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Shira's 7 day travel guide to Iceland

This 7-day Southern Iceland adventure is crafted for your family's medium pace, blending iconic natural wonders with unique activities. You'll explore the Golden Circle, walk on a glacier, boat among icebergs at Jökulsárlón, and relax in the Hvammsvik Hot Springs, with comfortable hotel stays in Reykjavik and along the scenic South Coast.

Your route across Iceland

The journey, day by day

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

  1. Reykjanes Volcanic Landscapes & Reykjavik ArrivalDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Reykjanes Volcanic Landscapes & Reykjavik Arrival

    9 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. Golden Circle WondersDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    Golden Circle Wonders

    5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
  3. Chasing Iconic Waterfalls of the South CoastDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Chasing Iconic Waterfalls of the South Coast

    6 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
  4. Glacier Hike, Black Sand Beaches, and Lava ShowDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Glacier Hike, Black Sand Beaches, and Lava Show

    4 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsVík
  5. Glacial Wonders of the SoutheastDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Glacial Wonders of the Southeast

    5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
  6. Ice Caves and Coastal RelaxationDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Ice Caves and Coastal Relaxation

    4 stops5 hours 30 mins hrsReykjavik
  7. Reykjavik Culture and FarewellDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Reykjavik Culture and Farewell

    4 stops1 hour 20 mins hrsKeflavik

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