Iceland Pearls of the South - Aurora Borealis

Arrival at Keflavik Airport. Pick-up of rented vehicle and drive (approximately 50km) to Reykjavik for your first night’s stay in Iceland.

Depending on your arrival time, we recommend that you make a stop at the Blue Lagoon on the way and have a swim in the geothermal warm water.

You can start by a drive to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the geological wonders of the world. At Thingvellir you can see the effects of the tectonic plate movements which have opened various cracks and fissures in the earth’s crust, and it was here that the Icelandic Parliament was founded in the 10th century. You continue to the famous Geysir Area where the Strokkur hot spring ejects its water column high into the air every 5 – 10 minutes and where numerous small springs are boil and bubble. Afterwards you only have a short drive to reach Gullfoss, surely one of the country’s most beautiful waterfalls. Drive back in direction to Selfoss area for an overnight stay.

Total driving distance: Approximately 300km

Highlights of this day: The Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, waterfall Gullfoss.

On your way along the south coast you will pass two spectacular waterfalls the Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss, two stops you must not miss. At Skógar you will find a folk museum showing how people lived in past centuries in Iceland. The black sand beaches of the south coast are famous and you can take a walk on them in the little village of Vík or in Reynishverfi. Drive back to Selfoss.

Overnight stay in Selfoss.

Total driving distance: Approximately 300km

Highlights of this day: Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss waterfalls, Skógar museum, Dyrhólaey, Vík.

Drive back to Reykjavik through Hveragerði. Now you can either take some time to relax in Reykjavik or drive to the famous Blue Lagoon, on the Reykjanes Peninsula, where you can enjoy a relaxing swim in geothermal water. Overnight in Reykjavik.

Total driving distance: Approximately 300km

Highlights of this day: Reykjavík, Blue Lagoon.

Drive back to Keflavik airport for your flight back home.

Or book an extra night in Reykjavik, the vibrant capital of Iceland!

Reykjavik is Iceland’s largest city and often called the capital of the north because of its location. With only approximately four hours of daylight in the wintertime, the city has a mysterious yet dynamic atmosphere.

Reykjavik offers a wide range of sights to visit and lots of activities.

Among the things you can visit in Reykjavik are the old city centre where you can walk by the lake, Tjörnin, visit the Town Hall, and walk around the Austurvöllur square, where the Parliament building stands, and down to the harbour. You can stroll along the main street, Laugavegur to have a look at the shops and the art galleries and find a restaurant or a café to your liking. Do not miss the church Hallgrímskirkja or the dome Perlan, a modern building from where you have a panoramic view over the whole city. It is also possible to go to the Laugardalur valley for a swim in the outdoor thermal pool or take a walk in the botanical garden. There are several museums worth visiting in Reykjavik, for example the National Museum of Iceland near the University, the National Gallery of Iceland near lake Tjörnin and the Reykjavik Art Gallery (includes 3 different collections).