12 day travel guide to Iceland

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Day 1 · 2026-09-12

   Volcanic Peninsula Arrival

   3 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-09-13

   Iconic Waterfalls & Dramatic South Coast Views

   6 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-09-14

   Black Sand Beaches & Majestic Canyons

   4 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-09-15

   Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Ice

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHöfn
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-09-16

   Coastal Drives & Tranquil Fjords to Egilsstaðir

   6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-09-17

   Powerful Waterfalls & Geothermal Wonders

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsMývatn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-09-18

   Waterfall of the Gods & Northern Capital

   5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsAkureyri
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-09-19

   Tröllaskagi Peninsula & Hvítserkur Sea Stack

   5 stops5 hours 30 mins hrsHvammstangi
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-09-20

   Journey to 'Iceland in Miniature'

   5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-09-21

    Coastal Wonders & Lava Landscapes of Snæfellsnes

    7 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-09-22

    Glaciers, Geysers & Hot Springs

    5 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-09-23

    Departure from Keflavik

    1 stop0 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik