16 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 · 2026-07-22

   Arrival and Drive to Highlands Gateway

   2 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsHella
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-07-23

   Journey into Landmannalaugar's Colors

   5 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsHella
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-07-24

   Highland Hike and South Coast Return

   5 stops5 hours 50 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-07-25

   Iconic Waterfalls and Coastal Vistas

   5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-07-26

   Hidden Canyons and Glacier Views near Vík

   4 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsVík
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-07-27

   Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Ice

   4 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHöfn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-07-28

   Skaftafell Glacier Hike and Basalt Columns

   4 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHöfn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-07-29

   Scenic Fjord Drive to Egilsstaðir

   6 stops6 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-07-30

   Whale Watching Capital & Diamond Circle

   4 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsHúsavík
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-07-31

    Mývatn's Geothermal Wonders & Goðafoss

    6 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsAkureyri
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-08-01

    Akureyri Culture and Coastal Drive

    6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsVarmahlíð
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-08-02

    Kjölur Route to Kerlingarfjöll

    3 stops4 hours 40 mins hrsSelfoss
13. DAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-08-03

    Golden Circle & Journey West to Borgarnes

    5 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
14. DAY 14

    Day 14 · 2026-08-04

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula Coastal Wonders

    7 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
15. DAY 15

    Day 15 · 2026-08-05

    Reykjavik City Exploration & Sky Lagoon Relaxation

    6 stops4 hours hrsReykjavik
16. DAY 16

    Day 16 · 2026-08-06

    Departure from Keflavik Airport

    1 stop1 hour hrsKeflavik