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10 day travel guide to Iceland

This 14-day self-drive adventure in your 4x4 SUV covers Iceland's iconic Ring Road and ventures into the spectacular Highlands. You'll experience mandatory activities like a Langjökull snowmobile tour, a glacier hike, a summer ice cave, and a boat tour on Jökulsárlón lagoon, balanced with moderate hikes and a full day to explore Reykjavík.

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The journey, day by day

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  1. Arrival and Reykjanes Peninsula ExplorationDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-08-05

    Arrival and Reykjanes Peninsula Exploration

    3 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. Golden Circle & Langjökull Glacier AdventureDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-08-06

    Golden Circle & Langjökull Glacier Adventure

    5 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsHella
  3. Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite MountainsDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-08-07

    Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite Mountains

    5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsHella
  4. South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier AdventureDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-08-08

    South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Adventure

    5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsVík
  5. Black Sand Beaches & Katla Ice CaveDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-08-09

    Black Sand Beaches & Katla Ice Cave

    4 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsVík
  6. Canyons and Skaftafell National ParkDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-08-10

    Canyons and Skaftafell National Park

    5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsHof
  7. Glacier Lagoons and Diamond BeachDAY 7

    Day 7 · 2026-08-11

    Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Beach

    5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsHöfn
  8. Eastfjords Coastal Drive to EgilsstaðirDAY 8

    Day 8 · 2026-08-12

    Eastfjords Coastal Drive to Egilsstaðir

    6 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  9. Basalt Columns and Powerful WaterfallsDAY 9

    Day 9 · 2026-08-13

    Basalt Columns and Powerful Waterfalls

    4 stops3 hours hrsMývatn
  10. Mývatn's Volcanic WondersDAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-08-14

    Mývatn's Volcanic Wonders

    6 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsMývatn
  11. Waterfall of the Gods and AkureyriDAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-08-15

    Waterfall of the Gods and Akureyri

    4 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsAkureyri
  12. Northern History and Scenic West IcelandDAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-08-16

    Northern History and Scenic West Iceland

    5 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsBorgarnes
  13. Reykjavík City Exploration & Sky Lagoon RelaxationDAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-08-17

    Reykjavík City Exploration & Sky Lagoon Relaxation

    6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  14. Reykjanes Peninsula & DepartureDAY 14

    Day 14 · 2026-08-18

    Reykjanes Peninsula & Departure

    3 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsKeflavik

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