Iceland 6 Day Itinerary Road Trip

With an Iceland 6 days itinerary, you’ll have limited time to work with to enjoy this awe-inspiring land but it’s do-able!

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This road trip gives you the best balance of the popular attractions in the Golden Circle while also layering in off the beaten path places where you can hike, take photos or just soak it all in.

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Day 1 – Start From the East

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In the afternoon, you’ll drive into Skaftafell National Park which is a beautiful place of natural wonder.

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Day 2 – To the Capital of Reykjavik

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