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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
20stops
1287km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Reykjavík · Bláskógabyggð · Vík · Höfn · Borgarnes · Snæfellsbær — start and end in Keflavík.

DAY01

Keflavík → Reykjavík

69 km · 59m driving · Overnight in Reykjavík City Center
  1. 09:00
    Keflavík International Airport· start
  2. 21 km · 18m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Blue Lagoon
  4. 47 km · 41m
  5. 15:00
    Reykjavík City Center· overnight
DAY02

Þingvellir National Park → Gullfoss Falls

106 km · 1h 33m driving · Overnight in Gullfoss Falls
  1. 09:00
    Þingvellir National Park· start
  2. 43 km · 41m
  3. 12:00
    Strokkur Geysir
  4. 62 km · 52m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Gullfoss Falls· overnight
DAY03

Seljalandsfoss → Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

145 km · 1h 55m driving · Overnight in Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
  1. 09:00
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  2. 96 km · 1h 17m
  3. 12:00
    Skógafoss
  4. 49 km · 38m
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach· overnight
DAY04

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon → Diamond Beach

200 km · 2h 33m driving · Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 09:00
    Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon· start
  2. 69 km · 53m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
  4. 130 km · 1h 40m
  5. 15:00
    Diamond Beach· overnight
DAY05

Vík → Gerðuberg Basalt Columns

435 km · 5h 22m driving · long drive · Overnight in Gerðuberg Basalt Columns
  1. 09:00
    Vík í Mýrdal· start
  2. 192 km · 2h 17m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Borgarnes Town Center
  4. 243 km · 3h 5m
  5. 15:00
    Gerðuberg Basalt Columns· overnight
DAY06

Arnarstapi → Djúpalónssandur Beach

125 km · 1h 44m driving · Overnight in Djúpalónssandur Beach
  1. 09:00
    Arnarstapi Harbor· start
  2. 75 km · 59m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Kirkjufell Mountain
  4. 51 km · 45m
  5. 15:00
    Djúpalónssandur Beach· overnight
DAY07

Hallgrímskirkja → Keflavík

207 km · 2h 48m driving
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Hallgrímskirkja· start
  2. 205 km · 2h 43m
  3. 12:00
    Harpa Concert Hall
  4. 1.3 km · 5m
  5. 15:00
    Keflavík International Airport
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Stay in Reykjavík · Night 1
  2. Stay in Vík í Mýrdal · Nights 2-3
  3. Stay in Borgarnes / Snæfellsnes · Nights 4-5
  4. Stay in Reykjavík · Night 6
Heads Up
  • Day 5: 5h 58m driving — plan rest stops
  • Check road.is daily for real-time weather and road closure updates, especially in shoulder seasons.
  • Pre-book the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon well in advance as they frequently sell out.
  • Pack waterproof layers and sturdy hiking boots; weather changes rapidly across the island.