15-Day Iceland Itinerary in August: South & Highlands

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Reykjanes

   Arrival and basic supplies shopping.

   3 stopsReykjanes
2. DAY 2

   Reykjanes / South

   Exploring the Reykjanes peninsula and driving towards Hella.

   6 stops3 hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Highlands

   Entry to the central highlands, requires 4x4.

   1 stop1.5 hrsHighlands
4. DAY 4

   South Coast

   Visiting iconic waterfalls and a glacier.

   4 stops2 hrsSouth Coast
5. DAY 5

   Vik

   Exploring the Vik area.

   3 stops0.5 hrsVik
6. DAY 6

   South

   Hiking in remote canyons.

   3 stops1 hrsSouth
7. DAY 7

   South East

   Visiting multiple glacier lagoons.

   5 stops3 hrsSouth East
8. DAY 8

   East Iceland

   Crossing through the East fjords.

   5 stops2.5 hrsEgilsstadir
9. DAY 9

   Mývatn Area

   Exploring the Mývatn region's volcanic nature.

   5 stops2.5 hrsMývatn Area
10. DAY 10

    Mývatn Area

    Relaxed day in Mývatn.

    4 stopsMývatn Area
11. DAY 11

    North

    Visiting Akureyri and heading west.

    3 stops2 hrsVarmahlíð
12. DAY 12

    Highlands

    Traversal of the central interior.

    4 stops2 hrsHighlands
13. DAY 13

    Golden Circle

    Golden circle highlights.

    3 stops2 hrsGolden Circle
14. DAY 14

    Golden Circle / Reykjavik

    Completing the Golden circle.

    4 stops1 hrsGolden Circle / Reykjavik
15. DAY 15

    Reykjavik

    Final city activities before departure.

    6 stops1.5 hrsReykjavik