7-Day Self-Drive Private Tour Northern Lights Adventure - Iceland South & West
7-Day Self-Drive Private Tour Northern Lights Adventure - Iceland South & West
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.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Keflavík International Airport
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.
30 minutesSun Voyager
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!
40 minutesHarpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre
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.
30 minutesHallgrimskirkja
Day 2: Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell
30 minutesGerduberg basalt columns
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!
1 hour 30 minutesBudakirkja
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.
1 hourArnarstapi
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.
40 minutesVatnshellir Cave
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.
1 hourDjúpalónssandur beach
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.
30 minutesSaxholl Crater
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!
45 minutesKirkjufellsfoss
Day 3: Hraunfossar and Barnafoss Waterfalls
1 hour 20 minutesSúgandisey Island Lighthouse
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.
30 minutesHraunfossar Lava Waterfall
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.
2 hours 30 minutesBarnafoss
Nearby Hraunfoss is located Barnafoss or children waterfall. Barnafoss is a powerful gust of water that emerges through a lava opening.
20 minutesDeildartunguhver Thermal Spring
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.
30 minutesKrauma
Day 4: Golden Circle
2 hoursThingvellir National Park
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.
50 minutesLaugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths
At 11:30 AM you soak in the deliciously warm waters of Fontana Bath, from which you have a panoramic view of the lake.
2 hours 30 minutesGeysir
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.
40 minutesGullfoss Waterfall
If you choose to come here, it will take you 1 hour and 30 minutes, including the driving time from Gullfoss Waterfall.
40 minutesKerid Crater
Note that to walk up to the crater, there is a small admission fee to pay, which is not included in the tour price.
40 minutesSeljalandsfoss
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.
1 hour 40 minutesSkogafoss
Day 5: Ice Cave Tour and Diamond Beach
1 hourFjadrargljufur Canyon
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.
2 hoursDiamond 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!
2 hoursLocal Guide - Glacier Hikes
Day 6: Reynisfjara - Black Sand Beach
3 hours 40 minutesDyrholaey
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.
1 hour 40 minutesReynisfjara 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.
50 minutesLava Show
Day 7: Departure
1 hourKleifarvatn Lake
If you choose to come here, it will take you around 2 hours and 30 minutes, including the driving time from Kleifarvatn Lake.
1 hour 20 minutesGunnuhver Hot Springs
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!
50 minutesBridge Between Continents
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.
30 minutesCampEasy Iceland
No accommodation included on this day.
40 minutesIncluded
- Quality Camper Van
- Zero-Risk Coverage
- Extras (Gas, Wi-Fi, etc.)
- Easy Guide tablet
- Expert made itinerary
- Booked Activities
- Toys (sports equipment)
- Airport transfer
- Campsites Fees
- Accommodation included: 6 nights
- Entry/Admission - Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths
- Entry/Admission - Krauma
- Entry/Admission - Lava Show
- Entry/Admission - Vatnshellir Cave
- Entry/Admission - Local Guide - Glacier Hikes
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)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- For some activities in this tour the minimum age limit is 8 years.
- For some activities in this tour the minimum height requirement is 102 cm (40")
- It is recommended to be at paid activities´ meeting points 20 mins before the activity starts
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- The minimum age requirement for the driver participant(s) of this tour is 20 years of age
- No Restrictions
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.