6 Day Itinerary - The South Coast & Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Nicole Zohdi - (Nicole_in_Iceland)
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Nicole Zohdi
What you’ll do

This 6-day itinerary is designed to you the ultimate introduction to Iceland, delivering the country’s most iconic natural wonders with unforgettable landscapes.

Day 1: You will have a leisurely day in Reykjavik where you will get to learn more about Icelandic culture, enjoy some shopping and experience one of the most unique food tours of your life!

Excursions: The Reykjavik Food Walk

Day 2: Circle through Golden Circle, home to Iceland’s most legendary sights: the historic valley of Þingvellir National Park (where you can walk between two continents), the famous erupting Geysir, and Gullfoss waterfall. You will finish with a horse-riding tour through the countryside!

Excursions: Horseback riding through the countryside.

Day 3: Spend the day on the south coast South Coast, with black sand beaches, glaciers, and some of the most epic waterfalls in Iceland!. Highlights include Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara Beach, and the charming town of Vík.

Day 4: You will continue along the South Coast to one of Iceland's most famous (and my personal favorite) sights, Jokulsarlon & Fellsfjara (the Diamond Beach! Here's where you really get "out there" into the wild nature that looks like stepping into another planet.

Excursions: Skaftafell Glacier Hike

Day 5: This day will be primarily driving back to Reykjavik with the most beautiful canyon hike and a highly recommended boat tour so you can see the glacier lagoon icebergs up close!

Excursions: Glacier Lagoon Boat Tour & Sky Lagoon

Day 6: Tour the Snæfellsnes Peninsula stunning coastlines, charming fishing villages, and Iceland's most famous mountain peak featured in Game of Thrones.

In six days, this itinerary will take you through some of Iceland's most memorable sights and experiences through the south coast, and a taste of the west.

Day Total

5.5 km (3.4 mi)

22 min

Welcome to your first day in Reykjavik!

Spend the day getting a taste of the city's most notable highlights. Start by visiting Hallgrimskirkja where you can take an elevator to the top to get a whole view of Reykjavik!

Then head down to the iconic Rainbow Street and Laugavegur for some of the best cafes, lunch spots and shopping. You will finish in the historic district where you can see more of the old town before heading for an evening of leisure at the Reykjavik Edition.

1

Hallgrimskirkja
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Iconic Lutheran church in Iceland
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
$
Direction

471 m (0.3 mi)

2 min

2

Skólavörðustígur
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Vibrant pedestrian street in Reykjavik
Category
Culture
Direction

1.8 km (1.1 mi)

6 min

3

Laugavegur
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Scenic Icelandic wilderness trekking adventure
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

1.7 km (1.1 mi)

6 min

4

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
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Iconic architectural gem in Reykjavík
Category
Culture
Direction

749 m (0.5 mi)

3 min

5

The Reykjavik Food Walk
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Delicious Icelandic food tour experience
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
$
Direction

823 m (0.5 mi)

3 min

6

Sand Hotel by Keahotels
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Chic boutique hotel in Reykjavík
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$
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