Golden Circle & South Coast

Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson - (IcelandicExplorer)
Itinerary created by
Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson
What you’ll do

Incredible 5 day adventure on the South Coast. The entire trip can be done in a regular vehicle (no 4x4 needed).

I've added a mix of highlights as well as my favourite places to stay and eat. And importantly, where to get coffee while on the road.

There are also other good budget options in terms of accommodation on booking.com however those on the map are the ones I like the most with and think will give you the best experience.

Day Total

184 km (114.3 mi)

2 hr 47 min

Day 1 is about the Golden Circle and all the amazing places that this area has to offer. Don’t worry if you can’t make it for all the stops I’ve listed. This is just for inspiration - choose what you’re most excited about. I definitely would say that Brúarfoss and the game of Thrones Canyon are pretty cool - as well as Ice cream at Efsti Dalur and tomato soup at Fridheimar. Make sure to book in advance if you decide to have lunch at Friðheimar since they’re also fully booked.

If you’re running short on time, then consider skipping/prioritising a few spots along the way. Like skipping Fontana if short on time.

1

Blue Car Rental
Blue Car Rental
The Go to Car Rental in Iceland
Category
Car Rental
Est. Price
$$
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86.1 km (53.5 mi)

1 hr 10 min

2

Þingvellir National Park
Þingvellir National Park
National park
Category
Sightseeing
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5.2 km (3.2 mi)

4 min

3

Dead Man Walk
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Game of Thrones Canyon
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

28.6 km (17.8 mi)

26 min

4

Laugarvatn Fontana
Laugarvatn Fontana
Lovely spa with geothermal water
Category
Spa
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13.2 km (8.2 mi)

13 min

5

Efstidalur II
Efstidalur II
Great stop for ice cream or lunch
Category
Restaurant
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1.9 km (1.2 mi)

3 min

6

Brúarfoss - FREE Parking Lot & Hike
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Awesome hike with 3 milky blue waterfalls
Category
Hike
Est. Duration
1-2h
Direction

10.6 km (6.6 mi)

12 min

7

Friðheimar
Friðheimar
Beautiful restaurant
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
Any
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19 km (11.8 mi)

15 min

8

Geysir
Geysir
Hot spring
Category
Sightseeing
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9.8 km (6.1 mi)

10 min

9

Gullfoss Falls
Gullfoss Falls
Waterfall
Category
Waterfall
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9.6 km (6 mi)

10 min

10

Hotel Geysir
Hotel Geysir
Golden Circle Accommodation
Category
Hotel
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