Self-Drive Tour - Northern Lights Adventure- Iceland South & West in 7 days - 4x4 Campervan

CampEasy - Reykjavik - Akranes 

Distance: 109 km, 7 stops

Our included shuttle service will pick you up from the airport or your stay in Keflavik and bring you to our CampEasy office. Here, we will 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 drinks to cheer you up!

On your first day, you visit the capital of Iceland – Reykjavik, where you see Harpa the Music & Conference Hall, Hallgrímskirkja Church, Sun Voyager, and should you have the time, visit FlyOver Iceland. We truly recommend it! 

(Admission fees to FlyOver Iceland are not included in the general price)

Night in Akranes Campsite.

Akranes - South Snæfellsnes - Stykkishólmur 

Distance: 297 km, 14 stops

Your itinerary takes you to the Snæfellsnes peninsula, where your first stop is at the Gerðuberg cliff, partially composed of 14 meters high geometrically symmetric basalt columns. You see many famous iconic places such as the Snæfellsnesjökull glacier, which inspired the French novelist Jules Verne, Kirkjufell mountain, which you may remember from Game of Thrones, and its beautiful waterfall, which is the most photographed in Iceland! You will see the Búðir church (1 out of 3 black churches in Iceland) and then stop at Arnarstapi, an area renowned for its beauty, with a fascinating beach where erosion carved an arch right in the stone. Follow this adventure by joining a tour at Vatnshellir Cave with admission at 2 pm that we can include in your tour if you choose so in your booking. Then you explore Djúpalónssandur, a black pebble beach selected on the spot long ago. 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. Continue your trip by visiting Saxhóll Crater, a volcanic crater led by wooden steps along the way; you reach the 100 meters (about 328.08 ft) deep hole after a nice and leisurely walk. You have a fantastic view of the sea and the lava fields, and Reykjavík is on the horizon on a bright day! Before finishing the day, you will visit three spectacular waterfalls: Kirkjufellsfoss, Grundarforss, and Kvernafoss. In the evening, you can chasse the northern lights from Stykkishólmur.

Night in Stykkishólmur Campsite.

Stykkishólmur - Borgarfjordur -  Þingvellir Campsite/Nyrdri Leirar

Distance: 302 km, 8 stops

Borgarfjordur is home to many Icelandic Sagas and one of the most historical places in Iceland, Reykhólt. Today, you drive today farm fields, visit the beautiful Hraunfoss and Barnafoss waterfalls, stop at Europe´s highest hot spring flow rate, Deildartunguhvern, and of course, experience the natural geothermal bath and spa Krauma before setting off for the night (optional activity, please select in your booking if you want to include this in your tour). The Golden Circle area is a good spot for sky gazing in search of the aurora borealis, don´t miss out!

Night in Þingvellir Campsite.

Þingvellir/Nyrdri Leirar Campsite - Golden Circle - Skógar campsite

Distance: 253 km, 10stops

Start the day by visiting the famous Golden Circle attractions: the National Park Thingvellir, Oxará waterfall, the hot spring Geysir and the mighty Gullfoss waterfall. On the way, you can stop at the natural hot baths of Laugarvatn Fontana for a relaxing moment with an open view of the lake (this is an optional activity, we can include the admission in your tour if you choose so in the booking). We recommend a detour at Fridheimar restaurant & farm, where you can taste delicious tomato soup made from fresh Icelandic tomatoes.

Night in Skógar Campsite.

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

Skógar - Vik - Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Distance: 362 km, 7 stops

Today, you experience the wonders of the South Coast! The variety of landscapes is breathtaking: basalt formations right on a cliff at Reynisfjara, but also around Svartifoss waterfall in the Skaftafell National Park, to the fascinating Fjadrárgljúfur Canyon, and the iconic Diamond Beach; you have plenty to visit! The day's main activity (optional, you need to select it in your booking if you want to join) is the Ice Cave Tour in Vatnajökull.

Night in Kirkjubæjarklaustur (call before you arrive at the campsite).

Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Vik - Selfoss 

Distance: 258 km, 6 stops

Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara black sand beaches are among your must-see places in Iceland, so don´t miss them on the way back!  Your next visit can be to the Icelandic Lava center, where you can experience the Icelandic Lava Show (optional activity), where you have a chance to see molten lava. Then you might want to visit the Skógar Museum, which is our suggestion only, we will not include admission in the tour. Finish the day with a dip in the warm waters of Seljavallalaug, a one-of-the-kind open-air hot spring swimming pool built in the mountains, and admire nature in its simplest form.

Night in Selfoss Campsite.

Selfoss -  Reykjanes Peninsula - CampEasy 

Distance: 171 km, 12 stops

Depending on your departure flight time, you might like to visit Reykjanes Peninsula and see landmarks like Gigvatnsvatn, Gunnuhver Hot Spring, or the Bridge Between Continents.

If you still have some time before your departure flight, we recommend you take a relaxing bath at the famous Blue Lagoon, one of the 25 world wonders. This is however, only a suggestion of ours, we will not include admission in the tour.

Once in CampEasy offices, you warm up with hot drinks, check on the souvenirs, or share your memories from your trip with us! We would love to hear from you! Our shuttle service can take you to the Keflavik International airport or your hotel accommodation in Keflavik town.