Transform your travel dreams into a personal Iceland story with our Golden Circle and South Coast journey. Created for travelers who want authentic, tailor-made travel, this is one of our trips to Iceland that is handcrafted around your pace, priorities, and passions. Choose the experiences that matter most, and our local specialists will shape every detail so you discover Iceland beyond the postcards.
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| Day | Location | Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Circle | • Thingvellir National Park rift valley • Geysir geothermal area and Strokkur • Gullfoss waterfall | Golden Circle |
| 2 | Golden Circle | • Geothermal rye tasting • Secret Lagoon or Laugarvatn Fontana • Lava cave visit | Golden Circle |
| 3 | South Coast | • Seljalandsfoss walk behind the falls • Skogafoss waterfall and rainbows in the spray • Reynisfjara black sand and basalt columns • Dyrholaey cliffs • Reynisdrangar sea stacks • Views of Eyjafjallajokull, Hekla, and Katla | South Coast |
| 4 | Skaftafell and glacier lagoons | • Skaftafell National Park • Easy walk to Skaftafellsjokull • Svartifoss short hike • Fjadrargljufur canyon • Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon • Breidamerkurfjara Diamond Beach • Lagoon stops at Fjallsarlon, Heinabergslon, or Hoffellsjokull | South East Coast |
| 5 | South Coast return to Reykjavik | • Thakgil valley stop • Solheimasandur black sand and plane wreck • Hveragerdi geothermal town • Reykjavik: Hallgrimskirkja, Laugavegur, Tjornin, Old Harbor, Harpa, Solfar Sun Sculpture | Reykjavik |
| 6 | Departure day in Reykjavik | • Guided walking tour or food walk • Whale watching year round or puffin boat May to August • Northern Lights cruise September to April • Helicopter tour or Sky Lagoon before transfer |
Kick off your Iceland travel adventure right after arrival with the Golden Circle, an instant immersion into the country’s raw geology. Walk through Thingvellir National Park’s rift valley, watch Strokkur erupt every 8 to 10 minutes in the Geysir geothermal area, and feel the thunder of Gullfoss.
Take your time to walk, photograph, and experience these landscapes up close.
Start the next day with more Golden Circle experiences that add flavor, warmth, and adventure. Taste freshly baked geothermal rye, soak in the Secret Lagoon or Laugarvatn Fontana, and step into a lava cave for a glimpse beneath Iceland’s surface.
For more adrenaline, choose snowmobiling, horse riding, Silfra snorkeling in crystal clear water, or, in season, the Inside the Volcano tour.
Explore iconic South Coast sights, a highlight of any Iceland itinerary. Walk behind Seljalandsfoss, photograph Skogafoss when rainbows appear in the spray, wander Reynisfjara’s black sands and basalt columns, and take in the Dyrholaey cliffs and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks.
Along Route 1, enjoy striking panoramas of Eyjafjallajokull, Hekla, and Katla.
Explore Vatnajokull’s wild Southeast, home to some of the best places to visit in Iceland. Spend time in Skaftafell National Park with easy walks to Skaftafellsjokull and a short hike to Svartifoss, then continue to the ancient Fjadrargljufur canyon.
End the day at Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and nearby Breidamerkurfjara, the famous Diamond Beach, where ice fragments scatter across black sand. For a quieter pace, add lagoon stops at Fjallsarlon, Heinabergslon, or Hoffellsjokull.
Drive back west along the South Coast, adding lesser-visited gems such as the Thakgil valley, Solheimasandur’s black sand and plane wreck, and the geothermal town of Hveragerdi. Shape the day with short hikes, scenic photo stops, small museums, or an active add-on such as a glacier walk.
Return to Reykjavik for an easy city finish. Visit Hallgrimskirkja, stroll Laugavegur and the main squares, relax by Tjornin and the Old Harbor, and take in Harpa and the Solfar Sun Sculpture along the waterfront.
Make the most of your departure day in Reykjavik with a few tailor-made experiences that fit your flight schedule. Join a guided walking tour for local history, or a food walk to sample Icelandic flavors.
If time allows, head out on the water for year-round whale watching or a puffin boat tour from May to August, and from September to April, you can even take a Northern Lights cruise in the evening.
For a final wow moment, choose a helicopter tour for panoramic views, or unwind at Sky Lagoon before your transfer.
