11 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 · 2026-09-23

   Arrival and Reykjanes Peninsula Exploration

   6 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsHella
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-09-24

   Iconic Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches

   6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-09-25

   Glacier Hike & Canyon Views

   3 stops2 hours hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-09-26

   Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Exploration

   5 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsHöfn
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-09-27

   Coastal Drives & Fjord Vistas

   7 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-09-28

   Eastfjords to Mývatn: Canyons, Waterfalls & Geothermal Power

   4 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsMývatn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-09-29

   From Mývatn to Akureyri: Lava Formations, Waterfalls, and the Northern Capital

   6 stops3 hours 15 mins hrsAkureyri
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-09-30

   Journey West & Coastal Scenery

   4 stops5 hours 50 mins hrsBorgarnes
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-10-01

   Golden Circle Wonders & Southward Journey to Vík

   5 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsVík
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-10-02

    Katla Ice Cave & Reykjavik Exploration

    6 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsReykjavik
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-10-03

    Relaxed Morning & Departure from Reykjanes

    3 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsKeflavik