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Nimrod's 8 day travel guide to Iceland

This 8-day self-drive adventure in your 4x4 SUV is tailored for a moderately paced exploration of Iceland's southern wonders. We'll use three strategic basecamps to minimize hotel changes while maximizing experiences, including your requested self-drive day into the Landmannalaugar highlands.

Your route across Iceland

The journey, day by day

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

  1. West Iceland's Fjords & WaterfallsDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    West Iceland's Fjords & Waterfalls

    3 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
  2. Coastal Relaxation & City ArrivalDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    Coastal Relaxation & City Arrival

    5 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  3. Whale Watching & Golden Circle TransferDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Whale Watching & Golden Circle Transfer

    5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHella
  4. Highlands Adventure: Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite MountainsDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Highlands Adventure: Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite Mountains

    4 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsHella
  5. Iconic Waterfalls & Glacier HikeDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Iconic Waterfalls & Glacier Hike

    4 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsVík
  6. Black Sands, Basalt Columns & Coastal ViewsDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Black Sands, Basalt Columns & Coastal Views

    5 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsVík
  7. Glacier Lagoon & Hidden Canyon HikeDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Glacier Lagoon & Hidden Canyon Hike

    5 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsVík
  8. Reykjanes Peninsula & DepartureDAY 8

    Day 8 · Day 8

    Reykjanes Peninsula & Departure

    6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik

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