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11 day travel guide to Iceland

This 11-day self-drive itinerary is tailored for your group of friends, focusing on Southern Iceland's dramatic landscapes in August. It balances iconic sights with your specific requests for adventurous hikes like Glymur and Eldfell, unique geothermal experiences, and thrilling glacier and lagoon tours.

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  1. Arrival and Geothermal RelaxationDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-08-21

    Arrival and Geothermal Relaxation

    4 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. Fjord Hike and Coastal Hot SpringsDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-08-22

    Fjord Hike and Coastal Hot Springs

    2 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsBorgarnes
  3. Lava Caves and Waterfalls of West IcelandDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-08-23

    Lava Caves and Waterfalls of West Iceland

    5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
  4. Golden Circle Wonders: Geysers, Tectonics, and Geothermal BakingDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-08-24

    Golden Circle Wonders: Geysers, Tectonics, and Geothermal Baking

    5 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsSelfoss
  5. Westman Islands Volcanic ExplorationDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-08-25

    Westman Islands Volcanic Exploration

    6 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsHvolsvöllur
  6. Iconic Waterfalls and Glacier HikeDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-08-26

    Iconic Waterfalls and Glacier Hike

    3 stops2 hours hrsVík
  7. Canyons, Lava Fields, and GlaciersDAY 7

    Day 7 · 2026-08-27

    Canyons, Lava Fields, and Glaciers

    5 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsHof
  8. Icebergs and Diamond BeachDAY 8

    Day 8 · 2026-08-28

    Icebergs and Diamond Beach

    6 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
  9. Black Sand Beaches and Coastal ViewsDAY 9

    Day 9 · 2026-08-29

    Black Sand Beaches and Coastal Views

    5 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  10. Reykjavik Culture and Hot Spring HikeDAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-08-30

    Reykjavik Culture and Hot Spring Hike

    3 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  11. Departure from KeflavikDAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-08-31

    Departure from Keflavik

    2 stops0 hours 50 mins hrsKeflavik

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