Iceland Itinerary

Iceland Southern Coast Itinerary

Planning a trip to Iceland is a beast. Trust us, we’ve traveled to Iceland 3 times, and have spent countless hours researching.

Hidden gems are hard to find if you don’t know where they are. On our first trip, we drove right past a ton of pretty epic spots because we didn’t know they existed. 

Save yourself hours of research and take the guesswork out of your itinerary planning with our ultimate done-for-you Iceland itineraries!

This 7-9-day trip will bring you along Iceland’s majestic Southern Coast, and ends with time in the exciting city of Reykjavík. This itinerary is a healthy blend of adventure and a bit of luxury. This route brings you to some of the most iconic sights in Iceland as well as hidden gems. This is truly a bucket list trip!

There are so many things to do in Iceland that it can be hard to narrow it down yourself. We’ve only included experiences that we think are worthwhile in our itineraries so you can benefit from our experience and not spend your precious time at tourist traps that turn out to be way less exciting than promised.

Iceland itinerary preview

Highlights of this itinerary:

  • explore a hidden gem waterfall that most tourists never see (it’s one of our favorite spots in all of Iceland!)
  • enjoy the best langoustines of your life next to the ocean
  • walk on the largest glacier in Europe
  •  soak in our favorite hot springs (it may not be the one you’re thinking of!)
  • sample the best Icelandic cuisine on a truly fantastic food tour
  • explore a hidden cave
  • stay in a glass cabin in the middle of the Icelandic countryside
  • see Iceland’s most magnificent waterfall (with a insider tip you truly don’t want to miss!)
  • & so, SO much more!

What you’ll get: A PDF download with exclusive lifetime access to our online Iceland Southern Coast Itinerary as well as the full itinerary in PDF version for offline access.

Blue Lagoon – Thingvellir National Park – Geysir – Gullfoss – Skogafoss – Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck – Dyrholaey – Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach – Vik – Skaftafell glacier hike – Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon – Diamond Beach – Stokknes and Vestrahorn – Múlagljúfur Canyon – Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon – Seljalandsfoss – Reykjadalur Hot Spring River – Reykjavik

Don’t just take our word for it…

“We had the most amazing time in Iceland for our honeymoon! We followed the TWS itinerary almost exactly and it made everything so easy (talk about stress free vacation planning after a wedding, yes please!). Honestly, we just keep raving about it.

The itinerary is so well organized and has an incredible amount of detail! We loved it and it made our trip flow very smoothly. We cannot thank them enough for putting this content together and would highly recommend it for anyone looking to adventure in Iceland. There are a ton of options to pick and choose from so you can customize your own perfect trip.” – Tracy & Steve, 2022

“Wanted to say thank you for your awesome Iceland itineraries you have made! I just got back from Iceland yesterday and we used them all the time to find all the great spots!!” – Mandie, 2023

“We purchased your Iceland itinerary and absolutely love it – it made planning our trip so streamlined and I love that you included off the beaten path recommendations as well as the popular locations!” – Sarah S., 2023

“After researching several travel blogs for a week long itinerary, I purchased the TWS itinerary and use it as a guide to help with our 7 camping/road trip around the island. It was such a vital part of our planning and was such an amazing thorough packet of not only recommended places but packing list, campervan rentals, food recs and so much great info and had everything we needed to plan our trip.

I follow a few travel blogs and we are huge travelers who have been all over the world and Ben & Katie’s is my favorite and very much our vibe when we travel.

I am already planning another trip to Scotland and have purchased the 2wk Road trip and so excited to dig in and plan!”

-Kristina S.

Here’s exactly what you’ll find inside…

Iceland itinerary preview - overview

✓ 9 planned days (with 7- and 8-day variations)

Iceland itinerary preview - planning guide

✓ Planning guide with Iceland travel tips

✓ Easy links for necessary reservations

✓ Our complete Iceland packing guide

✓ Driving directions & times per day

✓ Recommended hotel stays for each night

A 9-day custom itinerary based on all of our research and experience in Iceland would cost upwards of $800.

We know that is not feasible for everyone, so we decided to take our experience and turn it into a totally affordable PDF guide that you can download to plan an epic trip! 

Iceland Itinerary FAQs

This is a perfect road trip route for anyone who has roughly one week in Iceland and wants to see the top sights as well as some little-known gems. This would make an amazing honeymoon or special trip.

The hotels, experiences and restaurants recommended are for those with a mid-range budget. 

While Iceland is a notoriously expensive country, we’ve done our best to keep costs reasonable. That said, this isn’t an itinerary for budget travelers.  

Each night of this itinerary has at least 3 hotel options to choose from. We’ve highlighted our top pick to make choosing easy. However, if the property is already booked for your dates, we’ve included more options as well.

Yes, you will need a vehicle in order to follow this itinerary. With very little public transportation, the best way to see Iceland is with a rental car or a campervan. We’ve set this up for those staying in hotels, as that would be our recommendation for a romantic honeymoon. 

However, if you are interested in renting a campervan, you can still follow this route and we have plenty of information in our Iceland Campervan Rental Guide.

You DO NOT need a 4×4 for this itinerary.

The itinerary includes various easy to moderate level hikes, but nothing too demanding or requiring extra gear. 

We’d only recommend this itinerary for those traveling during the summer months, as many places will be closed outside this season. Additionally, outside of the summer months, you won’t have enough hours of daylight to do as much exploring (meaning you’d arrive at many spots in the dark).