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Iceland’s south coast and glacier country

Three bases with a stop in the middle

Submitted by Past the Station
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Skógafoss waterfall on Iceland’s South Coast

Route and nights

  1. Reykjavík3 nights
  2. Vík3 nights
  3. Höfn4 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: A middle stop adds a different experience and a hotel change. Keep both move days light.

Compare: Drive or guided ground transport

Trip stats

Trip days
11
Nights
10
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
62

Days by place

Höfn
5
Reykjavík
3
Vík
3

Hotels and other stays

Höfn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
4 nights
Hotel Klettur · Reykjavík
3 nights
Hótel Kría · Vík
3 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
27
Activity
22
Ground transport
8
Lodging
5

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Reykjavík
  1. to · Lodging Drop bags and settle in Hotel Klettur
  2. to · Activity Walk Laugavegur toward the city center Laugavegur, Reykjavík

    Keep this as a flexible first look after arrival.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner around Hlemmur Hlemmur, Reykjavík
Hotel KletturReykjavík
Day 2 Reykjavík
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast at a bakery Laugavegur, Reykjavík
  2. to · Activity Visit Hallgrímskirkja and walk down Skólavörðustígur Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík

    Check visitor access before adding the tower.

  3. to · Meal Browse a food hall and get lunch Hlemmur, Reykjavík
  4. to · Activity Walk around Harpa and the Sun Voyager Harpa, Reykjavík
  5. to · Activity Follow the waterfront toward the Old Harbor Old Harbor, Reykjavík
  6. to · Meal Eat dinner near the Old Harbor Old Harbor, Reykjavík
Hotel KletturReykjavík
Day 3 Reykjavík
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Hlemmur, Reykjavík
  2. to · Activity Visit the Settlement Exhibition Aðalstræti, Reykjavík

    Use the archaeological remains to put the old city in context. Check museum hours for your date.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Get lunch around Austurvöllur Austurvöllur, Reykjavík
  4. to · Activity Walk around Tjörnin and choose a short museum stop Tjörnin, Reykjavík

    Make the National Museum the afternoon anchor if its hours and your energy fit.

  5. to · Activity Pick up food and water for the South Coast drive Reykjavík
  6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Hlemmur, Reykjavík
Hotel KletturReykjavík
Day 4 Vík
  1. to · Lodging Have breakfast, check out, and collect the car Reykjavík

    Allow extra time if collecting a rental today.

  2. to · Ground transport Drive toward Hvolsvöllur with a rest stop Hvolsvöllur

    Check road conditions before leaving and keep the schedule flexible.

  3. to · Meal Stop for lunch in Hvolsvöllur Hvolsvöllur
  4. to · Activity Visit Seljalandsfoss if access is open Seljalandsfoss

    Use the main viewpoint. Skip the behind-the-falls path if access is restricted.

    Official information
  5. to · Ground transport Continue to Vík and check in Hótel Kría, Vík
  6. to · Meal Have dinner in Vík Vík
Hótel KríaVík
Day 5 Vík
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast in Vík Vík
  2. to · Activity Explore the village around the church viewpoint Vík í Mýrdal Church
  3. to · Meal Get lunch in the village Vík
  4. to · Activity Spend time by the village waterfront if conditions allow Vík

    Stay on established paths and well back from the water. Use an indoor break if conditions are poor.

  5. to · Activity Pick up road snacks and leave time to rest Vík
  6. to · Meal Have dinner within the village Vík
Hótel KríaVík
Day 6 Vík
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast and check road and coastal conditions Vík
  2. to · Activity Visit the Dyrhólaey viewpoints if the access road is open Dyrhólaey

    Follow access and seasonal closures. If unavailable, keep the morning for Skógafoss.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Have lunch around Skógar Skógar
  4. to · Activity See Skógafoss from the lower viewpoint Skógafoss

    Use the stairs only if conditions and your group are comfortable.

  5. to · Activity Choose a safe afternoon stop near Vík Vík

    Reynisfjara is optional only if official advisories and on-site warning signs allow access. Leave immediately if access is restricted.

    Official information
  6. to · Meal Have dinner in Vík Vík
Hótel KríaVík
Day 7 Höfn
  1. to · Lodging Have breakfast and check out Hótel Kría, Vík
  2. to · Ground transport Drive east to Kirkjubæjarklaustur and take a rest break Kirkjubæjarklaustur

    Keep the transfer flexible for weather and road conditions.

  3. to · Meal Get lunch before the longer stretch east Kirkjubæjarklaustur
  4. to · Ground transport Continue east on Route 1 with time for a rest stop Route 1, South Iceland
  5. to · Lodging Check in and get oriented in Höfn Höfn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
  6. to · Meal Have dinner near the harbor Höfn
Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
Day 8 Höfn
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast and pack a lunch Höfn
  2. to · Ground transport Drive to Jökulsárlón with a weather buffer Jökulsárlón
  3. to · Activity Explore the marked shore viewpoints at Jökulsárlón Jökulsárlón

    Keep this a shore visit. Check park notices and use marked paths.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón
  5. to · Activity Visit Fjallsárlón for a second lagoon perspective Fjallsárlón

    The optional guided boat tour meets at Fjallsárlón. Check seasonal availability and use the operator’s actual arrival and departure times. Skip the tour if conditions or the schedule do not fit.

    Optional Viator tour
  6. to · Ground transport Return to Höfn with daylight to spare Höfn
  7. to · Meal Have dinner in town Höfn
Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
Day 9 Höfn
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast in Höfn Höfn
  2. to · Activity Walk the harbor and Ósland paths if conditions allow Ósland, Höfn

    Keep the walk short if winds are strong.

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

    Check restaurant hours and the day’s menu.

  4. to · Activity Make a short outing to the Stokksnes area Stokksnes

    Check current access and any entry fee before leaving. Keep the afternoon in Höfn if visibility is poor.

  5. to · Activity Leave time for a café or a second harbor walk Höfn
  6. to · Meal Have dinner in town Höfn
Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
Day 10 Höfn
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast and pick up lunch supplies Höfn
  2. to · Ground transport Drive west to Skaftafell and allow time to park Skaftafell
  3. to · Activity Start at the Skaftafell visitor center Skaftafellsstofa

    Check current trail conditions before choosing an afternoon walk.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Have a packed lunch before walking Skaftafell
  5. to · Activity Walk a marked Skaftafell trail that fits your group Skaftafell

    Choose the route based on daylight, weather, and the visitor center’s advice. Do not add an independent glacier walk.

  6. to · Ground transport Return to Höfn with time for a rest stop Höfn
  7. to · Meal Have a final dinner in Höfn Höfn
Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
Day 11 Höfn
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near your stay Höfn
  2. to · Lodging Check out and load the car Höfn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
  3. to · Activity Take a short harbor walk if your onward schedule allows Höfn Harbor

    If you are leaving via Reykjavík or Keflavík, allow a separate travel day or adjust the last overnight rather than relying on a same-morning connection.

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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Reykjavík

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Reykjavík
    1. to · Lodging Drop bags and settle in Hotel Klettur
    2. to · Activity Walk Laugavegur toward the city center Laugavegur, Reykjavík

      Keep this as a flexible first look after arrival.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner around Hlemmur Hlemmur, Reykjavík
    Hotel KletturReykjavík
  2. Day 2

    Reykjavík

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Reykjavík
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast at a bakery Laugavegur, Reykjavík
    2. to · Activity Visit Hallgrímskirkja and walk down Skólavörðustígur Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík

      Check visitor access before adding the tower.

    3. to · Meal Browse a food hall and get lunch Hlemmur, Reykjavík
    4. to · Activity Walk around Harpa and the Sun Voyager Harpa, Reykjavík
    5. to · Activity Follow the waterfront toward the Old Harbor Old Harbor, Reykjavík
    6. to · Meal Eat dinner near the Old Harbor Old Harbor, Reykjavík
    Hotel KletturReykjavík
  3. Day 3

    Reykjavík

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Reykjavík
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Hlemmur, Reykjavík
    2. to · Activity Visit the Settlement Exhibition Aðalstræti, Reykjavík

      Use the archaeological remains to put the old city in context. Check museum hours for your date.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Get lunch around Austurvöllur Austurvöllur, Reykjavík
    4. to · Activity Walk around Tjörnin and choose a short museum stop Tjörnin, Reykjavík

      Make the National Museum the afternoon anchor if its hours and your energy fit.

    5. to · Activity Pick up food and water for the South Coast drive Reykjavík
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Hlemmur, Reykjavík
    Hotel KletturReykjavík
  4. Day 4

    Vík

    Atlantic/Reykjavik
    1. to · Lodging Have breakfast, check out, and collect the car Reykjavík

      Allow extra time if collecting a rental today.

    2. to · Ground transport Drive toward Hvolsvöllur with a rest stop Hvolsvöllur

      Check road conditions before leaving and keep the schedule flexible.

    3. to · Meal Stop for lunch in Hvolsvöllur Hvolsvöllur
    4. to · Activity Visit Seljalandsfoss if access is open Seljalandsfoss

      Use the main viewpoint. Skip the behind-the-falls path if access is restricted.

      Official information
    5. to · Ground transport Continue to Vík and check in Hótel Kría, Vík
    6. to · Meal Have dinner in Vík Vík
    Hótel KríaVík
  5. Day 5

    Vík

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Vík
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast in Vík Vík
    2. to · Activity Explore the village around the church viewpoint Vík í Mýrdal Church
    3. to · Meal Get lunch in the village Vík
    4. to · Activity Spend time by the village waterfront if conditions allow Vík

      Stay on established paths and well back from the water. Use an indoor break if conditions are poor.

    5. to · Activity Pick up road snacks and leave time to rest Vík
    6. to · Meal Have dinner within the village Vík
    Hótel KríaVík
  6. Day 6

    Vík

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Vík
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast and check road and coastal conditions Vík
    2. to · Activity Visit the Dyrhólaey viewpoints if the access road is open Dyrhólaey

      Follow access and seasonal closures. If unavailable, keep the morning for Skógafoss.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Have lunch around Skógar Skógar
    4. to · Activity See Skógafoss from the lower viewpoint Skógafoss

      Use the stairs only if conditions and your group are comfortable.

    5. to · Activity Choose a safe afternoon stop near Vík Vík

      Reynisfjara is optional only if official advisories and on-site warning signs allow access. Leave immediately if access is restricted.

      Official information
    6. to · Meal Have dinner in Vík Vík
    Hótel KríaVík
  7. Day 7

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik
    1. to · Lodging Have breakfast and check out Hótel Kría, Vík
    2. to · Ground transport Drive east to Kirkjubæjarklaustur and take a rest break Kirkjubæjarklaustur

      Keep the transfer flexible for weather and road conditions.

    3. to · Meal Get lunch before the longer stretch east Kirkjubæjarklaustur
    4. to · Ground transport Continue east on Route 1 with time for a rest stop Route 1, South Iceland
    5. to · Lodging Check in and get oriented in Höfn Höfn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the harbor Höfn
    Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
  8. Day 8

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Höfn
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast and pack a lunch Höfn
    2. to · Ground transport Drive to Jökulsárlón with a weather buffer Jökulsárlón
    3. to · Activity Explore the marked shore viewpoints at Jökulsárlón Jökulsárlón

      Keep this a shore visit. Check park notices and use marked paths.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón
    5. to · Activity Visit Fjallsárlón for a second lagoon perspective Fjallsárlón

      The optional guided boat tour meets at Fjallsárlón. Check seasonal availability and use the operator’s actual arrival and departure times. Skip the tour if conditions or the schedule do not fit.

      Optional Viator tour
    6. to · Ground transport Return to Höfn with daylight to spare Höfn
    7. to · Meal Have dinner in town Höfn
    Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
  9. Day 9

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Höfn
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast in Höfn Höfn
    2. to · Activity Walk the harbor and Ósland paths if conditions allow Ósland, Höfn

      Keep the walk short if winds are strong.

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

      Check restaurant hours and the day’s menu.

    4. to · Activity Make a short outing to the Stokksnes area Stokksnes

      Check current access and any entry fee before leaving. Keep the afternoon in Höfn if visibility is poor.

    5. to · Activity Leave time for a café or a second harbor walk Höfn
    6. to · Meal Have dinner in town Höfn
    Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
  10. Day 10

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Höfn
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast and pick up lunch supplies Höfn
    2. to · Ground transport Drive west to Skaftafell and allow time to park Skaftafell
    3. to · Activity Start at the Skaftafell visitor center Skaftafellsstofa

      Check current trail conditions before choosing an afternoon walk.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Have a packed lunch before walking Skaftafell
    5. to · Activity Walk a marked Skaftafell trail that fits your group Skaftafell

      Choose the route based on daylight, weather, and the visitor center’s advice. Do not add an independent glacier walk.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to Höfn with time for a rest stop Höfn
    7. to · Meal Have a final dinner in Höfn Höfn
    Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
  11. Day 11

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Höfn
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near your stay Höfn
    2. to · Lodging Check out and load the car Höfn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
    3. to · Activity Take a short harbor walk if your onward schedule allows Höfn Harbor

      If you are leaving via Reykjavík or Keflavík, allow a separate travel day or adjust the last overnight rather than relying on a same-morning connection.