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

Iceland feels like a different planet on wheels. This 6-day self-drive route is built around the country’s geothermal highlights and signature caves, with a pre-planned day-by-day flow and an Easy Guide tablet to keep you moving. It’s a private setup for your group, so you’re not juggling a big tour bus timetable while you hunt for the next hot spring moment.

I especially like how the itinerary blends big-name stops (Golden Circle and Reykjavik sights) with “get your boots muddy” geothermal places like Gunnuhver Hot Springs and spa time at Secret Lagoon. I also like the practical support layer: pickup at Keflavík, campsite fees included, and staff who make the handover feel personal (names like Dawid and Nicole show up in the kind, on-the-ground service people remember).

One thing to consider: not everything is included. You’ll still pay for some admissions and small extras along the way (like Kerið crater walking access, Thingvellir parking, and various parking/tower fees), plus fuel is listed as not included even though gas is mentioned under extras.

Key things I’d highlight before you book

• Easy Guide tablet that bundles your itinerary, activity info, and navigation so you can focus on driving and stops
• Pre-booked core experiences including lava cave tours, Secret Lagoon, and the Aurora Show at Perlan
• 4×4 campervan setup designed for Iceland road conditions, with campsite fees already handled
• Two major lava caves: Víðgelmir exploration and Vatnshellir with helmets and head-lights
• Geothermal “soak strategy” across multiple days: Secret Lagoon, Krauma, and Sky Lagoon
• Reykjavik built in without rushing using Magic Ice and Sky Lagoon after you’ve already seen the real Iceland

The big idea: a geothermal-first Iceland route on a 4×4 campervan

This tour’s focus is simple: Iceland’s heat. You’re not just sightseeing from parking lots—you’re repeatedly stepping into the world of steam vents, hot springs, and lava formations. That makes the days feel connected, not random.

The 4×4 campervan matters because you’re spending time in coastal and peninsula areas where weather can change fast. Even with a plan, Iceland can still be Iceland, and a vehicle that’s meant for rougher conditions helps you keep your momentum.

And the Easy Guide tablet is more than a nice gadget. It helps you manage timing—especially when your itinerary includes both drive time and a clear stop duration. In other words, it’s how you reduce decision fatigue when you’re already tired from the road.

Price and value: what your $1,451.81 is actually buying you

At $1,451.81 per person for about 6 days, this is not a budget trip. But it’s also not just a vehicle rental. Your money goes toward several “expensive-in-time” parts:

• Quality campervan plus airport transfer
• Easy Guide tablet
• Expert-made itinerary
• Booked activities (key attractions you show up for already scheduled)
• Campsites fees

At the same time, you should plan for a few extra costs:

• Parking fees (explicitly not included)
• Some admissions are not included (for example Kerið crater access, Thingvellir parking, and certain tower/building access)
• Electricity and other campsite services are excluded
• Fuel is listed as not included

So the value question becomes: do you want to show up to caves and spas with less planning stress and more included entries? If yes, this price starts to make sense. If you’re the type who loves customizing everything yourself, you might find cheaper DIY options—just expect more work.

Pickup in Keflavík and the first day’s “instant Iceland” stops

The trip starts close to where you land. There’s a complimentary shuttle from Keflavík airport or Keflavík town hotels to the CampEasy office near the airport. From there, you’re set up to do early stops that make Iceland feel real right away.

Stop 1: Viking World Museum (optional, around 1.5 hours)

From the office, you’re encouraged to visit Viking World Museum. It’s a time-travel style museum and includes a life-size Viking boat. One neat detail: the ship was built in 2000 and later sailed to New York to commemorate Leifur Eiríksson’s journey a thousand years earlier. Admission is not included, and the museum takes about 1 hour 30 minutes including drive time.

Practical tip: if you land jet-lagged, this is a solid first stop because it’s indoors and you can pace yourself.

Stop 2: Bridge Between Continents (45 minutes, free)

This is one of those “science you can walk on” moments. You can stand above ground between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. It’s short, free, and very photogenic.

Stop 3: Gunnuhver Hot Springs (40 minutes, free)

This is the geothermal hit. Expect steam vents, hot mud pools, and mineral-colored ground. The Reykjanes lighthouse gives you a classic Iceland backdrop, so you get that postcard look without needing special timing.

Stop 4: Kleifarvatn Lake (about 1 hour 10 minutes, free)

Kleifarvatn is Iceland in simple form: a deep lake (almost 100 meters) fed by porous lava ground, with moss that’s been growing for a long time. It’s less about crowds and more about quiet visuals—plus the lake is home to fish, especially for anglers.

Day 2 Horse riding, Golden Circle, and Secret Lagoon timing

Day 2 is where the tour earns its name Hot Spring Iceland. You’re mixing horses, waterfalls, geysers, and then a hot soak with a scheduled visit.

Stop 1: Hótel Eldhestar horse riding (2 hours 15 minutes, included)

You start early with Icelandic horses at Eldhestar. The riding tour is Tour 2A – The Heritage Tour at 9:00 AM and includes the time to meet and participate. If you’ve only seen Iceland horses in photos, this is the day you meet them in motion.

Stop 2: Kerið crater (about 45 minutes, not fully included)

Kerið is a volcanic crater roughly 3,000 years old. Admission is a small extra if you want to walk up to the crater lake, which is not included.

If you’re visiting in colder weather, the inner lake catching light can look especially striking. In summer, the colored ground tends to shine.

Stop 3: Urriðafoss waterfall (about 45 minutes, free)

Urriðafoss is tied to the Thjorsa river, Iceland’s longest river at 230 km. It’s a good stop if you like waterfalls that don’t feel like they were built for crowds.

A suggestion is also included for Friðheimar farm, known for geothermal tomato growing and horse-related activities. It’s only a recommendation, so you’d pay separately if you go.

Stop 4: Secret Lagoon – Gamla Laugin (2 hours 15 minutes, included)

This is the big relaxing pivot of the day. The Secret Lagoon visit is scheduled at 2:00 PM, and it’s built in 1891 near the geyser Litli Geysir. One cool feature: you’ll see spouting hot activity every few minutes.

This stop is included, so it’s one less thing for you to plan. Bring a swimsuit and towel if you prefer your own, but the key is the timing: you arrive in the afternoon when your body is ready for heat.

Stop 5: Gullfoss waterfall (about 1 hour, free)

Then it’s Golden Circle time. Gullfoss drops 32 meters into a deep crevasse, and you often get rainbows when droplets catch sunlight. It’s loud, powerful, and worth the stop even if you’ve seen pictures before.

Stop 6: Geysir area (about 30 minutes, free)

Strokkur shoots warm water columns up to around 15 meters. The area also has fumaroles and boiling-water openings. This is shorter than some Golden Circle stops, but it fits the day’s structure well.

Day 3 Þingvellir, Víðgelmir lava caves, and Krauma’s geothermal soak

Day 3 keeps the geothermal theme but adds geology and a serious cave day.

Stop 1: Þingvellir National Park (about 1 hour, park free; parking not included)

Þingvellir is UNESCO-listed and is both a geological wonder and an important political site tied to Iceland’s history. Your access to the park itself is free, but you must pay parking (not included).

If you like understanding what you’re standing on—continental drift, rifts, and waterfall scenery—this is one of the best “learn while you look” stops.

Stop 2: The Cave Víðgelmir (about 3 hours 30 minutes, included)

This is one of the tour’s headline experiences. Víðgelmir is described as the largest lava cave in Iceland, with this exploration including a descent into a lava formation around 1,100 years old. You go below the surface and encounter lava stalactites and stalagmites.

This is the day where you should wear footwear you trust. Caves tend to have slick surfaces, and you’ll be moving for long enough that comfort matters.

Stops 3 and 4: Hraunfossar and Barnafoss (about 45 minutes + 20 minutes, free)

Hraunfossar includes trickling rivulets through vegetation on the lava-river bed, while Barnafoss (children waterfall) is water emerging through a lava opening in a stronger gust. Together, they give you variety: gentle seepage and then sudden force.

Stop 5: Reykholt (about 45 minutes, free)

Reykholt is a cultural break. It’s tied to medieval sagas, and it’s a nice pause after the cave and waterfalls.

Stop 6: Deildartunguhver (about 20 minutes, free)

Deildartunguhver is Europe’s largest hot spring, with water around 97°C. From a safe distance you can see massive bubble formation and feel heat on your face.

Stop 7: Krauma Spa (about 2 hours, included)

You finish at Krauma, which has four pools fed by constant natural geothermal water. Krauma is positioned right next to Deildartunguhver, which makes the day feel cohesive: see the source, then soak in it.

Day 4 Snæfellsnes: lighthouses, Kirkjufell shots, and the Vatnshellir cave

Day 4 is long on variety and very good for people who like mixing icons with quieter corners.

Stop 1: Súgandisey Island Lighthouse (about 2 hours, free)

From Stykkishólmur, you visit the island lighthouse area. You can walk up for views, and the route includes the harbor connection to the island by road.

Stop 2: Grundarfoss waterfall (about 1 hour, free)

Grundarfoss is described as a hidden gem and tends to get fewer people than the big-name waterfalls. The appeal here is space for photos and time to just watch water move.

Stop 3: Kirkjufellsfoss (about 20 minutes, free)

This is the famous waterfall next to Kirkjufell. It’s short, but that’s part of why it works inside a packed day—quick icon, then on to other stops.

Stop 4: Svörtuloft Lighthouse (about 1 hour 20 minutes, free)

Dark lava cliffs battered by the Atlantic plus an orange lighthouse creates an obvious “wait, stop here” photo moment. It’s dramatic coastal scenery, and the walk time gives you room to find a good angle.

Stop 5: Djúpalónssandur black pebble beach (about 1 hour, free)

This beach comes with shipwreck history and even rock-lifting relics tied to old sailor selection tests. The shore is kept untouched, which helps it feel like a place with meaning rather than just a viewpoint.

Stop 6: Vatnshellir lava cave (about 1 hour, included)

At 2:00 PM, you explore an 8,000-year-old lava tube 32 meters underground. You descend via spiral stairs and explore an anti-chamber. Helmets and head-lights are included, which matters because this is an actual cave walk, not just a quick peek.

Stop 7: Arnarstapi (about 20 minutes, free)

Arnarstapi’s appeal is coastal erosion, including Gatklettur, also called the hole in the cliff. It’s short, but it gives the day that “wow, Iceland builds odd shapes” feeling.

Stop 8: Búðir church and Stop 9: Gerduberg basalt columns (about 45 minutes + 1 hour, free)

Búðir is one of Iceland’s black churches, popular with photographers. Then you end with Gerduberg basalt columns, described as geometrically symmetric columns up to 14 meters high. If you like patterns in nature, this stop lands.

Day 5 Reykjavik pacing: Perlan, Magic Ice, and Sky Lagoon after your big road days

By Day 5, you’ve already done geothermal mornings and caves. Reykjavik is a nice switch to indoor experiences and a calmer evening rhythm.

Stop 1: Perlan and the Aurora Show (about 2 hours 30 minutes, included)

Perlan is a museum built on top of four water reservoir tanks. The tour schedules an Aurora Show at 11:00 AM, which focuses on norther lights education and secrets. This is a smart inclusion because real auroras depend on the sky, and you get the explanation even if conditions aren’t perfect.

Stop 2: Hallgrímskirkja (about 25 minutes, free entry; tower extra)

The church architecture draws inspiration from basalt columns. Entry is free, but walking up to the tower costs extra and isn’t included.

Stop 3: Harpa (about 25 minutes, free entry; parking extra)

Harpa is recommended as a quick stop. You can enter for free without events, but parking can cost extra.

Stop 4: Magic Ice Reykjavik (about 1 hour 10 minutes, included)

This is an ice bar and museum with art sculptures in crystal-clear ice in a sub-zero atmosphere. You can also enjoy drinks at the bar. It’s a very different kind of Iceland stop—cold on purpose after days of heat.

Stop 5: Sky Lagoon (about 2 hours 15 minutes, included)

You warm up at Sky Lagoon at 6:00 PM. Pools are geothermal and set right by the sea, and you get that “road trip done, body restored” feeling. This is also a great last-day mental reset.

Day 6: Sun Voyager farewell and a clean end at CampEasy

Departure day is light and scenic. That matters because after 5 days of driving, you want views without adding pressure.

Stop 1: Sun Voyager (about 1 hour 30 minutes, free)

The Sun Voyager sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason is placed by the sea with mountains in the background. It’s an easy win for your final photos.

A recommendation is FlyOver Iceland if you have time. It requires booking on the supplier site and isn’t included.

Stop 2: Grótta Island Lighthouse (about 1 hour, free)

Grótta’s lighthouse gives you wind, sea, and mountain views that feel like a real goodbye. If you have extra time, Blue Lagoon is suggested as a relaxation option, also requiring separate booking and not included in the tour.

Stop 3: Return to CampEasy offices (about 30 minutes, free)

You return to the CampEasy office area where you can warm up with hot drinks and wrap up souvenirs. The shuttle can take you back to Keflavík airport or your hotel in Keflavík town.

Camping and comfort: what to expect from campsites included (and what isn’t)

The tour includes campsite fees, which is a big deal in Iceland because it prevents your road budget from turning into a guessing game. Still, electricity and other campsite services are excluded, so plan for basic campsite life.

Also remember: you’re moving between geothermal spots, spas, caves, and long outdoor stretches. That means you want layers you can adjust fast—warm when you’re waiting outside, waterproof enough for mist and spray, and dryable after cave or hot spring time.

Who this self-drive campervan tour is perfect for

This tour fits best if you want:

• A planned route with key tickets already handled
• Multiple geothermal experiences across several days
• A mix of driving icons (Golden Circle, waterfalls) and deeper geology (lava caves)
• Reykjavik that doesn’t feel like an afterthought

It may not be the best fit if you:

• Prefer customizing everything from scratch with zero included structure
• Don’t want to handle add-on fees like parking and certain admissions
• Want a fully frictionless budget with no extra expenses at all

Should you book this Hot Springs Iceland 6-day 4×4 campervan tour?

If you’re excited by hot springs, lava caves, and a route that balances famous stops with heavy geothermal time, I think this is a strong choice. The included parts do real work for you: the Easy Guide tablet reduces navigation stress, campsite fees prevent budget surprises, and the key cave/spa entries save you from last-minute ticket hunting.

If you’re cost-sensitive or hate dealing with any extra admissions/parking, you’ll want to budget for those add-ons before committing. The good news: the “not included” items are mostly small logistics and optional add-ons, not entire missing attractions.

FAQ

FAQ

What is the duration of the Hot Springs Iceland self-drive tour?

It lasts about 6 days.

Where do you start the tour, and how do you end it?

You start at Selvík 5, 230 Keflavík, Iceland, and the activity ends back at the meeting point.

Is pickup included from Keflavík?

Yes. You get a complimentary shuttle service from Keflavík International Airport or from accommodations in Keflavík town to the CampEasy office near the airport.

What’s included in the price besides the campervan?

Included are the Easy Guide tablet, expert-made itinerary, booked activities, airport transfer, and campsite fees. Also listed as included are quality campervan, zero-risk coverage, and extras such as gas and Wi-Fi.

Are there admissions or fees not included?

Yes. Parking fees are not included. Some attractions also have optional or separate admission fees, such as Kerið crater access, Thingvellir parking, and certain tower or building entries.

Is the tour private?

Yes. It’s private, so only your group participates.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, but cancellations inside 24 hours aren’t refunded. Cut-off times use local time.