4-9 day golden circle arrive rek day 8

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Day 1 · Day 1

   Golden Circle Wonders: Tectonic Plates, Geysers & Waterfalls

   5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach

   5 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Ice Lagoons and Diamond Shores

   7 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsHöfn
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Eastfjords: Coastal Fjords and Mountain Passes

   5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Canyons, Geothermal Wonders, and Crater Lakes of North Iceland

   6 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsMývatn
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Waterfall of the Gods and Scenic Fjord Drive

   6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsVarmahlíð
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Sagas, Seals, and Canyons

   4 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Lava Waterfalls and Reykjavík Arrival

   4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Reykjavík Exploration & Departure

   4 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik