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Iceland’s south coast and glacier country

Two bases with one hotel change

Submitted by Laneway Guide
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Iceland’s south coast and glacier country · Two bases with one hotel change

  1. Day 1

    Reykjavík

    Atlantic/Reykjavik
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Hotel Klettur
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Laugavegur, Reykjavík

      Skip this block if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Hlemmur, Reykjavík
    OvernightHotel KletturReykjavík
  2. Day 2

    Reykjavík

    Atlantic/Reykjavik
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Hlemmur Hlemmur, Reykjavík
    2. to · Activity Walk the harbor and see Harpa from the public waterfront Harpa, Reykjavík

      Check access and use a shorter route in strong wind.

    3. to · Activity Walk through the adjoining civic streets Reykjavík City Center
    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the waterfront Old Harbor, Reykjavík
    5. to · Activity Walk toward Tjörnin and compare the older city blocks Tjörnin, Reykjavík
    6. to · Meal Take a café break Reykjavík
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Hlemmur, Reykjavík
    OvernightHotel KletturReykjavík
  3. Day 3

    Reykjavík

    Atlantic/Reykjavik
    1. to · Meal Have a bakery breakfast near Hlemmur Hlemmur, Reykjavík
    2. to · Activity Compare shops and storefronts along Laugavegur Laugavegur, Reykjavík

      Keep the walk short in poor weather.

    3. to · Meal Choose lunch at an operating food hall or market Hlemmur, Reykjavík

      Check the day’s operating schedule before choosing a market.

    4. to · Activity Walk toward Hallgrímskirkja and return via a different street Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík

      Use a shorter sheltered route if weather is poor.

    5. to · Meal Take an afternoon café break Reykjavík
    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Hlemmur, Reykjavík
    OvernightHotel KletturReykjavík
  4. Day 4

    Reykjavík

    Atlantic/Reykjavik
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Hlemmur, Reykjavík
    2. to · Activity Walk toward Aðalstræti and locate the exhibition entrance Aðalstræti, Reykjavík
    3. to · Activity Visit the Settlement Exhibition if open The Settlement Exhibition, Reykjavík

      Check the museum calendar and use a city history walk if the exhibition is closed.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the Old Harbor Old Harbor, Reykjavík
    5. to · Activity Walk the public harbor paths and look for the old working waterfront Old Harbor, Reykjavík
    6. to · Meal Take a sheltered break if the wind picks up Reykjavík
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Hlemmur, Reykjavík
    OvernightHotel KletturReykjavík
  5. Day 5

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Hlemmur, Reykjavík
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach the departure point Hotel Klettur
    3. to · Ground transport Travel from Reykjavík to Höfn Route 1, South Iceland

      This is the longest driving day. Check road and weather conditions before committing, allow a meal and several breaks, and keep sightseeing optional. If conditions deteriorate, use a safe stop and change the hotel plan. Use the confirmed times for the journey you book.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after you reach the new base Höfn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel Höfn Harbor
    OvernightHöfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
  6. Day 6

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Höfn Harbor
    2. to · Activity Walk the public harbor paths and look at the working waterfront Höfn Harbor

      Use public routes and keep clear of docks and vehicles.

    3. to · Meal Choose a seafood lunch around the harbor Höfn Harbor

      Check current menus and book ahead if the restaurant requires it.

    4. to · Activity Take a short waterfront walk or find a sheltered stop Höfn, Iceland

      Shorten the route in high wind or rain.

    5. to · Meal Take a coffee break before returning Höfn, Iceland
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Höfn Harbor
    OvernightHöfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
  7. Day 7

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik
    1. to · Meal Breakfast before the park drive Höfn Harbor
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Skaftafell if current conditions allow Skaftafellsstofa Visitor Centre, Iceland

      Check road, weather, daylight, and the center’s opening before leaving. Keep a local Höfn alternative.

    3. to · Activity Use Skaftafellsstofa for park and glacier interpretation Skaftafellsstofa Visitor Centre, Iceland

      Check which visitor facilities and paths are open. Follow current park guidance.

    4. to · Meal Take a packed lunch or use open visitor services Skaftafell, Iceland
    5. to · Activity Take a short marked walk only if park staff and conditions support it Skaftafell, Iceland

      Keep to open public paths and skip the walk if access is uncertain.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to Höfn before fixing dinner plans Höfn, Iceland

      Build in time for slower road conditions and rest stops.

    7. to · Meal Dinner in Höfn if arrival allows Höfn Harbor
    OvernightHöfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
  8. Day 8

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast in Höfn Höfn Harbor
    2. to · Ground transport Drive to the glacier lagoon area only if conditions suit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Iceland

      Check road, wind, and visibility before leaving. Use Höfn as the fallback.

    3. to · Activity View the lagoon from open designated areas Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Iceland

      Follow barriers and warnings. Use land viewpoints and avoid unstable or closed shore areas.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the stop or bring a packed lunch Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Iceland
    5. to · Ground transport Return toward Höfn while there is enough daylight Höfn, Iceland

      Leave early if visibility or road conditions deteriorate.

    6. to · Activity Take a short public harbor walk if conditions allow Höfn Harbor
    7. to · Meal Have dinner in town Höfn Harbor
    OvernightHöfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
  9. Day 9

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik
    1. to · Meal Have a later breakfast near the hotel Höfn Harbor
    2. to · Activity Leave time for a stop you missed or want to revisit Höfn Harbor

      Use this window for a closure, bad weather, or a slower morning.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near the hotel or your chosen stop Höfn Harbor
    4. to · Activity Take a short neighborhood walk if time allows Höfn Harbor

      Use the time for a break if the weather or the next transfer calls for a slower day.

    5. to · Meal Take a seated break Höfn Harbor
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Höfn Harbor
    OvernightHöfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
  10. Day 10

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Höfn Harbor
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Höfn Harbor

      Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Höfn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Höfn Harbor

      Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.