13-Day Iceland Itinerary in August: South, East & North Iceland

The journey, day by day

Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.

1. DAY 1

   Keflavík

   Arrival and overnight near the airport.

   1 stopKeflavík
2. DAY 2

   South

   Collection of rental car followed by hiking in Reykjadalur and Kerid.

   2 stops1.5 hrsSouth
3. DAY 3

   Highlands

   Deep highland day, requires 4x4.

   5 stops3.5 hrsHighlands
4. DAY 4

   South

   Ice cave tour is a guided super-jeep activity.

   6 stops2 hrsSouth
5. DAY 5

   South/East

   Self-drive Laki; guided tour is mentioned as an alternative.

   3 stops1 hrsSouth/East
6. DAY 6

   East

   Focus on glacial lagoons.

   4 stops2 hrsEast
7. DAY 7

   East

   Eastern fjords scenery and coastal road.

   6 stops2.5 hrsEast
8. DAY 8

   North

   Day involves highland passage or alternative route in case of bad conditions.

   4 stops4.5 hrsNorth
9. DAY 9

   North

   North region exploration.

   5 stops2.5 hrsNorth
10. DAY 10

    Highlands/Central

    Central highland crossing.

    4 stops2 hrsHighlands/Central
11. DAY 11

    South/Central

    Golden circle area and glacier snowmobile activity.

    3 stops2 hrsSouth/Central
12. DAY 12

    South

    Volcano tour is optional per day summary.

    3 stops1 hrsSouth
13. DAY 13

    Reykjavík

    City exploration and departure prep.

    6 stops1 hrsReykjavík