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7-Day Self-Drive Private Tour Northern Lights Adventure - Iceland South & West
Product code 329146P9
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From EUR 1,305
Dates
Nov 1, 2026 to Apr 30, 2027
Start times
1:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 12:00 PM, 11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, 9:00 AM, 8:30 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 0-70
Options
Easy Clever (max 3 pax), Easy Ranger (max 2 pax), Easy Viking (max 5 pax), 7-Day Self-Drive Private Tour Northern Lights Adventure - Iceland South & West
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Duration
168 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
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7-Day Self-Drive Private Tour Northern Lights Adventure - Iceland South & West





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Duration
168 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Why Travelers Love This
The Northern Lights Adventure – Iceland South & West is a well-designed 7 Days / 5 Nights self-drive vacation package with a pre-planned itinerary, selected activities, and campsite overnight fees to offer you the best campervan experience in Iceland! Our expert team makes sure that carefully chosen routes take you to Iceland's most extraordinary sightseeing and adventures for the winter season! You also participate in activities like driving a super jeep into the glacial valley before hiking to the blue, naturally occurring cave. You see the amazing Icelandic Lava Show and more. You are equipped with the Easy Guide tablet, a navigational device where you find your itinerary, activities, information about the camper, and other valuable features. Only available with us. In our itinerary description below, we included the approximate time spent at each location, including the driving time from the previous site.
Overview
The Northern Lights Adventure – Iceland South & West is a well-designed 7 Days / 5 Nights self-drive vacation package with a pre-planned itinerary, selected activities, and campsite overnight fees to offer you the best campervan experience in Iceland! Our expert team makes sure that carefully chosen routes take you to Iceland's most extraordinary sightseeing and adventures for the winter season! You also participate in activities like driving a super jeep into the glacial valley before hiking to the blue, naturally occurring cave. You see the amazing Icelandic Lava Show and more. You are equipped with the Easy Guide tablet, a navigational device where you find your itinerary, activities, information about the camper, and other valuable features. Only available with us. In our itinerary description below, we included the approximate time spent at each location, including the driving time from the previous site.
What's Included
Included
Campsites Fees
Airport transfer
Expert made itinerary
Quality Camper Van
Zero-Risk Coverage
Easy Guide tablet
Booked Activities
Extras (Gas, Wi-Fi, etc.)
Not included
Personal Accident Insurance unless driving or passenger
Parking Fees
Traffic Violation Fines (Parking/Speeding)
Electricity and the use of any other service at the campsites are excluded
Flights
Fuel
Activities only suggested in the itinerary of the tour
Any extra activity selected by customers
Food and Beverages (except where we include a restaurant in the tour)
Hallgrímskirkja Church Tower entry - $9.20/adult; $2/children 7-16 (approximately)
Kerið Crater entry - $3 (approximately)
Itinerary
Visit Reykjavík
30 minutes
Visit Reykjavík
We offer a complimentary shuttle service from either International Keflavík Airport or hotel accommodation from Keflavík town to our office located just a five-minute drive from the airport.
Visit Reykjavík
40 minutes
Visit Reykjavík
The famous Sun Voyager sculpture has been created by Jón Gunnar Árnason, who, through his piece, wanted to convey a message of hope and freedom. The statue is placed right by the sea with majestic mountains in the background. It is for sure something not to miss!
Visit Reykjavík
30 minutesAdmission not included
Visit Reykjavík
Harpa, the music and conference hall whose architecture was also inspired by Icelandic nature. Note that to enter Harpa to visit the building only, admission is free; however, you need to pay a small parking fee which is not included in the tour price.
Visit Reykjavík
30 minutesAdmission not included
Visit Reykjavík
Hallgrimskirkja church is located close to downtown Reykjavik and the famous Rainbow Street. Should you like to have a 360° panoramic view of the whole city, we recommend going to the very top of the church. Note that the entrance to the church is free; however, you need to pay an admission fee if you wish to walk up to the church´s tower, which is not included in the tour price. If you are interested and have some time left on your arrival day, we recommend you visit FlyOver Iceland, where you can see Icelandic landmarks from bird view. Note that this is only our recommendation, the admission fee is not included in the tour price. Booking for admission to FlyOver Iceland needs to be made by you on the supplier´s website. If you choose to come here, it will take you 1 hour and 30 minutes, including the driving time from Hallgrímskirkja.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
1 hour 30 minutes
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
The first stop of the day is The Gerðuberg cliff, which is partially composed of 14 meters high basalt columns. The peculiar detail about the columns is that they are geometrically symmetric. Do not miss this!
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
1 hour
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
Start exploring the south coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula with a short stop at Búðir church. The latter is among the three black churches in Iceland, making it an extremely sough spot by photographers. A little further, you find the Búdir hotel. It does happen that every once and a while, seals are spotted in the sea.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
40 minutes
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
Arnastapi is worth a small stop as the area is renowned for its beauty. The beach is fascinating because erosion carved an arch right in the stone, called Gatklettur, or simply a hole in the cliff.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
1 hourAdmission included
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
At 2 pm, you explore an 8000-year-old lava tube located 32 meters under the ground! This is genuinely a fantastic lava formation where robust flows created an anti-chamber accessible by spiral stairs. Equipped with a helmet and headlight, you descend deep under the surface.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
30 minutes
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
Djúpalónssandur is a black pebble beach where sailors were selected right on the spot long ago t. 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. Today, we can still see the stones and many records on the shore and the remainder of the rusty shipwreck. The site is kept untouched to connect with history through.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
45 minutes
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
You might like to end the day with a visit to the genuine Saxhóll volcanic crater. Led by wooden steps along the way, you reach the 100 meters (about 328.08 ft) deep crater after a nice and leisurely walk. You have a fantastic view of the sea, the lava fields, and on a bright day, Reykjavík is on the horizon!
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
1 hour 20 minutes
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
However, the next waterfall you see (Kirkjufellsfoss) is among Iceland's most visited and photographed ones, along with the famous mountain Kirkjufell. The latter one formed 5 to 10 million years ago, and its multi-layered tip provides a unique and majestic look.
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls
30 minutes
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls
Today promises to be an eventful day. The first stop of the day is Stykkishólmur a charming fishing village renowned for fresh and succulent fish dishes. Make sure to visit Súgandisey Island and its lighthouse before going to your next stop. The harbor connects with the island by road, and you can walk up the mount from which the view is spectacular.
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls
2 hours 30 minutes
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls
During this day you will be able to see a few picturesque waterfalls. The first of them is Hraunfoss. The waterfall is composed of trickling rivulets coming through the vegetation on a large portion of the riverbed.
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls
20 minutes
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls
Nearby Hraunfoss is located Barnafoss or children waterfall. Barnafoss is a powerful gust of water that emerges through a lava opening.
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls
30 minutes
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls
You stop at Deildartunguhver, Europe's largest hot spring located in Reykjadalur or the "valley of smoke. "From a safe distance, you see massive bubbles formation in the 97°C water and feel the generated heat on your face.
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls
2 hoursAdmission included
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls
You finish the day in the geothermal waters of the Krauma Spa! Adjacent to Deildartunguhver, the facility has four pools fed with a constant and natural geothermal water flow. The site does not use chemicals to maintain the water's quality and provides what is needed.
Golden Circle
50 minutesAdmission not included
Golden Circle
You start the Golden Circle exploration with a visit to Þingvellir national park. Þingvellir is not only a geological marvel where Oxara waterfall and Silfra Fissure were born out of the continental drift splitting the earth's crust at various locations, but it is also an important historical and political site. The park is UNESCO World Heritage. Note that entrance to the park is free; however, there is a parking fee you have to pay, which is not included in the tour price.
Golden Circle
2 hours 30 minutesAdmission included
Golden Circle
At 11:30 AM you soak in the deliciously warm waters of Fontana Bath, from which you have a panoramic view of the lake.
Golden Circle
40 minutes
Golden Circle
You next visit Geysir, where the geyser Strokkur shoots its warm water column up to 15 meters in the air. The geothermal area also has many fumaroles, mud pots, and openings where you can witness boiling water coming through the earth's crust.
Golden Circle
40 minutes
Golden Circle
Gullfoss waterfall is an impressive chute 32 meters high. It falls dramatically into a deep crevasse covering the entire surrounding with water spray. It is common to see many rainbows when the droplets catch the sunlight. If you are interested, we recommend you visit the Fridheimar Restaurant and Farm, famous for horse breeding, horse show activities, and tomato farm. The latter entirely run with geothermal energy and uses biological pest control products. Fridheimar is open for visits and has a restaurant where you can taste their tomatoes' specialties. Note that this is only our recommendation, the admission fee is not included in the tour price. Booking in advance needs to be made by you either via e-mail to fridheimar@fridheimar.is or via phone call to (+354) 486 8894. If you choose to come here, it will take you 1 hour and 30 minutes, including the driving time from Gullfoss Waterfall.
Golden Circle
40 minutesAdmission not included
Golden Circle
You next visit Kerið volcanic crater. The crater is approximately 3000 years old and is covered with vivid colored grounds in the summer. The crater is a lovely site in its winter coat, particularly when its inner lake catches the sunlight on frosty days. Note that to walk up to the crater, there is a small admission fee to pay, which is not included in the tour price.
Golden Circle
1 hour 40 minutesAdmission not included
Golden Circle
Many beautiful waterfalls are on the program today! The first one is Seljalandsfoss, a 60 meters high waterfall behind which you can walk. It is a very picturesque site and is therefore widely photographed and featured. Note that entrance to the waterfall area is free; however, there is a parking fee you must pay, which is not included in the tour price.
Golden Circle
1 hour
Golden Circle
Skógafoss is an impressive waterfall fed by the melting waters from Eyjafjallajokull and Myrdalsjokull glaciers. This robust chute provides a unique experience where loud sounds, water spray, and rainbows surround you as the light reflects on the droplets. Be ready to be amazed!
Ice Cave Tour and Diamond Beach
2 hours
Ice Cave Tour and Diamond Beach
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon is among the must-see sites on the south coast. With its curved and dramatic shape, frigid river, and the odd sheep here and there, grazing grass is worth the detour! This site was the prod Justin Bieber's music video production site in 2015.
Ice Cave Tour and Diamond Beach
2 hours
Ice Cave Tour and Diamond Beach
Be ready to have an outer-world experience today! The Diamond beach is a beautiful black beach where thousands of ice blocks from the glacier lie around. They are of numerous sizes and shapes and glitter in the sunlight just as diamonds do!
Ice Cave Tour and Diamond Beach
3 hours 40 minutesAdmission included
Ice Cave Tour and Diamond Beach
Today you will experience an Ice Cave Tour, offered and organized by the supplier: Local Guide of Vatnajökull. The Ice Cave Tour is a half-day tour that allows you to experience a stunning blue ice cave in Vatnajökull. Start your journey by driving a super jeep into the glacial valley before hiking to the mouth of the crystal blue, naturally occurring cave. The cave is reforming by melting every summer, which always makes it a unique experience.
Reynisfjara - Black Sand Beach
1 hour 40 minutes
Reynisfjara - Black Sand Beach
Dyrhólaey or Doorhill Island remains what used to be an island thousands of years ago. The promenade is a 120 meters rock formation that has a gaping hole in the middle where ships used to sail through. Today, Dyrhólaey is a top-rated site in Iceland and is home to many bird species.
Reynisfjara - Black Sand Beach
50 minutes
Reynisfjara - Black Sand Beach
Next, you visit the Reynisfjara beach and its well-renowned cliff Reynisfjall. The basalt columns of the cliff wall provide a unique atmosphere to the site. You may like to sit on some of them and gaze at the three basalt rock formations which proudly stand out of the mighty Atlantic Sea. Rumor has it that they are the remains of trolls who wanted to reach the shore but got caught by daylight.
Reynisfjara - Black Sand Beach
1 hourAdmission included
Reynisfjara - Black Sand Beach
At 1.30 pm, you go to the Icelandic Lava Show, where you witness and experience safely real running hot lava flowing from a mimic volcanic eruption. If you are interested in history and want to know what life was like in Iceland hundreds of years ago, we recommend you visit the Skógar Museum. The collection of 15,000 artifacts is exhibited in three museums and six buildings and is part of Iceland's cultural heritage. Note that this is only our recommendation, the admission fee is not included in the tour price. If you choose to come here, it will take you 1 hour and 30 minutes, including the driving time from the Icelandic Lava Show.
Departure
1 hour 20 minutes
Departure
Start your day by visiting Reykjanesbær peninsula's largest lake, Kleifarvatn. It is also among Iceland's deepest depths at almost 100 meters. The water comes from the porous lava ground around it and is home to many fishes, particularly anglers! The lake reflects Iceland's beauty in its simplicity, with lava ground covered in many places by thousand years' old moss. If you 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. Note that this is only our recommendation, the admission to the Blue Lagoon is not included in the tour price. Booking for admission needs to be made by you on Blue Lagoon´s website. If you choose to come here, it will take you around 2 hours and 30 minutes, including the driving time from Kleifarvatn Lake.
Departure
50 minutes
Departure
You spend some time visiting this geothermal area, which features steam vents, hot mud pools, and an incredible landscape shaped by the minerals in the ground. You see vibrant hues on steaming surfaces with the Reykjanes lighthouse in the background. This is undoubtedly a place not to miss!
Departure
30 minutes
Departure
You start today's itinerary by visiting the Reykjanes peninsula. The first stop is the famous Bridge between continents, where you can stand between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates.
Departure
40 minutes
Departure
After arriving at our office, get some warm drinks, check on the souvenirs or share your memories from your trip with us! Our shuttle service can bring you to the airport or your hotel accommodation in Keflavik if requested.
Additional Info
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Health Other
For some activities in this tour the minimum age limit is 8 years.
Health Other
For some activities in this tour the minimum height requirement is 102 cm (40")
Health Other
It is recommended to be at paid activities´ meeting points 20 mins before the activity starts
Health Other
The minimum age requirement for the driver participant(s) of this tour is 20 years of age
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
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