iceland. We truly recommend it! (Admission fees to FlyOver Iceland are not included in the general price) Night in Akranes Campsite.
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2Day 02
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
Akranes - South Snæfellsnes - Stykkishólmur Distance: 297 km, 14 stops Your itinerary takes you to the Snæfellsnes peninsula, where your first stop is at the Gerðuberg cliff, partially composed of 14 meters high geometrically symmetric basalt columns. You see many famous iconic places such as the Snæfellsnesjökull glacier, which inspired the French novelist Jules Verne, Kirkjufell mountain, which you may remember from Game of Thrones, and its beautiful waterfall, which is the most photographed in Iceland! You will see the Búðir church (1 out of 3 black churches in Iceland) and then stop at Arnarstapi, an area renowned for its beauty, with a fascinating beach where erosion carved an arch right in the stone. Follow this adventure by joining a tour at Vatnshellir Cave with admission at 2 pm that we can include in your tour if you choose so in your booking. Then you explore Djúpalónssandur, a black pebble beach selected on the spot long ago. 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. Continue your trip by visiting Saxhóll Crater, a volcanic crater led by wooden steps along the way; you reach the 100 meters (about 328.08 ft) deep hole after a nice and leisurely walk. You have a fantastic view of the sea and the lava fields, and Reykjavík is on the horizon on a bright day! Before finishing the day, you will visit three spectacular waterfalls: Kirkjufellsfoss, Grundarforss, and Kvernafoss. In the evening, you can chasse the northern lights from Stykkishólmur. Night in Stykkishólmur Campsite.
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3Day 03
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls
Stykkishólmur - Borgarfjordur - Þingvellir Campsite/Nyrdri Leirar Distance: 302 km, 8 stops Borgarfjordur is home to many Icelandic Sagas and one of the most historical places in Iceland, Reykhólt. Today, you drive today farm fields, visit the beautiful Hraunfoss and Barnafoss waterfalls, stop at Europe´s highest hot spring flow rate, Deildartunguhvern, and of course, experience the natural geothermal bath and spa Krauma before setting off for the night (optional activity, please select in your booking if you want to include this in your tour). The Golden Circle area is a good spot for sky gazing in search of the aurora borealis, don´t miss out! Night in Þingvellir Campsite.
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4Day 04
Golden Circle
Þingvellir/Nyrdri Leirar Campsite - Golden Circle - Skógar campsite Distance: 253 km, 10stops Start the day by visiting the famous Golden Circle attractions: the National Park Thingvellir, Oxará waterfall, the hot spring Geysir and the mighty Gullfoss waterfall. On the way, you can stop at the natural hot baths of Laugarvatn Fontana for a relaxing moment with an open view of the lake (this is an optional activity, we can include the admission in your tour if you choose so in the booking). We recommend a detour at Fridheimar restaurant & farm, where you can taste delicious tomato soup made from fresh Icelandic tomatoes. Night in Skógar Campsite. (Food and beverages in Friðheimar Restaurant and Farm are not included in the general price)
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5Day 05
Ice Cave Tour and Diamond Beach
Skógar - Vik - Kirkjubæjarklaustur Distance: 362 km, 7 stops Today, you experience the wonders of the South Coast! The variety of landscapes is breathtaking: basalt formations right on a cliff at Reynisfjara, but also around Svartifoss waterfall in the Skaftafell National Park, to the fascinating Fjadrárgljúfur Canyon, and the iconic Diamond Beach; you have plenty to visit! The day's main activity (optional, you need to select it in your booking if you want to join) is the Ice Cave Tour in Vatnajökull. Night in Kirkjubæjarklaustur (call before you arrive at the campsite).
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6Day 06
Reynisfjara - Black Sand Beach
Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Vik - Selfoss Distance: 258 km, 6 stops Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara black sand beaches are among your must-see places in Iceland, so don´t miss them on the way back! Your next visit can be to the Icelandic Lava center, where you can experience the Icelandic Lava Show (optional activity), where you have a chance to see molten lava. Then you might want to visit the Skógar Museum, which is our suggestion only, we will not include admission in the tour. Finish the day with a dip in the warm waters of Seljavallalaug, a one-of-the-kind open-air hot spring swimming pool built in the mountains, and admire nature in its simplest form. Night in Selfoss Campsite.
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7Day 07
Departure
Selfoss - Reykjanes Peninsula - CampEasy Distance: 171 km, 12 stops Depending on your departure flight time, you might like to visit Reykjanes Peninsula and see landmarks like Gigvatnsvatn, Gunnuhver Hot Spring, or the Bridge Between Continents. If you still 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. This is however, only a suggestion of ours, we will not include admission in the tour. Once in CampEasy offices, you warm up with hot drinks, check on the souvenirs, or share your memories from your trip with us! We would love to hear from you! Our shuttle service can take you to the Keflavik International airport or your hotel accommodation in Keflavik town.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Reykjanesbær, IS · Tour start: Reykjanesbær, IS — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
