12-Day Iceland Itinerary: East Fjords & North Iceland

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Selfoss

   Arrival at 15:30.

   1 stopSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Golden Circle

   Full day covering the Golden Circle route.

   4 stops2.5 hrsGolden Circle
3. DAY 3

   Landmannalaugar

   Highland excursion to Landmannalaugar. Use F208 North to avoid deep rivers.

   5 stops3.5 hrsLandmannalaugar
4. DAY 4

   South Coast

   Visiting Katla ice cave in the afternoon.

   6 stops3 hrsVik
5. DAY 5

   Vatnajökull

   Focus on the Southeast region glaciers and lagoons.

   5 stops3 hrsHofn
6. DAY 6

   East Fjords

   Day with multiple short stops in the East Fjords.

   6 stops2.5 hrsSeydisfjordur
7. DAY 7

   East Fjords

   Relaxed day in Seydisfjordur with optional excursion choices.

   5 stops0.5 hrsSeydisfjordur
8. DAY 8

   Myvatn

   Travel from East to the Myvatn volcanic area.

   4 stops2.5 hrsMyvatn
9. DAY 9

   North

   Heading north to Husavik for whale watching.

   3 stops1.5 hrsHusavik
10. DAY 10

    North

    Full day in the North ending in Akureyri.

    4 stops2 hrsAkureyri
11. DAY 11

    West

    Traveling west towards the Borgarfjordur region.

    7 stops5.5 hrsHvammstangi
12. DAY 12

    West/Reykjavik

    Final full day featuring a lava cave and thermal springs before reaching Reykjavik.

    4 stops1.5 hrsBorgarnes