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Nimrod's 8 day travel guide to Iceland

This 8-day self-drive adventure in your 4x4 is crafted for a medium pace, blending iconic sights with your specific requests. You'll hike on a glacier, journey into the highlands by Superjeep, discover a hidden canyon, and relax in geothermal waters.

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 Geothermal PreludeDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival and Geothermal Prelude

    5 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsSelfoss
  2. The Golden Circle ClassicsDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    The Golden Circle Classics

    4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHella
  3. Waterfalls and Glacier HikingDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Waterfalls and Glacier Hiking

    4 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsVík
  4. Superjeep Adventure to ÞórsmörkDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Superjeep Adventure to Þórsmörk

    1 stop0 hours 0 mins hrsVík
  5. Canyons and Floating IceDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Canyons and Floating Ice

    5 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsHof
  6. Skaftafell Hike & South Coast ViewsDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Skaftafell Hike & South Coast Views

    5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHvolsvöllur
  7. Coastal Hot Springs and City LifeDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Coastal Hot Springs and City Life

    5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  8. Reykjavik Exploration and DepartureDAY 8

    Day 8 · Day 8

    Reykjavik Exploration and Departure

    2 stops0 hours 50 mins hrsKeflavik

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