One week Iceland's SUV Road Trip

Route & base: Arrive at KEF, pick up SUV, drive ~50 min to Reykjavík. Stay 2 nights in the city.
Explore in Reykjavík:
Hallgrímskirkja (panoramic tower views)
Harpa Concert Hall (glass architecture & harbor views)
Old Harbor (colorful boats, cafes, whale tour departures)
Sky Lagoon (ocean-view geothermal infinity pool) – book ahead
Blue Lagoon (ideal on arrival or departure day, near KEF)

Day trip options (choose one per day):
🚗 Golden Circle (~230 km loop, 3–4 hrs driving): Þingvellir Rift Valley, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area.
🚗 Reykjanes Peninsula (~140 km loop, 2–3 hrs driving): Bridge Between Continents, Gunnuhver hot springs, Reykjanesviti lighthouse, dramatic lava fields.
🚗 Whale watching (from Old Harbor, 3–4 hrs tour): Humpbacks, minke whales, dolphins.
Driving notes: Short, easy drives. Parking in Reykjavík can be paid (Parka app). Book lagoons & tours in advance.