Self-drive road trip · Iceland
8-Days Summer 4x4 Expedition
Per person, estimatedUS$796
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
Every stop has a hotel already chosen for you. Open a stop to swap the hotel, add activities or stay longer. The price updates as you go.
Want more time somewhere? Open any stop and tap Add a night. Every day after it moves back, and your dates and price update automatically.
Stay longer or shorter in Reykjavik
Your stay in ReykjavikDays 1–3
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Pick up your car at Reykjavik (KEF), from 10:00. It's yours for all 8 days.
Overnight: 100 Iceland Hotel, night 1 of 2
“This hotel delivers exceptional value with spacious, immaculately clean rooms and attentive service in a calm, peaceful setting. Conveniently located near VIT campus and tech parks, it's an affordable choice perfect for both solo travelers and families seeking comfort and reliability.”
Included in your trip2 Nights, Laugavegi 100, Reykjavik
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Reykjavik surprise you.
Stay longer or shorter in Skeidflotur
Your stay in SkeidfloturDays 3–5
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Overnight: Guesthouse Vellir, night 1 of 2
Included in your trip2 Nights, Vellir
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Skeidflotur surprise you.
Stay longer or shorter in Akureyri
Your stay in AkureyriDays 5–7
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Overnight: Hotel Kea by Keahotels, night 1 of 2
“Experience modern comfort in the heart of Akureyri at this perfectly-located downtown hotel, featuring spacious, well-appointed rooms with quality amenities, excellent service from friendly staff, and convenient access to restaurants, shops, and whale-watching excursions. Guests rave about the central location, comfortable accommodations, on-site bar and restaurant, and the welcoming atmosphere that makes exploring Iceland's charming city effortless.”
Included in your trip2 Nights, Hafnarstraeti 87-89
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Akureyri surprise you.
Stay longer or shorter in Grindavik
Your stay in GrindavikDays 7–8
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Overnight: Reykjanes Guesthouse
“This spacious, immaculately clean apartment offers the perfect home base for exploring Iceland, with a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and thoughtful amenities like washer/dryer. Ideally located just minutes from Keflavik Airport and the Blue Lagoon, guests rave about the responsive, helpful hosts and convenient access to iconic destinations like Geysir and the Reykjanes peninsula.”
Included in your trip1 night, Hafnargata 6
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Grindavik surprise you.
A rental car is included for all 8 days. Want more room or comfort? Upgrade below.
Pick up, day 1Reykjavik (KEF), from 10:00
Return, day 7Reykjavik (KEF), by 10:00
Good to knowUnlimited miles. Rates assume a driver aged 30 or over.
Operated by Skytours.
Download this tour's PDF brochure and plan offline: every day, your hotels, the car and our phone numbers.
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Estimated total, 2 travelersUS$1,592
How this road trip stacks up against similar self-drive tours, side by side.
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| Price, per person | ||||
| From | US$796 | US$510 | US$597 | US$822 |
| Per night | US$114 / night | US$73 / nightBest | US$85 / night | US$117 / night |
| The trip | ||||
| Duration | 8 days, 7 nights | 8 days, 7 nights | 8 days, 7 nights | 8 days, 7 nights |
| You're viewing this tour | View tour | View tour | View tour |
"From" prices are per person for 2 travelers sharing, at the cheapest hotels. Driving is estimated from the stop locations.
| Stops | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
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| Places | Reykjavik, Skeidflotur, Akureyri, Grindavik | Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg, Maastricht, Rotterdam | Zürich, Lugano, Stresa, Lucerne | Rome, Naples |
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| Start and finish | Reykjavik | Amsterdam | Zurich | Rome – Naples |
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| On the road |
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| Total driving | About 885 km | About 810 km | About 405 km | About 265 km |
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| Longest drive day | About 360 km | About 235 km | About 195 kmBest | About 265 km |
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| Car included | Intermediate | Economy | Compact | Economy |
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| Stays and extras |
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| Hotels included | 3 to 4-star hotels | 3 to 4-star hotels | 3-star hotels | 3-star hotels |
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| Hotel choice | About 19 hotels per stopBest | About 10 hotels per stop | About 12 hotels per stop | About 19 hotels per stop |
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| Airport transfer | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
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FromUS$597per person
