Reykjavik 6 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & City Exploration

  • Accommodation: Hotel Borg or CenterHotel Plaza for a centrally located, comfortable stay.
  • Breakfast: Grab a quick bite at Sandholt Bakery or Café Luna.
  • Activities: Visit Hallgrímskirkja church, Harpa Concert Hall, and the Sun Voyager sculpture. Stroll around the Old Town (Gamla Baer) for unique shops and street art.
  • Lunch: Try Plokkfiskur at Kopar or seafood at Seafood Grill Vienna.
  • Dinner: Dine at DILL, a Michelin-starred restaurant offering innovative Icelandic cuisine.
  • Evening: Relax at one of Reykjavik’s many geothermal pools (Blue Lagoon, Laugardalslaug, or Sundhöllin) or enjoy the nightlife at bars like Kaffibarinn or Mica.
  • Transportation: Bus (Strætó) is the most convenient way to get around Reykjavik. Taxis are also available but can be expensive.

Day 2: The Golden Circle Tour

  • Breakfast: Start your day early with breakfast at Reykjavik Roasters or Braud & Co.
  • Activities: Embark on the famous Golden Circle tour, which includes Thingvellir National Park, Geysir hot spring area, and Gullfoss waterfall. You can opt for a guided tour or rent a car to explore at your own pace.
  • Lunch: Enjoy traditional Icelandic food like lamb soup or puffin at Friðheimar Greenhouse Restaurant or Geysir Centra Bar Bistro.
  • Dinner: Return to Reykjavik for dinner. Try fish stew (Kjötsúpa) at Kolabrautarvik or Fish Company.

Day 3: South Coast Adventure

  • Breakfast: Fuel up with breakfast at Café Loki or Vesturbæjar Bakari.
  • Activities: Explore Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Reynisfjara black sand beach, Solheimasandur Plane Wreck, and Vik village on a guided tour or self-drive excursion.
  • Lunch: Have lunch at a café in Vík or pack a picnic to enjoy along the way.
  • Dinner: Return to Reykjavik for dinner. Try pizza at Bæjarins Beztu Pizza, or burgers at KEX Hostel.

Day 4: Whale Watching & Northern Lights (if season applicable)

  • Breakfast: Start your day with breakfast at PriKK or Reykjavik Chips (for pancakes).
  • Activities: Join a whale watching tour from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor. Keep an eye on the weather forecast for Northern Lights sightings in the evening.
  • Lunch: Grab lunch at Sægreifinn (Sea Baron) or Nauthollin Café by the harbor.
  • Dinner: For dinner, head to Grillmarkaðurinn or Bergsson Mathús.
  • Evening: If the Northern Lights are visible, book a tour with an experienced guide to find the best viewing spots.

Day 5: Blue Lagoon & Shopping Day

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at Café Loki or Bergson Mathús.
  • Activities: Spend your morning relaxing at the Blue Lagoon, about a 40-minute drive from Reykjavik. Don’t forget to apply Silica mud masks for its healing properties!
  • Lunch: Grab lunch at the Lava Restaurant in the Blue Lagoon or at Lókabraut when you return to Reykjavik.
  • Afternoon: Spend your afternoon exploring Reykjavik’s shopping scene, with highlights like Kolaportið Flea Market, the Design March shops, and Kringlan Shopping Mall.
  • Dinner: Enjoy your last dinner in Iceland at Fish Market or Café Loki, known for their traditional cuisine.

Day 6: Departure Day

  • Breakfast: Have a farewell breakfast at Reykjavik Roasters or Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur (hot dogs).
  • Activities: Spend the morning enjoying any remaining sights, picking up souvenirs, or relaxing before your departure.