8-Day Iceland Itinerary in May: Selfoss, Golden Circle & Gullfoss

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Selfoss

   Arrival and transfer to Selfoss.

   1 stopSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Golden Circle

   Full day exploring the Golden Circle.

   5 stops2 hrsGolden Circle
3. DAY 3

   Thorsmork

   Self-guided trip to Thorsmork, requires crossing rivers.

   5 stops1.5 hrsThorsmork
4. DAY 4

   South Coast

   Coastal sightseeing and ice cave exploration.

   4 stops1 hrsVik
5. DAY 5

   Skaftafell/Jokulsarlon

   Focus on glaciers and lagoons.

   4 stops3.5 hrsSkaftafell/Jokulsarlon
6. DAY 6

   Vik/Kirkjubaerklaustur

   Exploring canyons and black sand beach.

   3 stops2.5 hrsVik/Kirkjubaerklaustur
7. DAY 7

   South/Central

   Diverse nature sites and return towards Reykjavik.

   6 stops3.5 hrsSouth/Central
8. DAY 8

   Reykjavik

   City exploration and departure prep.

   4 stops0.5 hrsReykjavik