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6 day travel guide to Iceland

This 6-day self-drive itinerary is crafted for your September adventure, focusing on the iconic South Coast. It balances famous sights with your interest in moderate hiking, including the incredible Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and its ice-strewn Diamond Beach as requested.

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  1. Arrival and Volcanic PeninsulaDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-09-11

    Arrival and Volcanic Peninsula

    7 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsHella
  2. Waterfalls, Glacier Hike & Black Sand BeachesDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-09-12

    Waterfalls, Glacier Hike & Black Sand Beaches

    6 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
  3. Ice Cave & Glacier Lagoon WondersDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-09-13

    Ice Cave & Glacier Lagoon Wonders

    6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHof
  4. Skaftafell Hike & South Coast ReturnDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-09-14

    Skaftafell Hike & South Coast Return

    6 stops5 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
  5. Golden Circle Wonders & Glacier ThrillsDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-09-15

    Golden Circle Wonders & Glacier Thrills

    5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
  6. Reykjavik Morning & DepartureDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-09-16

    Reykjavik Morning & Departure

    4 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik

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