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Dan's 7 day travel guide to Iceland

This 7-day self-drive itinerary for your family of four in August focuses on Iceland's iconic South Coast, Golden Circle, and Reykjavik. You'll enjoy moderate hikes, comfort guesthouses, and experience a glacier hike and relaxing hot springs, all at a medium pace.

Your route across Iceland

The journey, day by day

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

  1. Arrival, Geothermal & City IntroductionDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival, Geothermal & City Introduction

    7 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. Golden Circle WondersDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    Golden Circle Wonders

    4 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
  3. Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier AdventureDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Adventure

    7 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsVík
  4. Icebergs, Diamond Beach & Scenic VistasDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Icebergs, Diamond Beach & Scenic Vistas

    6 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
  5. Return to the Capital & Hot Spring RelaxationDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Return to the Capital & Hot Spring Relaxation

    4 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsReykjavik
  6. Exploring the Vibrant CapitalDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Exploring the Vibrant Capital

    7 stops1 hour hrsReykjavik
  7. Reykjavik Morning & DepartureDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Reykjavik Morning & Departure

    2 stops0 hours 50 mins hrsKeflavik

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