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Home/Destinations/Reykjavik/Reykjavík in 3 days
3 days · Reykjavik itinerary

Reykjavík in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days from Reykjavík lets you add a glacier or whales. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Iceland — with the best-rated tours and adventures to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Golden Circle
  2. 2Day 2: South Coast
  3. 3Day 3: Glacier or whales
  4. 4Iceland highlights

Day 1: the Golden Circle

See Þingvellir, the geyser and Gullfoss.

Day 2: the South Coast

Visit the waterfalls and black-sand beach.

Day 3: glacier or whales

Hike a glacier or watch whales from the harbour.

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
−11%
Reykjavik
Iceland Golden Circle & Glacier Snowmobiling Guided Experience
5.0(88)·11h 30min
from$331$372/ 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 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
Small-group Whale Watching in the Midnight Sun from Reykjavík
Reykjavik
Small-group Whale Watching in the Midnight Sun from Reykjavík
5.0(12)·2 hours
from$204/ 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
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
Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour from Húsavík
−10%
Akureyri
Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour from Húsavík
4.9(527)·2 hours
from$146$163/ person
via Viator

Reykjavík in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough from Reykjavík?
Three days lets you do the Golden Circle, the South Coast, and a glacier hike or whale-watching cruise, plus the Blue Lagoon and northern lights in winter — a superb introduction to Iceland.
What is the best 3-day adventure from Reykjavík?
Combine the Golden Circle, the South Coast and a glacier hike or whale watching; in winter add a northern-lights hunt and an ice cave for the ultimate Iceland trip.
How do I plan a 3-day Reykjavík itinerary?
Do the Golden Circle on day one, the South Coast on day two, and a glacier or whale-watching adventure on day three, booking popular tours and the Blue Lagoon well ahead.

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Golden CircleBlue Lagoon & SpasSouth CoastNorthern LightsWhale Watching