3-Day Iceland Adventure: East to South Coast

9 cities | 12 attraction(s) | total distance 585 km

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The 3-day Iceland itinerary covers exploring the East and South Coast. Day 1 begins in Egilsstaðir with visits to the charming town, Seyðisfjörður, and Hengifoss Waterfall. Day 2 takes you on a scenic drive from Egilsstaðir to Vík, with stops at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Vatnajökull National Park, Skaftafell, and Reynisfjara Beach. Day 3 completes the journey back to Reykjavik, visiting Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss Waterfalls, Hvolsvöllur Lava Center, and exploring Reykjavik before your flight. Enjoy the mesmerizing natural beauty and unique experiences on your Icelandic adventure.

Day1: Egilsstadir > Fljotsdalshreppur

3 attraction(s) · 64 km

Explore the charming town of Egilsstaðir, visit Seyðisfjörður's colorful village, and hike to the impressive Hengifoss Waterfall before resting in Egilsstaðir for the night.

Egilsstaðir

19 km

Seyðisfjörður

Egilsstaðir is a small town located near a lake, 23 kilometers away. It is one of the recommended towns by Lonely Planet. It is situated at a harbor where ferries depart to Denmark. The scenery here is very beautiful.

45 km

Hengifoss

An hour-long hike leads to this dramatic cascade falling from a height of 128 m. over striated rock.

Day2: Vatnajokull National Park > Hofn > Vatnajokull National Park > Vik Handelssted

5 attraction(s) · 222 km

Embark on a scenic drive along Iceland's South Coast from Egilsstaðir to Vík, visiting highlights like Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, Vatnajökull National Park, Skaftafell for hiking, and ending in Vík to see Reynisfjara Beach and its basalt formations. Stay overnight in or near Vík.

Jökulsárlón / Glacier lagoon

Jökulsárlón, also known as Glacier Lagoon, is one of the largest and most famous lakes in Iceland, located at the southern end of the Vatnajökull glacier. With a depth of up to 200 meters, it is the second deepest lake in Iceland. The lake water is a deep blue and clear, filled with variously-shaped large icebergs. One of the highlights of visiting here is taking a tour on an amphibious boat to admire the floating ice blocks. Many famous movies have been filmed here, including "Tomb Raider", "Batman Begins", and two James Bond movies, "Die Another Day" and "A View to a Kill".

1 km

Diamond Beach

At the southeast mouth of Jokulsarlon glacier lake into the sea, the water volume of the lake is huge, carrying a large number of ice blocks. These ice blocks are often washed onto the black sand beach by ocean currents, forming a unique diamond beach landscape.

34 km

Vatna

Iceland is known as the "Land of Ice and Fire", and the largest ice cap in the country is Vatnajökull, covering an area of 8,420 square kilometers, which is about one twelfth of the total area of Iceland. What's even more astonishing is that beneath the ice, there are unique volcanic calderas, hot springs, and lava flows.

64 km

Skaftafell Nature Reserve

Skaftafell Nature Reserve is located between glaciers, snow-capped mountains, and waterfalls, and is currently part of Vatnajökull National Park.

124 km

Vik

Day3: Vestur-Eyjafjallahreppur > hvolsvollur > Reykjavik

4 attraction(s) · 115 km

Explore Iceland's stunning South Coast from Egilsstaðir to Reykjavik, visiting iconic waterfalls like Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, learning about volcanoes at the Lava Center, and ending in Reykjavik for a city tour before flying back to Melbourne. Enjoy the natural wonders and diverse landscapes of Iceland on this unforgettable journey!