Comprehensive South Iceland

Comprehensive SouthIceland

Discover Iceland's iconic sights, colourful highlands and extraordinary volcanic landscapes.

Duration10 days / 9 nights
StyleSelf-drive
SeasonYear-round
PaceModerate

The journey

Iceland's most iconic routes, at your own pace

Explore Iceland's most spectacular landscapes on a journey that blends famous highlights with unforgettable highland adventures. Discover the volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula, hike through the colourful rhyolite mountains of Landmannalaugar and experience the classic wonders of the Golden Circle. Venture into the lush glacial valley of Thorsmork, visit the unique Westman Islands and follow the dramatic South Coast to black sand beaches, waterfalls and the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Explore the remote Laki craters region, one of Iceland's most impressive volcanic landscapes, before returning along the South Coast to vibrant Reykjavik. This itinerary is perfect for travellers seeking both iconic sights and off-the-beaten-path experiences.

The route

Where you'll go

What makes this journey

Things you'll remember

Explore Reykjanes, the Golden Circle and colourful Landmannalaugar.

Hike in the spectacular glacial valley of Thorsmork.

Visit the volcanic Westman Islands and climb Eldfell volcano.

Discover South Coast waterfalls, black sand beaches and sea cliffs.

Marvel at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach and Skaftafell.

Experience the remote Laki craters and Iceland's dramatic volcanic Highlands.

End your adventure in Reykjavik, Iceland's vibrant and welcoming capital.

Day by day

The itinerary in detail

This is a suggested outline — every day can be adjusted to your pace, interests and travel dates. Contact us to customise any part of it.Click on each day below to expand and see the full details.
1Reykjanes Peninsula
Reykjanes Peninsula

Positioned between the Keflavik airport and Reykjavik, the moon-like lava landscape of the Reykjanes peninsula serves as a first introduction to Iceland. Except for the world-famous Blue Lagoon, the geological wonders of this region remain lesser visited. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge cuts across the peninsula making it one of the most volcanically active parts of Iceland, with colourful geothermal areas, a dramatic coastline, bustling bird cliffs and the Bridge between the Continents.

Hot SpringsBuggy Tour
Overnight: South West Coast
2A Day in Landmannalaugar
3Golden Circle
4A Day in Thorsmork
5Westman Islands
6South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches
7Skaftafell National Park & Glacier Lagoons
8The Volcanic Landscape of Lakagigar
9Drive Back Along the South Coast
10Reykjavik City
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Duration10 days / 9 nights
StyleSelf-drive
SeasonYear-round
PaceModerate
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Practical details

Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Season
Year-round
Pace
Moderate
Available as
Self-drive

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