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 · Day 1

   Arrival and Settling into Reykjavik

   7 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Reykjavik City Culture and Marine Life

   4 stops0 hours 30 mins hrsReykjavik
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Golden Circle Classics & Glacier Adventure

   4 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHella
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite Mountains

   7 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsHella
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Iconic Waterfalls and a Glacier Walk

   4 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsVík
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Black Sands and Ice Caves of Vík

   4 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsVík
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Canyons, Lava Fields, and National Parks

   5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsHof
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Wonders

   4 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsHöfn
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Coastal drive and Eastern wonders

   5 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Dettifoss Power and Mývatn's Otherworldly Landscapes

    5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsMývatn
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Waterfall of the Gods and Journey West

    5 stops5 hours 30 mins hrsBorgarnes
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · Day 12

    Fjord Relaxation and Farewell

    4 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsKeflavik