20-Day Iceland Itinerary in May: South, North Iceland & Gullfoss

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   South

   Hike to Reykjadalur is 3.5km each way.

   2 stops0.5 hrsSelfoss
2. DAY 2

   South

   Day includes snorkeling in Silfra and visit to Secret Lagoon.

   4 stops2 hrsFludir
3. DAY 3

   South

   Day set aside for vehicle maintenance.

   0 stopsSouth
4. DAY 4

   South/Westman Islands

   RIB tour includes potential whale watching.

   2 stopsSouth/Westman Islands
5. DAY 5

   South

   Requires arrival 30 mins before glacier tour.

   4 stops1.5 hrsSouth
6. DAY 6

   South

   No specific bookable activities listed for this day.

   5 stops0.5 hrsVik
7. DAY 7

   South/East

   Hiking routes in Skaftafell mentioned.

   3 stops2.5 hrsSouth/East
8. DAY 8

   East

   Requires license for driver.

   2 stops1.5 hrsHofn
9. DAY 9

   East

   Mostly scenic stops.

   4 stops2.5 hrsEgilsstadir
10. DAY 10

    East/North

    Caution regarding F905 road.

    4 stops2.5 hrsEast/North
11. DAY 11

    North

    Geo Sea baths mentioned.

    2 stops1 hrsHusavik
12. DAY 12

    North

    Day focused on geothermal and volcanic areas.

    5 stops1 hrsNorth
13. DAY 13

    North

    Scenic tour day.

    4 stops1 hrsAkureyri
14. DAY 14

    North/West

    Day including travel and short scenic stops.

    5 stops3.5 hrsHvammstangi
15. DAY 15

    Westfjords

    Visit to Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft Museum.

    2 stops2.5 hrsIsafjordur
16. DAY 16

    Westfjords

    Includes visit to Arctic Fox center.

    4 stopsWestfjords
17. DAY 17

    Westfjords

    Ferry from Brjánslækur to Stykkishólmur.

    4 stops0.5 hrsWestfjords
18. DAY 18

    West

    Relaxed day with scenic stops.

    5 stops2.5 hrsStykkisholmur
19. DAY 19

    West

    Includes several volcano and waterfall visits.

    5 stops2.5 hrsWest
20. DAY 20

    West

    Cave tour requires booking.

    4 stops1.5 hrsWest