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Nimrod's 8 day travel guide to Iceland

This 8-day Southern Iceland adventure is tailored for your 4x4, focusing on a deep dive into the region's highlights without circling the island. It includes your requested self-drive day into the Landmannalaugar highlands, the stunning Múlagljúfur canyon hike, and several relaxing geothermal soaks including the Sky Lagoon and Hvammsvik Hot Springs.

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 Reykjavik ExplorationDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival and Reykjavik Exploration

    6 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. The Classic Golden CircleDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    The Classic Golden Circle

    5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHella
  3. Highlands Expedition: Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite MountainsDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Highlands Expedition: Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite Mountains

    4 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsHella
  4. South Coast Waterfalls and Glacier AdventureDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    South Coast Waterfalls and Glacier Adventure

    4 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsVík
  5. Black Sands, Canyons, and Ice LagoonsDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Black Sands, Canyons, and Ice Lagoons

    6 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHof
  6. Skaftafell Hikes and Westward Journey to ReykjavikDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Skaftafell Hikes and Westward Journey to Reykjavik

    5 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
  7. Whales and Geothermal RelaxationDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Whales and Geothermal Relaxation

    3 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsReykjavik
  8. Departure from KeflavikDAY 8

    Day 8 · Day 8

    Departure from Keflavik

    1 stop1 hour hrsKeflavik

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