That first Iceland road feeling starts fast. This 6 day self-drive route strings together hot springs, waterfalls, cave exploring, and big Golden Circle names in one tight plan, with a 4×4 campervan that keeps you flexible. You also get an Easy Guide tablet for routing, timing, and key activity info, so the trip feels planned but not stressful.

I especially like the 4×4 campervan setup, because you are not just sightseeing, you are living out of the vehicle. It also helps that the spa and activity days are booked, so you spend less time figuring things out on the fly.

One possible drawback is parking fees and some paid entrances are not included, so you’ll want a little extra cash ready even though a lot is covered.

Key highlights at a glance

• Easy Guide tablet to keep your day moving, with itinerary and activity information in one place
• 4×4 campervan confidence, including reviews noting warm bedding and smooth, easy navigation in tough conditions
• Big ticket activities included, like Krauma geothermal baths, Vatnshellir cave, Lava Show, Magic Ice, and Sky Lagoon
• A focused mix of Iceland styles, from hot springs and lava formations to black sand coasts and iconic waterfalls
• Very strong “on-foot” moments built into the route, like walking into lava caves with helmets and exploring crater viewpoints
• Private tour format, only your group, with a clear driver age requirement of 20+

Road-trip reality: 4×4 campervan freedom with a preset rhythm

Iceland is the kind of place where plans help, then weather happens anyway. This tour keeps the “road trip” vibe, but it gives you a structured day-to-day outline with booked stops and included activities.

The 4×4 campervan is a major part of the value. Reviews of CampEasy trips highlight that the vehicles feel dependable, stay comfortable, and are set up for cooking and sleeping even when conditions are not ideal. If you want to move at your own pace but still avoid decision fatigue, this style fits.

You do need to buy into the plan a bit. Even with freedom to stop where you want within reason, the itinerary builds around specific activity times, especially the included ones.

Airport pickup, meeting point, and the Easy Guide tablet

You start at Selvík 5, 230 Keflavík, and the experience ends back there. If you arrive at Keflavík International Airport, there is a complimentary shuttle to the CampEasy office, located about a five-minute drive from the airport area. The same shuttle idea applies if you’re staying in Keflavík town.

Once you have the campervan, the Easy Guide tablet is the workhorse. It helps you navigate your route, shows your itinerary and scheduled activities, and shares practical information about the camper. You also get a mobile ticket, which keeps things straightforward for the booked entries.

One more practical note: paid activities are best approached early. The tour recommends meeting points 20 minutes before an activity start time, which matters for timed experiences like cave entries and the spa rituals.

What the price covers, and what you still budget for

At $1,331.02 per person for about six days, the price is not just “a van rental.” It’s a package with a lot already handled.

Included highlights:

• Quality camper van and zero-risk coverage
• Extras like gas and Wi-Fi (as listed), plus sports equipment onboard
• Easy Guide tablet and an expert-made itinerary
• Booked activities during the route
• Airport transfer (the shuttle to/from the office)
• Campsites fees

Not included items you should plan for:

• Fuel (listed as not included)
• Parking fees (explicitly not included, and called out at multiple stops)
• Electricity or other campsite services if you use them
• Food and beverages, except where a restaurant tasting is offered as a suggestion
• Flights and personal accident insurance details (insurance is not included unless driving or passenger, per the listing)
• Any suggested activities you choose to add outside the planned inclusions

In plain terms, you are paying for less guesswork. A lot of the cost goes into transport setup plus the paid experiences that often take the most coordination in Iceland.

Day 1: Reykholt sagas, Hraunfossar waterfalls, Deildartunguhver heat, Krauma

Your first day is designed to warm up your senses fast. You start near Keflavík, then head toward western Iceland where the geothermal and waterfall combo begins early.

Reykholt is your history pause, tied to medieval-era saga culture. Then comes Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. These two waterfalls sit close together, but they feel different: Hraunfossar is more about trickling rivulets spilling through vegetation across the river bed, while Barnafoss is the bigger punch, water forcing its way from a lava opening.

Next you stop at Deildartunguhver, described as Europe’s largest hot spring at 97°C. From a safe distance, you see massive bubbling and feel the heat on your face, which is one of those “you have to stand there” Iceland moments.

To end the day, you head to Krauma Spa for a two-hour soak. It’s fed by natural geothermal water and the facility notes no chemical use for water quality, nature doing its job. If you want your first night to feel like recovery instead of fatigue, this is the right landing.

Day 2: Snæfellsnes coast stops, lava-tube cave time, and crater views

Day two turns the volume up on variety. You start with Glanni Waterfall, a small but visually striking stop with the contrast of white water against lava rocks.

Then the itinerary leans into coastal Iceland. At Ytri Tunga Beach, you might spot seals resting, and the beach is described as quieter than the most over-visited stops. You also swing by Búdir church, one of Iceland’s black churches that many photographers love.

After that, there is an outdoor geology stretch:

• Gatklettur, the hole-in-the-cliff arch, with about a two-hour round trip for viewpoints
• Vatnshellir Cave at 2 PM, an 8,000-year-old lava tube about 32 meters underground

Vatnshellir is one of the more active inclusions here. You get helmets and head-lights, and you descend via spiral stairs into the cave’s lava-formed spaces. It’s the kind of stop that makes a “self-drive” trip feel more like an expedition.

Later you head to Djúpalónssandur, the black pebble beach where sailors once tested strength by lifting and carrying heavy rocks and driftwood. You can still see the rocks, logs, and remnants of old shipwreck features, and the site is described as kept untouched.

If you still have energy, Saxhóll crater is a final day cap. There’s a walkway to a crater about 100 meters deep, with sea and lava field views, and potentially a Reykjavík horizon on clear days.

Day 3: Kirkjufell, Stykkishólmur fish village, and building toward Þingvellir

This day is photography-heavy in the best way, but it doesn’t feel random. It’s arranged around classic Iceland sightings and then transitions to Golden Circle history and geology.

You begin at Svodufoss, a short walk from parking to a waterfall. If the weather is clear, it notes the chance of seeing the Snæfellsnes glacier.

Next is Kirkjufell Mountain, the one Iceland that keeps showing up in postcards for a reason. Kirkjufell’s multi-layered top creates that iconic silhouette, and it is paired with a nearby waterfall often called kirkjufellsfoss.

Then you reach Stykkishólmur, a fishing village with fresh fish dishes and a chance to explore Súgandisey Island and its lighthouse. There’s a harbor connection by road, and the lighthouse viewpoint is described as spectacular when you walk up.

The itinerary continues with Gerðuberg cliffs, where basalt columns form a very geometric pattern. After that you have the option of Eldborg crater, reached after a longer hike, about 45 to 50 minutes one way, with views over surrounding craters if you make it to the top.

Finally, you arrive at Þingvellir National Park. This is the first major stop of the famous Golden Circle route, built on continental drift and also important historical and political significance. Visiting the park itself is free, but you pay a parking fee that is not included.

A quick timing reality: even though your time is allocated, Þingvellir can eat your attention. Build in slow walking time if weather allows.

Day 4: Kerið, rye bread baked in geothermal ground, Geysir, Gullfoss, and South Coast walkways

Day four is the “Golden Circle plus waterfalls” day in the most literal sense.

First comes Kerið Crater, about a 40-minute drive from Þingvellir. In summer the colored ground is vivid, and in winter it can look dramatic when the inner lake catches sunlight on frosty days. There is a fee to walk up to the crater that is not included.

Then you head to Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths for the famous rye bread tour at 11:45 AM. The bread dough is cooked in the ground using geothermal heat, and you also taste the result afterward. After the tour, you soak in Fontana’s warm waters with panoramic lake views. This activity is included, with about two and a half hours total.

Next are two of the biggest names on the Golden Circle route:

• Geysir, where Strokkur shoots warm water up to about 15 meters
• Gullfoss, the waterfall that drops into a narrow gorge from 32 meters

There is also a recommendation for Friðheimar Restaurant and Farm near Gullfoss. It’s tomato-focused and uses geothermal energy, with biological pest controls mentioned. If you choose to go, you must book in advance yourself, and entry or meals are not included in the tour price. I like this add-on because it turns a waterfall day into something calmer and warmer indoors.

After Gullfoss, the route continues to two more waterfall icons:

• Seljalandsfoss, where you can walk behind the falls. Entry to the waterfall area is free, but parking is not included.
• Skógafoss, where the powerful chute and sea spray can feel like a small weather event. It is fed by melting waters from Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers, and the spray plus light can mean rainbows when visibility is good.

This day stacks a lot of standing and walking. If you like big moments and do not mind wet boots, it’s a strong match.

Day 5: Dyrhólaey, Reynisfjara basalt cliffs, Lava Show, and Reykjavik hot-cold nights

Day five is a smooth transition from dramatic coast to entertainment and city comfort.

You start at Dyrhólaey, the remains of an old island. There’s a promenade about 120 meters high with a large hole in the rock, and the area is known for bird species.

Then comes Reynisfjara Beach, known for basalt cliff walls and for those rock formations offshore that Iceland folklore explains as trolls. It’s a stop that feels instantly cinematic, but it also rewards staying alert because coastal conditions can change.

The afternoon inclusion is Icelandic Lava Show in Vik at 1:30 PM. You see and experience safely real running hot lava flowing through a mimic volcanic eruption. This is one of those included experiences that balances all the outdoors time with something controlled and easy to plan around.

Then you head back toward Reykjavík for Magic Ice at 6:00 PM, an ice museum and ice bar. It’s a built-in evening plan when the daylight or weather might not cooperate for more driving and walking.

After that, you can visit Hallgrímskirkja near downtown. Church entrance is free, but if you want the tower 360-degree view, there’s a fee that isn’t included.

The day ends with Sky Lagoon starting at 7:00 PM. You stay about two hours with the Sky Pass entrance and its seven rituals. If you want the final night to feel like a celebratory reset, this spa stop is the perfect closer.

Day 6: Krysuvík geothermal colors, Bridge Between Continents, then CampEasy drop-off

Your last day keeps a “heat and plates” theme.

First is Krýsuvík, a geothermal area on the Reykjanes Peninsula where you can see the ground in shades of yellow, white, red, and green, and also experience the smell and heat.

Then you visit the Bridge Between Continents, where you can stand between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. It’s a short, meaningful stop that gives context for why Iceland is what it is.

There’s also an optional recommendation for the Viking World Museum, which you can visit if you have time, but it is not included and you’d need to plan for its visit length.

Finally, you return the campervan at CampEasy Iceland and use the free shuttle to Keflavík International Airport or a Keflavík hotel, depending on your timing.

This day is less about stacking attractions and more about ending with good closure before the airport run.

How I’d decide if this itinerary fits you

This tour is a good match if you want:

• Booked activities that remove planning stress (caves, spas, Lava Show, Sky Lagoon)
• A strong mix of geothermal, caves, craters, and waterfalls without needing to research each day from scratch
• A 4×4 vehicle mindset, especially if you care about getting to more remote-feeling roads

It may not be for you if you hate schedules completely. The route is structured, and some included stops have start times. Also, you should expect to pay for parking and certain paid walk-up entrances, even though many admissions are already included.

Because the minimum driver age is 20, it also works best for adults traveling as drivers.

Should you book this Golden Circle and Waterfalls campervan tour?

If you want an Iceland road trip that feels efficient but not rushed, I think this one is a strong choice. The value comes from how much is already handled, from the Easy Guide tablet and airport shuttle to key paid entries like Krauma, Vatnshellir, Fontana rye bread, Lava Show, Magic Ice, and Sky Lagoon.

I would book it if you are comfortable with the idea that you still need to budget for fuel and parking and that you will do a fair amount of walking, especially on the waterfall and crater days. For many first-timers, this kind of structured self-drive is the fastest path to feeling confident.

If you prefer total freedom to choose every attraction at the last minute, you might consider a more flexible van-only rental setup. But if you want a road trip plan that already knows the best stops and gives you the right tools, this package is easy to recommend.

FAQ

What is included with the campervan on this 6 day tour?

The package includes a quality camper van, zero-risk coverage, extras like gas and Wi-Fi, the Easy Guide tablet, an expert-made itinerary, booked activities, sports equipment toys, airport transfer, and campsite fees.

How does airport pickup work?

There is a complimentary shuttle service from Keflavík International Airport or from Keflavík town hotel accommodation to the CampEasy office near the airport.

Is the tour price the same as the total cost of the trip?

No. Parking fees and some paid entrances are not included, and fuel is not included. Electricity and other campsite services are also excluded, plus food and beverages are not included except where an included restaurant tasting or activity includes food.

Which paid activities are included in the itinerary?

Included activities include Krauma Spa, Vatnshellir Cave (with helmet and head-light), the rye bread tour and geothermal baths at Fontana, Icelandic Lava Show, Magic Ice, and Sky Lagoon.

Do I have to pay to visit Þingvellir and some crater or waterfall areas?

Þingvellir National Park visit is free, but there is a parking fee not included. Kerið Crater has a small admission fee for walking up, and Seljalandsfoss has parking fees not included.

What is the minimum age to drive the campervan?

The minimum age for the driver participant is 20 years old.

Is this tour private?

Yes. It is private, and only your group participates.