12-Day Iceland Itinerary in August: Selfoss, East & 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 and drive to accommodation in Selfoss.

   2 stops1.5 hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Golden Circle

   Full day in the Golden Circle area.

   3 stops2 hrsGolden Circle
3. DAY 3

   Highlands

   Choice between self-driving to Landmannalaugar or a guided super-jeep tour to Thorsmork.

   2 stops2 hrsHighlands
4. DAY 4

   South Coast

   Exploring South coast highlights.

   6 stops1.5 hrsVik
5. DAY 5

   South/East

   Guided ice cave tour followed by canyon and nature reserve visits.

   3 stops2.5 hrsSouth/East
6. DAY 6

   South/East

   Exploration of glacier areas and coastal landscapes.

   4 stops2 hrsSouth/East
7. DAY 7

   East

   Relaxed day in Eastern Iceland.

   5 stops2.5 hrsEast
8. DAY 8

   North

   Moving towards Northern Iceland.

   4 stops3.5 hrsHusavik
9. DAY 9

   North

   Whale watching in Husavik followed by Myvatn region highlights.

   5 stops1 hrsHusavik
10. DAY 10

    North

    Touring Myvatn area and Akureyri.

    6 stops1 hrsAkureyri
11. DAY 11

    West

    Driving through Western Iceland with natural stops.

    5 stops6 hrsWest
12. DAY 12

    Reykjavik

    Final city exploration and departure from Keflavik.

    3 stops2.5 hrsReykjavik