17-Day Iceland Itinerary in August: South & South Coast

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Reykjanes/South

   Arrival and initial driving to Hveragerdi area.

   4 stops1.5 hrsReykjanes/South
2. DAY 2

   South

   Golden Circle route.

   5 stops2.5 hrsHvolsvollur
3. DAY 3

   Highlands

   Full day highland trip via bus.

   1 stop1 hrsHighlands
4. DAY 4

   Highlands

   Bus excursion to Thorsmork.

   1 stop1 hrsHighlands
5. DAY 5

   South Coast/Islands

   RIB tour is described as a high-speed boat tour.

   2 stopsSouth Coast/Islands
6. DAY 6

   South Coast

   Coastal drive toward Vik.

   5 stops1.5 hrsVik
7. DAY 7

   South Coast

   Lava show is booked for 15:00.

   1 stopVik
8. DAY 8

   South/Southeast

   Drive towards Vatnajökull area.

   3 stops1 hrsSouth/Southeast
9. DAY 9

   Southeast/East

   Kayaking is offered at the lagoon.

   4 stops3 hrsHofn
10. DAY 10

    Eastfjords

    Geothermal baths visit.

    4 stops2.5 hrsEgilsstaðir
11. DAY 11

    Eastfjords

    Relaxed day in Seyðisfjörður.

    1 stop0.5 hrsSeyðisfjörður
12. DAY 12

    North

    Transition towards North Iceland.

    4 stops3 hrsNorth
13. DAY 13

    North

    Volcanic region exploration.

    4 stops1 hrsNorth
14. DAY 14

    North

    Whale watching in Akureyri.

    4 stops1 hrsAkureyri
15. DAY 15

    North

    Travel day back towards West.

    2 stops1 hrsAkureyri
16. DAY 16

    West

    West Iceland exploration.

    5 stops4 hrsWest
17. DAY 17

    Reykjavik

    Return to Reykjavik for city tour.

    2 stopsReykjavik