Iceland Itinerary Day 1
- bjkirk
- Aug 5, 2025
- 1 min read
🇮🇸 ICELAND 2-DAY ITINERARY
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📍 Base: Reykjavik
Start and end your trip in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital. All destinations in this itinerary can be reached with a rental car or booked tours.
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🗓 Day 1: Golden Circle + Icelandic Culture
🚗 Morning: Þingvellir National Park
Drive time from Reykjavik: 45 min
Highlights:
Walk between tectonic plates (North American and Eurasian).
Visit the historic Alþingi (Iceland’s original parliament site).
Short hike to Öxarárfoss waterfall.
Optional stop: Silfra Fissure viewpoint (no diving/swimming needed).
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🌋 Late Morning: Geysir Geothermal Area
Drive time from Þingvellir: 50 min
See Strokkur erupt every 5–10 minutes.
Walk around bubbling geothermal pools and steaming vents.
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🌊 Afternoon: Gullfoss Waterfall
Drive time from Geysir: 10 min
Massive two-tier waterfall—one of Iceland’s most iconic.
Easily walkable paths for multiple viewpoints.
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🐴 Optional Detour: Icelandic Horse Farm
Nearby farms like Friðheimar offer short horse tours or petting sessions.
Great way to learn about the unique gait of Icelandic horses (tölt).
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🍽️ Evening: Reykjavik Food & Culture
Return to Reykjavik (~1.5 hrs).
Explore:
Hallgrímskirkja Church and go to the tower for sunset views.
Harpa Concert Hall lit up at night.
Dinner recommendations:
Mat Bar – Icelandic with a modern twist.
Íslenski Barinn – local comfort food like lamb stew, or fermented shark if you're adventurous.
Optional: Check out live music or comedy at Gaukurinn or Kex Hostel.
