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Iceland’s south coast and glacier country

More time in the middle and at the far end

Submitted by River Town Notes
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Route and nights

  1. Reykjavík3 nights
  2. Vík4 nights
  3. Höfn5 nights

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

Tradeoff: The middle base gets time of its own. Book the last gateway separately and compare the total transport cost.

Compare: Drive or guided ground transport

Trip stats

Trip days
13
Nights
12
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
76

Days by place

Höfn
6
Vík
4
Reykjavík
3

Hotels and other stays

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

Schedule by type

Meal
40
Activity
22
Ground transport
8
Lodging
6

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Reykjavík
  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
Hotel KletturReykjavík
Day 2 Reykjavík
  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.

    Official information
  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
Hotel KletturReykjavík
Day 3 Reykjavík
  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
Hotel KletturReykjavík
Day 4 Vík
  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 Vík Route 1, South Iceland

    Check road, weather, and daylight conditions. Keep the route simple and stop for lunch. Add a roadside sight only if access and timing are comfortable. Use the confirmed times for the journey you book.

  4. to · Lodging Check in after you reach the new base Hótel Kría

    Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

  5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel Vík village, Iceland
Hótel KríaVík
Day 5 Vík
  1. to · Meal Breakfast before the drive Vík, Iceland
  2. to · Ground transport Check official alerts and travel to an open designated viewpoint Dyrhólaey, Iceland

    Check access, winds, seasonal closures, and road conditions. Stay in Vík if the route or viewpoint is unsuitable.

  3. to · Activity Choose one open south-coast viewpoint Dyrhólaey, Iceland

    Follow barriers and signs. Use a designated land-based viewpoint, and leave if conditions deteriorate.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch back in Vík Vík, Iceland
  5. to · Activity Use a shorter sheltered village route or indoor stop Vík, Iceland

    Keep the afternoon flexible if the morning moved.

  6. to · Meal Take a break near the hotel Vík, Iceland
  7. to · Meal Dinner in Vík Vík, Iceland
Hótel KríaVík
Day 6 Vík
  1. to · Meal Breakfast in Vík Vík, Iceland
  2. to · Activity Choose an indoor landscape interpretation stop if open Vík, Iceland

    Check the program and opening before committing. Use official maps or park material if a venue is closed.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch in the village Vík, Iceland
  4. to · Activity Compare views from an open designated village or roadside viewpoint Vík, Iceland

    Use current road, wind, and local access guidance. Keep the afternoon indoors if conditions are poor.

  5. to · Meal Take a sheltered break Vík, Iceland
  6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Vík, Iceland
Hótel KríaVík
Day 7 Vík
  1. to · Meal Breakfast in the village Vík, Iceland
  2. to · Activity Check fuel, snacks, and supplies for the next drive Vík, Iceland

    Confirm store hours and build a delay buffer into the next transfer.

  3. to · Meal Have a village lunch Vík, Iceland
  4. to · Activity Take a short public village walk if conditions suit Vík, Iceland

    Stay clear of exposed shore areas in poor conditions.

  5. to · Meal Take a seated break and review the next day’s route Vík, Iceland
  6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Vík, Iceland
Hótel KríaVík
Day 8 Höfn
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Vík village, Iceland
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach the departure point Hótel Kría
  3. to · Ground transport Travel from Vík to Höfn Route 1, Southeast Iceland

    Check road conditions and daylight before leaving. Leave room for fuel, lunch, and delays. Use open designated stops and keep optional sightseeing separate. 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
Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
Day 9 Höfn
  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
Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
Day 10 Höfn
  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.

    Official information
  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
Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
Day 11 Höfn
  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
Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
Day 12 Höfn
  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
Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
Day 13 Höfn
  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.

Trip calendar

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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 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
    Hotel KletturReykjavík
  2. Day 2

    Reykjavík

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Reykjavík
    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.

      Official information
    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
    Hotel KletturReykjavík
  3. Day 3

    Reykjavík

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Reykjavík
    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
    Hotel KletturReykjavík
  4. Day 4

    Vík

    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 Vík Route 1, South Iceland

      Check road, weather, and daylight conditions. Keep the route simple and stop for lunch. Add a roadside sight only if access and timing are comfortable. Use the confirmed times for the journey you book.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after you reach the new base Hótel Kría

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel Vík village, Iceland
    Hótel KríaVík
  5. Day 5

    Vík

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Vík
    1. to · Meal Breakfast before the drive Vík, Iceland
    2. to · Ground transport Check official alerts and travel to an open designated viewpoint Dyrhólaey, Iceland

      Check access, winds, seasonal closures, and road conditions. Stay in Vík if the route or viewpoint is unsuitable.

    3. to · Activity Choose one open south-coast viewpoint Dyrhólaey, Iceland

      Follow barriers and signs. Use a designated land-based viewpoint, and leave if conditions deteriorate.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch back in Vík Vík, Iceland
    5. to · Activity Use a shorter sheltered village route or indoor stop Vík, Iceland

      Keep the afternoon flexible if the morning moved.

    6. to · Meal Take a break near the hotel Vík, Iceland
    7. to · Meal Dinner in Vík Vík, Iceland
    Hótel KríaVík
  6. Day 6

    Vík

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Vík
    1. to · Meal Breakfast in Vík Vík, Iceland
    2. to · Activity Choose an indoor landscape interpretation stop if open Vík, Iceland

      Check the program and opening before committing. Use official maps or park material if a venue is closed.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch in the village Vík, Iceland
    4. to · Activity Compare views from an open designated village or roadside viewpoint Vík, Iceland

      Use current road, wind, and local access guidance. Keep the afternoon indoors if conditions are poor.

    5. to · Meal Take a sheltered break Vík, Iceland
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Vík, Iceland
    Hótel KríaVík
  7. Day 7

    Vík

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Vík
    1. to · Meal Breakfast in the village Vík, Iceland
    2. to · Activity Check fuel, snacks, and supplies for the next drive Vík, Iceland

      Confirm store hours and build a delay buffer into the next transfer.

    3. to · Meal Have a village lunch Vík, Iceland
    4. to · Activity Take a short public village walk if conditions suit Vík, Iceland

      Stay clear of exposed shore areas in poor conditions.

    5. to · Meal Take a seated break and review the next day’s route Vík, Iceland
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Vík, Iceland
    Hótel KríaVík
  8. Day 8

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Vík village, Iceland
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach the departure point Hótel Kría
    3. to · Ground transport Travel from Vík to Höfn Route 1, Southeast Iceland

      Check road conditions and daylight before leaving. Leave room for fuel, lunch, and delays. Use open designated stops and keep optional sightseeing separate. 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
    Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
  9. Day 9

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Höfn
    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
    Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
  10. Day 10

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Höfn
    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.

      Official information
    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
    Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
  11. Day 11

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Höfn
    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
    Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
  12. Day 12

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Höfn
    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
    Höfn - Berjaya Iceland HotelsHöfn
  13. Day 13

    Höfn

    Atlantic/Reykjavik Open map for Höfn
    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.