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6 days in Iceland

📅 6 days · 5 nights💵 ≈ US$2,041 per person with flights✈️ Priced for February 2027💑 Couples🗓 Best: Feb–Mar, Jun–Sep
💵 About US$2,041 per person with flights from Toronto (US$4,083 for 2 adults)

Priced for travel in February 2027. Prices change with dates: peak holidays cost more, quieter months less. Pick your own dates with “Customise this trip” and the planner shows prices for them.

Experience the stunning landscapes and unique geological features of Iceland on this 6-day self-drive trip. From the vibrant capital of Reykjavik to the breathtaking Golden Circle and the mesmerizing South Coast, this itinerary offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.

DAY 1Fly to Iceland
14:15🚆

Travel to the airport in Toronto

Taxi, ride-share or transit · arrive 3 hours before the flight · cost depends on where you live

18:00✈️

Flight from Toronto to Reykjavik

Overnight flight · lands the next day at 05:30

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≈ US$565 pp
DAY 2Explore Reykjavik≈ US$286 pp
06:15🚆

Rental car pick-up at airport

About 60 min from the airport

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US$21 pp
07:15🛏

Check-in at Fosshotel Reykjavik (1 night)

1 night in Reykjavik · ~US$226 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · City Center

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US$113 pp
08:15📍

Blue Lagoon

Relax in the geothermal waters of the famous Blue Lagoon.

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US$56 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at Café Loki

Enjoy traditional Icelandic dishes with a great view of Hallgrímskirkja.

US$25 pp
14:00📍

Hallgrímskirkja

Visit the iconic church and take in panoramic views from the tower.

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US$7 pp
16:00📍

Reykjavik Art Museum

Explore contemporary art in Iceland's largest art museum.

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US$11 pp
18:30🍽

Dinner at Grillmarkaðurinn

Savor Icelandic cuisine in a stylish setting with local ingredients.

US$53 pp
DAY 3Exploring the Golden Circle≈ US$187 pp
07:40🍽

Breakfast at Fosshotel Reykjavik

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:20⭐

Check-out from Fosshotel Reykjavik

Check out

Free
09:30🚆

Self-drive to Golden Circle

About 1.5 hours

US$12 pp
11:15🚆

N/A

About 10 min

US$9 pp
11:25🛏

Check-in at Hotel Selfoss (1 night)

1 night in Selfoss · ~US$176 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · Selfoss

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US$88 pp
12:10📍

Þingvellir National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning landscapes.

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Free
14:30🍽

Lunch at Þrír Frakkar

Enjoy traditional Icelandic cuisine in a cozy atmosphere.

US$35 pp
15:45⭐

Rest after travelling

Free time to rest at the hotel or wander nearby

Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at Efstidalur II

Farm-to-table dining with homemade ice cream.

US$42 pp
DAY 4South Coast Waterfalls≈ US$199 pp
07:40🍽

Breakfast at Hotel Selfoss

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:20⭐

Check-out from Hotel Selfoss

Check out

Free
09:30🚆

Self-drive to Vik

About 1.5 hours

US$28 pp
11:15🚆

N/A

About 10 min

US$9 pp
11:25🛏

Check-in at Hotel Vik (1 night)

1 night in Vik · ~US$191 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · Vik

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US$95 pp
12:10📍

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

Walk behind the waterfall for a unique view.

Free
13:30🍽

Lunch at Gamla Fjósið

Cozy restaurant with local Icelandic dishes.

US$28 pp
14:45⭐

Rest after travelling

Free time to rest at the hotel or wander nearby

Free
19:15🍽

Dinner in Vik

Ask your hotel for a favourite nearby

US$39 pp
DAY 5Glacier Lagoon & Black Sand Beaches≈ US$223 pp
07:40🍽

Breakfast at Hotel Vik

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:20⭐

Check-out from Hotel Vik

Check out

Free
09:30🚆

Self-drive to Jökulsárlón

About 2 hours

US$52 pp
11:45🚆

N/A

About 10 min

US$9 pp
11:55🛏

Check-in at Hotel Höfn (1 night)

1 night in Höfn · ~US$205 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · Höfn

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US$102 pp
12:40🍽

Lunch near your sightseeing in Höfn

Pick a local spot along the way

US$21 pp
12:40📍

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Day trip · One of the most famous sights here · allow about 2 hours

Free
13:40📍

Vatnajökull National Park

One of the most famous sights here · allow about 2 hours

Free
14:55⭐

Rest after travelling

Free time to rest at the hotel or wander nearby

Free
19:15🍽

Dinner in Höfn

Ask your hotel for a favourite nearby

US$39 pp
DAY 6Back home≈ US$18 pp
06:00🍽

Breakfast at Hotel Höfn

At your hotel, or a café nearby

06:00⭐

Check-out from Hotel Höfn

Check out

Free
06:00🚆

Drive back to Reykjavik

Arrive 3 hours before the flight

US$18 pp
12:00✈️

Flight from Höfn to Toronto

Flight home

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≈ US$565 pp
🚆

Travel home from the airport

Taxi, ride-share or transit · cost depends on where you live

Prices are estimates per person, checked November 2026, for 2 travellers sharing, shown in US$. Times are a guide: check opening hours before you go. Booking links go to our travel partners; we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Planned with the Nanajee AI trip planner and reviewed by Nanajee Travels.

Questions about this trip

How much does a 6-day trip to Iceland cost?

About US$2,041 per person (US$4,083 for 2 adults) for this 6-day plan travelling in February 2027, including return flights from Toronto (about US$1,129) and 5 nights in a mid-range hotel, sharing a room. Without flights it is about US$912 per person. These are estimates checked in November 2026; prices change with dates, and peak holidays cost more.

What is the best time to visit Iceland?

June–August for midnight sun and open roads; September–March for the northern lights.

How many days do you need in Iceland?

6 days (including travel days) covers the highlights: Explore Reykjavik; Exploring the Golden Circle; South Coast Waterfalls; Glacier Lagoon & Black Sand Beaches. For a slower pace or more day trips, add a day or two with “Customise this trip”.

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. Press “Customise this trip” and the free Nanajee planner opens with this trip filled in. Change the length, dates, budget, who is coming or your home city, and you get a new day-by-day plan with costs in about a minute.

How do you get around Iceland?

This plan uses rental car and domestic flight to get between places; local transport costs about US$157 per person for the whole trip. Each journey is shown on the day it happens, with its time and cost.

Where should you stay in Iceland?

This plan uses Fosshotel Reykjavik (Fosshotel Reykjavik, Reykjavik), then Hotel Selfoss (Hotel Selfoss, Selfoss), then Hotel Vik (Hotel Vik, Vik) (or similar), 4 nights in total, chosen to be close to the places you visit. Hotels cost about US$399 per person for the trip, sharing a room. You can pick a different hotel or area with “Customise this trip”.

Can I do this trip with kids?

Yes, with a few changes. This plan is written for 2 adults. Press “Customise this trip”, choose “We have kids” and add their ages: the planner adjusts the pace, the stops and the costs for your family.