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Home/Destinations/Reykjavik/Reykjavík in 2 days
2 days · Reykjavik itinerary

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.

Iceland Golden Circle & Glacier Snowmobiling Guided Experience
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Reykjavik
Iceland Golden Circle & Glacier Snowmobiling Guided Experience
5.0(92)·11h 30min
from$332$373/ person
via Viator
Private South Coast and Glacier Hike - With photos
Reykjavik
Private South Coast and Glacier Hike - With photos
5.0(57)·10 hours
from$1,750/ person
via Viator
Private 2-Day Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave and Northern Lights
Reykjavik
Private 2-Day Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave and Northern Lights
5.0(111)·2 days
from$7,400/ person
via Viator
Private Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour & Glacier Hike
Reykjavik
Private Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour & Glacier Hike
5.0(160)·2 days
from$7,240/ person
via Viator
Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik
Reykjavik
Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik
5.0(123)·7 hours
from$435/ person
via Viator
South Coast. Private Day Tour from Reykjavik
Reykjavik
South Coast. Private Day Tour from Reykjavik
5.0(90)·10 hours
from$750/ person
via Viator
Reykjavik Private Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photographer
Reykjavik
Reykjavik Private Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photographer
5.0(87)·3–4 hours
from$1,676/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Golden Circle, Hvammsvík Spa with Ticket & Crater
Reykjavik
Small-Group Golden Circle, Hvammsvík Spa with Ticket & Crater
5.0(282)·11 hours
from$239/ person
via 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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Golden CircleBlue Lagoon & SpasSouth CoastNorthern LightsWhale Watching