12-Day Iceland Itinerary in May: Golden Circle & Thorsmork

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Keflavík

   Arrival and pickup.

   1 stopKeflavík
2. DAY 2

   Golden Circle

   Driving the Golden Circle.

   4 stops3.5 hrsGolden Circle
3. DAY 3

   Thorsmork

   Tour to the highland area.

   1 stop1.5 hrsThorsmork
4. DAY 4

   South Coast

   Full day South Coast exploration.

   7 stops2.5 hrsVik
5. DAY 5

   South-East

   Day trip to the glaciers and lagoons.

   5 stops3 hrsSouth-East
6. DAY 6

   East Iceland

   Transitioning to North Iceland.

   4 stops3.5 hrsEast Iceland
7. DAY 7

   Mývatn

   Shabbat rest day, hiking in Dimmuborgir.

   1 stopMývatn
8. DAY 8

   Mývatn/Husavik

   Day trip to northern sites.

   3 stops2.5 hrsHúsavík
9. DAY 9

   North Iceland

   Exploring North Iceland regions.

   6 stops2 hrsAkureyri
10. DAY 10

    North-West

    Boat trip to Drangey.

    2 stops1 hrsNorth-West
11. DAY 11

    West Iceland

    Exploring western volcanic features.

    5 stops3 hrsHusafell
12. DAY 12

    Reykjavík

    Final city activities before departure.

    5 stops2 hrsReykjavík