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 · Day 1

   Arrival and Coastal Welcome

   6 stops2 hours 0 mins hrsReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Reykjavik Whales and Culture

   5 stops1 hour hrsReykjavik
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Golden Circle: Tectonics, Geysers & Glacier Snowmobiling

   5 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Iconic Waterfalls and Coastal Drive

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Ice Caves, Black Sands, and Lava in Vík

   5 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsVík
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Canyons and Glacial Plains

   5 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHof
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Icebergs and Diamond Beach

   6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHöfn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Winding Fjords and Coastal Villages

   6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Basalt Canyons and Geothermal Transfer

   4 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsMývatn
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Mývatn's Volcanic Wonders

    5 stops1 hour hrsMývatn
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Waterfall of the Gods to Akureyri

    4 stops2 hours hrsAkureyri
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · Day 12

    Coastal Drive and Seal Colonies

    4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsHvammstangi
13. DAY 13

    Day 13 · Day 13

    Journey to Snæfellsnes

    5 stops3 hours 0 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
14. DAY 14

    Day 14 · Day 14

    Snæfellsnes National Park Exploration

    5 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsBorgarnes
15. DAY 15

    Day 15 · Day 15

    Sagas, Waterfalls, and Fjord-side Soaking

    6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik
16. DAY 16

    Day 16 · Day 16

    Departure Day: Keflavik Airport

    1 stop0 hours 20 mins hrsKeflavik