5 Days in Iceland: Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, South Coast and Snæfellsnes

A 5-day Iceland itinerary combining a Northern Lights tour, the Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon, the South Coast and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, all with small-group tours from Reykjavík.

• A complete 5-day Iceland itinerary designed by local guides
• Northern Lights tour on the first night, with rescheduling and a free retry
• Golden Circle sightseeing plus Blue Lagoon comfort admission
• South Coast day tour: waterfalls and a black-sand beach
• Snæfellsnes Peninsula day tour
• Airport transfers included
• Small-group tours throughout

Your day, stop by stop

1Day 1: Arrival, Reykjavík and Northern Lights tourAirport transfer, free time, then a Northern Lights tour.

You arrive at Keflavík Airport and transfer to Reykjavík, where there is free time in the city to settle in. In the evening a small-group Northern Lights tour heads out of town to look for the aurora. It comes with rescheduling and a free retry if the lights do not show, and the overnight stay is in Reykjavík. Accommodation is not included, so you book your own.

Overnight · Reykjavík

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2Day 2: Golden Circle and Blue LagoonÞingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss, then the Blue Lagoon.

A small-group tour of the Golden Circle: Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area and Gullfoss waterfall. The day ends at the Blue Lagoon, with Comfort admission included, before you return to Reykjavík for the night.

Overnight · ReykjavíkIncludes · Blue Lagoon comfort admission

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3Day 3: South Coast of IcelandWaterfalls and Reynisfjara black-sand beach.

A full day on the South Coast, with the major waterfalls and the black sand beach at Reynisfjara near Vík, returning to Reykjavík in the evening.

Overnight · Reykjavík

4Day 4: Snæfellsnes Peninsula small-group tourCoastal villages, cliffs, beaches and mountain views.

A small-group tour of one of Iceland's most varied regions, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, sometimes called 'Iceland in miniature', with coastal villages, cliffs, beaches and mountain views.

Overnight · Reykjavík

5Day 5: Reykjavík and departureFinal time in the city, depending on your flight, then the airport transfer.

Use your last hours in Reykjavík, depending on your flight, then take the scheduled transfer to Keflavík International Airport for departure.

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About the 5 days in Iceland

This 5-day package suits first-time visitors who want to see Iceland's most famous sights in a short time, without renting a car or planning the route. It combines three small-group day tours from Reykjavík with airport transfers for a straightforward trip.

You'll cover the classic highlights of the Golden Circle, unwind at the Blue Lagoon, see the waterfalls and black-sand beaches of the South Coast, and spend a day on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, known for its varied landscapes.

The Northern Lights tour runs on the first evening to maximise flexibility for the rest of the trip. If the forecast is unfavourable the tour is moved to another night, and if it runs but no lights are seen, you can rejoin free of charge, subject to availability.

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