Day 1 – Arrival & Golden Circle
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Day 1 – Arrival & Golden Circle

• Grocery Stop – Pick up essentials
• Blue Lagoon (2 hrs, reservation required) Basic package includes lagoon access, mud mask, towel & one drink
• Drive to Gullfoss Waterfall (2.5 hrs) Walk to the top for best views — bring a raincoat
• Optional stop at Þingvellir National Park for a scenic walk
• Camp overnight at Gesthus Campground

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Day 2 – Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach
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Day 2 – Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach

• Drive to Seljalandsfoss (1 hr) Walk behind the waterfall — bring a raincoat (45 min visit)
• Continue to Skógafoss (30 min) Panoramic views, climb 500 stairs, partial 2-hr hike past 8 waterfalls
• Drive to Reynisfjara (30 min) Explore the famous black sand beach
• Camp overnight in Vík

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Day 3 – Canyons, Glaciers & Scenic Hikes
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Day 3 – Canyons, Glaciers & Scenic Hikes

• Drive to Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon (45 min) Explore for 1–1.5 hrs
• Drive to Skaftafell (1 hr, $8 parking)
• Glacier View Hike: 2.3 miles (~90 min)
• Waterfall Hike: 3.5 miles (90–120 min)
• Continue to Múlagljúfur Canyon (45 min) Approx. 5K hike
• Camp overnight in Djúpivogur

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Day 4 – Scenic Drive & Relaxation
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Day 4 – Scenic Drive & Relaxation

• Drive to Bjólfur Mountain (2 hrs) Scenic stops along the way
• Continue to Stuðlagil Canyon (1.5 hrs)
• Optional: Vök Hot Springs ($60) or relax at the bistro/sundeck • Overnight at a Farm Stay (45 min drive)

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Day 5 – Whale Watching & Waterfalls
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Day 5 – Whale Watching & Waterfalls

• Drive to Húsavík (1 hr)
• Whale Watching Tour (3.5 hrs) Bring layers, gloves, hats & seasickness meds
• Drive to Goðafoss Waterfall (2.5 hrs)
• Camp overnight at Systragil Campground Includes access to pools & hot tubs

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Day 6 – Waterfalls & Viking Stops
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Day 6 – Waterfalls & Viking Stops

• Drive to Glymur Waterfall (4 hrs)
Optional stops:
• Borgarvirki – Ancient volcanic plug used as a Viking fortress
• Deildartunguhver – Visit Krauma Hot Springs
• Settlement Center – Learn Viking history
• Camp overnight at Bjarteyjarsandur

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