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16 day travel guide to Iceland

Get ready for an incredible 16-day self-drive adventure across Iceland! You'll be exploring the stunning landscapes at a comfortable medium pace, perfect for a couple. From the Golden Circle's iconic sights to the dramatic South Coast, the serene Eastfjords, and the vibrant North, this itinerary ensures you experience the best of Iceland's natural wonders, including a relaxing day in Reykjavik.

Your route across Iceland

The journey, day by day

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

  1. Arrival in Iceland & Reykjanes PeninsulaDAY 1

    Day 1 · 2026-06-09

    Arrival in Iceland & Reykjanes Peninsula

    1 stop0 hours 0 mins hrsKeflavik
  2. Golden Circle WondersDAY 2

    Day 2 · 2026-06-10

    Golden Circle Wonders

    5 stops3 hours 15 mins hrsSelfoss
  3. South Coast Waterfalls & Black SandsDAY 3

    Day 3 · 2026-06-11

    South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sands

    6 stops2 hours 15 mins hrsVík
  4. Glaciers & CanyonsDAY 4

    Day 4 · 2026-06-12

    Glaciers & Canyons

    6 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsHöfn
  5. Eastfjords Coastal DriveDAY 5

    Day 5 · 2026-06-13

    Eastfjords Coastal Drive

    5 stops4 hours 35 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  6. East Iceland Waterfalls & ForestDAY 6

    Day 6 · 2026-06-14

    East Iceland Waterfalls & Forest

    4 stops1 hour 25 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
  7. Journey to Lake MývatnDAY 7

    Day 7 · 2026-06-15

    Journey to Lake Mývatn

    5 stops3 hours 45 mins hrsMývatn
  8. Mývatn Exploration & Whale WatchingDAY 8

    Day 8 · 2026-06-16

    Mývatn Exploration & Whale Watching

    5 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsHúsavík
  9. Akureyri & Northern CharmDAY 9

    Day 9 · 2026-06-17

    Akureyri & Northern Charm

    4 stops1 hour 45 mins hrsAkureyri
  10. Northwest Iceland & HistoryDAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-06-18

    Northwest Iceland & History

    4 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsHvammstangi
  11. West Iceland & Lava FormationsDAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-06-19

    West Iceland & Lava Formations

    5 stops4 hours hrsBorgarnes
  12. Snæfellsnes Peninsula ExplorationDAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-06-20

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula Exploration

    5 stops3 hours 40 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
  13. Return to Reykjavik & City ExplorationDAY 13

    Day 13 · 2026-06-21

    Return to Reykjavik & City Exploration

    5 stops2 hours 55 mins hrsReykjavik
  14. Reykjavik Leisure & RelaxationDAY 14

    Day 14 · 2026-06-22

    Reykjavik Leisure & Relaxation

    3 stops0 hours 50 mins hrsReykjavik
  15. Reykjanes Peninsula HighlightsDAY 15

    Day 15 · 2026-06-23

    Reykjanes Peninsula Highlights

    5 stops2 hours 25 mins hrsKeflavik
  16. Departure from IcelandDAY 16

    Day 16 · 2026-06-24

    Departure from Iceland

    1 stop0 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik

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