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 Golden Circle Classics

   5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Waterfalls and Glacier Hiking

   4 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsVík
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Superjeep Adventure to Þórsmörk Valley

   1 stop0 hours 10 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Caves, Coastlines, and Horses

   4 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Canyons, Icebergs, and Diamonds

   6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHof
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Coastal Drive to the East

   5 stops5 hours 50 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Powerful Falls and Geothermal Wonders

   5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsMývatn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Whales, Waterfalls, and the Capital of the North

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsAkureyri
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Coastal Scenery and Seal Colonies

   4 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHvammstangi
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula Exploration

    6 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    West Coast Wonders and Hvammsvík Hot Springs

    4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · Day 12

    Departure from Keflavik

    1 stop1 hour 30 mins hrsKeflavik