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Nimrod's 8 day travel guide to Iceland

This 8-day luxury self-drive itinerary focuses on Iceland's stunning South Coast. You'll journey from the classic Golden Circle to the icebergs of Jökulsárlón, combining iconic natural wonders with exclusive adventures like a Katla ice cave tour, snowmobiling, and whale watching.

Your route across Iceland

The journey, day by day

Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.

  1. Arrival and Journey to the SouthDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival and Journey to the South

    5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsSelfoss
  2. Iconic Waterfalls & Black Sand BeachesDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    Iconic Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches

    6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsVík
  3. Vík Adventures: Ice, Horses & LavaDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Vík Adventures: Ice, Horses & Lava

    4 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsVík
  4. Glacier Lagoons and Diamond BeachDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Beach

    6 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsHof
  5. Glacier Views and South Coast WondersDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Glacier Views and South Coast Wonders

    4 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHella
  6. Golden Circle & Glacier SnowmobilingDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Golden Circle & Glacier Snowmobiling

    5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  7. Whales, Culture & Coastal Hot SpringsDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Whales, Culture & Coastal Hot Springs

    6 stops2 hours hrsReykjavik
  8. Reykjanes Peninsula & DepartureDAY 8

    Day 8 · Day 8

    Reykjanes Peninsula & Departure

    5 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsKeflavik

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