After your arrival (depending on your arrival time) visit the spectacular Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa on the way from Keflavík International Airport. Head along the South Shore road and stop by the pretty coastal villages of Stokkseyri and Eyrarbakki. Continue towards Hveragerði town where nearby Eldhestar and Sólhestar offer horse riding tours in a landscape of lava fields, natural hot springs, volcanoes and mountains.

Accommodation in the Gullfoss/Geysir area.

Visit the famous 'Golden Circle' sights; Þingvellir National Park, Geysir hot spring area and Gullfoss Waterfall. Further along the coast you will see the picturesque waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss and be able to visit the folk museum at Skógar or the Eyjafjallajökull Visitor Centre (advance bookings in winter) which portrays the famous volcanic eruption in 2010. Head for the village of Vík, enjoy walking on Reynisfjörur beach and admire the majestic bird cliff Dyrhólaey.

Accommodation in the Vík area.

Continue to Skaftafell, part of Vatnajökull National Park, with its beautiful contrasting landscapes of glaciers, black sands and lush green valleys. Go on an adventurous snowmobile tour on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. You can also opt to drive further and view the spectacular Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.

Accommodation in the Vík area.