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Dan's 7 day travel guide to Iceland

This 7-day self-drive itinerary is perfect for your family's August adventure in Iceland. It balances iconic South Coast sights like glacier lagoons with your requested activities, including a summer ice cave tour and horseback riding in Vík, plus a relaxing day exploring Reykjavik and soaking in the Hvammsvík Hot Springs.

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The journey, day by day

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  1. Arrival and Volcanic Landscapes of ReykjanesDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival and Volcanic Landscapes of Reykjanes

    5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHvolsvöllur
  2. Iconic Waterfalls and Glaciers of the South CoastDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    Iconic Waterfalls and Glaciers of the South Coast

    6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
  3. Vík Adventures: Ice, Horses, and Black SandDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Vík Adventures: Ice, Horses, and Black Sand

    5 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsVík
  4. Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach WondersDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Wonders

    5 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsHof
  5. Return to the Capital: Lava Fields and Crater LakesDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Return to the Capital: Lava Fields and Crater Lakes

    5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  6. Reykjavik Culture & Fjord Hot SpringsDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Reykjavik Culture & Fjord Hot Springs

    5 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsReykjavik
  7. Reykjanes Peninsula & DepartureDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Reykjanes Peninsula & Departure

    2 stops0 hours 50 mins hrsKeflavik

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