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8 day travel guide to Iceland

This 8-day luxury self-drive itinerary has been refined to optimize your time exploring Iceland's diverse southern and western regions. By adjusting the final days' structure and accommodation, your journey now concludes conveniently near the airport, allowing for a more relaxed departure after discovering the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Golden Circle, and the South Coast's magnificent glaciers.

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The journey, day by day

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  1. Arrival and Capital ExplorationDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival and Capital Exploration

    5 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. Silver Circle & Coastal RelaxationDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    Silver Circle & Coastal Relaxation

    4 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsBorgarnes
  3. Peninsula of WondersDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Peninsula of Wonders

    5 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsBorgarnes
  4. The Classic Golden CircleDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    The Classic Golden Circle

    4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsSelfoss
  5. Waterfalls, Ice Cave & Black Sand BeachDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Waterfalls, Ice Cave & Black Sand Beach

    5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
  6. Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach WondersDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Wonders

    6 stops4 hours hrsHof
  7. Glacier Hike & Journey Towards DepartureDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Glacier Hike & Journey Towards Departure

    4 stops5 hours hrsKeflavik
  8. Blue Lagoon & DepartureDAY 8

    Day 8 · Day 8

    Blue Lagoon & Departure

    2 stops40 mins hrsKeflavik

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