Iceland Honeymoon Itinerary

  • Day 1: Reykjavik City Tour
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    Start your Icelandic adventure by exploring the charming capital city, Reykjavik. Get a feel for Iceland's culture and history through a guided tour of the city. Visit Perlan Museum for panoramic views of the city.

  • Day 2: The Golden Circle
    230km (143 miles) from Reykjavik

    Experience Iceland's natural wonders with a day tour of the Golden Circle. Visit the Geysir Geothermal Area and see eruptions of hot springs. Hike through Thingvellir National Park and witness the mid-Atlantic rift. End the day with a relaxing soak in Secret Lagoon.

  • Day 3: Húsafell Ice Cave Tour
    144 km (90 miles) from The Golden Circle

    Go on a breathtaking tour of ice caves in Húsafell, a scenic drive from The Golden Circle. Explore the largest man-made ice cave in the world, Into the Glacier, surrounded by blue and white icy walls. Afterward, hike through Hraunfossar Waterfalls.

  • Day 4: Akureyri City Tour
    375 km (233 miles) from Húsafell

    Take a scenic domestic flight to Akureyri, Iceland's biggest small town. Take a stroll in one of Iceland's most charming streets, Hafnarstræti. Visit Akureyri Churchand enjoy a local Trout dinner.

  • Day 5: Whale Watching in Húsavík and Lake Mývatn
    134 km (83 miles) from Akureyri

    Go on a Whale watching excursion in the Arctic waters of Húsavík. Afterward, visit the stunning Godafoss Waterfall and Dimmuborgir Lava Formations at Lake Mývatn.

  • Day 6: East Fjords Road Trip
    300 km (186 miles) from Húsavík

    Embark on a scenic road trip along the East Fjords, and witness picturesque views of Iceland's countryside, waterfalls and fjords. Along the way, stop by Egilsstaðir town and enjoy a traditional Icelandic meal.

  • Day 7: Vatnajökull Glacier Tour
    185 km (115 miles) from Egilsstaðir

    Experience a thrilling glacier hike atop Iceland's largest glacier, Vatnajökull. Discover the majestic beauty of storied ice formations and crevasses.

  • Day 8: Skaftafell National Park
    60 km (37 miles) from Vatnajökull

    Take a short drive to Skaftafell, a national park that combines glaciers, mountains and rugged scenery. Hike Svartifoss Waterfall and explore Arctic rivers and activities, including kayaking and ice climbing.

  • Day 9: Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach
    55 km (34 miles) from Skaftafell

    Observe the incredible beauty of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an outpost of brightly glowing blue icebergs. Walk the black shores of Diamond Beach and take a Zodiac boat tour amidst the ice floes.

  • Day 10: Sólheimasandur Plane Crash and Black Sand Beach Tour
    75 km (47 miles) from Glacier Lagoon

    Embark on a self-guided tour of the Sólheimasandur Plane Crash, where you can see the wreckage of a famous 1973 crash. Visit Vík, the southernmost village in Iceland for a walk on the stunning Black Sand Beach.

  • Day 11: Reykjanes Peninsula Tour
    290 km (180 miles) from Vík

    Take a drive to the Reykjanes Peninsula, a geothermal wonderland on the outskirts of Reykjavik. Explore the Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa and end the day with the Northern Lights.

  • Day 12: West Coast Road Trip
    170 km (105 miles) from Reykjanes Peninsula

    Go on a road trip along Iceland's West Coast, known for its dramatic sights of massive sea cliffs and picturesque towns. Stop by the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, a national park that offers glacier hiking and lava field exploration.

  • Day 13: Reykjavik Nightlife and Food Tour
    175 km (108 miles) from Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Experience Reykjavik's famed nightlife while savoring the city's unique food with a guided tour. Discover the best local restaurants and taverns, and enjoy locally brewed beers and cocktails.

  • Day 14: Departure from Iceland
    50 km (31 miles) from Reykjavik

    Depart from Iceland, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Don't forget to grab souvenirs from the Iceland Duty-Free Shop.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Perlan Museum (2 hours, $40 per person)
  • Golden Circle Tour (8 hours, $140 per person)
  • Into the Glacier Tour (6 hours, $140 per person)
  • Akureyri Church (1 hour, free)
  • Whale Watching in Húsavík (3 hours, $120 per person)
  • Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (5 hours, $150 per person)
  • Svartifoss Waterfall Hike (2 hours, free)
  • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Boat Tour (2 hours, $100 per person)
  • Reykjanes Peninsula Tour and Blue Lagoon (10 hours, $160 per person)
  • West Coast Road Trip (12 hours, free)
  • Reykjavik Nightlife and Food Tour (4 hours, $100 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $1050 per person

Transportation

Consider renting a car or taking a domestic flight to travel to locations outside of Reykjavik. All listed destinations have local transportation options available. Estimated total travel costs are $500 per person.

Useful tips

If you have more time, extend your stay at any of the national parks, such as the Þingvellir National Park or the Skaftafell National Park. For less time, remove the East Fjords road trip but keep the Húsafell Ice Cave Tour.

Airports

Iceland has only one international airport, Keflavík International Airport (KEF), which is 50 km from Reykjavik City Center.

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