Our Top 10 things to do in Iceland in 6 days (Summer trip to the South Coast and Golden Circle)

Iceland is a mythical country with incredible scenery and natural wonders: Waterfalls, glaciers, geysers, hot springs, rock formations, etc. If you want to know what to visit in Iceland in less than a week, this video covers our Top 10 favorite spots on the South Coast of Iceland, both main attractions and off-the-beaten-path.
You can also watch our video about the Top 5 things to do in Reykjavik:
• Our Top 5 things to do...
Sections of the video:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Glacier Lagoon
03:10 - Gulfoss waterfall
04:09 - Geysers
05:13 - Thingvellir
06:52 - Whale Watching
08:04 - Perlan
09:20 - Magic Ice
10:24 - Vik
11:43 - Seljalandsfoss
12:44 - Hot Springs
14:20 - Bonus waterfalls
Websites of the attractions featured in the video:
Glacier Lagoon: icelagoon.is/
Elding whale watching tours: elding.is/
Perlan Museum: www.perlan.is/en-gb
Magic Ice: www.magicice.no/listings/reyk...
Blue Lagoon: www.bluelagoon.com/
Music (in order of appearance):
1) Glacier Lagoon - Jokulsarlon: Orange Foot by Dan Henig
2) Gulfoss Waterfall in the Golden Circle: Requiem in Cello by Hanu Dixit
3) Haukadalur geysers in the Golden Circle: All Stars by Patrick Patrikios
4) Thingvellir in the Golden Circle: Transcend by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
Artist: audionautix.com/
5) Elding whale watching tour in Reykjavik: Midnight by Dan Henig
6) Perlan Museum in Reykjavik: Broken by Patrick Patrikios
7) Magic Ice ice bar in Reykjavik: New Horizons by Futuremono
8) Village of Vik, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Dyrholaey Arch Bridge, Halsanefshellir Cave: Transcend by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
Artist: audionautix.com/
9) Seljalandsfoss waterfall: Eternal Garden by Dan Henig
10) Hrunalaug hot springs and Blue Lagoon: Nebula Focus by Dan Henig
11) Skogafoss waterfall and Svartifoss waterfall in Skagafell: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny

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  • @JamesandLaurent
    @JamesandLaurent Жыл бұрын

    You can also watch our video about the Top 5 things to do in Reykjavik: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f4aFrKiphaWYpto.html

  • @gitakum5013
    @gitakum5013 Жыл бұрын

    This was such an informative video (together with your video on your top five things to do in Reykjavík) . Made so many notes for our own trip in summer ‘23! Thanks guys.

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your trip! Just be aware that if you are going in July-August, it will be significantly more crowded than when we filmed this video in June.

  • @kvintaquilts
    @kvintaquilts Жыл бұрын

    Great to see some suggestions that are not ‘the usual suspects’. Thank you for sharing!

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @purpletc1
    @purpletc1 Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful video! All must see highlights of the Iceland holiday which I am planning for June 2023!

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    Have fun!

  • @Peilichow

    @Peilichow

    9 ай бұрын

    how was your trip =D

  • @ninamos
    @ninamos Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all your advice!

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome! We hope you enjoy your time in Iceland.

  • @Yellowlabratory
    @Yellowlabratory2 жыл бұрын

    Great vid, thanks for posting

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @robertharvey514
    @robertharvey514 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, this was very helpful, I made a list of the places and will see each one when I visit in June.

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    We hope you have a great trip!

  • @kathmandun8749
    @kathmandun87498 ай бұрын

    Such a beautiful place, big thumbs up for this video

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    8 ай бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @sachabarraud3634
    @sachabarraud3634 Жыл бұрын

    Une belle video! thx for sharing! Definitely convinced!

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    We hope you enjoy your trip.

  • @workoutwitharu
    @workoutwitharu9 ай бұрын

    super cool and helpful video! thank you guys 💕

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it!! We hope you enjoy your trip.

  • @winnychandra6469
    @winnychandra6469 Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing ! i will be there in january 15 .I can't wait, and want to get there soon after seeing your amazing video. Thanks so much for sharing Dear Friend.

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome 😊. Enjoy your trip!

  • @biggestnate3
    @biggestnate32 жыл бұрын

    Great footage!

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! We hope you guys are doing good.

  • @Yellowlabratory
    @Yellowlabratory2 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait!

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. We don't like to brag. But this is probably our best video to date :).

  • @Yellowlabratory
    @Yellowlabratory2 жыл бұрын

    Whales are so cool and I love the glaciers

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    2 жыл бұрын

    We do too! And you can see both in one trip!

  • @Tatjana.B
    @Tatjana.B Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thank you and happy New Year! 😊🎄👍

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy new year to you too. We hope you enjoy your trip to Iceland!

  • @Tatjana.B

    @Tatjana.B

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JamesandLaurent ❤️

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️ back :)

  • @smellthecoffee5314
    @smellthecoffee5314 Жыл бұрын

    Superb - thanks

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it

  • @jehnaval2767
    @jehnaval27676 ай бұрын

    Excelente conteúdo digital!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks. We appreciate it.

  • @beverlyhershberger4758
    @beverlyhershberger47582 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Sign me up!!

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    2 жыл бұрын

    You got it!

  • @JulieneDasilvaGoncalves-oe6bz
    @JulieneDasilvaGoncalves-oe6bz6 ай бұрын

    Noca Zelândia lugar lindo!!! Video perfeito

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks. We appreciate it.

  • @TravelandBeyond23
    @TravelandBeyond239 ай бұрын

    Great videos

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @denis100vida4
    @denis100vida46 ай бұрын

    Imprecionante

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks. We appreciate it.

  • @kathmandun8749
    @kathmandun87498 ай бұрын

    That’s nice, you guys are lucky

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    8 ай бұрын

    We sure are.

  • @riorg7
    @riorg76 ай бұрын

    Que top.😂❤

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks. We appreciate it.

  • @grahamcook9289
    @grahamcook92898 ай бұрын

    New Zealand has everything that Iceland has and more, plus a much warmer climate!

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    8 ай бұрын

    We love New Zealand and have been there many times. But Iceland has something special. And Iceland is a lot more convenient for travelers in Europe and North America.

  • @mitarastogi4997
    @mitarastogi49973 ай бұрын

    V nice video

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @kathmandun8749
    @kathmandun87498 ай бұрын

    I will go to Iceland as soon as I can

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    8 ай бұрын

    We hope you get the opportunity to :)

  • @darinhareis9451
    @darinhareis9451 Жыл бұрын

    💙💙

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    😍😍😍.

  • @darinhareis9451
    @darinhareis9451 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤ you too 😁.

  • @sushmaip
    @sushmaip Жыл бұрын

    Great video!! Which month did you guys visit Iceland?

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    June. Best time of the year, we think. Longest days. Not yet as crowded as July and August.

  • @kevinb9986
    @kevinb9986 Жыл бұрын

    At the glacier lake, book a kayak tour instead, so peaceful. We visited 9 of those 10, pleased you didn't put the plane in.

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    Kayak was too much work for us :)

  • @RODRIGOSILVA-zx7os
    @RODRIGOSILVA-zx7os6 ай бұрын

    Top

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks. We appreciate it.

  • @purnaghosh5298
    @purnaghosh52988 ай бұрын

    Excellent vdo. May I observe and experience all these natural wonders if I go during Northern Lights hunting time in Winter - November or March ?

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    8 ай бұрын

    You can because they are all around the main ring road. But days will be extremely short (as little as 5 hours of day and 19 hours of night in December), which means a lot of driving at night and very little time to see all these sights.

  • @macleadg
    @macleadg Жыл бұрын

    Iceland is one of my favorite countries. It is incredibly beautiful, extremely gracious people, and the entire country is as clean as can be. However,it ~is~ expensive. I strongly recommend going to the interior of the island, which requires a 4-wheel drive vehicle.

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your advice.

  • @suitcafe
    @suitcafe11 ай бұрын

    Great video. What type of camera do you use. Very clear and crisp video.

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    11 ай бұрын

    Haha, you're not going to believe this, but our channel is exclusively filmed with our iPhones (aside from the drone shots and underwater GoPro shots). Handy and easier to carry. The picture quality is not as good as with a camera, but good enough for what we do :).

  • @suitcafe

    @suitcafe

    11 ай бұрын

    @@JamesandLaurent I do believe it. That’s all I use for my channel, but Im not traveling like you. Ill be in Iceland 7/20, now Im only bringing my iPhone. Using any special apps? I use Filmic Pro mostly for video. Thanks.

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    11 ай бұрын

    Nope. Just normal iPhone.

  • @suitcafe

    @suitcafe

    11 ай бұрын

    @@JamesandLaurent Awesome.

  • @user-bs6ss1gz5r
    @user-bs6ss1gz5r6 ай бұрын

    Bommm

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks. We appreciate it.

  • @richardphillips1438
    @richardphillips14385 ай бұрын

    Saw this on KZread

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    5 ай бұрын

    That makes sense :)

  • @Flyabovecloud
    @Flyabovecloud Жыл бұрын

    Can you recommend hotel/hostel to stay at Iceland?

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    What is your budget? Unfortunately, hotels in Iceland are expensive and the luxury and service quality don't always match the high price.

  • @Flyabovecloud

    @Flyabovecloud

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JamesandLaurent 100$/per night two people

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    That will be low. Most hotels were around $200/night, and we were there during the off-season.

  • @user-ro5iu6br4f
    @user-ro5iu6br4f2 жыл бұрын

    It's a very unique place, indeed. Too expensive, though... How you doin', guys?

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very expensive indeed. We are doing good. Very relaxed after the trip.

  • @teresamaedavis447
    @teresamaedavis447 Жыл бұрын

    Blue lagoon iceland

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    What is your question?

  • @lblanc8107
    @lblanc8107 Жыл бұрын

    Team Iceland or team New Zealand if you could only pick one?

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    Жыл бұрын

    We think we like New Zealand's South Island better, but Iceland is so close and so easy to get to that we'll definitely be back.

  • @7ofthem

    @7ofthem

    8 ай бұрын

    I live in NZ and prefer Iceland

  • @channarosenblatt8197
    @channarosenblatt81979 ай бұрын

    Really, James and Laurent? You couldn't learn how to pronounce five Icelandic names? What is the point of your video if you create a barrier between what is, and what you as a foreigner would like for things to be? Your video is the opposite of immersion. 'Don't mix, don't mingle, don't learn to pronounce'. I wonder if you learned "hello" and "thank you" in Icelandic. If you maintain a barrier, your viewers will feel the barrier.

  • @JamesandLaurent

    @JamesandLaurent

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. Every comment helps our videos with the KZread algorithm promoting our videos to new viewers.