10-Day Iceland Itinerary in April: South & Golden Circle

The journey, day by day

Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.

1. DAY 1

   Keflavik

   Overnight at Aurora Keflavik.

   1 stopKeflavik
2. DAY 2

   Reykjanes/South

   Hiking at Reykjadalur takes about 1.25 hours each way.

   4 stops2 hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Golden Circle

   Snowmobile tour on Langjökull glacier.

   4 stops2 hrsGolden Circle
4. DAY 4

   South Coast

   Visit to Caves of Hella. Caution advised at Reynisfjara beach due to rogue waves.

   8 stops3 hrsVik
5. DAY 5

   South East

   Boat tours available at Jökulsárlón.

   4 stops3 hrsSouth East
6. DAY 6

   South

   Ice cave tour to Katla/Kötlujökull.

   2 stops3 hrsVik
7. DAY 7

   South

   Skogar Museum showcases traditional grass-roofed houses.

   5 stops2 hrsSelfoss
8. DAY 8

   Snæfellsnes

   Whale watching departs from Olafsvik.

   3 stops3.5 hrsOlafsvik
9. DAY 9

   Snæfellsnes

   Coastal path hiking between Arnarstapi and Hellnar.

   7 stops1.5 hrsOlafsvik
10. DAY 10

    Reykjavik

    Sky Lagoon in Kopavogur.

    5 stops2 hrsReykjavik