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 · 2026-07-20

   Arrival and Geothermal Peninsula

   6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-07-21

   The Essential Golden Circle

   4 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-07-22

   Waterfalls and Horseback Riding near Vík

   4 stops2 hours 0 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-07-23

   Black Sands, Canyons, and Glaciers

   6 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHof
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-07-24

   Ice Lagoons and Coastal Drive

   6 stops5 hours 5 mins hrsDjúpivogur
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-07-25

   East Iceland's Canyons and Lakeside Relaxation

   4 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-07-26

   Lunar Landscapes and Geothermal Power

   4 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsMývatn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-07-27

   Waterfall of the Gods and Northern Capital

   6 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsAkureyri
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-07-28

   Journey West Through History

   4 stops4 hours 0 mins hrsBorgarnes
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-07-29

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula: Iceland in Miniature

    6 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsBorgarnes
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-07-30

    Whales, City Sights, and a Fjord Spa

    4 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsReykjavik
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-07-31

    Departure Day: Keflavik Airport

    1 stop1 hour 0 mins hrsKeflavik