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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.
7days
21stops
1286km
Day 1: Keflavík International Airport → Blue Lagoon → Reykjavík City Center
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: Þingvellir National Park → Strokkur Geysir → Gullfoss Falls
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: Seljalandsfoss → Skógafoss → Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
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: Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon → Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon → 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: Vík í Mýrdal → Borgarnes Town Center → Gerðuberg Basalt Columns
5h 22min · 435km3 stops
Vík í Mýrdal
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: Arnarstapi Harbor → Kirkjufell Mountain → Djúpalónssandur Beach
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: Hallgrímskirkja → Harpa Concert Hall → Keflavík International Airport
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