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Shira's 6 day travel guide to Iceland

This 6-day self-drive itinerary is tailored for your family's August adventure, focusing on a relaxed pace with just two accommodation bases in Reykjavik and Vík. It combines iconic natural wonders like the Golden Circle and Jökulsárlón with thrilling activities like a glacier hike and a Super Jeep tour to a summer ice cave.

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  1. Arrival & Coastal Hot SpringsDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival & Coastal Hot Springs

    3 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. The Classic Golden CircleDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    The Classic Golden Circle

    4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
  3. Waterfalls and Black Sands of the South CoastDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Waterfalls and Black Sands of the South Coast

    6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
  4. Glacier & Ice Cave AdventureDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Glacier & Ice Cave Adventure

    3 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsVík
  5. Jökulsárlón's Floating IcebergsDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Jökulsárlón's Floating Icebergs

    5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHöfn
  6. East Fjords & DepartureDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    East Fjords & Departure

    4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsEgilsstaðir

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