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 Geothermal Welcome on Reykjanes

   7 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Golden Circle & Glacier Snowmobiling

   4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Waterfalls, Ice Caves & Lava on the South Coast

   4 stops2 hours hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Black Sands & Glacial Landscapes

   4 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHof
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Icebergs and Coastal Vistas

   6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsDjúpivogur
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Fjord Scenery & Highland Gateway to Mývatn

   3 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsMývatn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Highland Caldera Superjeep Tour to Askja

   1 stop0 hours 10 mins hrsMývatn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Volcanic Craters & Waterfalls of North Iceland

   4 stops2 hours 50 mins hrsAkureyri
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Akureyri's Charms & Historic Turf Farms

   5 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsHvammstangi
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Snæfellsnes: Journey to the Center of the Earth

    6 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Coastal Cliffs & Saga Lands

    5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsBorgarnes
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · Day 12

    Fjord Hot Springs & Departure

    2 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik