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5 day travel guide to Iceland

This 5-day self-drive itinerary uses Reykjavik as your home base to explore Iceland's wonders. You'll journey along the dramatic South Coast for a glacier hike, tour the iconic Golden Circle with a snowmobile adventure, and enjoy whale watching and geothermal hot springs.

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  1. Arrival in Iceland and Transfer to ReykjavikDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-09-02

    Arrival in Iceland and Transfer to Reykjavik

    1 stop0 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier AdventureDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-09-03

    South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Adventure

    5 stops5 hours 30 mins hrsReykjavik
  3. Golden Circle & Glacier SnowmobilingDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-09-04

    Golden Circle & Glacier Snowmobiling

    4 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
  4. Reykjavik City, Whales & Sky LagoonDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-09-05

    Reykjavik City, Whales & Sky Lagoon

    4 stops0 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  5. Departure from IcelandDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-09-06

    Departure from Iceland

    1 stop0 hours 50 mins hrsKeflavik

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