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Scott's 9 day travel guide to Iceland

This 9-day Southern Iceland itinerary is crafted for your group of friends, blending iconic sights with unique activities. Focusing on a medium pace, it includes moderate hikes, the mandatory glacier walk and horse ride in Vík, and relaxing soaks in the Hvammsvik Hot Springs, all while using comfortable guesthouse basecamps.

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The journey, day by day

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

  1. Volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula to SelfossDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-09-19

    Volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula to Selfoss

    7 stops3 hours 5 mins hrsSelfoss
  2. Golden Circle WondersDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-09-20

    Golden Circle Wonders

    5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsSelfoss
  3. Chasing Iconic South Coast WaterfallsDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-09-21

    Chasing Iconic South Coast Waterfalls

    7 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsVík
  4. Vík Adventures: Ice, Horses, and LavaDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-09-22

    Vík Adventures: Ice, Horses, and Lava

    4 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsVík
  5. Canyons and Glaciers to HofDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-09-23

    Canyons and Glaciers to Hof

    5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHof
  6. Icebergs and Diamond BeachesDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-09-24

    Icebergs and Diamond Beaches

    5 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsHof
  7. Coastal Return to ReykjavikDAY 7

    Day 7 · 2026-09-25

    Coastal Return to Reykjavik

    3 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
  8. Reykjavik City & Coastal Hot SpringsDAY 8

    Day 8 · 2026-09-26

    Reykjavik City & Coastal Hot Springs

    5 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsReykjavik
  9. Reykjanes Peninsula FarewellDAY 9

    Day 9 · 2026-09-27

    Reykjanes Peninsula Farewell

    2 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsKeflavik

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