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Scarlette's 5 day travel guide to Iceland

This 5-day self-drive itinerary is tailored for a medium pace, focusing on the iconic South Coast in your 4x4. It includes your requested activities like a Jokulsarlon boat tour, whale watching, and the Katla Ice Cave, which features a thrilling Super Jeep ride.

Your route across Iceland

The journey, day by day

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

  1. Arrival & Golden Circle GatewayDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival & Golden Circle Gateway

    4 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsHella
  2. South Coast Waterfalls, Ice Caves & Lava ShowDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    South Coast Waterfalls, Ice Caves & Lava Show

    5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
  3. Glacier Lagoons and Diamond IceDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Ice

    5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHof
  4. Coastal Return & Fjord RelaxationDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Coastal Return & Fjord Relaxation

    4 stops6 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  5. Reykjavik's Cultural Highlights & DepartureDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Reykjavik's Cultural Highlights & Departure

    5 stops1 hour 25 mins hrsKeflavik

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