Pick up your rental car at Keflavík airport upon arrival. Head South and visit the quaint coastal towns Eyrarbakki and its colourful houses, or Stokkseyri and its traditional fisherman's turf house. Visit Hveragerði Town, where geothermal energy is put to good use, in greenhouses growing a variety of fruits and vegetables, from tomatoes and cucumbers, to strawberries and even bananas. Wander the vast snowy stretches on a magical horseback riding tour with our partners Eldhestar or Sólhestar. Explore Iceland’s renowned ‘Golden Circle’, gathering Þingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Spring area and Gullfoss Waterfall.

Dinner and accommodation in the Gullfoss/Geysir area.

Discover the most beautiful natural wonders of the South Coast, starting with the magnificent Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, and lesser-known Gljúfrabúi Waterfall. Shortly after, the mighty Skógafoss appears on your left, often accompanied with a rainbow (or northern lights at night, if you are lucky!). The climb up the stairs to the top of the waterfall provides a magnificent 360° view over the surroundings, all the way to the ocean. End the day on a high note with a stop at the scenic black sand beach of Dyrhólaey, and its equally beautiful neighbour Reynisfjara, whose columnar basalt rocks are sprinkled with snow.

Dinner and accommodation in the Kirkjubæjarklaustur area.

Drive further East across black sand deserts until Vatnajökull Glacier, the largest in Europe, comes into sight. Explore Skaftafell Nature Reserve, an area of contrasts boasting many opportunities of hiking, including a short one to Svartifoss Waterfall, partially frozen in winter, with icicles hanging on the surrounding basalt columns. Gaze at the icebergs drifting at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and find seals basking in the sun. Save your appetite for Höfn, which has earned the title of “Lobster Capital of Northern Europe”, for good reasons.

Dinner and accommodation in the Höfn area.