18-Day Iceland Itinerary in July: South Coast & Highlands

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   South Iceland

   Arrive in Iceland, pick up rental car and drive to Selfoss.

   1 stopSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   South Iceland

   Includes trip into Thríhnúkagígur volcano and waterfall visits.

   3 stops1.5 hrsSouth Iceland
3. DAY 3

   Highlands

   Drive to Highland area.

   1 stop0.5 hrsHighlands
4. DAY 4

   Highlands

   Long day trip in the highlands. Requires 4x4.

   4 stops0.5 hrsHighlands
5. DAY 5

   South Iceland

   Day trip to Thorsmork.

   6 stops2.5 hrsSouth Iceland
6. DAY 6

   South Iceland

   Active day with ziplining and glacier activities.

   3 stops0.5 hrsVik
7. DAY 7

   Highlands

   Organized tour by super jeep.

   1 stopHighlands
8. DAY 8

   South Iceland

   Glacier and canyon focused day.

   4 stops3 hrsSouth Iceland
9. DAY 9

   East Iceland

   Travel towards East Iceland.

   6 stops3.5 hrsEast Iceland
10. DAY 10

    East Iceland

    Hiking day.

    2 stopsEast Iceland
11. DAY 11

    Highlands

    Highland journey towards Myvatn area.

    3 stops3.5 hrsHighlands
12. DAY 12

    North Iceland

    Exploration of North Iceland canyons.

    3 stops1 hrsNorth Iceland
13. DAY 13

    North Iceland

    Relaxed day with multiple natural sights.

    6 stops3 hrsAkureyri
14. DAY 14

    North Iceland

    Trip to Drangey island.

    1 stopNorth Iceland
15. DAY 15

    Highlands

    Highland exploration via F35.

    3 stops2 hrsHighlands
16. DAY 16

    South Iceland

    Golden Circle route.

    3 stops2 hrsSouth Iceland
17. DAY 17

    South Iceland

    Active waterfall hike and relaxing evening.

    2 stops0.5 hrsSouth Iceland
18. DAY 18

    South Iceland

    Last day in Reykjavik.

    3 stops1 hrsSouth Iceland