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Iceland South Coast & Golden

5days
17stops
DAY01

Keflavík Airport → Gullfoss

Overnight in Gullfoss
  1. 08:00
    Keflavík Airport· start
  3. 10:30
    Þingvellir
  5. 13:30
    Geysir
  7. 15:30
    Gullfoss· overnight
Accommodation
Selfoss or Hella
Food
  • Fridheimar · Tomato soup in a geothermal greenhouse. Warm, weird, wonderful.
  • Kaffi Krús · Selfoss bistro with hearty lamb stew and decent espresso.
Costs
Rental car (compact)
$90/day
Fuel
$25
Lodging
$220/night
Food
$60
Park entry
Free
DAY02

Seljalandsfoss → Reynisfjara

Overnight in Reynisfjara
  1. 09:00
    Seljalandsfoss· start
  3. 11:00
    Skógafoss
  5. 13:30
    Sólheimajökull
  7. 16:00
    Reynisfjara· overnight
Accommodation
Vík í Mýrdal
Food
  • Skógafoss café · Simple lamb soup and coffee with waterfall mist in your hair.
  • Sudur-Vík · Vík's best pizza and craft beer. Cozy after a windy day.
Costs
Lodging
$260/night
Fuel
$35
Food
$70
Glacier parking
$10
Coffee/snacks
$15
DAY03

Fjaðrárgljúfur → Diamond Beach

Overnight in Diamond Beach
  1. 09:00
    Fjaðrárgljúfur· start
  3. 11:30
    Fjallsárlón
  5. 13:30
    Jökulsárlón
  7. 16:00
    Diamond Beach· overnight
Accommodation
Vík í Mýrdal
Food
  • Humarhöfnin · Langoustine capital of Iceland. Butter-poached tails in Höfn.
  • Vík supermarket · Kjörbúðin for DIY dinner—save $40 vs restaurants.
Costs
Lodging
$260/night
Fuel
$45
Langoustine lunch
$55
Supermarket dinner
$25
Parking
Free
DAY04

Kvernufoss → Reykjanesviti

Overnight in Reykjanesviti
  1. 09:30
    Kvernufoss· start
  3. 11:30
    Sólheimasandur
  5. 14:30
    Dyrhólaey
  7. 17:00
    Reykjanesviti· overnight
Accommodation
Keflavík or Grindavík
Food
  • Gamla Fjósið · Farm-to-table in Hvolsvöllur. Lamb raised on the property.
  • Brim · Fish and chips in Grindavík, harbor views, local cod.
Costs
Lodging
$180/night
Fuel
$40
Farm lunch
$45
Fish dinner
$35
Plane wreck parking
$10
DAY05

Blue Lagoon → Keflavík Airport

  1. 09:00
    Blue Lagoon· start
  3. 14:00
    Keflavík Airport
Food
  • Blue Lagoon Lava · Overpriced but convenient. Lamb soup or catch of the day.
  • Keflavík airport · Final hot dog (pylsur) at 10/11 or Joe & the Juice.
Costs
Blue Lagoon entry
$75
Car return fuel top-up
$20
Airport food
$25
Rental car (final day)
$90
Parking/transport
$0
Heads Up
  • Day 4: 5h 56m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 4: Kvernufoss → Sólheimasandur flight transit only 2.0h — allow ≥5h door-to-door