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Dawn's 5 day travel guide to Iceland

This 5-day self-drive itinerary is tailored for your family's Icelandic adventure in May. It balances the iconic waterfalls and black sand beaches of the South Coast with a classic Golden Circle tour and dedicated time to explore Reykjavik's culture and wildlife.

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  1. Arrival & Iconic WaterfallsDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-05-21

    Arrival & Iconic Waterfalls

    5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
  2. Glaciers, Puffins & Icelandic HorsesDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-05-22

    Glaciers, Puffins & Icelandic Horses

    6 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsVík í Mýrdal
  3. Golden Circle Classics to the CapitalDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-05-23

    Golden Circle Classics to the Capital

    4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  4. Whales, City Sights & Coastal Hot SpringsDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-05-24

    Whales, City Sights & Coastal Hot Springs

    4 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsReykjavik
  5. Departure Day: Reykjavik to Keflavik AirportDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-05-25

    Departure Day: Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport

    1 stop1 hour hrsReykjavik

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