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 · 2026-08-23

   Arrival and Reykjanes Peninsula Wonders

   7 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-08-24

   The Essential Golden Circle

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-08-25

   Landmannalaugar's Rhyolite Mountains

   5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsHella
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-08-26

   Iconic Waterfalls & Black Sand Beaches

   6 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-08-27

   Glacier Hike & Coastal Views

   4 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsVík
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-08-28

   Ice Cave & Horseback Adventure in Vík

   4 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsVík
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-08-29

   Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Exploration

   5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHof
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-08-30

   Skaftafell Hike & Westward Drive to Borgarnes

   6 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-08-31

   Snæfellsnes Peninsula Circuit

   6 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-09-01

    West Iceland Waterfalls, Sagas & Hot Springs

    3 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsReykjavik
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-09-02

    Reykjavik Whales & Culture

    5 stops0 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-09-03

    Departure Day: Keflavik Airport

    1 stop1 hour hrsKeflavik