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Karyn's 5 day travel guide to Iceland

Based on your interest in a comfortable, tour-based exploration of Iceland, this 5-day itinerary uses Reykjavik as a home base. It packs in your requested South Coast adventures like the Katla Ice Cave and a glacier hike, the classic Golden Circle with the Secret Lagoon, and city activities including whale watching.

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  1. Arrival & Geothermal WelcomeDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival & Geothermal Welcome

    2 stops0 hours 30 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. Golden Circle & Secret LagoonDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon

    5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  3. South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sands & Glacier HikeDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sands & Glacier Hike

    5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsVík í Mýrdal
  4. Ice Caves & Icelandic Horses on the South CoastDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Ice Caves & Icelandic Horses on the South Coast

    4 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsHella
  5. Whales, Hot Springs & DepartureDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Whales, Hot Springs & Departure

    5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsReykjavik

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