8-Day Iceland Itinerary: Reykjavík area & Golden Circle

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Reykjavík

   Arrival and car pickup.

   1 stopReykjavík
2. DAY 2

   Reykjavík area

   Visiting volcanic sites and spa.

   3 stops0.5 hrsReykjavík area
3. DAY 3

   Golden Circle

   Golden Circle tour ending with snowmobile excursion.

   4 stops2.5 hrsGolden Circle
4. DAY 4

   South Coast

   Exploring the South Coast.

   5 stops4 hrsVik
5. DAY 5

   South-East

   Visiting glacier lagoons.

   4 stops2 hrsSouth-East
6. DAY 6

   South Coast

   Ice cave exploration.

   3 stops3.5 hrsSouth Coast
7. DAY 7

   Golden Circle/Selfoss

   Cultural and thermal visits.

   3 stops1.5 hrsGolden Circle/Selfoss
8. DAY 8

   Reykjanes

   Final sightseeing before flight.

   3 stops1.5 hrsReykjanes