Claim Iceland’s raw beauty on a tailor-made South Coast and Snaefellsnes journey, designed for travelers seeking unforgettable Iceland trips. Drive at your own pace, take hidden detours, and stay in coastal guesthouses, while a local travel specialist shapes each day around your interests.
Choose your rental car and preferred activities, and we will refine a route that matches your rhythm and curiosity. The result is an intimate, unhurried adventure through sweeping shorelines, volcanic horizons, and quiet wild places. Start planning today and request your personalized plan for authentic exploration.
| Day | Location | Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Iceland and Borgarfjordur | • Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls • Deildartunguhver hot spring area • Reykholt saga sites • Grabrok crater and surrounding lava fields | West Iceland |
| 2 | Snaefellsnes Peninsula | • Kirkjufell mountain and waterfall near Grundarfjordur • Budir black church • Djupalonssandur beach and rock formations • Hellnar and Arnarstapi coastal walk • Berserkjahraun and Budahraun lava fields | Snaefellsnes Peninsula |
| 3 | Golden Circle | • Thingvellir National Park and rift walk • Geysir area and Strokkur eruptions • Gullfoss waterfall • Assembly plains history and landscape viewpoints | Golden Circle |
| 4 | Golden Circle experiences | • Geothermal bakery visit or lava cave tour • Soak at Secret Lagoon or Laugarvatn Fontana | Golden Circle |
| 5 | South Coast waterfalls and black sand beaches | • Seljalandsfoss with walk behind the falls • Skogafoss • Reynisfjara black sand beach and Reynisdrangar sea stacks • Dyrholaey cliffs and stone arch, puffins in season | South Coast |
| 6 | Skaftafell National Park and glacier lagoons | • Skaftafell • Fjadrargljufur canyon viewpoints • Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach | South Coast |
| 7 | Drive back along the South Coast | • Thakgil valley detour • Solheimasandur black sand plain and plane wreck • Hveragerdi geothermal town stop • Scenic drives with photo stops and quieter valleys | Reykjavik |
| 8 | Reykjavik City | • Hallgrimskirkja views • Laugavegur, town squares, and local design shops • Tjornin and the Old Harbour • Harpa and Solfar Sun Voyager sculpture waterfront walk | Reykjavik |
| 9 | Departure day | • Final waterfront or Old Harbour walk and coffee • Collect luggage and drive to the airport |
Begin your Iceland travel journey in West Iceland and Borgarfjordur, where waterfalls, lava, and hot springs set the tone for the days ahead. Visit Hraunfossar and Barnafoss, feel the steam at Deildartunguhver, and add depth with Reykholt’s saga sites, plus the lava fields around Grabrok crater. If you want a bigger hike, drive into Hvalfjordur for the canyon trail to the 198 metre Glymur waterfall.
Tailor the day with memorable add-ons such as horse farm visits, Krauma geothermal baths, Into the Glacier and lava cave tours, guided horse riding, snowmobile adventures, or a soak in the Hvammsvik hot springs.
Travel the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, shaped by the Snaefellsjokull glacier volcano and filled with classic Icelandic scenes. Photograph Kirkjufell mountain and its nearby waterfall by Grundarfjordur, visit the black church at Budir, and continue to Djupalonssandur for rugged beaches and rock formations.
Follow the coastline through Hellnar and Arnarstapi, then cross the striking Berserkjahraun and Budahraun lava fields.
Visit the Golden Circle, one of the best places to visit in Iceland, with stops at Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area where Strokkur erupts about every 8 to 10 minutes, and the powerful Gullfoss waterfall.
Walk between rifts, photograph dramatic landscapes, and connect with Icelandic history at the ancient assembly plains.
Design this day around the experiences you’re most excited about. Start with a hands-on geothermal bakery visit or a lava cave tour, then choose an adventure such as snowmobiling or horseback riding. Slow things down afterward with a soak at the Secret Lagoon or Laugarvatn Fontana.
In summer, you can also add Inside the Volcano, while Silfra snorkelling is a standout option year-round. With local guides and private departures available, the timing stays flexible and the day feels truly tailored.
Visit two of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss. Walk behind Seljalandsfoss for a unique perspective, then photograph Skogafoss as mist and rainbows rise from the falls.
Continue to Reynisfjara for black sand beaches, the Reynisdrangar sea stacks, and the dramatic cliffs of Dyrholaey, with puffin sightings in season and wide views toward Eyjafjallajokull, Hekla, and Katla. For extra cultural context, add an optional stop at the Skogar Folk Museum.
Spend the day in Vatnajokull National Park, starting in Skaftafell with an optional hike to Svartifoss and an easy walk to the Skaftafellsjokull glacier tongue. Add the dramatic Fjadrargljufur canyon for sweeping viewpoints, then continue to Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and nearby Breidamerkurfjara Diamond Beach, where icebergs scatter across the black sand.
For quieter alternatives, include Fjallsarlon, Heinabergslon, or Hoffellsjokull for more intimate glacier lagoon views.
Drive west along the South Coast with time for lesser-known stops along the way. Detour into the quiet Thakgil valley for rugged scenery, visit Solheimasandur’s black sand plain and the famous plane wreck, then finish in the geothermal town of Hveragerdi.
It’s a day that balances big landscapes with peaceful valleys and memorable coastal photo spots.
Add Reykjavik to your Iceland itinerary and take in the city’s highlights at an easy pace. Visit Hallgrimskirkja for sweeping views, stroll Laugavegur and the town squares, and pause by Tjornin and the Old Harbour. Continue along the waterfront to Harpa and the Solfar Sun Voyager sculpture, then choose a museum or Perlan for panoramic views.
Round out the day with local design shops, galleries, live music, and some of the world’s northernmost world-class dining.
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Reykjavik with a final walk by the waterfront or the Old Harbour and time for coffee. Then return to your hotel, collect your luggage, and drive to the airport with a comfortable buffer before your flight.
