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10 day travel guide to Iceland

Get ready for an incredible 12-day self-drive adventure across Iceland this July! 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.

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The journey, day by day

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

  1. Arrival & Reykjanes Peninsula ExplorationDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-07-29

    Arrival & Reykjanes Peninsula Exploration

    4 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsReykjavik
  2. Golden Circle WondersDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-07-30

    Golden Circle Wonders

    4 stops2 hours 55 mins hrsHella
  3. Thermal Rivers & South Coast WaterfallsDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-07-31

    Thermal Rivers & South Coast Waterfalls

    5 stops3 hours 25 mins hrsVík
  4. Glacier Hike & Black Sand BeachesDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-08-01

    Glacier Hike & Black Sand Beaches

    2 stops1 hour hrsHof
  5. Canyons, Glaciers & Ice LagoonsDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-08-02

    Canyons, Glaciers & Ice Lagoons

    5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsMývatn
  6. Snowmobiling & East Fjords DriveDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-08-03

    Snowmobiling & East Fjords Drive

    5 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsMývatn
  7. Basalt Columns & Myvatn GeothermalDAY 7

    Day 7 · 2026-08-04

    Basalt Columns & Myvatn Geothermal

    4 stops3 hours hrsAkureyri
  8. Mývatn Wonders & Akureyri CharmDAY 8

    Day 8 · 2026-08-05

    Mývatn Wonders & Akureyri Charm

    5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
  9. Snæfellsnes Peninsula ExplorationDAY 9

    Day 9 · 2026-08-06

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula Exploration

    5 stops2 hours 45 mins hrsBorgarnes
  10. Canyons, Craters & Lava FallsDAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-08-07

    Canyons, Craters & Lava Falls

    4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsBorgarnes
  11. Glymur Hike & Geothermal RelaxationDAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-08-08

    Glymur Hike & Geothermal Relaxation

    2 stops2 hours 45 mins hrsReykjavik
  12. Reykjavik Exploration & DepartureDAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-08-09

    Reykjavik Exploration & Departure

    4 stops55 mins hrsReykjavik

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