Icelandic Fire and Ice Expedition

7days
21stops
1286drive km
Day 1: Arrival and the Blue Lagoon
59min · 69km3 stops
Keflavík International Airport
09:00 – 11:00
18min · 21km
Blue Lagoon
12:00 – 14:00
41min · 47km
Reykjavík City Center
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Golden Circle Wonders
1h 33min · 106km3 stops
Þingvellir National Park
09:00 – 11:00
41min · 43km
Strokkur Geysir
12:00 – 14:00
52min · 62km
Gullfoss Falls
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: South Coast Waterfalls and Black Sands
1h 55min · 145km3 stops
Seljalandsfoss
09:00 – 11:00
1h 17min · 96km
Skógafoss
12:00 – 14:00
38min · 49km
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Glaciers and Diamond Beach
2h 33min · 200km3 stops
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
09:00 – 11:00
53min · 69km
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
12:00 – 14:00
1h 40min · 130km
Diamond Beach
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: The Scenic Westward Drive
5h 22min · 435km3 stops
Vík í Mýrdal Visitor Center
09:00 – 11:00
2h 17min · 192km
Borgarnes Town Center
12:00 – 14:00
3h 5min · 243km
Gerðuberg Basalt Columns
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Snæfellsnes Peninsula Highlights
1h 44min · 125km3 stops
Arnarstapi Harbor
09:00 – 11:00
59min · 75km
Kirkjufell Mountain
12:00 – 14:00
45min · 51km
Djúpalónssandur Beach
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Reykjavík Culture and Departure
2h 48min · 207km3 stops
Hallgrímskirkja
09:00 – 11:00
2h 43min · 205km
Harpa Concert Hall
12:00 – 14:00
5min · 1.3km
Keflavík International Airport
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
  1. Check road.is daily for real-time weather and road closure updates, especially in shoulder seasons.
  2. Pre-book the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon well in advance as they frequently sell out.
  3. Pack waterproof layers and sturdy hiking boots; weather changes rapidly across the island.
  4. Day 5: 5h 58m driving — plan rest stops

Icelandic Fire and Ice Expedition

Embark on a breathtaking journey through Iceland's most iconic landscapes. From the cascading waterfalls of the South Coast to the glacial lagoons of Vatnajökull and the volcanic wonders of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, this route captures the island's raw natural beauty.

Keflavík -> Golden Circle -> Vík -> Jökulsárlón -> Borgarnes -> Snæfellsnes -> Reykjavík

  1. Arrival and the Blue Lagoon

    • Keflavík International Airport

      Keflavík International Airport, Keflavík, Suðurnes, IS

    • Blue Lagoon

      Blue Lagoon, Grindavík, Suðurnes, IS

    • Reykjavík City Center

      Reykjavík City Center, Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, IS

  2. Golden Circle Wonders

    • Þingvellir National Park

      Þingvellir National Park, Bláskógabyggð, Suðurland, IS

    • Strokkur Geysir

      Strokkur Geysir, Haukadalur, Suðurland, IS

    • Gullfoss Falls

      Gullfoss Falls, Bláskógabyggð, Suðurland, IS

  3. South Coast Waterfalls and Black Sands

    • Seljalandsfoss

      Seljalandsfoss, Hvolsvöllur, Suðurland, IS

    • Skógafoss

      Skógafoss, Skógar, Suðurland, IS

    • Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

      Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Vík, Suðurland, IS

  4. Glaciers and Diamond Beach

    • Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

      Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland, IS

    • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

      Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Höfn, Austurland, IS

    • Diamond Beach

      Diamond Beach, Höfn, Austurland, IS

  5. The Scenic Westward Drive

    • Vík í Mýrdal Visitor Center

      Vík í Mýrdal Visitor Center, Vík, Suðurland, IS

    • Borgarnes Town Center

      Borgarnes Town Center, Borgarnes, Vesturland, IS

    • Gerðuberg Basalt Columns

      Gerðuberg Basalt Columns, Borgarnes, Vesturland, IS

  6. Snæfellsnes Peninsula Highlights

    • Arnarstapi Harbor

      Arnarstapi Harbor, Arnarstapi, Vesturland, IS

    • Kirkjufell Mountain

      Kirkjufell Mountain, Grundarfjörður, Vesturland, IS

    • Djúpalónssandur Beach

      Djúpalónssandur Beach, Snæfellsbær, Vesturland, IS

  7. Reykjavík Culture and Departure

    • Hallgrímskirkja

      Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, IS

    • Harpa Concert Hall

      Harpa Concert Hall, Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, IS

    • Keflavík International Airport

      Keflavík International Airport, Keflavík, Suðurnes, IS