21 day travel guide to Iceland

The journey, day by day

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

1. DAY 1

   Day 1 · Day 1

   Arrival and Geothermal Welcome on Reykjanes

   6 stops2 hours 0 mins hrsKeflavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · Day 2

   Whales, Hot Springs, and Waterfalls in West Iceland

   5 stops3 hours hrsBorgarnes
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · Day 3

   Coastal Wonders of Snæfellsnes

   7 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsGrundarfjörður
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · Day 4

   Journey to the Capital of the North

   5 stops6 hours 10 mins hrsAkureyri
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · Day 5

   Diamond Circle: Waterfalls and Whales

   5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsHúsavík
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · Day 6

   Diamond Circle: Canyons and Geothermal Wonders

   4 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsMývatn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · Day 7

   Myvatn's Volcanic Landscapes

   6 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsMývatn
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · Day 8

   Highland Desert to Eastern Fjords

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · Day 9

   Eastfjords Scenic Drive to Djúpivogur

   6 stops4 hours 10 mins hrsDjúpivogur
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · Day 10

    Glacier Lagoons and Diamond Beach Wonders

    6 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsHof
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · Day 11

    Skaftafell National Park Exploration

    5 stops1 hour 50 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · Day 12

    Black Sand Beaches and Coastal Vistas

    5 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsVík
13. DAY 13

    Day 13 · Day 13

    Vík Adventures: Horses, Ice, and Lava

    4 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsVík
14. DAY 14

    Day 14 · Day 14

    Iconic Waterfalls and Glacier Hike

    5 stops3 hours 30 mins hrsHella
15. DAY 15

    Day 15 · Day 15

    Superjeep to the Valley of Thor

    1 stop0 hours 30 mins hrsHella
16. DAY 16

    Day 16 · Day 16

    Landmannalaugar's Rainbow Mountains

    5 stops4 hours 50 mins hrsHella
17. DAY 17

    Day 17 · Day 17

    Classic Golden Circle Sights

    4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsSelfoss
18. DAY 18

    Day 18 · Day 18

    Glacier Snowmobiling and Secret Lagoon

    6 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsSelfoss
19. DAY 19

    Day 19 · Day 19

    Reykjadalur Hot Spring Hike & Lava Tunnel Exploration

    3 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsReykjavik
20. DAY 20

    Day 20 · Day 20

    Reykjavik City Exploration

    6 stops1 hour 10 mins hrsReykjavik
21. DAY 21

    Day 21 · Day 21

    Departure Day: Reykjavik to Keflavik Airport

    1 stop1 hour hrsKeflavik