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 · 2026-07-16

   Arrival and Transfer to the North

   5 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsAkureyri
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-07-17

   Akureyri's Charms and Forest Relaxation

   4 stops0 hours 35 mins hrsAkureyri
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-07-18

   The Powerful Dettifoss & Goðafoss

   4 stops4 hours 20 mins hrsAkureyri
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-07-19

   Mývatn's Geothermal Wonders

   5 stops2 hours 20 mins hrsAkureyri
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-07-20

   Whale Watching Capital Húsavík

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsAkureyri
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-07-21

   Tröllaskagi Peninsula Scenic Drive

   4 stops5 hours 0 mins hrsAkureyri
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-07-22

   Vatnsnes Peninsula & Seal Colonies

   4 stops5 hours 20 mins hrsAkureyri
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-07-23

   Ásbyrgi Canyon & Echoing Rocks

   4 stops4 hours 30 mins hrsAkureyri
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-07-24

   Relaxation and Local Culture in Akureyri

   5 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsAkureyri
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-07-25

    Journey to the Eastfjords

    6 stops6 hours 40 mins hrsAkureyri
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-07-26

    Farewell to the North

    4 stops0 hours 30 mins hrsAkureyri
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-07-27

    Transfer to Reykjavik & City Settling

    4 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
13. DAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-07-28

    Classic South Coast Waterfalls & Vík

    5 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
14. DAY 14

    Day 14 · 2026-07-29

    Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Expedition

    8 stops8 hours 30 mins hrsReykjavik
15. DAY 15

    Day 15 · 2026-07-30

    Reykjavik Exploration & Coastal Hot Springs

    5 stops1 hour 40 mins hrsReykjavik
16. DAY 16

    Day 16 · 2026-07-31

    Golden Circle Essentials & Departure

    6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik