Oct 13 - Oct 19, 2026

Iceland South Coast

Road Trip · 7 days · Car

About this trip

7‑day car itinerary along Iceland's dramatic South Coast with hikes, glacier walks, waterfalls, black‑sand beaches and recovery stops for friends seeking active adventure.

41Stops
7Days
CarTransport
Moderate budgetFriends
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About this trip

Embark on a 7-day road trip from Vík í Mýrdal through Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon to Hotel Höfn. This itinerary is designed for friends travelling together, with a mid-range budget, with a mix of adventure, so you can feel like you're travelling with a local rather than following a tour bus timetable. You'll keep an active rhythm, packing in more movement and discovery each day while still keeping the transfers believable for the way this trip is meant to unfold. Think of this as a ready-made framework rather than a script: each day suggests a clear path and one or two anchor experiences, but always leaves room for spontaneous detours, extra coffee stops, and the kind of small discoveries that make trips feel personal. Active route with hikes, water or mountain experiences, scenic drives, safety notes, and earned recovery stops.

Trip schedule

Day 1
🎯ActivityMorningDon't miss
SeljalandsfossVík í Mýrdal, Iceland

Iconic waterfall you can walk behind; great photo spot.

Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
Day 1
🎯ActivityAfternoonDon't miss
GljúfrabúiVík í Mýrdal, Iceland

Hidden waterfall tucked in a canyon a short walk from Seljalandsfoss.

Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
Day 2
🎯ActivityMorningDon't miss
Sólheimajökull GlacierVík í Mýrdal, Iceland

Guided glacier walk on blue ice; safety gear provided.

Sólheimajökull Glacier
Day 2
Free🎯ActivityAfternoonOutdoorDon't miss
Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Day 3
Free🎯ActivityMorningOutdoorDon't miss
Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Day 3
Free🎯ActivityAfternoonCulturalDon't miss
Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland
Kirkjubæjarklaustur Church
Day 4
Free🎯ActivityMorning
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon, Iceland
Skaftafell Visitor Center
Day 4
Free🎯ActivityMorningOutdoor
Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon, Iceland
Svartifoss Waterfall

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Total Days7
Activities41
Meals17
Locations4
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