4 Day Itinerary for First-Timers - The Golden Circle & South Coast

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

This 4-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!

Day 2: Tour the Snæfellsnes Peninsula stunning coastlines, charming fishing villages, and Iceland's most famous mountain peak featured in Game of Thrones.

Day 3: 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!

Day 4: 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.

In just four days, this itinerary will take you through Iceland's greatest and is perfect for short-timer travelers who want to maximize their time experiencing the beauty of this country.

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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