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 · 2026-08-13

   Arrival and Geothermal Welcome

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-08-14

   Tectonic Plates, Geysers, and Golden Falls

   4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-08-15

   The Famous Waterfalls of the South Coast

   5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-08-16

   Black Sand Beaches and Canyons

   4 stops2 hours 0 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-08-17

   Glaciers, Icebergs and Diamonds

   6 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsHöfn
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-08-18

   Coastal Drive and Fishing Villages

   5 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-08-19

   Basalt Canyons and Europe's Most Powerful Waterfall

   4 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsMývatn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-08-20

   Volcanic Wonders of Lake Mývatn

   5 stops1 hour 15 mins hrsMývatn
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-08-21

   Waterfall of the Gods and Capital of the North

   4 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsAkureyri
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-08-22

    Turf Houses and Scenic Northwest Transfer

    4 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsHvammstangi
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-08-23

    Lava Waterfalls and Fjord Hot Springs

    5 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsBorgarnes
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-08-24

    Relaxed Morning and Departure from Borgarnes

    3 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsKeflavik