Golden Circle & South Coast

Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson - (IcelandicExplorer)
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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

185 km (114,9 mi)

2 h 45 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
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The Go to Car Rental in Iceland
Categoria
noleggio auto
Est. Price
$$
Direzione

86,1 km (53,5 mi)

1 h 10 min

2

Þingvellir National Park
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National park
Categoria
giro turistico
Direzione

5,2 km (3,2 mi)

4 min

3

Dead Man Walk
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Game of Thrones Canyon
Categoria
giro turistico
Direzione

28,6 km (17,8 mi)

26 min

4

Laugarvatn Fontana
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Lovely spa with geothermal water
Categoria
terme
Est. Price
$$
Direzione

13,6 km (8,4 mi)

14 min

5

Efstidalur II
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Great stop for ice cream or lunch
Categoria
ristorante
Direzione

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
Categoria
escursione
Est. Durata
1-2h
Direzione

10,6 km (6,6 mi)

10 min

7

Friðheimar
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Beautiful restaurant
Categoria
ristorante
Est. Price
$$
Tipo di ristorante
Qualunque
Direzione

19 km (11,8 mi)

15 min

8

Geysir
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Hot spring
Categoria
giro turistico
Direzione

10 km (6,2 mi)

9 min

9

Gullfoss Falls
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Waterfall
Categoria
cascata
Direzione

10 km (6,2 mi)

9 min

10

Hotel Geysir
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Golden Circle Accommodation
Categoria
Hotel
Direzione