Iconic highlights of South & West Iceland: 7 Day Self-drive tour

7-day self-drive itinerary · all-year

Two people driving this in September, with a 4x4 and guesthouses, would spend roughly 506,000 ISK ($4,126) before flights — price it for your own trip.

Make the most of your trip to Iceland with this 7-day self-drive tour of South & West Iceland. See the the iconic Geysir geothermal area, luscious lava fields, glacial rivers, and majestic waterfalls.*

Experience the best of Iceland on this one-week self-drive tour! Instead of attempting the entire ring road, you will focus on the South and West of Iceland. This means you can take the time to fully enjoy the incredible sites on your itinerary. You will discover majestic glaciers, vast black sand beaches, boiling hot springs, and breathtaking waterfalls. You will also get the chance to explore ice caves, visit explosive geysers, and check out an isolated plane wreck on the Icelandic shores.

Day 1: Day 1

Starts from Keflavík international airport or Reykjavík city

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Day 4: Day 4

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Day 6: Day 6

Depending on your flight schedule, a part of this day can be used to explore Reykjavík city or Reykjanes peninsula, Ends at Keflavík international airport. Your Iceland adventure comes to an end.

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