The Golden Circle & south Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand
“5 nights in Iceland — Land at KEF, settle into the guesthouse, and ease into Reykjavik's walkable old town.”
5 nights in Iceland, mapped out day by day through Reykjavik — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 6 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-17 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Boutique guesthouse, Reykjavik
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 5 days
- Budget
- €1,583
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Reykjavik on Foot
Airport transfer from KEF to ReykjavikCheck in to Boutique guesthouseExplore Reykjavik: Hallgrimskirkja church and viewing towerStroll Laugavegur shopping street and the old harbourWelcome dinner of Icelandic lamb and fresh seafood - 2
The Golden Circle
Golden Circle self-drive/day tourThingvellir National Park — walk between tectonic platesGeysir geothermal area — watch Strokkur eruptGullfoss waterfall viewpointOptional Secret Lagoon soak on the way backReturn to Reykjavik for dinner - 3
South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand
Seljalandsfoss waterfall (walk behind the falls)Skogafoss waterfallReynisfjara black sand beach near VikBasalt columns and sea-stack viewsEvening return to Reykjavik - 4
Blue Lagoon & Reykjanes
Morning at the Blue Lagoon geothermal spaDrive the Reykjanes Peninsula lava fieldsBridge Between Continents photo stopGunnuhver hot springs and lighthouseCasual evening back in Reykjavik - 5
Reykjavik Culture & Coast
Reykjavik: Sun Voyager sculpture and Harpa Concert HallNational Museum of Iceland or Perlan exhibitionCoffee and pastries at a local cafeWhale-watching tour from the old harbour (optional)Farewell dinner downtown - 6
Departure
Last-minute souvenir shopping on SkolavordustigurCheck out of the guesthouseTransfer to KEF airportReturn flight to AMS
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Arrival & Reykjavik on Foot
Land at KEF, settle into the guesthouse, and ease into Reykjavik's walkable old town. Airport transfer from KEF to Reykjavik and Check in to Boutique guesthouse.
- Flights
- €518
- Stay
- €1,065
- Per night
- €317
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The Golden Circle
A full-day loop through Iceland's iconic Golden Circle trio. Golden Circle self-drive/day tour and Thingvellir National Park — walk between tectonic plates.
South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand
Day trip east to Iceland's dramatic south coast. Seljalandsfoss waterfall (walk behind the falls) and Skogafoss waterfall.
Blue Lagoon & Reykjanes
Relaxed geothermal day balancing the busy touring days. Morning at the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and Drive the Reykjanes Peninsula lava fields.
Reykjavik Culture & Coast
A slower day soaking up Reykjavik's museums, cafes and coastline. Reykjavik: Sun Voyager sculpture and Harpa Concert Hall and National Museum of Iceland or Perlan exhibition.
Departure
Final morning stroll before flying home from KEF. Last-minute souvenir shopping on Skolavordustigur and Check out of the guesthouse.
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