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Iceland South Coast, Glacier Lagoon & Blue Lagoon Self-Drive
Reykjavík → Vík → Glacier Lagoon & Höfn → Hella → Reykjanes
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Starts
Keflavík International Airport – collect your rental car
Ends
Keflavík International Airport – return your rental car
Car
TOYOTA YARIS
Hotels
5 Cities
Stay as many nights as you wish
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Hotels & rental car included — flights optional
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Overview
Discover Iceland’s dramatic south coast at your own pace on this carefully planned self-drive journey. From Reykjavík, follow the Ring Road past powerful waterfalls and black-sand beaches to Vík, Vatnajökull National Park, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach. Return west through open volcanic landscapes, then finish near the Blue Lagoon and Keflavík for a relaxed departure. The route uses normal paved roads and combines manageable driving days with time to stop, explore and enjoy Iceland.
Perfect for
Self-drivers
Couples
Nature lovers
Photographers
Your Itinerary Overview
8 Days · 7 Nights
Reykjavík
Hótel Kría
Höfn
Selfoss
Courtyard by Marriott Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
Your route. Your pace.
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1
Start
Reykjavík
Candlewood Suites Reykjavik by IHG
2
Day 2
Reykjavík to Vík
Hotel Vík í MýrdalStay 2 Nights · Days 2–4
3
Day 3
Vík and the South Coast
Hotel Vík í Mýrdalnight 2 of 2 · Same accommodation
4
Day 4
Vík to Glacier Lagoon / Höfn
Fisherman's VillageStay 2 Nights · Days 4–6
5
Day 5
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach
Fisherman's Villagenight 2 of 2 · Same accommodation
6
Day 6
Glacier Lagoon / Höfn to Hella
Welcome Riverside Guesthouse
7
Day 7
Hella to Reykjanes and the Blue Lagoon
Diamond Suites by Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
8
Day 8
Departure from Keflavík
Departure day · No overnight stay
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Why You'll Love This Trip
Flexible pace
Iconic natural sights
Comfortable two-night stays
Important information before booking
Icelandic weather and road conditions can change quickly. Check the official road and weather information every day, allow additional driving time and follow all closures and safety instructions. This itinerary remains on normal roads and does not include highland F-roads.
Rental-car conditions
The exact inclusions depend on the selected supplier and rate. Confirm mileage allowance, CDW, third-party liability, excess, deposit and fuel policy before payment.
Weather and road conditions
Conditions may change rapidly. Closed roads must never be entered, and extra time should be allowed for wind, snow, ice or reduced visibility.
Activities and access
Blue Lagoon admission and glacier hikes are optional, subject to availability and must normally be booked in advance. Natural sites may close temporarily for safety or conservation.
What's Included
7 nights’ accommodation in the listed hotels or confirmed alternatives
Rental car for 8 days from and to Keflavík International Airport in the selected category
Automatic transmission when the selected vehicle is marked automatic
Applicable local taxes for prepaid accommodation and rental-car components
Detailed self-drive itinerary and travel documents
24-hour assistance contact during the trip
What's Excluded
International or domestic flights
Fuel, parking, tolls, road charges and charging costs
Meals and drinks unless expressly shown as included
Blue Lagoon admission, glacier hike and all other optional activities
Additional driver, young-driver fees, child seats and optional rental-car equipment
Rental-car excess, deposits and insurance upgrades not included in the selected rate
Personal expenses, travel insurance and gratuities
From per person€824