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Rene's 9 day travel guide to Iceland

This 9-day Southern Iceland itinerary is crafted for your October adventure, focusing on a comfortable, medium pace with an out-and-back journey along the stunning South Coast. It incorporates all your requests, from glacier hiking and ice caving to whale watching and relaxing in geothermal spas like the Blue Lagoon and Hvammsvik.

Your route across Iceland

The journey, day by day

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

  1. Arrival & Geothermal RelaxationDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival & Geothermal Relaxation

    2 stops0 hours 30 mins hrsKeflavik
  2. Golden Circle Classics & Culinary StopsDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    Golden Circle Classics & Culinary Stops

    5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
  3. Iconic South Coast WaterfallsDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Iconic South Coast Waterfalls

    5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
  4. Ice Caves, Black Sands & FireDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Ice Caves, Black Sands & Fire

    4 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsVík
  5. Glacier Hiking & Canyon ViewsDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Glacier Hiking & Canyon Views

    4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
  6. Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach ExplorationDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Exploration

    6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
  7. Scenic Return to the CapitalDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Scenic Return to the Capital

    5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
  8. Whales, City Sights & Coastal SpaDAY 8

    Day 8 · Day 8

    Whales, City Sights & Coastal Spa

    4 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  9. Final Moments & DepartureDAY 9

    Day 9 · Day 9

    Final Moments & Departure

    2 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsKeflavik

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