12-Day Iceland Itinerary in July: South Coast, East & Reynisfjara

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Reykjavik

   Arrival, car pickup, explore city center.

   4 stopsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Highlands

   Full day in Landmannalaugar highlands. Requires 4x4.

   5 stops3.5 hrsHighlands
3. DAY 3

   South Coast

   Sightseeing along the south coast.

   5 stops2 hrsSouth Coast
4. DAY 4

   South Coast / East

   Thakgil requires 4x4.

   4 stops1 hrsSouth Coast / East
5. DAY 5

   East

   Eastward journey through glacier areas.

   6 stops2 hrsEast
6. DAY 6

   East Fjords

   Exploring the fjords and local baths.

   6 stops3.5 hrsEast Fjords
7. DAY 7

   North

   Heading north to the Myvatn region.

   5 stops3 hrsNorth
8. DAY 8

   North

   Exploring Myvatn area and Akureyri.

   6 stops2.5 hrsAkureyri
9. DAY 9

   West

   Moving towards western Iceland.

   4 stops4 hrsWest
10. DAY 10

    Golden Circle

    Off-road driving weather permitting.

    2 stops1.5 hrsGolden Circle
11. DAY 11

    Golden Circle / Reykjanes

    Golden circle highlights and Reykjanes.

    6 stops3 hrsGolden Circle / Reykjanes
12. DAY 12

    Reykjanes

    Last day before departure near Keflavik airport.

    3 stops0.5 hrsReykjanes