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Nimrod's 8 day travel guide to Iceland

This 8-day self-drive adventure is tailored for your 4x4, focusing on Southern Iceland's dramatic landscapes. You'll venture into the Highlands to self-drive to Landmannalaugar, tackle requested hikes like Múlagljúfur and Glymur, and experience key activities including a glacier hike 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. Volcanic Arrival & Coastal ExplorationDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Volcanic Arrival & Coastal Exploration

    8 stops2 hours 0 mins hrsKeflavik
  2. The Quintessential Golden CircleDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    The Quintessential Golden Circle

    5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHella
  3. Highlands Adventure to LandmannalaugarDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Highlands Adventure to Landmannalaugar

    6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHella
  4. Waterfalls and a Glacier HikeDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Waterfalls and a Glacier Hike

    4 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
  5. Hidden Canyons and Glacier LagoonsDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Hidden Canyons and Glacier Lagoons

    4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
  6. Black Sand Beaches & Coastal ReturnDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Black Sand Beaches & Coastal Return

    6 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHvolsvöllur
  7. Fjord Hike and Seaside Hot SpringsDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Fjord Hike and Seaside Hot Springs

    2 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  8. Whale Watching, Reykjavik & DepartureDAY 8

    Day 8 · Day 8

    Whale Watching, Reykjavik & Departure

    5 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsKeflavik

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