12-Day Iceland Itinerary in August: West Iceland & South

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Reykjavík

   Arrival at 18:30.

   1 stopReykjavík
2. DAY 2

   West Iceland

   Glymur hike requires good weather.

   3 stops0.5 hrsWest Iceland
3. DAY 3

   South

   Requires 3.5km hike each way to volcano.

   2 stops1 hrsSelfoss
4. DAY 4

   Golden Circle

   Snowmobiling at Langjökull.

   4 stops2.5 hrsGolden Circle
5. DAY 5

   South

   Hike is 3.5km each way.

   2 stops1 hrsSouth
6. DAY 6

   Highlands

   Highland driving via F208.

   2 stops2 hrsHighlands
7. DAY 7

   Vestmannaeyjar

   Ferry at 10:00, return 20:00.

   2 stopsVestmannaeyjar
8. DAY 8

   Thorsmork/South

   Self-drive trip to Thorsmork.

   5 stops1 hrsThorsmork/South
9. DAY 9

   South

   Glacier hike is age 8+.

   3 stops1 hrsVík
10. DAY 10

    South-East

    Jokulsarlon offers kayaking and zodiac.

    3 stops3 hrsSouth-East
11. DAY 11

    Highlands/South

    Self-drive 4x4 for Laki.

    3 stops2 hrsHighlands/South
12. DAY 12

    South

    Departure via Kerid to Keflavik.

    3 stops3 hrsSouth