14-Day Iceland Itinerary in July: Southwest Iceland & South Coast

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Southwest Iceland

   Hotel recommendations in the Hveragerði and Hella area.

   4 stops1 hrsHella area
2. DAY 2

   South Iceland

   Bathing at Reykjadalur is described as a general activity with no booking link.

   4 stops2 hrsHella area
3. DAY 3

   The Highlands and South Iceland

   Advance parking reservation is required at Landmannalaugar. The guidance recommends parking before the puddles on the last access track and walking about 300 meters; no actual river crossing is described.

   6 stops2.5 hrsHella
4. DAY 4

   Westman Islands

   The ferry and boat trip are booked via links, but the boat trip between the islands does not match any of the allowed activity categories.

   7 stopsWestman Islands
5. DAY 5

   South Coast

   Return by ferry in the morning, Visit to Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi, Visit Merkurker canyon, Walk around Skógafoss, Visit Reynisfjara black beach, Overnight in Vík

   6 stops2 hrsVík
6. DAY 6

   South Iceland

   Þakgil is listed explicitly as a canyon/place to visit, but not as a booked activity.

   4 stops1 hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
7. DAY 7

   Southeast Iceland

   Booking link for kayaking on the glacier lagoon at 16:00.

   5 stops3 hrsHöfn
8. DAY 8

   East Fjords

   Vök Baths tickets are booked through the link for 18:00.

   7 stops2.5 hrsEgilsstaðir
9. DAY 9

   East and North Iceland

   Visit Stuðlagil canyon, Stop at Fjallakaffi, Drive to the Lake Mývatn area, Visit to Krafla and Leirhnjúkur, Visit the Hverir geothermal field, Meal and overnight at Vogafjós Farm Resort

   7 stops3 hrsEast and North Iceland
10. DAY 10

    North Iceland

    The whale watching tour is on the next day, not this one.

    3 stops1.5 hrsHúsavík
11. DAY 11

    North Iceland

    Whale watching from Húsavík at 09:00, Bathing at GeoSea baths at 12:00, Visit to Goðafoss waterfall, Tour of Akureyri and Kjarnaskógur forest, Overnight in Akureyri

    5 stops1 hrsAkureyri
12. DAY 12

    Northwest and West Iceland

    Fosslaug hot spring is described as a stop with no booking link.

    10 stops5.5 hrsHusafell/Reykholt
13. DAY 13

    West Iceland and Reykjavík

    The day offers alternatives: a link to a snowmobile tour and a link to book Hvammsvík.

    4 stops1.5 hrsHusafell/Reykholt
14. DAY 14

    Reykjavík and the Reykjanes peninsula

    The visit to Krýsuvík is for viewing only; bathing in the springs is not possible there.

    7 stops2 hrsReykjavík and the Reykjanes peninsula