12-Day Iceland Itinerary in July: Reykjavík & Golden Circle

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Reykjavik

   Arrival in the evening, pick up rental car and drive to Reykjavik.

   2 stopsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Reykjavik

   Whale watching followed by Sky Lagoon in Kopavogur.

   3 stopsReykjavik
3. DAY 3

   Reykjavik to West Iceland

   Walking tour of Reykjavik followed by drive to Húsafell/Reykholt area.

   6 stops1.5 hrsReykjavik to West Iceland
4. DAY 4

   West Iceland

   Lava cave visit and hot springs.

   4 stops2 hrsWest Iceland
5. DAY 5

   Golden Circle

   Visit to Thingvellir National Park and Kerid crater.

   2 stops1.5 hrsGolden Circle
6. DAY 6

   Westman Islands

   Full day trip to Westman Islands.

   3 stopsWestman Islands
7. DAY 7

   Golden Circle

   Golden Circle highlights and new lagoon.

   3 stops1 hrsGolden Circle
8. DAY 8

   Highlands / South

   Guided excursion to Landmannalaugar.

   1 stop1.5 hrsHighlands / South
9. DAY 9

   South Coast

   Waterfalls and black sand beach.

   5 stops3 hrsSouth Coast
10. DAY 10

    South East

    Glacier and lagoon day.

    4 stops2 hrsSouth East
11. DAY 11

    South Coast

    Ice cave tour and sightseeing on the way back west.

    5 stops3.5 hrsVik
12. DAY 12

    Reykjavik area

    Final hot spring dip, museum, and flight home.

    3 stops4 hrsReykjavik area