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Dan's 7 day travel guide to Iceland

This 7-day self-drive itinerary for your family with teens in August focuses on Iceland's South Coast, Glacier Lagoon, Golden Circle, and Reykjavik. It balances iconic sights with moderate hikes and includes your requested glacier walk and hot spring experience, all at a comfortable pace.

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The journey, day by day

Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.

  1. Arrival and Geothermal Wonders of ReykjanesDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival and Geothermal Wonders of Reykjanes

    6 stops2 hr 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. Golden Circle WondersDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    Golden Circle Wonders

    5 stops2 hr 10 mins hrsSelfoss
  3. Waterfalls and Glacier AdventureDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Waterfalls and Glacier Adventure

    6 stops2 hours hrsVík
  4. Black Sand Beaches and Basalt ColumnsDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Black Sand Beaches and Basalt Columns

    5 stops2 hr 40 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
  5. Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach WondersDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Wonders

    5 stops3 hours hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
  6. Reykjavik City & Hvammsvik Hot SpringsDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Reykjavik City & Hvammsvik Hot Springs

    6 stops2 hr 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  7. Departure from KeflavikDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Departure from Keflavik

    2 stops50 mins hrsKeflavik

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