Iceland · Camping

Self Drive Tour- Northern Lights Adventure Camper´ Break 5 Days - 4X4 Campervan

5 Days Round trip from Reykjanesbær Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 5-day winter self-drive campervan adventure in Iceland
  • 02 Explore the Golden Circle, South Coast, and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
  • 03 Stay at campsites away from city lights for Northern Lights viewing opportunities
  • 04 Travel in a fully equipped 4x4 campervan with Zero-Risk Insurance
  • 05 Visit waterfalls, black sand beaches, geothermal areas, and national parks
  • 06 Optional experiences include Laugarvatn Fontana and Katla Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

Set out on a 5-day winter self-drive adventure through some of Iceland’s most iconic landscapes in a fully equipped 4x4 campervan. Designed for independent travellers, this route combines the freedom of the open road with a carefully planned itinerary that takes you from the Reykjanes Peninsula to the Golden Circle, the South Coast, Skaftafell, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and back via Reykjavík.

Along the way, discover geothermal areas, waterfalls, black sand beaches, glacier scenery, and national parks, with overnight stays at campsites that help keep you away from city lights for a better chance of spotting the Northern Lights. Optional add-ons such as Laugarvatn Fontana, the Rye Bread Tour, and the Katla Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour can make the journey even more memorable.

Your package includes a fully equipped 4x4 campervan, camping sites, Zero-Risk Insurance, the Easy Guide tablet, and a free shuttle from Keflavík during opening hours, making it an easy and flexible way to explore Iceland in winter.

Set out on a 5-day winter self-drive adventure through some of Iceland’s most iconic landscapes in a fully equipped 4x4 campervan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Reykjavik, Selfoss, Reykjanes, Gullfoss, Geysir, Vík í Mýrdal, Skaftafell, Jökulsárlón, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Thingvellir, Hveragerði
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Reykjanesbaer and Hveragerdi

CampEasy office -  Reykjanesbaer to Hveragerdi

Distance: 148 km, 10 stops

Our complimentary shuttle service will pick you up from the airport or your stay in Keflavik and bring you to our CampEasy office. Here, we set up your journey itinerary, introduce you to the camper and its facilities and personalize the Easy Guide tablet. While waiting for all of that or in case of the early morning – we have hot coffee!

During the first day, depending on your flight time you visit the Bridge Between Continents, Gunnuhver Hot Spring, Reykjanes Lighthouse, Brimketill, Gigvatnsvatn, Krisuvik, and Kleifarvatn lake. You spend the evening at the Hveragerdi campsite.  We included lots of sightseeing on this first day, however, if you have a late flight you may want to do only a few of these destinations or simply head straight to the campsite. 

Night in Hveragerdi Campsite.

2
Day 02

Golden Circle and Waterfalls

Hveragerdi - Golden Circle and lastly Skogar Campsite 

Distance: 287 km 8 stops 

You start the day on the very popular route called the Golden Circle. At Thingvellir National Park, you roam about this historical and geological marvel where two continents meet. Before continuing to explore the rest of the most famous sites on the Golden Circle route (Geysir and Gullfoss), you can take the opportunity on the road to stop at Laugarvatn Fontana baths, where you can join Rye Bread Tour at 11:45 AM, and then take arelaxing moment in the warm waters of its bath at 1:00 PM with a General Admission ticket (both activities are optional and you need to select them in the booking if you want them included in your tour). From the pool of Fontana, you have a spectacular open view of the lake while you enjoy its warm geothermal waters. You then follow this experience by visiting Friðheimar Restaurant and Farm, famous for its horse breeding and horse show activities, and its tomato farm entirely run with geothermal energy using biological pest controls. The entrance to the farm is free, however, if you choose to taste the restaurant´s meals and beverages, you can do so at your own expense, it is not included in the tour price.  Your next stop is Seljalandsfoss waterfall where you can walk behind the waterfall. You end the day at the beautiful Skógafoss waterfall and stay the night at Skógar Campsite. 

Night in Skógar Campsite.

3
Day 03

South Coast

Skógar to Skaftafell 

Distance: 234 km, 9 stops

Get ready for an adventurous day! Today, you head to the beautiful village of Vík and join the Katla Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour, at 9:30 am. (Optional activity, you may choose to include in the tour when making your booking.) Many incredible stops are on the way such as the black beach of Reynisfjara from where you can see the basalt sea stacks proudly standing in the mighty Atlantic Sea. You also visit Dýrhólaey, Fjadrárglúfur canyon, and Systrafoss waterfall among others. You end the day at Skaftafell and stay at Skaftafell campsite for the night.

Night in Skaftafell Campsite.

(Food and beverages in Friðheimar Restaurant and Farm are not included in the general price)

4
Day 04

Diamond Beach and a Glacier Adventure

Diamond Beach - Kirkjubaerklaustur - Selfoss

Distance: 192 km, 5 stops

You start the day by visiting the breathtaking diamond beach and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Follow your way to the Vatnajökull National Park. On your way back to Selfoss, you might like to stop at places you didn´t have time to visit before, for example, Kirkjubærklaustur, or take the time to take more pictures! You end the day at the Selfoss camping site.

Night in Selfoss Campsite.

5
Day 05

Departure

Departure: Reykjavík- CampEasy

Distance: 337 km 5 stops

Experience Reykjavík on your last day! You might like to visit Hallgrímskirkja Church (where the entrance is free, however, there is an admission to the tower, which we will not include in the tour price). You have an incredible 360° view of the whole capital and beyond from the church's top. We recommend you visit the Saga Museum and stop at the Blue Lagoon, one of the 25 wonders of the world. Blue Lagoon is an excellent opportunity to relax before departure flight. This is only our suggestion, we would not include the admission in the tour price. Then your very last stop of the tour is our offices.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Reykjanesbær 11 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Fully Equipped 4x4 Campervan.Hit the road with our signature 4X4 campervans.
  • Zero-Risk Insurance. Zero-Risk Insurance, you will be covered in the case of theft, gravel damage, CDW (Collision Damage Waiver), wheel/tire damage, burn-out engine, etc. This inclusion is a lifesaver and a recipe for a worry-free road trip.
  • Optional Activities - Our experts carefully planned your itinerary so that you could get the most out of your road trip. To make your tour even more adventurous and worry-free of planning, we included a list of activities that you can take part in, during your trip. The selection is yours; all you need to do is select the ones you desire in your booking, and we will include the payment for them in the total price of the Self-Drive Tour.
  • Camping sites. Spend every night in a different location!
  • The Easy Guide. This trip includes our signature and best assistant for the journey in Iceland - the Easy Guide.
  • Cancelation Protection. There is no charge if you cancel your reservation within 24 hours before pick up. If you do not cancel within 24 hours before pick up and do not show up, we will charge 30% of the total amount from your credit card.
  • Free Shuttle. We offer our customers arriving at the International Airport Keflavik (KEF) a free shuttle to our office during opening hours.

What's Not Included

  • Personal Accident Insurance unless driving or passenger
  • Traffic Violation Fines (Parking/Speeding)
  • Parking Fees
  • Electricity and the use of any other service at the campsites are excluded
  • Flights
  • Activities only suggested in the itinerary of the tour (not selectable in the booking, require self-made bookings)
  • Any extra activity selected by customers
  • Food and Beverages (except where we include a restaurant in the tour)
  • Fuel

Know before you go

Adventure Must-Haves

  • Winter Jacket – Waterproof shell and warm thermal layer
  • Fleece layer
  • Warm merino shirts/thermals
  • Waterproof hiking pants
  • Thick wool socks
  • Hiking boots
  • Swimsuit
  • Camera gear
  • Thermal underwear
  • Hiking boots
  • Crampons (available at CampEasy)
  • Warm scarf + Insulated Hat
  • Insulated mittens or gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Moisturizer + Lip balm

Rules for included activities, that may apply to you:

Katla Volcano Ice Cave - minimum age 8 years old
(Operator might have strict cancelation terms)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Reykjanesbær, IS
Tour start
Reykjanesbær, IS
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Reykjanesbær.

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