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Day 1: Golden Circle and Geysir Golf Course You can start your day by driving the Golden Circle route and visiting Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall. Then, you can head to Geysir Golf Course, which is located near the geothermal area. This course offers stunning views of the mountains, glaciers, and geysers. You can play 18 holes or 9 holes, depending on your preference and time.
Day 2: South Coast to Vik You can continue your drive along the South Coast and stop at Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, then continue to Reynisfjara beach and Dyrholaey promontory. You can also join some optional activities, such as visiting a natural ice cave (only available from October to March), snorkeling in Silfra fissure (a crack between two tectonic plates), or horseback riding on an Icelandic horse. You can spend the night in Vik, a charming village with a church on a hill and a view of the sea stacks.
Day 3: Vik to Jokulsarlon and Húsafell You can drive back to Jokulsarlon and enjoy the glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach. You can also join an ice cave tour or a glacier hike tour if you wish. Then, you can drive to Húsafell, a farm and resort that has a golf course, a swimming pool, a hot spring, and a restaurant. The golf course is surrounded by lava fields, birch forests, and glaciers. You can play 18 holes or 9 holes, depending on your preference and time.
Day 4: Reykjavik and the Blue Lagoon You can drive to Reykjavik and explore the city’s attractions, such as Hallgrimskirkja church, Sun Voyager sculpture, Harpa concert hall, and Laugavegur shopping street. You can also visit some of the museums, such as the National Museum of Iceland, the Saga Museum, or the Icelandic Phallological Museum (a quirky collection of penises). In the afternoon, you can relax at the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa that is close to the airport. You can also try some of the spa treatments or enjoy the view of the lava fields.