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6 day travel guide to Iceland

This 6-day winter itinerary focuses on Iceland's iconic South Coast, tailored for a medium pace with light hiking. You'll experience classic waterfalls, black sand beaches, and the stunning Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, with dedicated time for Reykjavik's culture and a relaxing soak in the Hvammsvik Hot Springs.

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The journey, day by day

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  1. Arrival in Iceland & Reykjavik ExplorationDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival in Iceland & Reykjavik Exploration

    6 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. City Culture & Coastal Hot SpringsDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    City Culture & Coastal Hot Springs

    3 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsReykjavik
  3. South Coast Waterfalls & Vík Lava ShowDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    South Coast Waterfalls & Vík Lava Show

    6 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsVík
  4. Black Sand Beaches & CanyonsDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Black Sand Beaches & Canyons

    6 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHof
  5. Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach WondersDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Wonders

    6 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsHella
  6. Geothermal Fields & DepartureDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Geothermal Fields & Departure

    3 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsKeflavik

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