13 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 · 2026-10-03

   Arrival and Geothermal Peninsula

   5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-10-04

   Golden Circle Classics

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-10-05

   Waterfalls and Coastal Wonders

   6 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-10-06

   Glacier Adventures and Lava in Vík

   4 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-10-07

   Glacier Hike and Canyon Views

   3 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-10-08

   Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Beach

   5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsHöfn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-10-09

   Coastal Drive through the Eastfjords

   6 stops6 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-10-10

   Lunar Landscapes and Geothermal Wonders of Mývatn

   4 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsMývatn
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-10-11

   Volcanic Wonders and Goðafoss

   4 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsAkureyri
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-10-12

    Coastal Scenery and Seal Colonies

    4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHvammstangi
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-10-13

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula Exploration

    5 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsBorgarnes
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-10-14

    Capital Exploration and Relaxation

    5 stops2 hours 40 mins hrsReykjavik
13. DAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-10-15

    Departure from Keflavik

    1 stop0 hours 50 mins hrsKeflavik