Make your journey personal with the South Coast and the Westman Islands, a trip created for travelers who want authentic, tailor-made experiences. Among our trips to Iceland, this one is ideal if you want to slow down, connect with local stories, and add an extra day devoted to island life.
Share your interests and preferred pace, and we will craft the details, secure your dates, and arrange genuine encounters that feel natural, not staged. Reserve your custom departure and start shaping an Iceland experience that is unmistakably yours.
| Day | Location | Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Circle | • Thingvellir National Park rift valley • Geysir geothermal area and Strokkur • Gullfoss waterfall • Kerid crater lake • Hveragerdi stop and hot spring dip | Golden Circle |
| 2 | Golden Circle highlights | • Geothermal bakery visit • Secret Lagoon or Laugarvatn Fontana | Golden Circle |
| 3 | Westman Islands (Heimaey) | • Storhofdi cliffs and puffins in season • Eldfell volcano hike• Eldheimar museum • Stafkirkjan stave church • Beluga Whale Sanctuary and Puffin Rescue Center | Westman Islands |
| 4 | South Coast | • Seljalandsfoss • Skogafoss • Reynisfjara black sand beach and basalt columns • Reynisdrangar sea stacks • Dyrholaey cliffs and puffins in season • Views of Eyjafjallajokull, Hekla, and Katla • Skogar Folk Museum | South Coast |
| 5 | Skaftafell and glacier lagoons | • Skaftafell National Park • Easy walk to Skaftafellsjokull • Svartifoss trail • Fjadrargljufur canyon • Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon • Breidamerkurfjara Diamond Beach | South Coast |
| 6 | South Coast return to Reykjavik | • Thakgil valley • Solheimasandur black sand and plane wreck • Hveragerdi geothermal town • Reykjavik evening walk: Hallgrimskirkja, Laugavegur, Tjornin • Harpa Concert Hall and Solfar Sun Sculpture • Perlan | Reykjavik |
| 7 | Departure day | • Final coffee, waterfront stroll, or last minute shopping • Transfer to Keflavik Airport for check-in |
Begin your Iceland travel adventure right after arrival with the Golden Circle, an unforgettable first taste of the country’s raw power. Watch Strokkur erupt every eight to ten minutes in the Geysir geothermal area, explore Thingvellir National Park’s dramatic rift valley, and feel the spray of Gullfoss before walking the rim of the Kerid crater lake.
If you want to stay active, add short hikes and a hot spring dip in Hveragerdi, Iceland’s lively geothermal town.
Start your day with Golden Circle experiences tailored to your style and packed with local flavor. Visit a geothermal bakery, then sink into the warmth of the Secret Lagoon or Laugarvatn Fontana, where steam, mineral water, and regional treats make the perfect reset.
For a more active day, choose a lava cave tour, snowmobiling on glacier terrain, horse riding on Icelandic horses, Silfra snorkeling in crystal clear rifts, or, if conditions allow, the Inside the Volcano adventure.
Add Heimaey to your Iceland itinerary for a memorable day in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago. The island pairs colorful lava fields with dramatic sea cliffs, and Storhofdi is one of the best spots for puffins in season. Hike to Eldfell, one of Iceland’s youngest volcanoes, then visit the Eldheimar museum to see houses preserved beneath volcanic ash. Stop by Stafkirkjan, the charming Norwegian stave church.
Choose how active you want to be with the Beluga Whale Sanctuary and Puffin Rescue Centre, boat trips, guided hikes, ATV rides, and summer horse riding.
Visit Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, two of the best places to visit in Iceland, with time to walk behind Seljalandsfoss and watch for rainbows in the spray at Skogafoss. Continue to Reynisfjara black sand beach to see basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks, then head to the Dyrholaey cliffs for sweeping coastal views and possible puffin sightings in season.
Along the way, enjoy vistas of Eyjafjallajokull, Hekla, and Katla, with an optional stop at the Skogar Folk Museum.
Discover Southeast Iceland, where Vatnajokull’s glacier tongues spill into wide valleys and sculpt the landscape. Spend time in Skaftafell National Park with an easy walk to Skaftafellsjokull and the trail to Svartifoss waterfall.
Continue to the dramatic curves of Fjadrargljufur canyon, then end the day at Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and nearby Breidamerkurfjara Diamond Beach, where ice fragments glitter on the black sand.
Drive west along the South Coast, mixing classic scenery with lesser-visited stops such as the Thakgil valley, Solheimasandur’s black sand and plane wreck, and the geothermal town of Hveragerdi. Along the way, add tailored hikes, guided activities, or small museums to shape a day that matches your pace.
Arrive in Reykjavik for a relaxed city finish. Visit Hallgrimskirkja, stroll Laugavegur, pause by Tjornin, and take in Harpa Concert Hall and the Solfar Sun Sculpture along the waterfront. Round out the evening with museums, design shops, live music, and standout restaurants, and consider Perlan for panoramic views over the city.
Wrap up your Iceland trip with an easy, departure-focused day. Enjoy a relaxed morning in Reykjavik with time for a final coffee, a short waterfront stroll, or any last-minute shopping, then transfer to Keflavik Airport with plenty of time for check-in.
If your flight schedule allows, add one last stop on the Reykjanes Peninsula for lava fields and coastal views, or finish with a soothing soak at the Blue Lagoon before heading to the terminal.
