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

Iceland’s best road trips are built around changing scenery, and this six-day plan gives you plenty of it: hot springs, black beaches, lava caves, waterfalls, fishing villages, and a night under the northern sky. You drive yourself in a 4×4 campervan, following an itinerary loaded onto the Easy Guide tablet.

I like the practical setup, especially the included campsite fees, airport transfer, Wi-Fi, and zero-risk coverage. I also like the mix of outdoor stops and booked activities, from Icelandic horse riding to the Secret Lagoon, Krauma, Sky Lagoon, and two very different lava caves. The main caution is pace: six days is short for this much ground, and fuel, food, parking, and optional activities add to the advertised price.

Key points at a glance

• A true self-drive route: You control the vehicle and your stops, while the tablet supplies navigation, schedules, camper information, and sightseeing notes.
• Strong mix of included activities: Horse riding, Víðgelmir cave, Vatnshellir cave, Secret Lagoon, Krauma, Perlan’s Aurora Show, Magic Ice, and Sky Lagoon are part of the package.
• Four nights of major scenery: Reykjanes, the Golden Circle, Borgarfjörður, and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula each offer a different side of Iceland.
• Useful airport connection: A complimentary shuttle runs from Keflavík International Airport or a Keflavík hotel to the CampEasy office.
• Private group format: Only your own group takes part, with a minimum driver age of 20.
• Good preparation matters: Paid parking, fuel, food, electricity, and optional stops are not covered, so budget beyond the per-person price.

What the $1,451.81 price really buys

At $1,451.81 per person, this is not simply a campervan rental. The price combines a quality camper, zero-risk coverage, campsite overnight fees, airport transfer, the tablet system, a prepared route, and several paid attractions.

That package can offer fair value if you plan to visit the same sights and activities independently. Booking horse riding, two cave tours, three geothermal bathing experiences, Perlan, Magic Ice, and a city spa separately would take time and careful scheduling. Here, the major appointments are already arranged.

Still, the headline price is not your complete holiday budget. You pay for fuel, meals, parking, campsite electricity, traffic fines, flights, personal accident insurance, and any activity described only as a suggestion. Kerið Crater, the Hallgrímskirkja tower, and some city parking are examples of small extras. A Blue Lagoon visit, FlyOver Iceland, or Friðheimar farm visit also costs extra and requires your own booking.

The campervan format saves you from changing hotels each night, but it asks you to be comfortable with a compact mobile base. You need to drive, keep to activity times, manage campsite routines, and watch Icelandic weather and road conditions. The tour is private, so your group gets freedom from a fixed coach schedule, but the route still has several firm appointments.

Day 1: Reykjanes begins with steam and black rock

Pickup starts at Keflavík International Airport or a hotel in Keflavík town. The CampEasy office is about five minutes from the airport, and the shuttle makes the first day easier, particularly if you arrive with luggage and want to get on the road without arranging a taxi.

The first suggested stop is Viking World Museum, where a life-size Viking ship recalls Iceland’s settlement era and Leifur Eiríksson’s voyage to the New World. Admission is not part of the package, despite the itinerary showing no ticket charge, so confirm the current fee before deciding. The planned visit takes about an hour and a half including driving from the office.

Next comes the Bridge Between Continents, a simple but memorable stop where you can stand above the meeting zone of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. It is more symbolic than grand, so 45 minutes is plenty.

At Gunnuhver, steam vents and hot mud pools send up the smell and heat of Iceland’s volcanic interior. Mineral colors spread across the ground, with Reykjanes Lighthouse adding a bright point in the distance. Keep to marked viewing areas around the hot ground.

Kleifarvatn Lake closes the day with a quieter scene. It is one of Iceland’s deepest lakes, nearly 100 meters deep, surrounded by porous lava and old moss. The planned visit lasts about 70 minutes. This opening day works well as a gentle introduction to the country, though the many short stops can feel busy after an international flight.

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

The morning begins at Hótel Eldhestar with the Heritage Tour at 9 a.m. You ride Icelandic horses for about two hours and 15 minutes. These horses are famous for their strength and distinctive gait, but you do not need advanced riding experience for this introductory outing. The early start means you should be ready at the campsite and activity meeting point in good time.

Kerið Crater is only about 20 minutes away. Its red volcanic sides and blue-green inner lake make it one of the most photogenic stops on the route. A small entrance fee applies to the path around the crater, and that fee is not included.

Urriðafoss gives you a short look at the powerful Þjórsá River, Iceland’s longest river. The waterfall is less about a single dramatic drop and more about the force and breadth of the water. You have 45 minutes here.

Friðheimar is suggested rather than included. The farm combines horse breeding and shows with a tomato operation heated by geothermal energy, and its restaurant serves tomato-based dishes. If you want to add it, allow about an hour including driving from Urriðafoss, and arrange the visit yourself.

The afternoon’s fixed appointment is the Secret Lagoon at 2 p.m. Built in 1891 near the small geyser Litli Geysir, it has a more traditional feel than Iceland’s larger modern spas. Plan on two hours and 15 minutes, including time to enjoy the warm water and watch the nearby geyser activity.

Gullfoss follows with one of Iceland’s great waterfall views. Water drops in two stages into a deep gorge, and spray can produce rainbows when the sun appears. Give yourself the full hour, since viewpoints reveal different angles.

At Geysir, the active star is Strokkur, which sends a column of hot water up to 15 meters. The geothermal area also has fumaroles and mud pots. Thirty minutes is enough for the main eruption area, though you may want longer if activity is frequent.

This is a full day. The horse ride, bath, Golden Circle, and optional farm stop can easily push you into the evening, so skip Friðheimar if you prefer a calmer pace.

Day 3: Continental history and Borgarfjörður’s hot water

Thingvellir National Park is the Golden Circle’s final major stop and one of Iceland’s most meaningful. The park links geology with national history, and its fissures, Öxará waterfall, and Silfra area show the effects of the earth’s crust pulling apart. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

There is no general admission charge, but parking costs extra. Allow about an hour, and use the tablet’s route notes to choose the viewpoints that fit your timing.

At noon, Víðgelmir provides the day’s main adventure. This lava cave is about 1,100 years old and extends beneath the Hallmundarhraun lava field. Inside, you see lava stalactites and stalagmites in a setting that feels far removed from the open road. The scheduled cave visit lasts three and a half hours, so this is not a quick walk-in attraction.

Wear suitable clothing and shoes for a cool, uneven underground environment. Some activities have a minimum age of seven and a maximum weight of 120 kilograms, so check the rules for every member of your group before booking.

Hraunfossar is made of many streams that appear from beneath the lava and run through the riverbank. Nearby Barnafoss is more forceful, with water squeezing through a narrow lava opening. The two falls are close together, but they look and feel different. The plan allows 45 minutes at Hraunfossar and another 20 minutes at Barnafoss.

Reykholt adds a cultural note through its connection with medieval Icelandic saga writing. It is a short 45-minute stop, useful for breaking up the outdoor sightseeing.

Deildartunguhver is Europe’s largest hot spring. Its water reaches about 97 degrees Celsius, so you view it from a safe distance rather than approach the pools. The bubbles and steam make the heat obvious even before you feel it on your face.

End at Krauma, a spa supplied by the hot spring’s geothermal flow. You have about two hours in its four pools. After a long driving day and a substantial cave tour, this is exactly the sort of stop that makes the route feel livable rather than punishing.

Day 4: Snæfellsnes in one packed circuit

Stykkishólmur starts the Snæfellsnes Peninsula day with a harbor walk and the climb to Súgandisey Island Lighthouse. The island is linked to the harbor by road, and the top gives you wide views over the water and surrounding mountains. Two hours may sound generous, but the walk and town visit make this a pleasant, unhurried start.

Grundarfoss is a 70-meter waterfall with fewer people than the famous stops later in the day. It gives you a chance to enjoy a quieter Icelandic viewpoint.

Kirkjufellsfoss is the familiar image, with the layered mountain Kirkjufell behind the falls. The scheduled time is only 20 minutes, which may be enough for a quick photograph but not much more. Take care around water and paths, especially in wet weather.

At Svörtuloft Lighthouse, dark lava cliffs meet the Atlantic along a four-kilometer stretch. The orange lighthouse creates a sharp contrast against the rock and sea. The road and walking conditions may make this stop feel more remote than the main tourist sites, so leave enough time for the planned 80 minutes.

Djúpalónssandur is a black pebble beach shaped by old fishing life. The lifting stones, weighing from 23 to 155 kilograms, recall the strength tests once used to choose sailors. Rusted shipwreck pieces and driftwood remain on the shore, but the sea can be rough, so treat the beach as a place to look and walk carefully, not a swimming stop.

At 2 p.m., you enter Vatnshellir, an 8,000-year-old lava tube located 32 meters underground. Helmets and headlamps are supplied, and a spiral staircase leads into the cave. The tour lasts about an hour, making it much shorter than Víðgelmir but still a memorable contrast.

Arnarstapi offers a quick look at a coast carved by erosion, including the stone arch called Gatklettur. Búðir Church is one of Iceland’s black churches and a favorite subject for photographers. You have 45 minutes there, with Búðir Hotel nearby and occasional seal sightings offshore.

The final stop is the Gerduberg cliff, where basalt columns rise as high as 14 meters in unusually regular geometric shapes. This is another long day with nine stops. The benefit is variety; the cost is limited time at each place.

Day 5: Reykjavik culture between three hot-water stops

Perlan sits on top of four water tanks and offers the scheduled Aurora Show in the morning. The visit lasts two and a half hours, giving you more than a quick museum stop. It is a useful way to learn about the northern lights even when natural conditions do not cooperate.

Hallgrímskirkja is a short drive away. Its church design echoes Iceland’s basalt formations, and the tower provides a 360-degree city view for an extra fee. Church entry is free, but tower access is not included.

Harpa Concert Hall is another strong architectural stop. You can enter the building without paying unless you attend a concert or another ticketed event, though parking costs extra. Twenty-five minutes gives you a quick look rather than a full cultural program.

Magic Ice Reykjavik supplies a playful change of mood at 4 p.m. The museum and ice bar are kept below freezing, with ice sculptures and drinks served in the cold interior. Plan for about 70 minutes and bring a warm layer, even if Reykjavik itself feels mild.

At 6 p.m., Sky Lagoon provides the final major bath of the trip. It sits beside the sea and pairs geothermal water with coastal views. The scheduled visit lasts two hours and 15 minutes. Children aged eight or under must wear inflatable swim armbands for some activities, and some experiences have their own age rules.

This day is less about driving and more about arranging timed visits. You get a good taste of Reykjavik, but anyone wanting museums, shopping, or a slow restaurant meal will need to trim a stop.

Day 6: A gentle farewell before the airport

Sun Voyager is a seaside sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, created to express hope and freedom. Mountains behind the steel frame make it a worthwhile final photograph, and the stop is free.

If your flight schedule allows, FlyOver Iceland is suggested as an extra. The visit and driving time take about 90 minutes, and you book it directly yourself. Do not add it automatically: the final day already includes the vehicle return and airport transfer.

Grótta Island Lighthouse is a fitting last stop, with cool sea air, mountain views, and a sense of open space. The planned visit lasts about an hour.

The Blue Lagoon is another optional addition, requiring your own booking and about two and a half hours including driving from Grótta. It can be a relaxing ending, but only if your departure schedule leaves a generous cushion.

Return the campervan to the CampEasy office in Keflavík. You can warm up with hot drinks, look at souvenirs, and then take the shuttle to the airport or a Keflavík hotel. The office also allows overnight stays before or after a rental, according to the available arrangement, and supplies coffee. A shared shelf of items left by previous customers can be useful, though what is available will vary.

Campervan comfort and practical limits

The strongest service detail is the handover. Staff explain the vehicle clearly, and the Easy Guide tablet gathers navigation, the daily route, camper information, and activity details in one place. That matters in Iceland, where a small timing mistake can affect a cave entry or spa appointment.

The camper includes useful extras such as gas and Wi-Fi. Fuel does not, and campsite electricity or other campsite services cost extra. You should also remember that personal accident insurance is not included for the driver or passengers.

The vehicle’s heater received particular praise, a detail that matters far more than flashy equipment in Iceland. The campervan setup also makes it possible to stay at campsites instead of paying for hotels each night. You still need to be comfortable with compact living and self-drive responsibility.

The minimum driver age is 20. Most people can take part, but individual activities set age, weight, or flotation requirements. Arrive at paid activity meeting points 20 minutes early, especially on the horse ride and cave days.

Cancellation is flexible up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund.

Should you book this Iceland campervan tour?

Book it if you want a ready-made Iceland road trip but still value the freedom of driving yourself. It suits couples, families, and small private groups who enjoy outdoor stops, hot water, and a busy schedule. The included campsites, tablet, shuttle, and activities remove much of the planning work.

Think twice if you want slow mornings, long hikes, or time to linger in Reykjavik. Six days covers a remarkable amount, but it does so with early starts and several tightly timed days. Also calculate fuel, meals, parking, optional admissions, and insurance before comparing the final cost with a simple camper rental.

For an active first visit, this is a strong package. For a relaxed trip, use the route as a framework and ask CampEasy which stops can be shortened or skipped before you commit.

FAQ

Where does the tour start and finish?

The tour starts at Selvík 5, 230 Keflavík, Iceland, at the CampEasy office. It ends back at the same meeting point, with shuttle service available to Keflavík International Airport or a Keflavík town hotel.

Is airport pickup included?

Yes. A complimentary shuttle is available from Keflavík International Airport or from a hotel in Keflavík town to the CampEasy office, about five minutes from the airport.

What activities are included?

Included activities are Icelandic horse riding at Eldhestar, the Víðgelmir and Vatnshellir lava cave visits, the Secret Lagoon, Krauma, Perlan’s Aurora Show, Magic Ice Reykjavik, and Sky Lagoon.

Are campsite fees included?

Yes. Campsite overnight fees are included. Fuel, electricity, and other campsite services are not included.

What expenses are not included?

You pay separately for flights, fuel, food and beverages except for any specifically included restaurant visit, parking, traffic fines, personal accident insurance, and optional activities. Some suggested stops also have separate admission fees.

Is there an age requirement for driving?

Yes. The minimum age for the driver participant or participants is 20. Some activities have a minimum age of seven, a maximum weight of 120 kilograms, or additional requirements for young children.