14-Day Iceland Itinerary in July: Golden Circle & Landmannalaugar

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Keflavik

   Arrival day near the airport.

   1 stopKeflavik
2. DAY 2

   Reykjanes Peninsula / Reykjavik

   Driving tour of peninsula followed by capital sights and ending in Selfoss.

   8 stops1.5 hrsReykjanes Peninsula / Reykjavik
3. DAY 3

   Golden Circle

   Standard Golden Circle route with added buggy adventure.

   4 stops1.5 hrsGolden Circle
4. DAY 4

   Landmannalaugar

   Requires 4x4, instructions to avoid river crossings.

   5 stops2.5 hrsLandmannalaugar
5. DAY 5

   South Coast

   Busy day visiting major southern landmarks.

   7 stops2 hrsSouth Coast
6. DAY 6

   Vik

   Includes adventure activities near Vik.

   2 stopsVik
7. DAY 7

   South-East / Vatnajökull

   Drive towards East with emphasis on ice features.

   5 stops3.5 hrsHali
8. DAY 8

   Vatnajökull / East Fjords

   Adventure day on glacier and coastal stops.

   4 stops1 hrsVatnajökull / East Fjords
9. DAY 9

   East Fjords / North Iceland

   Travel towards Eastern capital.

   5 stops2.5 hrsEgilsstadir
10. DAY 10

    North Iceland

    Focus on high geothermal activity.

    5 stops3 hrsNorth Iceland
11. DAY 11

    North Iceland

    Visiting largest waterfall by volume.

    4 stops2 hrsNorth Iceland
12. DAY 12

    Akureyri / North-West

    Moving from Myvatn towards the north-west.

    7 stops2.5 hrsVarmahlid
13. DAY 13

    North-West / West

    Heading south through varied terrains.

    7 stops5.5 hrsBlonduos
14. DAY 14

    West / Reykjavik Area

    Final day near Reykjavik before airport departure.

    3 stops1.5 hrsWest / Reykjavik Area