Choose the South Coast and Snaefellsnes journey for a tailored taste of Iceland, where basalt cliffs, thundering waterfalls, and wild black sand beaches set the scene. Designed for travelers who want authenticity without a fixed script, this is one of our trips to Iceland that adapts to your pace, interests, and travel style.
Tell us what matters most to you, and we will handle the details, from character-filled accommodations to trusted local guides and standout experiences. Share your must-haves and preferred rhythm, and we will craft a week that feels personal, seamless, and unmistakably yours.
| Day | Location | Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Iceland and Borgarfjordur | • Grabrok crater • Hraunfossar and Barnafoss • Deildartunguhver hot spring • Reykholt and Borgarnes Settlement Center • Choose one: Glymur hike or lava cave or Krauma or horse farm | West Iceland |
| 2 | Snaefellsnes Peninsula | • Kirkjufell near Grundarfjordur • Budir black church • Berserkjahraun or Budahraun lava fields • Coastal walk at Arnarstapi and Hellnar • Djupalonssandur beach | Snaefellsnes |
| 3 | Golden Circle | • Thingvellir• Geysir and Strokkur • Gullfoss • Kerid crater lake • Hveragerdi stop • Choose one: Secret Lagoon or Laugarvatn Fontana | Golden Circle area |
| 4 | South Coast | • Seljalandsfoss • Skogafoss • Reynisfjara and Reynisdrangar • Dyrholaey cliffs • Skogar Folk Museum | South West Coast |
| 5 | Skaftafell and glacier lagoons | • Skaftafell and Svartifoss • Fjadrargljufur canyon • Jokulsarlon and Diamond Beach • Choose one: Fjallsarlon or Heinabergslon or Hoffellsjokull | South East Coast |
| 6 | Reykjavik | • Hallgrimskirkja • Laugavegur and main squares • Old Harbor and Harpa • Solfar Sun Sculpture • Perlan | Reykjavik |
| 7 | Reykjanes Peninsula and departure | • Reykjanes Geopark lava fields • Gunnuhver or Krysuvik geothermal area • Bridge Between the Continents • Blue Lagoon • Transfer to Keflavik |
Start your Iceland travel in West Iceland and Borgarfjordur, a region that blends waterfalls, sagas, and volcanic landscapes. Climb Grabrok crater for sweeping views across hidden lava fields, then visit the striking Hraunfossar waterfalls and the rushing Barnafoss rapids.
Stop at Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring, and continue to Reykholt, a storied saga site, before visiting the Settlement Centre in Borgarnes for a vivid look into Iceland’s past.
Tailor the day with a hike to Glymur waterfall, a guided lava cave tour, geothermal relaxation at Krauma, or a horse farm visit to connect with local life.
Explore the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, one of the best places to visit in Iceland, dominated by the glacier volcano Snaefellsjokull. Discover Kirkjufell and its waterfall near Grundarfjordur, the iconic black church at Budir, and the lava fields of Berserkjahraun and Budahraun.
Walk the coastal paths of Djupalonssandur, Hellnar, and Arnarstapi, and keep watch offshore for orcas and seabird colonies.
Discover the Golden Circle, home to some of Iceland’s most iconic natural sights. Walk through Thingvellir’s dramatic rift valley, feel the heat at the Geysir geothermal area where Strokkur erupts every 8 to 10 minutes, admire Gullfoss and its powerful cascades, and visit the volcanic Kerid crater with its vivid lake. Pause in Hveragerdi for hot spring culture and local geothermal baking.
Tailor the day with a geothermal bakery tour, a soak in the Secret Lagoon or Laugarvatn Fontana baths, lava cave exploration, snowmobiling, horse riding, Silfra snorkelling, or the Inside the Volcano experience.
Explore the South Coast, a standout day on any Iceland itinerary. Walk behind Seljalandsfoss, photograph rainbows in the spray at Skogafoss, and stroll Reynisfjara’s black sands for views of the Reynisdrangar sea stacks and the Dyrholaey cliffs, with puffins in season.
Along the way, enjoy distant vistas of Eyjafjallajokull, Hekla, and Katla, and add a stop at the Skogar Folk Museum for a taste of local culture.
Discover Vatnajokull’s southeast, where glacier tongues, canyons, and ice lagoons shape the landscape. Visit Skaftafell Nature Reserve for a short hike to Svartifoss, then continue to the winding Fjadrargljufur canyon.
End the day at Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and nearby Breidamerkurfjara Diamond Beach, with time for quieter stops at Fjallsarlon, Heinabergslon, and Hoffellsjokull.
Spend the day in Reykjavik, the world’s northernmost capital, known for its clean streets and easygoing pace. Visit Hallgrimskirkja church, stroll Laugavegur and the main squares, relax by Tjornin pond and the charming Old Harbor, and admire Harpa Concert Hall and the Solfar Sun Sculpture along the waterfront.
Round out your time with museums focused on history, art, or whales, and a visit to Perlan for panoramic views.
Make the most of your departure day with a final drive across the Reykjanes Peninsula, perfectly placed between Reykjavik and Keflavik Airport. Explore the moonlike lava fields of Reykjanes UNESCO Geopark and the dramatic coast at Reykjanesta, where sea stacks rise below bird cliffs.
Stop at the colorful geothermal areas of Gunnuhver and Krysuvik, see the green crater lake Graenavatn, and pass the eerie waters of Kleifarvatn along the Mid Atlantic Ridge. Cross the Bridge Between the Continents, then finish with a soothing soak in the Blue Lagoon before continuing to Keflavik for your flight.
