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Dan's 7 day travel guide to Iceland

This 7-day Southern Iceland road trip is tailored for your family's medium pace and interest in moderate hiking. You'll journey from the Reykjanes Peninsula's geothermal wonders to the iconic icebergs of Jökulsárlón, balancing famous waterfalls with unique activities like horseback riding near Vík.

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The journey, day by day

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  1. Geothermal Arrival & Blue Lagoon RelaxationDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Geothermal Arrival & Blue Lagoon Relaxation

    4 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsKeflavik
  2. Golden Circle WondersDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    Golden Circle Wonders

    5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsSelfoss
  3. Waterfalls, Horses & Black SandsDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Waterfalls, Horses & Black Sands

    5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
  4. Canyons & Skaftafell National ParkDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Canyons & Skaftafell National Park

    5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsHof
  5. Glacier Lagoon & Westward ReturnDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Glacier Lagoon & Westward Return

    4 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsVík
  6. Capital City Exploration & Geothermal BlissDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Capital City Exploration & Geothermal Bliss

    6 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  7. Reykjanes Peninsula & DepartureDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Reykjanes Peninsula & Departure

    4 stops1 hour 5 mins hrsKeflavik

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