Arrive at Keflavik International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland. After checking in, spend the afternoon exploring the city’s highlights, including the Hallgrímskirkja Church and the Harpa Concert Hall. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local Icelandic restaurant and overnight in Reykjavik.
After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour of the Golden Circle. Visit Thingvellir National Park, where you can see the rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Continue to the Geysir geothermal area to witness the Strokkur geyser erupting. Have lunch at a nearby café and then visit Gullfoss, the stunning Golden Falls. Return to Reykjavik for dinner and overnight.
Travel to Vik, a charming village on Iceland’s southern coast. En route, visit the stunning Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Explore the black sand beaches of Reynisfjara and the basalt columns at Reynisdrangar. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Vik. Check in to your hotel and spend the evening exploring the village. Dinner and overnight in Vik.
After breakfast, head to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, a spectacular sight where you can see icebergs floating in the lagoon. Take a boat tour to get closer to the icebergs and visit the nearby Diamond Beach, where ice chunks wash up on the black sand. Enjoy lunch at a nearby café. Return to Vik for dinner and overnight.
Travel back to Reykjavik, stopping at additional South Coast highlights along the way. Visit the Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon and the charming town of Hveragerði. Enjoy lunch at a local café and continue to Reykjavik. Spend the evening exploring the city’s vibrant nightlife or relaxing at the Blue Lagoon (optional). Dinner and overnight in Reykjavik.
After breakfast, enjoy a free day in Reykjavik. You may choose to visit the Reykjavik Art Museum, the National Museum of Iceland, or enjoy a walk along the waterfront. In the afternoon, visit the Blue Lagoon for a relaxing soak in the geothermal waters. Have lunch at the Blue Lagoon’s restaurant and return to Reykjavik for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, enjoy some last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Reykjavik. Transfer to Keflavik International Airport for your departure flight. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have additional time to explore or relax before heading to the airport.