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Reykjavík in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days from Reykjavík lets you add the South Coast. This 2-day itinerary does the Golden Circle on day one and the South Coast on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Golden Circle
  2. 2Day 2: South Coast
  3. 3Waterfalls & black beach
  4. 4Northern lights hunt

Day 1: the Golden Circle

See Þingvellir, the geyser and Gullfoss.

Day 2: the South Coast

Visit the waterfalls and black-sand beach.

Evenings: aurora

Chase the northern lights in winter.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Reykjavik — prices per person.

Private Golden Circle Tour ab Reykjavik
Reykjavik
Private Golden Circle Tour ab Reykjavik
5.0(25)·7 Stunden
ab$1,650/ Person
über Viator
South Coast Wasserfall, Black Beach, Gletscherabenteuer Kleine Gruppe
Reykjavik
South Coast Wasserfall, Black Beach, Gletscherabenteuer Kleine Gruppe
4.9(510)·13 Stunden
ab$149/ Person
über Viator
Private geführte Superjeep Northern Lights Jagd
Reykjavik
Private geführte Superjeep Northern Lights Jagd
4.7(23)·1 Stunde
ab$1,421/ Person
über Viator
Privater Transfer zwischen Keflavik & Reykjavik via Blue Lagoon
Reykjavik
Privater Transfer zwischen Keflavik & Reykjavik via Blue Lagoon
5.0(7)·4 Stunden
ab$499/ Person
über Viator
Private Golden Circle Tour mit dem Superjeep von Reykjavik aus
Reykjavik
Private Golden Circle Tour mit dem Superjeep von Reykjavik aus
5.0(24)·9 Stunden
ab$1,809/ Person
über Viator
Reykjavik Iceland : Private transfer From / To KEF airport
Reykjavik
Reykjavik Iceland : Private transfer From / To KEF airport
4.8(93)·45 Min
ab$155/ Person
über Viator
5-tägige Selbstfahrer-Tour mit Abholung - Northern Lights Adventure Camper´ Break
Reykjavik
5-tägige Selbstfahrer-Tour mit Abholung - Northern Lights Adventure Camper´ Break
4.6(10)·120 Stunden
ab$1,084/ Person
über Viator
Privater Transfer von Blue Lagoon nach Reykjavik Hotels
Reykjavik
Privater Transfer von Blue Lagoon nach Reykjavik Hotels
5.0(5)·1 Stunde
ab$90/ Person
über Viator

Reykjavík in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough from Reykjavík?
Two days lets you do the Golden Circle on day one and the dramatic South Coast on day two, plus the Blue Lagoon and, in winter, a northern-lights hunt — a great taste of Iceland.
What should I not miss in 2 days from Reykjavík?
The Golden Circle, the South Coast waterfalls and black-sand beach, the Blue Lagoon, and, in winter, the northern lights.
Is the South Coast worth it from Reykjavík?
Absolutely — with its waterfalls, black-sand beach, basalt columns and glaciers, the South Coast is one of Iceland’s most spectacular day trips from Reykjavík.

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