Fly to Keflavik, pick up your rental car, and drive to Reykjavik. Spend the rest of the day exploring the Icelandic capital on your own. Overnight in Reykjavik.

The journey begins towards the village of Borgarnes, from where you'll travel through the remote highlands on Ring Road 1 to Hvammstangi. Along the way, a short climb to the Gräbrok crater is worthwhile, and in the small village of Hvammstangi, a visit to the wool factory and seal center is highly recommended. Your accommodation for the night is in a rural setting, ensuring that the absence of light pollution will not disturb your view of the Northern Lights, which you can observe if weather conditions permit. One night in Northwest Iceland.

Continue north on the Ring Road that encircles the island. Your first stop should be the Vididalur Valley, near Kolugljufur. The deep gorge is breathtaking, and the spectacular Kolufossar waterfalls are named after the troll Kola. Depending on the weather and road conditions, a visit to the Hvitserkur rock formation on the Vatsnes Peninsula is also recommended. Your destination for the day is Akureyri, Iceland's second-largest city, located on the expansive Eyjafjörður fjord. You will spend two nights in the surrounding area.

The day is dedicated to the area surrounding Lake Mývatn. Pseudocraters dot the shore, and steam rises from the mud pools of Namaskarð. Even in winter, a walk through the rocky fortresses of Dimmuborgir is a must, and for relaxation, visit the Mývatn Nature Baths (entrance fee approx. €55 per person), the Blue Lagoon of the North. On the way back to Akureyri, be sure to visit Goðafoss. The "Waterfall of the Gods," in all its winter splendor and illuminated by the low winter sun, is particularly beautiful.

Start your day with a stroll through Akureyri and visit the quirky Jolahus. The Christmas House is open year-round. You can also opt for a whale-watching excursion (not included, approx. €100 per person); even in winter, these marine mammals frequent Iceland's coast. Continue to the Tröllaskagi Peninsula with its charming fishing villages. After passing through some adventurous tunnels, you'll arrive in Siglufjörður. There, a visit to the Herring Museum, spread across several buildings in the town, is highly recommended. Overnight stay.

The road winds between steep cliffs until a panoramic view of Skagafjörður opens up. The Hofsós pool offers, without a doubt, one of the best views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding islands in Iceland. Discover Icelandic history and culture at Glaumbær, a former peat farm, before heading to Borgarfjörður. There, the beautiful lava waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss await, where you will spend the night.

You can start your day with an exciting excursion to the heart of a glacier (approx. €194 per person), visit Vidgelmir Cave (approx. €60 per person), explore the abundant hot springs of Deildartunguhver, or enjoy traditional Icelandic jacuzzis at the new Krauma spa (approx. €55 per person). Passing through Reykjavik, you'll travel to the Reykjanes Peninsula. Accommodation near the airport.

Short car transfer to Keflavik airport, return of rental car and return flight to the starting point. Advice: Luxury accommodation The decision is yours: STANDARD accommodation: you will stay in typical and welcoming rural guesthouses and hotels, a good starting point for your day trips. Luxury accommodations: The highest category rural hotels and a 4-star hotel in Reykjavik offer special comfort; supplement per person in a double room: from €250.