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8 day travel guide to Iceland

Your 8-day Icelandic journey has been updated to begin with the dramatic Snæfellsnes Peninsula before heading along the iconic South Coast. This adventure balances mystical western landscapes with the icy wonders of the south, from Kirkjufell mountain to the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.

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The journey, day by day

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  1. Arrival, Whale Watching & Westward BoundDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival, Whale Watching & Westward Bound

    3 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
  2. Snæfellsnes: Cliffs, Caves & Black ChurchesDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    Snæfellsnes: Cliffs, Caves & Black Churches

    5 stops2 hours 45 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
  3. Iconic Peaks & Journey to the SouthDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Iconic Peaks & Journey to the South

    3 stops4 hours hrsSelfoss
  4. The Classic Golden CircleDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    The Classic Golden Circle

    4 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
  5. South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier HikeDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Hike

    3 stops1 hour 55 mins hrsVík
  6. Katla Ice Cave & Volcanic CoastlineDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Katla Ice Cave & Volcanic Coastline

    4 stops1 hour 15 mins hrsVík
  7. Day Trip to the Glacier LagoonDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Day Trip to the Glacier Lagoon

    5 stops5 hours 15 mins hrsVík
  8. Volcanic Insights & DepartureDAY 8

    Day 8 · Day 8

    Volcanic Insights & Departure

    2 stops2 hours 45 mins hrsKeflavik

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