8-Day Iceland Itinerary in October: Reykjavík & 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 in the afternoon, shopping for supplies.

   1 stopReykjavík
2. DAY 2

   Reykjavík

   Whale watching in the morning, Sky Lagoon in the afternoon.

   2 stopsReykjavík
3. DAY 3

   Reykjavík

   Shabbat day, walking in Reykjavík.

   4 stopsReykjavík
4. DAY 4

   Golden Circle

   Full day Golden Circle tour.

   4 stops2.5 hrsGolden Circle
5. DAY 5

   South Coast

   The Lava show is at the exhibition in Vík.

   5 stops3.5 hrsSouth Coast
6. DAY 6

   South Coast

   Ice cave tour with super-jeep.

   3 stops2 hrsSouth Coast
7. DAY 7

   South Coast

   History tour of Hella caves.

   3 stops3 hrsSouth Coast
8. DAY 8

   Reykjanes

   Final day, concluding with airport transfer.

   3 stops3 hrsReykjanes