The South Coast and West Iceland together make for one of the most spectacular self-drive routes in the world. This 8-day itinerary takes in Iceland’s greatest hits without the pressure of a full Ring Road circuit.
Arrive and explore the capital — Hallgrímskirkja, Old Harbour, and Laugavegur street.
Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss — Iceland's essential classic circuit.
Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara black sand beach.
Glacier walk, Jökulsárlón, and Diamond Beach.
Drive west and enter the Snæfellsnes Peninsula — Arnarstapi, Djúpalónssandur, and Kirkjufell.
Snæfellsjökull glacier, Vatnshellir cave, and the bird cliffs at Lóndrangar.
Hraunfossar waterfalls, Deildartunguhver hot spring, and return to Reykjavík.
Last morning in Reykjavík before flying home via Keflavík airport.
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