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6 day travel guide to Iceland

This 6-day itinerary is designed around your Reykjavik base, using organized day tours to explore Iceland's wonders. You'll experience the best of the South Coast with glacier hiking, an ice cave tour, horseback riding, and even a lava show, balanced with whale watching and a relaxing soak in the Hvammsvik Hot Springs.

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  1. Arrival and Reykjavik First ImpressionsDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-10-29

    Arrival and Reykjavik First Impressions

    6 stops1 hour hrsReykjavik
  2. South Coast Glacier & Ice Cave ExpeditionDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-10-30

    South Coast Glacier & Ice Cave Expedition

    4 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsVík í Mýrdal
  3. South Coast Horses, Beaches & LavaDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-10-31

    South Coast Horses, Beaches & Lava

    4 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  4. The Classic Golden CircleDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-11-01

    The Classic Golden Circle

    4 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsReykjavik
  5. Maritime Reykjavik & Coastal RelaxationDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-11-02

    Maritime Reykjavik & Coastal Relaxation

    3 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsReykjavik
  6. Geothermal Wonders of Reykjanes & DepartureDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-11-03

    Geothermal Wonders of Reykjanes & Departure

    3 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsReykjavik

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