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6 day travel guide to Iceland

This 6-day winter self-drive itinerary balances Iceland's raw nature with unique activities. You'll explore the iconic South Coast, hike on a glacier, enter an ice cave, witness the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and relax in coastal hot springs near Reykjavik.

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  1. Arrival and South Coast WaterfallsDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival and South Coast Waterfalls

    4 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsHvolsvöllur
  2. South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Lava ShowDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Lava Show

    6 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsVík
  3. Glacier Adventures: Ice Cave and Glacier HikeDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Glacier Adventures: Ice Cave and Glacier Hike

    4 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
  4. Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach ExplorationDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Exploration

    5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
  5. Golden Circle and Coastal Hot SpringsDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Golden Circle and Coastal Hot Springs

    5 stops5 hours 0 mins hrsReykjavik
  6. Whale Watching and DepartureDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Whale Watching and Departure

    3 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsKeflavik

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