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Kristen's 10 day travel guide to Iceland

Get ready for an unforgettable 10-day self-drive adventure across Iceland, perfectly tailored for you and your travel companion! Your 4x4 SUV will unlock the rugged beauty of the Highlands, including Landmannalaugar, while you enjoy moderate hikes and relax in comfort cabins. This itinerary balances iconic sights with thrilling activities like a glacier hike and the unique Lava Show, ensuring a truly immersive Icelandic experience.

Your route across Iceland

The journey, day by day

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  1. Arrival & Reykjanes Peninsula ExplorationDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-06-27

    Arrival & Reykjanes Peninsula Exploration

    6 stops2 hours 15 mins hrsVík
  2. Golden Circle WondersDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-06-28

    Golden Circle Wonders

    0 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
  3. Highlands Adventure to LandmannalaugarDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-06-29

    Highlands Adventure to Landmannalaugar

    4 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHöfn
  4. South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier HikeDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-06-30

    South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Hike

    1 stop1 hour 35 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  5. Black Sand Beaches & Lava ShowDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-07-01

    Black Sand Beaches & Lava Show

    4 stops3 hours 5 mins hrsHúsavík
  6. Glacier Lagoon & Diamond BeachDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-07-02

    Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach

    3 stops1 hour 55 mins hrsVarmahlíð
  7. Eastfjords Scenic Drive to EgilsstaðirDAY 7

    Day 7 · 2026-07-03

    Eastfjords Scenic Drive to Egilsstaðir

    0 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsVarmahlíð
  8. North Iceland Waterfalls & Geothermal WondersDAY 8

    Day 8 · 2026-07-04

    North Iceland Waterfalls & Geothermal Wonders

    0 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsAkureyri
  9. Akureyri & West IcelandDAY 9

    Day 9 · 2026-07-05

    Akureyri & West Iceland

    2 stops3 hours 45 mins hrsBorgarnes
  10. Departure DayDAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-07-06

    Departure Day

    2 stops2 hours 15 mins hrsKeflavik

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