Iceland South Coast & Faroe Islands
Explore Reykjavik and the South Coast of Iceland, then fly to the Faroes for waterfalls, puffins, and turf-roofed villages.
Experience the highlights of both destinations: spend the first four nights in Reykjavik, taking day trips to the Golden Circle and the South Coast, then fly to Vágar and rent a car to explore the Faroe Islands. Flights between Iceland and the Faroes only run a few times a week, so you must secure your flights before planning the rest of your trip. This itinerary skips the Icelandic Ring Road and the northern Faroese islands. It is ideal for first-time visitors with limited time who want to see both places; you can add days if you prefer a slower pace in the Faroes.
Mykines ferries only run from May to August. Flight options between Iceland and the Faroes are more frequent in summer.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in Reykjavik
Reykjavík（Hallgrímskirkja、Sun Voyager、Harpa Concert Hall）
Take a bus from Keflavik Airport to the city center (approx. 45 mins) and explore downtown on foot in the evening.
Stay: Laugavegur (101 District)
Day 2 · Golden Circle Day Trip
Golden Circle (Iceland)（Thingvellir National Park、Geysir Geothermal Area (Strokkur)、Gullfoss）
Join a tour or drive the 300 km loop from Reykjavik. The full-day trip takes about 4–5 hours of driving.
Stay: Laugavegur (101 District)
Day 3 · South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach
South Coast of Iceland (Vík)（Seljalandsfoss、Skógafoss、Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach）
Drive east along Route 1 to Vík and return the same way (approx. 360 km, 5 hours of driving).
The waves at the black sand beach are extremely dangerous. Stay well away from the water's edge.
Stay: Laugavegur (101 District)
Day 4 · Old Harbor Whale Watching & Blue Lagoon
Reykjavík（Old Harbour & Whale Watching、Blue Lagoon）
Take a 3-hour whale watching boat tour from the Old Harbor in the morning. In the afternoon, take a 50-minute bus to the Blue Lagoon, and return to the city in the evening.
You must book your Blue Lagoon time slot in advance. Check the operational status beforehand due to local volcanic activity.
Stay: Laugavegur (101 District)
Day 5 · Fly to the Faroes & Explore Vágar
Faroe Islands (Tórshavn)（Múlafossur Waterfall (Gásadalur)、Sørvágsvatn & Trælanípa）
Fly from Keflavik to Vágar (approx. 1.5 hours). Pick up your rental car, visit Múlafossur, and drive through the tunnel to Tórshavn (approx. 45 mins).
Flights operate about 3 times a week. Adjust the days of your itinerary based on flight availability.
Stay: Tórshavn City Centre
Day 6 · Saksun & Gjógv
Faroe Islands (Tórshavn)（Saksun、Tjørnuvík、Gjógv）
Drive north from Tórshavn through Streymoy, then cross the bridge to Eysturoy. Total driving time is about 3 hours.
Stay: Tórshavn City Centre
Day 7 · Mykines Island Day Trip
Faroe Islands (Tórshavn)（Mykines (Puffins)）
Drive about 1 hour to Sørvágur, take the passenger ferry (approx. 45 mins) to the island, and return to Tórshavn in the evening.
Hiking fees and ferry tickets must be booked in advance. If the ferry is canceled, visit Kirkjubøur instead.
Stay: Tórshavn City Centre
Day 8 · Tórshavn Old Town & Departure
Faroe Islands (Tórshavn)（Tinganes、Skansin）
Walk through the old town in the morning, then drive about 45 mins to Vágar Airport at noon to return your car and depart.