10 day travel guide to Iceland

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Day 1 · Day 1

   Arrival and Golden Circle Prelude

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Golden Circle Wonders

   6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Journey into the Rainbow Mountains

   5 stops5 hours 50 mins hrsHella
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   South Coast Waterfalls and Glacier Adventure

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Black Sands, Ice Caves, and Fire in Vík

   4 stops1 hour 45 mins hrsVík
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Beaches

   7 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsHöfn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Eastfjords Scenic Drive to Egilsstaðir

   6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Moonscapes and Geothermal Wonders of Mývatn

   5 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsMývatn
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   From the North to the Capital

   5 stops5 hours 30 mins hrsReykjavik
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Reykjavik City Sights & Coastal Relaxation

    4 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsKeflavik