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Dan's 7 day travel guide to Iceland

This 8-day Southern Iceland itinerary is crafted for your family's medium-paced adventure in May. It focuses on an out-and-back journey along the stunning South Coast, balancing iconic sights with your requested glacier hike, museum visit, and a relaxing soak in the Hvammsvik Hot Springs.

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  1. Arrival and Reykjanes Peninsula ExplorationDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-05-27

    Arrival and Reykjanes Peninsula Exploration

    5 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. Reykjavik ExplorationDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-05-28

    Reykjavik Exploration

    4 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsReykjavik
  3. The Essential Golden CircleDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-05-29

    The Essential Golden Circle

    4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsSelfoss
  4. Iconic Waterfalls & Coastal DriveDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-05-30

    Iconic Waterfalls & Coastal Drive

    6 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsVík
  5. Glacier Hike & South Coast WondersDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-05-31

    Glacier Hike & South Coast Wonders

    4 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsVík
  6. Glacier Lagoons and Diamond IceDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-06-01

    Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Ice

    5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
  7. Coastal Drive Back to Reykjavik & Hot SpringsDAY 7

    Day 7 · 2026-06-02

    Coastal Drive Back to Reykjavik & Hot Springs

    1 stop3 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  8. Departure from KeflavikDAY 8

    Day 8 · 2026-06-03

    Departure from Keflavik

    3 stops1 hour hrsKeflavik

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