Iceland's South Coast: Road trip adventure to natural wonders

The moment has finally arrived: your plane lands with a gentle bump, and you realise that you're actually in Iceland! Your wanderlust for volcanoes, geysers and waterfalls will soon be satisfied. First, you grab the keys to your hire car, then you're ready to go. As soon as you leave Keflavik behind, the full beauty of the country unfolds before you – pristine nature, endless expanses and jaw-dropping scenery. And the best part is, it's only just the beginning! First stop: somewhere between the volcanic earth, the sea and pure freedom! Your home away from home welcomes you with huge windows, wide-open views and the sound of the waves. Immersed in the natural wilderness, you instantly feel calm here – and can already tell that Iceland's got you hooked!

You're awoken by your lust for adventure, and before you know it, you're sitting behind the wheel of your hire car, ready to discover the most beautiful spots the South Coast has to offer. Your eyes are glued to the rugged landscape. Then you reach the first must-see: the Seljalandsfoss waterfall. You watch as its foaming waters cascade 197 feet into the depths, and you're burning to see what's behind the curtain. And you're in luck! You can actually go behind the fall's thundering curtain of water! But be careful, it's slippery back there! Your finger starts to cramp as you snap pics like mad, trying to capture this incredible moment from every angle. Can it get any more beautiful than this? Oh, yes, it can! The Skogafoss waterfall kicks it up a notch with a misty spray that, with the right lighting, creates two brightly shining rainbows – just like in a movie. In fact, Skogafoss has actually been used as the backdrop for several films!
And the Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck is yet another cinematic wonder. You leave your hire car in the car park and trek through the lonely landscape feeling the cool breeze and gazing at the pitch-black rocks, the mountains in the distance and the sea. Then suddenly, the mysterious wreck appears. You just can't get enough of the rugged beauty, so you head out and hike along the steep cliffs of the Dyrholaey Peninsula to the black sands of Reynisfjara Beach.

Clear the stage for the Golden Circle! Grab the wheel and zoom towards the Kerid Crater (optional, admission payable on site). What awaits you? A true spectacle of colours! The vibrant blue crater lake meets red volcanic rock, and the morning sunlight makes the colours shine even brighter. Thundering torrents of water provide a promising soundtrack that accompanies you on your way to the mighty Gullfoss before the hot water fountains of the Strokkur, Stóri and The Great Geysir shoot metres high into the air out of seemingly nowhere in the Haukadalur geothermal area. Once you've snapped a few pics to capture the memories, you're off to Thingvellir National Park, where the movements of the North American and Eurasian Plates have created the dramatic and rugged Almannagjá rift! And almost nowhere else in the world would you get such an unobstructed view of them as here – simply wow! Next stop: the second waterfall, the roaring Öxarárfoss, which quickly sneaks its way into your photo album.
Are rushing cascades and splashing water something you can never get enough of? Then a detour to the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls is a must!

It's road trip time! The day's first rays accompany you on your way to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, which is set to stun with its dramatic landscapes. Your first stop is Ytri-Tunga Beach, where a whole gang of seals is chilling in the sun – cuteness overload! Next up: Bjarnafoss, a cascading waterfall that plunges over 260 feet into the depths below. And then it's on to the Black Church of Búðir – lonely, mysterious and seriously impressive. After cruising past mossy lava fields and through the Raudfeldsgjá gorge, you'll eventually reach the wild coast. Cliffs braced against the surf, a jet-black sandy beach at Djúpalónssandur and a rusty shipwreck create proper film-like vibes! And if you take a short hike to the Saxhóll crater, you'll be captivated by the view of the mighty Snæfellsjökull glacier. It's pure Icelandic magic! For the finale, it's off to Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss – a sight straight out of Game of Thrones!