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10 day travel guide to Iceland

Get ready for an incredible 8-day self-drive adventure across Iceland this August! You'll experience everything from the Golden Circle's iconic sights to the dramatic South Coast, East Fjords, and Northern wonders. Prepare for moderate hikes, glacier walks, snowmobiling, and relaxing in geothermal baths, all at a comfortable pace.

Your route across Iceland

The journey, day by day

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

  1. Arrival & Golden Circle WondersDAY 1

    Day 1 · Day 1

    Arrival & Golden Circle Wonders

    5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
  2. Thermal Rivers & South Coast WaterfallsDAY 2

    Day 2 · Day 2

    Thermal Rivers & South Coast Waterfalls

    5 stops3 hours 25 mins hrsVík
  3. Glacier Hike & Black Sand BeachesDAY 3

    Day 3 · Day 3

    Glacier Hike & Black Sand Beaches

    2 stops1 hour hrsVík
  4. Canyons, Glaciers & Ice LagoonsDAY 4

    Day 4 · Day 4

    Canyons, Glaciers & Ice Lagoons

    5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHöfn
  5. Snowmobiling & East Fjords DriveDAY 5

    Day 5 · Day 5

    Snowmobiling & East Fjords Drive

    5 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  6. Basalt Columns & Myvatn GeothermalDAY 6

    Day 6 · Day 6

    Basalt Columns & Myvatn Geothermal

    4 stops3 hours hrsMývatn
  7. Mývatn Wonders & Akureyri CharmDAY 7

    Day 7 · Day 7

    Mývatn Wonders & Akureyri Charm

    5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsVarmahlíð
  8. West Iceland Highlights & DepartureDAY 8

    Day 8 · Day 8

    West Iceland Highlights & Departure

    5 stops4 hours 45 mins hrsKeflavik

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