Fly to Keflavik and pick up your rental car at the airport. Drive to Reykjavik and spend the night in the Old Town. Explore the charming area of the capital on foot (if you arrive late, spend your first night near Keflavik or the airport).

Begin your tour with a visit to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004, renowned for its geological and historical significance. Next, explore the famous Gullfoss waterfall, the Great Geysir, and its active counterpart, Strokkur. To end the day, we recommend a lobster dinner in the old fishing village of Eyrarbakki (optional, not included). Two nights' accommodation in a boutique hotel on the south coast.

Today, an expert guide will take you to the uninhabited highlands in their specially adapted off-road vehicle. You can choose from several options (depending on the weather and road conditions): the Thorsmörk Valley, at the foot of the Eyjafjallajökull glacial volcano, impressive for its numerous river crossings and hanging glaciers; or travel through the Thjorsardalur Valley, passing the Viking farm of Stöng and the Haifoss and Hjalparfoss waterfalls, before reaching the Landmannalaugar region. The colorful rhyolite mountains also offer the opportunity to bathe in hot springs.

On your way to Vík, Iceland's southernmost city, drive along the coast and stop at the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Discover fascinating facts about Icelandic life at the Skógafoss Museum. Just off the Ring Road lies Skaftafell National Park, with its Svartifoss waterfall framed by basalt columns. Enjoy the magnificent glacial scenery. 2 nights in a boutique hotel or a 4-star hotel.

Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe, and the stunning Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon are the day's main attractions. The Zodiac boat trip among the floating icebergs lasts approximately one hour. Thermal overalls are provided (price per person: approx. €103).

From the fishing village of Höfn, you'll travel along the coast to Iceland's oldest geological region: the East Fjords. You'll visit the fishing villages of Djupivogur, Breiddalsvik, and Faskrudsfjördur, as well as the extraordinary rock formations of Petra Maria Ljosbjörg. Your destination is the Egilsstaðir region. Enjoy two nights at an eco-friendly boutique hotel on the lakefront, complete with a spa, wellness facilities, and a culinary concept featuring locally sourced ingredients.

Explore Lake Lögurinn and hike to Hengifoss waterfall. Further inland, you'll reach the Wildlife Centre, a farm on the edge of the highlands that showcases how Icelanders lived in bygone eras. A young family living there will show you faithful replicas of a restaurant and a bridge. In this meticulously recreated museum (admission included), you'll be transported back in time!

From Egilsstaðir, your journey will take you through the uninhabited and desert-like region of Mödrudalsöraefi to the solfatara fields of Namaskard. Explore the Mývatn area (meaning "Mosquito Lake"), an active volcanic zone with pseudocraters, strange lava formations, and fertile plains with lush vegetation and diverse birdlife. Our tip: A hot soak in the Mývatn Nature Baths, the Blue Lagoon of the North, is incredibly relaxing, and after 6:00 PM (open until 9:00 PM) there are usually very few visitors. 2 nights in a 4-star hotel by the lake.

Perhaps you'll decide to take a trip to the awe-inspiring Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful in Europe, walk through the horseshoe-shaped Asbyrgi canyon under the protection of the Norse gods, or set off from the fishing village of Husavik for a whale-watching excursion in Skjalfandi Bay.

On your way to Akureyri, the largest city in the north, you'll be impressed by Goðafoss, the "Waterfall of the Gods." A stroll through Akureyri is worthwhile before continuing your journey to Dalvik. Have you ever bathed in beer? This and much more is possible at the Bjorbödin spa! Crossing the uninhabited Hedinsfjord, you'll reach the fishing village of Siglufjördur, famous for its herring fishing tradition. Overnight at the 4-star Hotel Siglo.

Skagafjörður is the center of Icelandic horse breeding. Visit the Glaumbær Open Air Museum to delve into life in bygone days, or the museum about the history of the Westfarers in the village of Hofsós. The journey continues west to the popular Snæfellsnes Peninsula. In the fishing village of Stykkishólmur, we recommend a boat trip around the Breiðafjörður archipelago. Two nights at the Boutique Hotel Egilsen or the 4-star Hotel Budir.

The main attraction of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula is the Snaefellsjökull glacial volcano. From the Eysteinsdalur valley, interesting hiking trails lead to the Hreggnasi (469 m) and Badarkista (668 m) mountains. Intriguing lava formations, yellow and black sand beaches, and small fjords combine all the facets of the country on this peninsula.

Leaving the peninsula, you'll arrive in the Borgarfjörður district. There you'll find the lava waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Deildartunguhver (the world's largest hot spring). In Husafell National Park, you can take a ride in a huge monster truck to the Langjökull glacier, which awaits exploration from within (price per person: approx. €200; duration: approx. 3-4 hours). You'll spend the night at the 4-star Hotel Husafell.

In the morning, you'll take a trip to a natural pool (entrance included). In Hvalfjörður (Whale Fjord), you can hike to Glymur, Iceland's second-highest waterfall. The tour ends back in the Icelandic capital, Reykjavík, or, if you prefer, near the airport.

Depending on your flight schedule, you'll have the day free. Return your rental car at Keflavik Airport and fly back.