DAY 1 — Arrival & Reykjavik Exploration
Reykjavik
Arrive at Keflavik Airport (KEF), transfer to Reykjavik accommodation.
Settle in and explore Reykjavik’s iconic church, waterfront, and downtown streets.
Night Stay: Reykjavik
Distance: 50 KM
City Walk
DAY 2 — The Golden Circle
Reykjavik → Selfoss/Hella
Drive the Golden Circle route: Þingvellir National Park, Geysir hot springs,
and the powerful Gullfoss waterfall.
Night Stay: Selfoss / Hella area
Distance: 250 KM
Golden Circle
DAY 3 — The Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar)
Ferry Day Trip
Drive to Landeyjahöfn terminal and take the ferry to Heimaey.
Explore this volcanic island: hike Eldfell volcano (1973 eruption), visit Eldheimar museum,
and spot puffins in summer. Return on a late afternoon ferry.
Night Stay: Hella / Hvolsvöllur area
Distance: 60 KM
Ferry + Puffins
DAY 4 — South Coast Waterfalls to Vík
Hella → Vík
Explore Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss, its hidden neighbor,
and the mighty Skógafoss. End at Reynisfjara black sand beach near Vík.
Night Stay: Vík area
Distance: 80 KM
Waterfalls + Beach
DAY 5 — Skaftafell National Park & Glacier Hike
Vík → Skaftafell
Drive to Skaftafell Nature Reserve at the foot of Vatnajökull.
The main activity is a guided glacier hike on an outlet glacier.
Alternatively, enjoy scenic hiking trails in the park.
Night Stay: Skaftafell / Kirkjubæjarklaustur area
Distance: 140 KM
Glacier Hike
DAY 6 — Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach
Glacier Lagoon Day
Spend the day at Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Take a Zodiac boat tour among giant icebergs.
Visit Diamond Beach and optionally explore Fjallsárlón lagoon.
Night Stay: Skaftafell / Kirkjubæjarklaustur area
Distance: 120 KM
Zodiac Tour
DAY 7 — Return Drive to Reykjavik
Skaftafell → Reykjavik
Leisurely drive back west to the capital.
Stop again at your favorite South Coast sights or visit places missed earlier,
such as the Lava Centre museum in Hvolsvöllur.
Night Stay: Reykjavik
Distance: 330 KM
Scenic Stops
DAY 8 — Blue Lagoon & Departure
Reykjavik → KEF
Enjoy a final Icelandic experience with a relaxing morning at the Blue Lagoon
(pre-booking essential) before driving to KEF airport for departure.
Distance: 50 KM
Blue Lagoon
