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 & Tectonic Wonders

   5 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Golden Circle Wonders & Glacier Thrills

   5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Iconic Waterfalls & Glacier Hike on the South Coast

   5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Volcanic Ice Cave & South Coast Views

   4 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   National Park Hike & Glacier Lagoon

   5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsHöfn
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Coastal Fjords & Towering Waterfalls

   5 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Europe's Most Powerful Waterfall & Geothermal Fields

   5 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsMývatn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Mývatn's Volcanic Wonders & Goðafoss

   5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsAkureyri
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   West Iceland Coastal Drive & Heritage

   5 stops5 hours 0 mins hrsBorgarnes
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Lava Waterfalls & Hot Springs Retreat

    3 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsKeflavik