One week Iceland's SUV Road Trip
8-Days Summer 4x4 Expedition
Trip code: 691
8 days / 7 nights Tour starts Reykjavik Tour ends Reykjavik
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Overview
This 8-day Iceland Ring Road adventure starts at KEF with a rented SUV. Over 7 nights in handpicked hotels, you’ll explore Reykjavík’s Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, and Old Harbor, plus Sky and Blue Lagoons. Drive the South Coast to Vík (Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Dyrhólaey), then east to Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach. Head north via fjords to Akureyri, Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, and Húsavík. Return south on day 7–8, with an optional final Blue Lagoon stop before departure.
Perfect for
Self-Drive FansCouplesGroups of FriendsNature LoversPhotography LoversAdventure SeekersRoad TrippersFirst-Time Iceland
Itinerary
What you’ll do each day, with your included hotel — or upgrade any stay.
Days 1–3
Route & base: Arrive at KEF, pick up SUV, drive ~50 min to Reykjavík. Stay 2 nights in the city.
Explore in Reykjavík:
Hallgrímskirkja (panoramic tower views)
Harpa Concert Hall (glass architecture & harbor views)
Old Harbor (colorful boats, cafes, whale tour departures)
Sky Lagoon (ocean-view geothermal infinity pool) – book ahead
Blue Lagoon (ideal on arrival or departure day, near KEF)
Day trip options (choose one per day):
🚗 Golden Circle (~230 km loop, 3–4 hrs driving): Þingvellir Rift Valley, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area.
🚗 Reykjanes Peninsula (~140 km loop, 2–3 hrs driving): Bridge Between Continents, Gunnuhver hot springs, Reykjanesviti lighthouse, dramatic lava fields.
🚗 Whale watching (from Old Harbor, 3–4 hrs tour): Humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins.
Driving notes: Short, easy drives. Parking in Reykjavík can be paid (Parka app). Book lagoons & tours in advance.
Explore in Reykjavík:
Hallgrímskirkja (panoramic tower views)
Harpa Concert Hall (glass architecture & harbor views)
Old Harbor (colorful boats, cafes, whale tour departures)
Sky Lagoon (ocean-view geothermal infinity pool) – book ahead
Blue Lagoon (ideal on arrival or departure day, near KEF)
Day trip options (choose one per day):
🚗 Golden Circle (~230 km loop, 3–4 hrs driving): Þingvellir Rift Valley, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area.
🚗 Reykjanes Peninsula (~140 km loop, 2–3 hrs driving): Bridge Between Continents, Gunnuhver hot springs, Reykjanesviti lighthouse, dramatic lava fields.
🚗 Whale watching (from Old Harbor, 3–4 hrs tour): Humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins.
Driving notes: Short, easy drives. Parking in Reykjavík can be paid (Parka app). Book lagoons & tours in advance.
Make this trip yours
Stay longer or shorter in Reykjavik
Your stay in Reykjavik
2 nights8 days total
Your itinerary and price update when you change your stay.
Days 1–3 Included100 Iceland Hotel
Reykjavik
Recommended nights Fully flexible
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More Hotel Options
Included100 Iceland Hotel
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Center Hotels Klopp
Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels
Alva Hotel Brautarholt
City Center Hotel
Hotel Vellir
Center Hotels Plaza
Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Hotel Holt - The Art Hotel
Fosshotel Raudara
Hotel Local 101
Midtown Reykjavik
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll
Thingholt by Center Hotels
Hotel Viking
Fosshotel Barón
Hótel Ísland Comfort
Hotel Borg by Keahotels
Exeter Hotel
Apotek Hotel by Keahotels
Fosshotel Lind
101 Hotel, Reykjavik, a Member of Design Hotels
Hotel Klettur
Hotel Reykjavik Centrum
Hotel Orkin
Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Center Hotels Skjaldbreid
Storm Hotel by Keahotels
Hótel Heiðmörk
ION City Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Candlewood Suites Reykjavik by IHG
Hotel Von
Hotel Ísland Spa & Wellness Hotel
201 Hotel
Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Oddsson Downtown Hotel
Midgardur by Center Hotels
Center Hotels Laugavegur
Kvosin Downtown Hotel
Grandi by Center Hotels
Astro Apartments
Hotel Reykjavík Grand
Oddsson Hotel
Thingholt Hotel Apartments from Center Hotels
Skuggi Hotel by Keahotels
Sand Hotel by Keahotels
Hotel Reykjavik Saga
Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Eyja
Tower Suites Reykjavik
ICELAND SJF Villa Hot tub & Outdoor Sauna Amazing Mountains View 15 min to downtown
Iceland Parliament Hotel Curio Collection By Hilton
Rental car
Reykjavik 8 days
Kia Sportage
IncludedIntermediate · Alamo
Automatic 5 3 Bags A/C Unlimited miliage
Why You'll Love This Trip
- SUV included — ready for Iceland's roads from day one
- Full Ring Road loop hitting all the classic stops
- Two geothermal lagoons built right into the itinerary
- South Coast, North Iceland, and glaciers all in one trip
- Whale watching options in both Reykjavík and Húsavík
- Glaciers, waterfalls, lava fields, and black sand beaches
- Flexible day trips so you set the pace
What's Included
- SUV rental (AWD recommended)
- 7 hotel nights
- Self-drive route information
- Major sightseeing stops
What's Excluded
- Flights
- Fuel
- Parking fees
- Lagoon admissions
- Glacier activities
- Meals
- Insurance & upgrades
