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8 day travel guide to Iceland

This 8-day Southern Iceland itinerary is crafted for your group of friends, balancing iconic sights with your pre-booked accommodations. It features a journey to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, classics of the Golden Circle, and the dramatic South Coast, including your requested glacier hike, whale watching tour, and a relaxing soak in the Hvammsvik Hot Springs.

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  1. Late Arrival & Transfer to CapitalDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-10-16

    Late Arrival & Transfer to Capital

    2 stops0 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. Journey to the Snæfellsnes PeninsulaDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-10-17

    Journey to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
  3. Snæfellsnes Icons & Return SouthDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-10-18

    Snæfellsnes Icons & Return South

    6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
  4. Golden Circle Wonders to VíkDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-10-19

    Golden Circle Wonders to Vík

    5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsVík
  5. Glaciers, Waterfalls & Black SandDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-10-20

    Glaciers, Waterfalls & Black Sand

    5 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsVík
  6. Glacier Lagoon & Return to the CapitalDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-10-21

    Glacier Lagoon & Return to the Capital

    6 stops6 hours 30 mins hrsReykjavik
  7. Reykjavik Exploration & Coastal RelaxationDAY 7

    Day 7 · 2026-10-22

    Reykjavik Exploration & Coastal Relaxation

    5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsReykjavik
  8. Reykjanes Geothermal Wonders & DepartureDAY 8

    Day 8 · 2026-10-23

    Reykjanes Geothermal Wonders & Departure

    4 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik

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