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With views of the Reynisdrangar sea stacks, this Icelandair Hotel Vik hotel is just 270 metres off southern Iceland's Ring Road. It offers free Wi-Fi, a bar, as well as bright, modern rooms. A daily breakfast buffet is available at Icelandair Hotel Vik. Staff arranges on-site horse rental and glacier tours. Dyrholaey Peninsula is 19km away, while Skogafoss Waterfall is 34km from the hotel. Other area activities include golfing, hiking and bird watching.

Approximate Distance: 215 km / 134 miles

Drive along the scenic South Shore and the area near the infamous Eyjafjallajokull volcano. This is the volcano who's massive 2010 eruption caused air traffic around the world to be cancelled. We recommend a stop at the interactive LAVA Centre where you'll learn about the powerful volcanic and tectonic forces that shaped both Iceland and Earth.

Your journey takes you by the beautiful Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls (each one worth visiting) and Myrdalsjokull glacier. You can opt for a fun snowmobiling trip on the glacier and (if the weather is clear) enjoy a splendid view over southern Iceland. Stop by the seafront village of Vik to explore a dramatic stretch of coastline poised between glacier-topped mountains, rugged sea cliffs and black- sand beaches. Dyrholaey is a rocky headland famous in photos for its black lava arch. During the summer, thousands of sea birds and puffins nest here (puffins are generally in Iceland between mid-May and early August)

Important: Please note that Dyrholaey is closed during nesting season, from about the middle of May until late June.

Overnight in the Vik area.

Discover the land of fire and ice in unforgettable fashion at Hotel Vik i Myrdal! Tucked within the captivating village of Vik in South Iceland's verdant Myrdalur Valley, the hotel places the best of the region at your fingertips - from the world-renowned volcanic beaches of Reynisfjara to recreational activities including birdwatching, glacier hiking and trekking through the two-million-year-old Fjadrargljufur canyon. Designed with an eye for detail, the Vik hotel offers 78 tastefully furnished rooms with modern amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. You can also choose to stay in one of their five quaint cottages or 15 self-catering apartments, depending on what best suits your needs.

Hotel Edda Iki Laugarvatn is located on the shore of Lake Laugarvatn, in a picturesque setting, close to Skalholt Cathedral and the Thingvellir National Park. The hotel is also close to Sundlaug Leisure Centre's geothermal outdoor pool and steam baths. The Hotel Edda IKI Laugarvatn has 28 comfortably equipped rooms.

Approximate Distance: 285 km / 177 miles

Explore colourful Pjorsardalur valley and its ever-changing landscapes of birch woods, sandy lava fields, rivers, and waterfalls. You'll also see the impressive and beautiful Mt. Hekla volcano towering over the region.

Continue to the amazing sites of Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir hot spring area. Gullfoss is considered by many visitors to be Iceland's most beautiful waterfall. Geysir is an active geothermal field with many bubbling steam vents and spouting hot springs, including the famous Strokkur geyser. If you enjoy adventure, you might try snorkeling in clear waters between two continents or (during the summer) rafting in a river with water from Gulffoss.

A wonderful way to relax after an exciting day is a visit to the Fontana Steam Baths in Laugarvatn or the Secret Lagoon in Fluoir. Both places are a part of the area's history and popular with both Icelanders and visitors.

Overnight in the Golden Circle area.

The Hill Hotel at Fludir is a popular south Iceland hotel, located in the charming village of Fludir with its rolling hills, streams, geothermal springs, greenhouses and mild weather. Only hour's drive from Reykjavik, it's the ideal stop-off point to explore the Golden Circle, or to simply enjoy this area's beauty. The Hill Hotel at Fludir's restaurant serves traditional Icelandic food made from organic produce. It also offers views of Midfell Mountain.

This design hotel is located 1km from Laugardalur Family Park. A buffet breakfast is served each morning in the dining room. Drinks can be enjoyed in the lounge bar, featuring décor inspired by the changing lights of Iceland. Local buses stop 100 meters from Reykjavik Lights Hotel. Kringlan Shopping Centre is 2km away.

Approximate Distance: 300 km / 187 miles

Visit Pingvellir National Park, site of the ancient Icelandic Viking parliament and a jewel of nature. Here you can see the meeting point between the North American and Europe continents. Several walking trails take visitors to historical points of interest.

Then travel via either along scenic Hvalfjorour fjord or the vast Kaldidalur wilderness track (Open June-August, 4WD car needed). Your journey continues to the beautiful Borgarfjorour region and Reykholt, home of the colourful 13th-century chieftain and Saga author Snorri Sturluson. While in the area, you might visit the colourful Viogelmir lava cave or take an exciting ride up Langjokull glacier in a special truck to view a unique ice tunnel and ice cave and see a glacier from the inside out.

Visit two scenic, impressive waterfalls. Hraunfossar, the Lava Falls, appears as though glacial water is bursting through lava formations. The nearby Barnafoss falls has brilliant blue waters. Stop at Deildartunguhver, the most powerful and fastest hot springs in Europe. You can’t bathe in these springs, but the nearby Krauma natural geothermal baths uses water from Deildartunguhver combined with cool mountain springs to create the ideal temperature for relaxation.

If you prefer a more nature-influenced hot spring experience, we recommend the Hvammsvik Nature Area in the Whale Fjord region. You can relax in a series of stone lined seaside pools with beautiful views over the sea and Icelandic nature. Though modern, this hot spring area’s design reflects the rustic charm of hot pools of Iceland's old-fashioned days.

Head to Reykjavik in the afternoon for your last night in Iceland.

Overnight in Reykjavik.

Grand Hotel Reykjavik is a first class hotel located in Laugardalur. The property is close to Laugardalsvollur, Hallgrimskirkja, and Perlan. Laugavegur and Reykjavik City Hall are also nearby. The 312 guestrooms at Grand Hotel Reykjavik include safes and coffee/tea makers.

Approximate Distance: 50 km / 30 miles

Drive back to Keflavik International Airport. We recommend departing your hotel in Reykjavik no later than at least 3 hours before your flight departure. It takes approximately 1 hour to drive to the airport, and check-in will start 2 hours before your departure.

If you did not visit the Blue Lagoon on your way to the city on your first day but have some free time today, you might want to use the opportunity en route to the airport. For this detour, please be sure to allow for at least 2-21/2 hours extra so you'll have ample time at the lagoon. Your rental car should be returned to the airport service area, which is located only 2 minutes from the airport building. A shuttle will then transport you to the departure hall.

Another hot pool experience you might consider on your way to the airport is the Sky Lagoon located just outside Reykjavik. This seaside spa offers a wonderfully relaxing Seven-Step Ritual that combines modern and historical spa experiences.