My complete 6-day Iceland itinerary! 🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸

Look at my upcoming posts for a day-by-day guide explaining each of the below with my experiences explained further! Driving route is at the end of the post below.

Iceland Complete Itinerary:

Day 1: Kirkjufell falls

Bruarfoss Waterfall

Snaefellsjoekull (National Park)

Kirkjufell Falls

Grundarfjörður

Sleep: Grundarfjörður Hostel

Day 2: Golden Circle

Bruarafoss

Geysir

Gullfoss

Old Lagoon Hot Spring

Halparfoss

Haifoss

Sleep: Skyggnir Bed and Breakfast

Day 3: Skaftafell/Hof

Jökulsárlón

Fjallsárlón

Skaftafell Ice Cave

Svartifoss

Hundafoss

Sleep: Hof 1 Hotel

Day 4: Vik

Dverghamrar (on the way)

Maelifell (its kinda far but on the way)

Reynisfjara beach

Dyrhólaey

Skógafoss

Sleep: Hotel Katla Hofdabrekka

Day 5: Vik

Reynisfjara Beach

Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck Hike

Hjörleifshöfði

Sleep: Hotel Katla Hofdabrekka

Day 6: Reykjavik

Seljalandsfoss

Blue Lagoon

Hallgrímskirkja

Walk around the town and got drinks at the hostel

Sleep: KEX Hostel

Reykjavik Eats:

Dill Restaurant: This Michelin-starred restaurant offers an innovative tasting menu that showcases the best of Icelandic ingredients, with dishes like langoustine with pickled rhubarb and beetroot with smoked trout.

Fish Market: This upscale restaurant specializes in seafood, with a menu that features fresh catch from the surrounding waters, as well as other Icelandic delicacies like reindeer and lamb.

Kol Restaurant: This chic brasserie offers a variety of international dishes with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients, including Icelandic lamb and seafood.

Reykjavik Chips: This casual eatery serves up delicious Belgian-style fries with a variety of sauces, as well as burgers and hot dogs.

Reykjavik Street Food: This food truck serves up hearty Icelandic specialties like lamb soup, fish and chips, and traditional meat stews.

Café Babalú: This cozy café serves up tasty breakfast and brunch options, including Icelandic pancakes and eggs benedict.

Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur: This legendary hot dog stand has been serving up delicious Icelandic hot dogs since 1937, and is a favorite of locals and tourists alike.

Driving Route:

1. Fly into Reykjavik and pick up your rental car.

2. Drive from Reykjavik to Kirkjufell Falls, located on the north coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. The drive takes about 2.5-3 hours, depending on traffic and weather conditions.

3. From Kirkjufell Falls, drive to the Golden Circle, which is located in the southwest part of Iceland. The Golden Circle includes attractions like Geysir, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir National Park. Allow a full day for exploring the Golden Circle.

4. From the Golden Circle, drive to Skaftafell/Hof, located on the southeastern part of Iceland near Vatnajökull glacier. The drive takes about 4-5 hours, depending on weather and road conditions. Along the way, you'll pass by many stunning landscapes and natural wonders.

5. From Skaftafell/Hof, drive to Vik, which is located on the south coast of Iceland. The drive takes about 2-3 hours, depending on weather and road conditions. Along the way, you'll pass by many beautiful black sand beaches and other natural attractions.

6. Finally, drive back to Reykjavik, which is located in the southwest part of Iceland. The drive from Vik to Reykjavik takes about 2.5-3 hours, depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Overall, this driving route will take you through some of the most stunning and iconic natural landscapes in Iceland, including waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, and more. Just make sure to check weather and road conditions before embarking on your journey, as conditions can change quickly and unexpectedly in Iceland.

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