Complete Iceland - Self Drive

Drive along the mystical lava landscapes of the South Coast road to the charming village of Hveragerði for your overnight stay. The road takes you past rocky beaches with thundering waves. Hveragerði is perfect for getting to know typical small-town Icelandic culture with a unique twist and is one of the few sites in the world located directly on top of a geothermal area.
 

Start your day by driving to the area of famous Golden Circle natural wonders. Explore Gullfoss, the "Golden Waterfall", and the nearby Geysir hot spring area to see the famous Geysir and Strokkur, as well as numerous other hot springs and boiling mud pools. Continue along the south shore and stop to admire the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss before continuing to the village of Vík. (B)
 

Continue your journey on the Ring Road. Cross Eldhraun, the largest lava flow recorded on the planet in historical times. Visit Kirkjubaejarklaustur town, the former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent. The tour continues over the Skeidararsandur sands to Skaftafell, a beautiful glacial area within Vatnajokull National Park. (B)
 

Drive through the Almannaskard pass, admiring the majestic coastline. Continue to the towering mountains plunging vertically into the sea that form the magnificent East Fjords. The road brings you to Egilsstadir town, located near Iceland’s largest forest and a lake said to be home to a legendary friendly monster. If you have time in your schedule, enjoy a refreshing swim in the Vok Baths, floating geothermal pools near Egilsstadir. (B)
 

Explore the empty vastness of the highland desert plateau Modrudalsoraefi as you head towards the Lake Mývatn area. Visit Namaskard pass with its boiling mud pools and vibrant colors. Explore the natural beauty of the Lake Mývatn area, including the pseudo craters at Skutustadir and the Laxa Salmon River. The azure blue geothermal waters of the Mývatn Nature baths are a pleasant way to end a beautiful day. (B)

Visit the magnificent Godafoss waterfall, where you can walk on paths giving you different views of the water. Afterward, visit Akureyri, the colorful northern “capital” of Iceland. The town has charming buildings and a beautiful view of the Eyjafjörður Fjord. Continue along the coastal roads of Eyjafjörður and the Troll Peninsula. This is a breathtaking drive along steep mountains with amazing views over the Arctic Sea and black sand coastline. The destination is Siglufjörður, set in a beautiful fjord of the same name. (B)

Head along majestic mountains and narrow passes to Skagafjörður, considered to be one of the finest places in Iceland for horse breeding. Medieval and military history buffs might enjoy the new 1238: Battle of Iceland exhibit in Saudakrokur town. Cutting-edge virtual reality technology brings to life the drama and history of a pivotal 13th-century battle that changed Iceland’s people forever. Cross the Holtavorduheidi plateau through Borgar to the beautiful town of Borgarnes. (B)
 

Drive to Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in Europe. The nearby Krauma Natura Hot Spring Spa is a great place to enjoy a refreshing morning bath surrounded by gorgeous landscapes. Stop to admire the beautiful Hraunfossar waterfall before continuing via Hvalfjörður fjord to Lake Thingvallavatn, Iceland's largest lake and Thingvellir National Park. This UNESCO heritage site is where the world’' oldest continuing parliamentary government was founded in the 10th century. It is also the place where the North American and European tectonic plates meet. (B)
 

If you did not visit the Blue Lagoon earlier but have some free time today, you might want to use the opportunity en route to the airport. (B)