10 Nights Iceland: Fire, Ice & Northern Lights
Destinations:
Reykjavík (2) → Golden Circle (1) → South Coast (3) → Mývatn & North Iceland (3) → Reykjavík (1)
Trip Type: Scenic road trip, natural wonders & winter magic
Accommodation Style:
• Design-forward hotels in the capital
• Countryside cabins with Aurora views
• Boutique lodges near waterfalls and lagoons
Best Time to Travel:
• October to March (for snowy landscapes & Northern Lights)
Simple Itinerary
• Day 1–2: Reykjavík - Touch down, explore the city’s artsy heart, visit Hallgrímskirkja and Harpa, and end with a soak in Sky Lagoon.
• Day 3: Golden Circle - Hit Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss, then wind down in a nearby countryside guesthouse.
• Day 4-6: South Coast - Hike glaciers near Skaftafell, explore black beaches in Vík, and catch waterfalls like Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.
• Day 7-9: Mývatn & North Iceland - Visit geothermal wonders, lava fields, and the Mývatn Nature Baths. Ideal zone for Northern Lights.
• Day 10: Reykjavík - Final day for souvenirs, modern Icelandic cuisine, or a Blue Lagoon stop before flying out.
• Day 11: Depart from Reykjavík