6 Days Self -Drive Tour with Pick Up – Hot Springs Iceland – 4×4 Campervan

Iceland’s best moments often come when you can stop on your own schedule, and this six-day 4×4 campervan tour gives you that freedom without leaving every detail to chance. You collect the van near Keflavík, follow a carefully timed route, sleep at booked campsites, and move from geothermal fields to black beaches, waterfalls, lava caves, and Reykjavik.

I like two things in particular: the Easy Guide tablet, which holds navigation, the route, camper information, and activity details, and the strong mix of included experiences. Horse riding, the Secret Lagoon, Víðgelmir Cave, Vatnshellir Cave, Krauma, Perlan’s Aurora Show, Magic Ice, and Sky Lagoon are all built into the plan. The main caution is pace. Several days are packed, and fuel, food, parking, and optional stops cost extra.

Key points to know before booking

• Drive your own 4×4 campervan: You control the trip, but the driver must be at least 20 years old.
• Sleep at booked campsites: Overnight campsite fees are included, while electricity and other campsite services are not.
• Two remarkable lava caves: Vatnshellir is about 8,000 years old, while Víðgelmir is Iceland’s largest lava cave.
• Hot-water stops are a major theme: You visit Secret Lagoon, Krauma, and Sky Lagoon, with the Blue Lagoon offered only as an optional extra.
• A useful digital co-pilot: The Easy Guide tablet combines route planning, navigation, activity information, and camper details.
• Private travel for your own group: This is not a shared coach trip, so the schedule belongs to your party.

What you are really buying for $1,451.81

At $1,451.81 per person, this is not a cheap way to rent a van and wander. It is a bundled self-drive holiday that removes much of the planning work. The price includes the campervan, zero-risk coverage, Wi-Fi and other listed extras, campsite fees, airport transfer, the Easy Guide tablet, and the booked activities.

That package has real value if you were already planning to pay separately for several major sights and spa visits. Horse riding, Secret Lagoon, Víðgelmir Cave, Krauma, Perlan, Magic Ice, and Sky Lagoon would otherwise become a long list of bookings and payment decisions.

You still need to budget for fuel, meals, parking, personal accident insurance, and optional attractions. The tour does not include flights, food, drinks, electricity at campsites, traffic fines, or activities that are merely suggested. Those extras can affect the final cost, especially if you add the Blue Lagoon, FlyOver Iceland, tower access at Hallgrímskirkja, or the Friðheimar farm.

The value is strongest for a first Iceland visit when you want a ready-made route and the comfort of support from a local campervan company. It is less attractive if you already know Iceland well, prefer a slow schedule, or want to choose every overnight stop yourself.

Day 1: Reykjanes geothermal country after landing

Your pickup begins at Keflavík International Airport or at a hotel in Keflavík town. A complimentary shuttle takes you to the CampEasy office at Selvík 5, about five minutes from the airport. This is a sensible start, since you can collect the vehicle without arranging a separate taxi or rental transfer.

The first suggested stop is Viking World Museum. Its main draw is a life-size Viking ship built in 2000, connected with the story of Leifur Eiríksson’s voyage to the New World. The visit takes about an hour and a half including the drive from the office, but admission is not included.

Next comes the Bridge Between Continents, a simple but memorable stop where you can stand above the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Do not expect a grand monument. The appeal is the idea, the open ground, and the chance to mark your first Icelandic geology lesson without paying an entrance fee.

Gunnuhver brings the heat. Steam vents, mud pools, mineral-colored ground, and the Reykjanes lighthouse create a dramatic first taste of Iceland’s geothermal power. Stay on marked paths and keep to the suggested viewing areas, since the water and steam are extremely hot.

Kleifarvatn Lake closes the day with a quieter view. It is among Iceland’s deepest lakes, reaching almost 100 meters, and its dark water sits against porous lava ground and old moss. The route gives you a good spread on day one, but the timing depends heavily on your arrival hour. A late landing could make every stop feel rushed.

Day 2: Horses, the Golden Circle, and a long soak

Day two starts early at Hótel Eldhestar, where the included Heritage Tour introduces you to Icelandic horses. The ride lasts about two hours and 15 minutes. This is a useful choice for mixed groups because the activity is designed to help riders get acquainted with the horses while enjoying the countryside.

Icelandic horses are a central part of local culture, and riding gives you a different view of rural Iceland than a roadside photo stop. The minimum age for some activities on the trip is seven, and some activities have a maximum weight limit of 120 kilograms, so check the precise rules before you book.

Kerid Crater is only about 20 minutes from Eldhestar. Its red and brightly colored volcanic sides surround a lake, with a different mood in winter when frost and low sunlight change the view. There is a small admission charge to walk to the crater lake, and that fee is not included.

At Urriðafoss, the powerful Þjórsá River provides a short stop before the day’s warm-water highlight. You can also consider Friðheimar, a geothermal tomato farm known for horse breeding, horse shows, and tomato-based food. It is optional, and the extra hour required may be hard to fit into an already full day.

The Secret Lagoon is scheduled for two hours and 15 minutes. Built in 1891 near Litli Geysir, it combines a historic bathing setting with natural geothermal water and regular spurting activity from the nearby geyser. This is one of the tour’s strongest inclusions because it gives you a proper rest before the Golden Circle sightseeing continues.

Gullfoss is the big waterfall stop. Water drops about 32 meters into a deep gorge, and spray often creates rainbows when the light is right. Bring waterproof layers even when the sky looks friendly.

At Geysir, Strokkur sends hot water up to about 15 meters. The geothermal area also includes fumaroles, mud pots, and steaming openings. Thirty minutes is enough for the main eruption area, though you may want longer if conditions are cold or slippery.

This is a full day with several fixed times. The strength is variety. The weakness is that you have limited room for spontaneous stops, meals, or weather delays.

Day 3: Thingvellir, Víðgelmir, and hot water at Krauma

Thingvellir National Park completes the Golden Circle portion of the trip. Here, geology and Icelandic political history meet. Continental movement shaped the fissures and the Silfra area, while the site also carries major importance in Iceland’s national story. Thingvellir is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The park itself is free, but parking costs extra. The scheduled visit is about an hour, which lets you see the principal areas without turning the morning into a full hike.

At noon, you head toward Borgarfjörður for Víðgelmir Cave. The cave is described as about 1,100 years old and sits beneath the Hallmundarhraun lava field. Inside, you see lava formations, stalactites, and stalagmites on a guided visit lasting about three and a half hours.

This is not a casual walk into a hole in the ground. You go below the surface and should arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes early for paid activities. The age and weight rules vary by activity, so families should confirm the restrictions that apply to their group.

Hraunfossar is made of countless rivulets flowing through the lava and vegetation into the river. Nearby Barnafoss is more forceful, squeezing through a lava opening. The two waterfalls are close together but offer different sights, so keeping both on the route makes sense.

Reykholt adds a cultural pause. The medieval site is tied to Icelandic Sagas and gives the day some human history after so much volcanic geology.

Deildartunguhver is Europe’s largest hot spring. Its water reaches about 97 degrees Celsius, so you view the boiling activity from a safe distance rather than treating it as a bathing pool.

Krauma, next to the hot spring, is where you can get into the water. Its four pools receive a constant natural geothermal flow, and the two-hour visit is a comfortable way to finish a demanding sightseeing day.

Day 4: The Snæfellsnes Peninsula from harbor to lava tube

Day four covers a remarkable amount of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. In Stykkishólmur, walk toward Súgandisey Island and its lighthouse. The harbor connects to the island by road, and the climb provides broad views over the fishing village and sea.

Grundarfoss offers a quieter waterfall stop before the famous Kirkjufellsfoss. Grundarfoss is about 70 meters high and usually receives less attention than its better-known neighbor. At Kirkjufellsfoss, the waterfall and Kirkjufell mountain create one of Iceland’s most recognizable views.

You should allow only about 20 minutes at Kirkjufellsfoss in the planned schedule. That may be enough for photographs, but conditions and your interest in the view could easily stretch the stop.

At Svörtuloft, dark lava cliffs meet the Atlantic, with a bright orange lighthouse providing a sharp point of color. The coast is exposed and dramatic. Wind can make this short walk feel much tougher than the clock suggests, so wear layers and solid shoes.

Djúpalónssandur is a black-pebble beach with a strong connection to Iceland’s fishing past. The lifting stones once tested the strength of sailors, and pieces of driftwood and rusty shipwreck remain along the shore. You can look at the old stones, but treat the surf with respect and do not approach the water carelessly.

Vatnshellir is one of the day’s most unusual stops. This lava tube is about 8,000 years old and reaches 32 meters below ground. You descend spiral stairs with a helmet and headlamp, then walk through the volcanic interior. The included visit lasts about an hour.

Arnarstapi gives you a brief look at Gatklettur, an arch carved into the coastal rock by erosion. Búðir follows, with its famous black church and nearby hotel. The church is a favorite subject for photographers, but the stop is short.

The day ends at the geometrically regular basalt columns of Gerðuberg. Some rise about 14 meters, forming a striking wall of volcanic shapes. This is a long day on the road, but it is also the tour’s best day for raw coastal scenery and unusual geology.

Day 5: Reykjavik museums, ice, and the Sky Lagoon

Day five shifts from open country to city sights. Perlan sits on top of four water tanks and includes an Aurora Show explaining the northern lights. The visit lasts about two and a half hours, making it more than a quick photo stop.

Perlan is especially useful if your trip does not coincide with visible aurora. You receive context about the phenomenon without having to depend on weather or solar conditions.

Hallgrímskirkja is a short drive away. Its tall concrete form takes its cue from Icelandic basalt columns. Entry to the church is free, but the tower viewpoint costs extra. Harpa Concert Hall is also free to enter when you are simply looking around, though parking is not included.

Magic Ice Reykjavik offers a completely different setting. You enter a sub-zero room filled with ice sculptures and can order drinks at the ice bar. The visit lasts about an hour and 10 minutes, and warm clothing is sensible even though the attraction supplies the cold-weather setting.

At 6 PM, Sky Lagoon provides the grand finish. The geothermal pool sits by the sea and includes a picturesque coastal view. The two-hour-and-15-minute visit gives you time to enjoy the water instead of rushing through it.

You could feel that the day is too urban after the open road, but the change is welcome. It also gives you a chance to see Reykjavik without giving up the campervan format.

Day 6: A gentle farewell before the airport

The final morning starts at the Sun Voyager sculpture beside the sea. Jón Gunnar Árnason created it to express hope and freedom, and the setting places the steel ship form against the mountains.

If your departure time allows, FlyOver Iceland is suggested as an optional activity. It is not included, and you must book it directly. The complete visit, including driving time from Sun Voyager, takes about an hour and a half.

Grótta Island Lighthouse is a fitting last stop. Sea air, mountain views, and the exposed shoreline give you a final taste of Iceland’s coast. The planned stop takes about an hour.

The Blue Lagoon is another optional possibility before departure, but it requires its own booking and about two and a half hours including driving from Grótta. Do not add it unless your flight schedule leaves ample room. A missed airport connection would be a foolish price for one more soak.

You return the campervan to the CampEasy office, where hot drinks and a short farewell pause are available. The shuttle then takes you to Keflavík International Airport or a hotel in Keflavík town.

The campervan setup and what it means on the road

The Easy Guide tablet is one of the most useful parts of the package. It contains the planned route, navigation, information about the camper, activity details, and other trip tools. You are still responsible for driving and timing, but the tablet cuts down on daily guesswork.

The tour is private, meaning only your own group participates. That gives you more control than a coach tour, though the fixed activity times still matter. Horse riding, cave tours, and spa entries cannot simply be moved because you want to sleep late.

Campsite overnight fees are included, but electricity and other campsite services are not. Fuel is also your responsibility. Personal accident insurance is excluded unless connected with driving or being a passenger, so examine your insurance needs before departure.

The company provides airport transfer, and the office is close to Keflavík. The handover is important: allow time to understand the vehicle, tablet, heating, and camping setup. One practical detail from the service experience is that the office has offered hot coffee and a place to stay the night before or after a rental in some cases, but confirm that arrangement directly rather than counting on it automatically.

Who will enjoy this six-day Iceland route?

I would choose this trip if you want to see a lot of Iceland in a short time and like the idea of sleeping in a campervan. It suits couples, families, and small private groups who can share driving and keep to scheduled activity times.

It is also a good fit if you want help with the hard planning work. The route links the Reykjanes Peninsula, Golden Circle, Borgarfjörður, Snæfellsnes, and Reykjavik in a logical six-day circuit.

I would be cautious if you dislike early starts, long driving days, or changing plans around booked entries. You also need to be comfortable with campervan living and responsible for the vehicle on Iceland’s roads.

The minimum driver age is 20. Some activities require participants to be at least seven, some have a 120-kilogram maximum, and children aged eight or younger must wear inflatable swim armbands for certain activities. Confirm the exact rules for your party before paying.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want a well-organized self-drive introduction to Iceland with major hot springs, unusual caves, waterfalls, and several city attractions already arranged. The included activities make the price easier to justify, especially if you would otherwise spend time booking each one separately.

Skip it if you want a slow road trip, plan to camp only where you choose, or would rather focus on one region. The route is busy, and the optional extras can push the real cost above the advertised price.

For most first-time visitors who want freedom with a safety net, this is a strong practical choice. Just arrive ready to drive, watch the clock, carry a separate budget for fuel and meals, and leave enough space around your flight on the last day.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at CampEasy’s office at Selvík 5, 230 Keflavík, Iceland. A complimentary shuttle is offered from Keflavík International Airport or a hotel in Keflavík town.

Where does the tour end?

You return the campervan to the CampEasy office. A shuttle can then take you to Keflavík International Airport or a hotel in Keflavík town.

Is the campervan included in the price?

Yes. The package includes a quality campervan, zero-risk coverage, listed extras such as gas and Wi-Fi, the Easy Guide tablet, and campsite fees.

Is fuel included?

No. Fuel is not included, and you must pay for it separately.

Are campsite electricity and other services included?

No. Electricity and the use of other campsite services are excluded.

Which activities are included?

Included activities include Icelandic horse riding, the Secret Lagoon, Víðgelmir Cave, Vatnshellir Cave, Krauma, Perlan’s Aurora Show, Magic Ice Reykjavik, and Sky Lagoon.

Are the Blue Lagoon and FlyOver Iceland included?

No. Both are only suggestions and require separate booking and payment. The Blue Lagoon is suggested for the final day, while FlyOver Iceland is suggested near Sun Voyager.

How old must the driver be?

The minimum age for the driver participant is 20 years.

Can children join the tour?

Most people can participate, but some activities have a minimum age of seven. Children aged eight or younger must wear inflatable swim armbands for certain activities, and some activities have a maximum weight limit of 120 kilograms.