17-Day Iceland Itinerary in July: South Coast & East Fjords

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Reykjanes

   Arrival, stay near the airport.

   1 stopReykjanes
2. DAY 2

   Reykjanes / South Coast

   Pick up car, grocery shopping in Selfoss.

   4 stops1.5 hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   South Coast / Golden Circle

   Return to Selfoss for the night.

   3 stops2 hrsSouth Coast / Golden Circle
4. DAY 4

   South Coast / Westman Islands

   Stay in Hella area.

   2 stopsSouth Coast / Westman Islands
5. DAY 5

   Highlands

   Highland drive required, parking reservation needed.

   2 stops1.5 hrsHighlands
6. DAY 6

   South Coast

   Self-drive trip to Thorsmork.

   5 stops2.5 hrsVik
7. DAY 7

   South Coast

   Stay in Vik.

   3 stops0.5 hrsVik
8. DAY 8

   South East Coast

   Stay in Hofn.

   5 stops3 hrsSouth East Coast
9. DAY 9

   East Fjords

   Stay in Egilsstadir.

   5 stops2.5 hrsEast Fjords
10. DAY 10

    East Fjords

    Stay in Egilsstadir.

    2 stops1.5 hrsSeyðisfjörður
11. DAY 11

    Highlands / North Iceland

    Full day highlands drive.

    3 stops3.5 hrsHighlands / North Iceland
12. DAY 12

    North Iceland

    Stay in Myvatn.

    3 stops2 hrsHusavik
13. DAY 13

    North Iceland

    Stay in Varmahlid.

    5 stops2 hrsAkureyri
14. DAY 14

    North-West Iceland

    Stay in Stykkisholmur.

    3 stops4.5 hrsStykkisholmur
15. DAY 15

    Snaefellsnes Peninsula

    Stay in Stykkisholmur.

    6 stops0.5 hrsStykkisholmur
16. DAY 16

    Snaefellsnes Peninsula

    Stay in Arnarstapi/Hellnar.

    7 stops1 hrsOlafsvik
17. DAY 17

    West Iceland / Reykjavik

    Final day in Reykjavik, return rental car.

    3 stops0.5 hrsWest Iceland / Reykjavik