Golden Circle & whale-watching
“7 nights in Iceland — Land at KEF, transfer to the guesthouse, and settle into central Reykjavík.”
7 nights in Iceland, mapped out day by day through Reykjavik — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 7 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-19 October
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Boutique guesthouse, Reykjavik
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 7 days
- Budget
- €2,009
Loved on Google
- Flybus Airport Transfer3.3(546)
- Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavik3.5(140)
- Hallgrimskirkja4.6(29K)
- Reykjavík Bistro4.8(376)
- Golden Circle Day Tours4.7(116)
- Thingvellir National Park4.7(25K)
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The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & city stroll
Fly AMS to KEF on KLMFlybus transfer to central ReykjavikCheck in to the boutique guesthouseEvening walk around Laugavegur and HallgrimskirkjaCasual dinner at a downtown bistro - 2
Golden Circle tour
Golden Circle day tour departureThingvellir National Park (tectonic rift)Geysir geothermal area & Strokkur eruptionsGullfoss waterfallReturn to Reykjavik for dinner - 3
Whale-watching cruise
Whale-watching cruise from Reykjavik Old HarbourLook for minke and humpback whalesHarbour-side seafood lunchAfternoon at Harpa Concert Hall & the Sun VoyagerRest ahead of the glacier day - 4
Glacier hike
Early pickup for glacier hike tourScenic drive along the south coastGuided glacier walk with crampons & ice axeOptional stop at Solheimajokull viewpointReturn to Reykjavik - 5
Free day & northern-lights chase
Slow morning and cafe breakfastVisit the National Museum or PerlanThermal soak at a local poolEvening northern-lights chase by minibusHot cocoa under dark skies away from city light - 6
City & culture day
Explore Reykjavik design shops & bookstoresLunch at Hlemmur food hallWhale of Iceland or Aurora museum visitOptional backup northern-lights outing if skies were cloudyFarewell dinner in the old town - 7
Blue Lagoon & departure
Check out and store luggageTransfer to the Blue Lagoon (on the KEF route)Geothermal soak, silica mask & swim-up barFlybus onward to KEF airportFly KEF to AMS on KLM
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Arrival & city stroll
Land at KEF, transfer to the guesthouse, and settle into central Reykjavík. Fly AMS to KEF on KLM and Flybus transfer to central Reykjavik.
- Flights
- €518
- Stay
- €1,491
- Per night
- €287
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Golden Circle tour
Classic full-day loop through Iceland's iconic geology and waterfalls. Golden Circle day tour departure and Thingvellir National Park (tectonic rift).
Whale-watching cruise
Half-day cruise on Faxafloi Bay plus a relaxed afternoon in town. Whale-watching cruise from Reykjavik Old Harbour and Look for minke and humpback whales.
Glacier hike
Guided crampon hike on a south-coast glacier tongue. Early pickup for glacier hike tour and Scenic drive along the south coast.
Free day & northern-lights chase
Relaxed daytime in the city, then an evening aurora hunt. Slow morning and cafe breakfast and Visit the National Museum or Perlan.
City & culture day
Buffer day to explore Reykjavik and shop, with an aurora backup option. Explore Reykjavik design shops & bookstores and Lunch at Hlemmur food hall.
Blue Lagoon & departure
Wind down at the Blue Lagoon en route to the airport for the flight home. Check out and store luggage and Transfer to the Blue Lagoon (on the KEF route).
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