Vík í MýrdalStory N° 141
Vík & the South Coast Unexpected
Discover the South Coast's hidden surprises around Vík — secret canyons, plane wrecks and glowing ice caves.
The itinerary.
4 days · 10 stops
Thursday
Day One
Drive the South Coast to Vík with stops at waterfalls that hide unexpected paths and viewpoints.
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Seljalandsfoss
Slip behind the waterfall's curtain, then follow the hidden side path to tucked-away Gljúfrabúi falls inside a mossy cleft.
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Skógafoss
Climb the staircase beside the thundering falls to discover a string of lesser-known cascades along the Fimmvörðuháls trail.
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Hotel
Hótel Kría, Vík booking.com
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Getting around
- Arriving via rental car from Keflavík along Route 1 (South Coast)
Friday
Day Two
A day of dramatic surprises — black-sand beaches, a secret canyon and a mysterious plane wreck.
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Reynisfjara Beach
Black volcanic sand framed by hexagonal basalt columns and the offshore Reynisdrangar sea stacks, said to be petrified trolls.
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Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
A serpentine two-million-year-old canyon with sheer mossy walls — a stunning hidden gem off the main road.
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Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck
Hike across a stark black-sand plain to the surreal abandoned 1973 US Navy DC-3 fuselage.
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Getting around
- Self-drive along Route 1
- Walk to plane wreck (4 km round trip)
Saturday
Day Three
Push east to the icebergs and a glowing crystal ice cave deep beneath a glacier.
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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Watch luminous blue icebergs drift toward the sea, sometimes dotted with basking seals beneath Vatnajökull.
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Diamond Beach
Glittering chunks of ice wash up on black sand like scattered jewels — a surprise that changes hour by hour.
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Katla Ice Cave
Join a guided super-jeep tour into a glowing blue-and-black ice cave beneath the Kötlujökull glacier near Vík.
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Getting around
- Self-drive east on Route 1 to Jökulsárlón
- Guided super-jeep for the ice cave
Sunday
Day Four
Soak in a clifftop geothermal pool before the drive back to the airport.
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Sky Lagoon (en route)
Break the return drive with a soak in the oceanfront geothermal lagoon near Reykjavík before flying home.
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Suður-Vík Restaurant
A cosy Vík favourite for a last lamb soup or Asian-Icelandic fusion meal before leaving the South Coast.
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Getting around
- Self-drive west on Route 1
- Rental car return at Keflavík Airport
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Vík & the South Coast Unexpected?
4 days. The itinerary runs from Thursday to Sunday and covers 10 curated stops across 4 days.
How much does Vík & the South Coast Unexpected cost?
Premium — €300–600 per day per person, premium lodging included.
Where do you stay during Vík & the South Coast Unexpected?
Hótel Kría, Vík is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Vík & the South Coast Unexpected itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 10 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Vík í Mýrdal.
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