Reykjavik
A compact capital, the Golden Circle (Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss) and a soak in the hot springs.
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Iceland
South Iceland: waterfalls, glaciers and black beaches
South Iceland road trip
- 7 nights
- Best: June, July, August, September
- from about €2,100 per person
At a glance
The most spectacular stretch of the Ring Road, best by rental car with stops wherever you like.
- When to go: June, July, August, September.
- Length: 7 nights.
- Indicative budget: from about €2,100 per person (rough estimate: real prices vary with dates and availability).
- Suggested arrival airports: Reykjavik (KEF).
The stops
Vik
Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Reynisfjara black sand beach.
Höfn
Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and ice caves (in season). The drive back to Keflavik takes about 5 hours.
Getting around
| Leg | Suggested transport |
|---|---|
| Reykjavik → Vik | car |
| Vik → Höfn | car |
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