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Nimrod's 8 day travel guide to Iceland

This 8-day self-drive itinerary is a comprehensive counter-clockwise journey along Iceland's Ring Road, designed for your 4x4 SUV. It balances iconic sights with your specific requests, including a moderate hike on the Sólheimajökull glacier, a relaxing soak in the Hvammsvik Hot Springs, and a thrilling Superjeep adventure into the Þórsmörk highlands. You'll experience the powerful waterfalls of the South Coast, the vast icebergs of Jökulsárlón, the dramatic landscapes of the North, and finish with a day exploring Reykjavík's vibrant culture.

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 Golden Circle ClassicsDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival and Golden Circle Classics

    4 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
  2. South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier Hike & Black Sand BeachesDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier Hike & Black Sand Beaches

    4 stops3 hours hrsVík
  3. Þórsmörk Highlands & Vík Lava ShowDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Þórsmörk Highlands & Vík Lava Show

    2 stops0 hours 40 mins hrsVík
  4. Canyons, Glaciers & Diamond BeachDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Canyons, Glaciers & Diamond Beach

    6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHöfn
  5. Coastal Fjords & Scenic Transfer to EgilsstaðirDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Coastal Fjords & Scenic Transfer to Egilsstaðir

    4 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  6. Dettifoss Power & Mývatn's Otherworldly LandscapesDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Dettifoss Power & Mývatn's Otherworldly Landscapes

    5 stops4 hours 0 mins hrsAkureyri
  7. West Iceland's History, Hot Springs & Return to ReykjavíkDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    West Iceland's History, Hot Springs & Return to Reykjavík

    3 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  8. Reykjavík Highlights & DepartureDAY 8

    Day 8 · Day 8

    Reykjavík Highlights & Departure

    3 stops1 hour 0 mins hrsKeflavik

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