6 Days or Less — Choose-Your-Own Self-Drive Day Trips

By Jessica McVey · Plan it ICELAND

For shorter trips, the modular day trip approach is the smartest way to see Iceland. Base yourself in Reykjavík and mix-and-match the best day routes based on your interests, weather, and trip length. This guide covers every main day trip option with detailed notes on each.

What's Included

Day Trip Options

Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss — the classic Iceland circuit, easy to do in a single day from Reykjavík.

 

Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Vík — Iceland's most iconic South Coast sights.

A full day exploring "Iceland in Miniature" — glaciers, lava fields, Kirkjufell, and dramatic coastline.

Geothermal landscapes, the Blue Lagoon, and the Bridge Between Continents — all close to Keflavík airport.

 

Summer only. One of Iceland's most spectacular hiking destinations, accessible by Super Jeep or bus.

 

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