Iceland in72 hours.

1. Day 1

   Land, soak, Reykjavík by night.

   • Soak in a geothermal lagoonSeveral lagoons and ways to get there · from €162
   • Eat your way round ReykjavíkReykjavík · shortest option 3 h · from €110
   • Chase the northern lightsSeptember to April only · shortest option 2 h · from €82

   Keflavík Airport is about 46 min from Reykjavík by road; airport buses meet the flights. The Blue Lagoon is about 20 minutes from the airport, if it's open; Sky Lagoon is in Reykjavík itself. More in our Blue Lagoon alternatives guide.

2. Day 2

   The Golden Circle.

   • Do the Golden Circle properlyPickup from Reykjavík · shortest option 8 h · from €88

3. Day 3

   Waterfalls and black sand.

   • Waterfalls and the black beachPickup from Reykjavík · shortest option 10 h · from €118

   A long day. If your flight leaves early on day 4, this is the one to swap for something nearer the city.

From-prices per adult and the shortest option of each, from the operators' booking systems. Many stopover fares between Europe and North America let you stay a few nights for no extra airfare; check with your airline.

Other stopovers: 24 hours · 48 hours

Good to know

More guides

• Northern lights in IcelandWhen, where and how, and tonight's odds, live.
• Ice caves in IcelandWhich caves, which months, and what the tours really involve.
• Blue Lagoon alternativesNine other lagoons and hot springs, and where each one is.
• Iceland in winterDaylight by month, winter-only must-dos and the roads.
• Iceland on a budgetThe cheapest way into every must-do, and what costs nothing.
• Iceland under €100 a dayA must-do every day for less than €100, from real prices.
• Iceland in 24 hoursA stopover day from the airport and back.
• 48 hours in IcelandTwo days: the city, a lagoon and the Golden Circle.